Surrey's Holiday Light Festival
Visitors can wander through millions of sparkling lights along the paved outdoor Bright Nights walking loop, complete with light tunnels and interactive displays. Inside the heated Snow Barn and Noël Village, guests can browse the Christmas Market, take photos with Santa and festive characters, and enjoy live entertainment. The event also features unlimited rides on a 50-foot Ferris wheel, an illuminated playground, food trucks, and cozy fire pits.
What to Expect
Massive holiday light festival with rides, Santa's Snow Barn, and Bright Nights.
Event Details
Duration
Most people stay approximately two to three hours; there is no time limit. The Bright Nights light walk takes approximately 20–30 minutes.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Cloverdale
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Noel Festival Surrey
Food & Drink
Food trucks and the Winter Spice Kitchen serve food and holiday treats for purchase, and drinks are available for purchase at the festival's bars and beverage cabins.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive and immersive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Children aged 6 and under: free. Youth/teen ages 7–18: from $18. Adults ages 19–64: from $24. Seniors ages 65+: from $18. Ticket prices vary depending on the day; tax and service charges are added at checkout. Admission includes the Bright Nights Light Walk & Displays, photos with Santa, photos with the Green Grouch, meet & greets and singalongs with The Snow Sisters, free parking, unlimited Ferris Wheel rides, unlimited Candy Cane Slide rides, the illuminated playground with LED seesaws and swings, live music, dance performances and holiday entertainment, face painting, crafts, balloon twisting, and Rudolph's Ranch Ride-On-Reindeers. Access includes the Noël Village, Christmas Market, Bavarian Plaza, bars, Winter Spice Kitchen, local food trucks, dining hub, and fire pits. Food, drinks, and Christmas Market items are available for purchase. – Get tickets
- Hours: Nightly, 3–9:30 p.m.
- Parking: Parking is free and included with admission, steps from the event.
- Accessibility: Fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, featuring paved outdoor pathways and flat concrete indoor flooring.
- Pets: No dogs or pets are allowed, with the exception of service dogs.
Tips & Advice
- Book your 30-minute time slot online ahead, since the onsite box office has limited tickets subject to capacity and stops selling before the festival closes.
- Arrive close to your ticket time, because entry isn't guaranteed if you're more than 20 minutes late due to crowd capacity limits.
- Dress in warm, weatherproof layers, since the festival runs rain, snow or shine and you'll move between heated indoor spaces and the outdoor light walk.
- Get free tickets for kids 6 and under as well, because every guest needs a ticket, and tickets are scanned from your phone at entry.
- Bring two pieces of ID if you plan to order at the bars, since only guests 19 and older are served.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Santa's Snow Barn, an indoor, heated venue with Santa's Castle, the expanded Christmas Market, a bar, a lounge area and extra washrooms.
- Kids 6 and under get in free, but they still need a ticket.
- With an Access2 Card, the cardholder buys a ticket and the accompanying guest gets in free.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there height or age limits on the rides?
Kids 50 inches and taller can ride the Ferris wheel alone. Kids between 36 and 50 inches must ride with someone over 50 inches. The Candy Cane Slide is for ages 6 to 12 who are at least 48 inches tall. Rudolph's Ranch Ride-On-Reindeers are for ages 2 to 6.
What food and drink is there?
Food trucks serve food and holiday treats, and the Winter Spice Kitchen is inside the Noël Village (Cloverdale Agriplex). There are four bars: one inside the Noël Village, Jack Frost's Bar outside, one in Santa's Snow Barn and the Mulled Wine Cabin. The festival is fully licensed. Only guests 19 and over are served, and you need two pieces of ID.
How long should we plan to stay?
Most people stay two to three hours, and there's no time limit. The Bright Nights light walk alone takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
What should I wear?
The festival runs rain, snow or shine, so wear warm, weatherproof clothing. Dress in layers, because you'll go between indoor and outdoor spaces. Ugly Christmas sweaters are encouraged.
Is it wheelchair and stroller friendly?
Yes. The outdoor light walk is fully paved, and the indoor venue sits on flat concrete, so it works for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers. Accessible parking is available.
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