Last updated: November 11, 2024
The festive season is here, Langley! Discover all the must-see holiday happenings with our guide. Whether you call Langley home or are just passing through, this guide unlocks the city's seasonal secrets.
One of the highlights of the season is Christmas Glow, where you can stroll through stunning light displays and enjoy festive activities for the whole family. Another engaging event is the Festival of Lights, featuring dazzling illuminations that transform the landscape into a winter wonderland. And the Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge is something you definitely don't want to miss, with its breathtaking views and captivating holiday décor. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Langley Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Glow
- What to Expect
- Immersive outdoor light display with interactive elements.
- Description
- Christmas Glow in Langley features over a million lights, an Enchanted Forest theme, interactive light installations, live performances, and a Merry Makers Market with local vendors. Guests can explore vibrant ecosystems filled with talking trees, giant creatures, and singing streams. The event includes a free craft corner, scavenger hunt, and carnival-themed mini games.
- Where
- Langley | More Info : Christmas Glow
Martini Town Merry & Bright
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration on a film backlot with live entertainment and festive decorations.
- Description
- Martini Town Merry & Bright is a unique holiday event where visitors explore a film backlot transformed into a Christmas attraction. The event features a New York City Street, courthouse, diner, town square, and small town, all decorated with heartwarming classic decor and modern light displays. It offers live entertainment, including carolers and local choirs, and Instagram-worthy photo opportunities.
- Where
- Langley | More Info : Martini Town Merry & Bright
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
- What to Expect
- Thousands of lights illuminate the suspension bridge and rainforest.
- Description
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park transforms into a dazzling spectacle with thousands of twinkling lights adorning the iconic bridge and surrounding rainforest. Visitors can walk high above the forest floor on Treetops Adventure, explore the Cliffwalk, and enjoy live festive tunes while sipping hot chocolate. The event includes various kids' activities and supports the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund.
- Where
- North Vancouver | More Info : Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
Festival of Lights
- What to Expect
- Interactive light installations and sensory-friendly evening.
- Description
- VanDusen Botanical Garden transforms into a spectacular display of over 1 million twinkling lights, featuring interactive installations and themed light areas inspired by BC's ecosystems.
- Where
- Vancouver | More Info : Festival of Lights
Bright Nights
- What to Expect
- Holiday light display with a vintage train ride.
- Description
- Bright Nights in Stanley Park features a festive holiday light display with thousands of sparkling lights, a vintage fire truck, and live entertainment. The event supports the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund and includes a miniature train ride.
- Where
- Vancouver | More Info : Bright Nights
Lights at Lafarge
- What to Expect
- Metro Vancouver's largest free outdoor winter lights display.
- Description
- Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver's largest free outdoor winter lights display, featuring over 100,000 lights and festive displays around Lafarge Lake. The event includes themed zones, illuminated archways, and various holiday light installations.
- Where
- Coquitlam | More Info : Lights at Lafarge
Dundarave Festival of Lights
- What to Expect
- Community-driven Christmas tree display with proceeds supporting local charities.
- Description
- The Dundarave Festival of Lights is a community-driven event featuring over 100 lovingly decorated Christmas trees along West Vancouver's waterfront. Each tree is adopted by families, community groups, and businesses, with proceeds supporting the Lookout Society's North Shore Shelter. The festival includes free concerts and various holiday activities.
- Where
- West Vancouver | More Info : Dundarave Festival of Lights
Squamish at Dusk
- What to Expect
- Immersive light art and interactive installations in a vibrant winter hub.
- Description
- Squamish at Dusk is a winter light art festival transforming Rose Park with creativity, lights, and interactive installations, sharing stories about the region.
- Where
- Squamish | More Info : Squamish at Dusk
Mission Christmas Parade
- What to Expect
- Largest nighttime parade in the Fraser Valley with elaborate light displays.
- Description
- The Mission Candlelight Parade is an annual event celebrating Christmas and community spirit. It features over 10,000 spectators watching festive floats and light displays along First Avenue in Downtown Mission. The parade showcases community groups and businesses, highlighting their services and activities.
