Maple Ridge Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Maple Ridge and surrounding areas
For the holiday season, Maple Ridge fills Haney and downtown corridors with Holiday lights, festive events, and seasonal performances that highlight community talent and local vendors. Attend A Holly Jolly Christmas or Christmas in Pitt Meadows nearby and stroll around Memorial Peace Park for winter festivities. From family fun to craft markets and cozy seasonal activities, Maple Ridge offers plenty of things to do under sparkling lights that make the holiday season feel both welcoming and festive.
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Christmas Markets
38 eventsDazzling light displays and interactive Santa journey
Christmas Lights
28 eventsOver one million lights in a botanical garden setting
Christmas Shows
10 eventsFestive symphonic holiday concert
Other Christmas Activities
15 eventsPersonalized Santa photo sessions with reservations.
Editor's Picks (6)
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VanDusen Festival of Lights
(Vancouver)
Over one million lights in a botanical garden setting
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Bellingham Holiday Festival of the Arts
(Bellingham)
Over 100 regional artisans in a festive holiday market.
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The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain
(North Vancouver)
Mountaintop Christmas celebration with light displays and Santa.
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PNE Winter Fair
(Vancouver)
Dazzling light displays and interactive Santa journey
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Surrey's Holiday Light Festival
(Surrey)
Over 1 million lights in a festive wonderland.
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Photos with Santa at The Amazing Brentwood
(Burnaby)
Personalized Santa photo sessions with reservations.
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Maple Ridge Christmas FAQ
The Winter Fest and Santa Claus Parade, held in early December at Memorial Peace Park, are Maple Ridge’s signature holiday events, featuring a Christmas market, tree lighting, crafts, and family activities. Illuminate Maple Ridge, with its downtown light displays, is another major highlight.
Maple Ridge is known for its community-focused events like the Tree of Memories at the cemetery, where residents hang decorations in honor of loved ones. The city’s downtown light displays and the annual Santa Claus Parade also reflect its strong local traditions.
Downtown Maple Ridge, especially along 224th Street and around Memorial Peace Park, is the heart of the city’s holiday light displays. These areas feature illuminated storefronts, decorated poles, and interactive scenes that are perfect for an evening stroll.
The Christmas Market at Winter Fest in Memorial Peace Park is the main hub for local makers and artisans. Smaller craft fairs and artisan markets also take place at various venues throughout Maple Ridge during the holiday season.
Illuminate Maple Ridge’s downtown light displays and Winter Fest’s market and activities are free to enjoy. Walking tours of neighborhood lights and visiting the Tree of Memories at the cemetery are also meaningful, no-cost ways to celebrate the season.
Families will love Winter Fest for its crafts, photos with Santa, and the Santa Claus Parade. Illuminate Maple Ridge’s light displays and interactive scenes downtown are also perfect for kids, and many local markets offer treats and activities for all ages.