Langford Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Langford and surrounding areas
Langford fills the holiday season with festive events and things to do around its iconic parks and downtown near The Butchart Gardens, where The Magic of Christmas and the Langford Tree Lighting Ceremony create unforgettable nights. Holiday attractions include winter markets, family parades, and live performances that bring the community together under glittering lights. Enjoy activities like strolling garden displays, visiting seasonal markets, and catching local shows that celebrate the season.
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Christmas Markets
28 eventsOver 100 regional artisans in a festive holiday market.
Christmas Lights
22 eventsTwelve Days of Christmas light displays
Christmas Shows
6 eventsAward-winning British comedy with interactive elements.
Christmas Activities
13 eventsDowntown tree lighting festival with Santa and live music
Editor's Picks (6)
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The Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens
(Brentwood Bay)
Twelve Days of Christmas light displays
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VanDusen Festival of Lights
(Vancouver)
Over one million lights in a botanical garden setting
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Lights of Wonder
(Victoria)
Thousands of dazzling holiday lights in Centennial Square.
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Port Angeles Tree Lighting
(Port Angeles)
Downtown tree lighting festival with Santa and live music
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Bellingham Holiday Festival of the Arts
(Bellingham)
Over 100 regional artisans in a festive holiday market.
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Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
(Oak Harbor)
Annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting ceremony
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Langford Christmas FAQ
The Langford Light Up at Veterans Memorial Park and Langford Station is the city’s flagship holiday event, featuring tree lightings, markets, and live entertainment. The Winter Festival also brings seasonal attractions like a holiday carousel and outdoor skating for Sooke School District students.
Langford’s Light Up celebration, complete with a festive truck parade and community performances, is a local highlight. The introduction of a holiday carousel at Veterans Memorial Park and outdoor skating events add to the city’s distinctive seasonal offerings.
Veterans Memorial Park and the Langford Station area are the main hubs for organized light displays, but many residential neighborhoods throughout the city also decorate, creating charming routes for evening walks or drives.
Holiday markets are held at Veterans Memorial Park and Langford Station during the Light Up event, showcasing local artisans, food vendors, and crafters. These are the best places to find handmade gifts and support Langford makers.
Enjoying the Light Up event, strolling through neighborhood light displays, and visiting holiday markets are all free. Outdoor skating (for students) and festive performances add to the list of budget-friendly ways to celebrate in Langford.
Families will love the Light Up event’s crafts, cookie decorating, visits with Santa, and live entertainment. The holiday carousel at Veterans Memorial Park and outdoor skating (for eligible students) are also popular with kids.