- Where
- Mission | More Info : Mission Christmas Parade
Bright Walk in White Rock
- What to Expect
- Extensive light installations along the waterfront.
- Description
- Bright Walk in White Rock is a winter light display featuring over 50,000 lights, a 20-foot Christmas tree, an LED light tunnel, and photo opportunities including an eight-foot-tall selfie frame and snowflakes. The event is located in Memorial Park and is lit from dusk to dawn weekdays and all day weekends and holidays.
- Where
- White Rock | More Info : Bright Walk in White Rock
Noel Holiday Light Festival
- What to Expect
- Immersive holiday light displays and interactive activities.
- Description
- The Noel Holiday Light Festival in Surrey features over 1 million lights, a 1km accessible holiday light walk, and a 50ft Ferris Wheel. The event includes a Christmas market, live music, and interactive light displays. Visitors can also enjoy food and beverages, meet holiday characters, and participate in activities like face painting and balloon twisting.
- Where
- Surrey | More Info : Noel Holiday Light Festival
Langley Holiday Markets and Shopping
Vancouver Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional German Christmas market with artisan shops and festive eats.
- Description
- The Vancouver Christmas Market is an outdoor event at Jack Poole Plaza, featuring traditional German Christmas market stalls with artisan shops, festive eats, and treats. Enjoy live entertainment, a walk-through Christmas tree, and holiday activities like a scavenger hunt and Alpen Haus Schwibbogen.
- Where
- Vancouver | More Info : Vancouver Christmas Market
Candytown
- What to Expect
- Free outdoor winter festival with live ice sculpting and horse carriage rides.
- Description
- CandyTown in Yaletown is a free outdoor winter festival transforming public plazas into a holiday celebration with lights, candy canes, and costumed characters. The event features horse carriage rides, live ice sculpting, a gift market, and live music, making it a great place for holiday shopping and community spirit.
- Where
- Vancouver | More Info : Candytown
Shipyards Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Free admission to a community-driven holiday market with local artisans and European cuisine.
- Description
- The Shipyards Christmas Market in North Vancouver offers a delightful holiday experience with 75 wooden stalls selling unique artisanal gifts, festive music, an ice rink, and seasonal treats like bratwursts, mulled wine, and hot cocoa.
- Where
- North Vancouver | More Info : Shipyards Christmas Market
Langley Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade
- What to Expect
- Community-driven parade with festive floats and live bands.
- Description
- The Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade is a community event featuring floats, marching bands, and Santa. It takes place on the first Saturday of December, starting at 5:30 pm at Chilliwack Secondary School. The parade route includes Yale Road, Wellington Avenue, and College Street, with a variety of decorated vehicles and live bands.
- Where
- Chilliwack | More Info : Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade
Langley Other Holiday Activities
Squamish Holiday Parade
- What to Expect
- Inclusive celebration of diverse winter traditions.
- Description
- The Squamish Holiday Parade is a family-friendly event where all community members are invited to celebrate their winter traditions, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Yule, and Kwanzaa. The parade features colorful floats and festive activities in Downtown Squamish.
- Where
- Squamish | More Info : Squamish Holiday Parade
Maple Ridge Christmas Festival
- What to Expect
- Interactive light displays and community engagement.
- Description
- The Maple Ridge Christmas Festival features a Santa Claus Parade, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities at Memorial Peace Park, celebrating the start of the holiday season with twinkling lights and festive events.
- Where
- Maple Ridge | More Info : Maple Ridge Christmas Festival
Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour
- What to Expect
- Unique hot chocolate flavors from local chocolatiers and pastry shops.
- Description
- The Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is a city-wide celebration featuring over 160 unique hot chocolate flavors from 71 vendors across 105 locations. This event supports local businesses and charity organizations, offering a diverse range of traditional and avant-garde hot chocolate creations.
- Where
- Vancouver | More Info : Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour