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FEATURED EVENTS

PNE Winter Fair presented by BCAA

Come and celebrate winter with us, PNE-style. Join us at Discover Santa where you can embark on the ultimate journey to meet Santa Claus, test a toy, and leave a snack for your favourite reindeer, ride the PNE Holiday Express, wander through Winter Lights presented by BC Hydro – a great place to snap a photo! – and go skating – or try the Ice Bumper Cars – at the Tim Hortons Ice Rink, and then warm up with the culinary extravaganza at the Holiday Eats & Treats. When you’re ready for a break, you can enjoy live programming like Nutcracker on Ice and the Magic of Santa. We also have two rides that are new for this year! Have a fun on the ferris wheel or the Berry Go Round. The PNE Winter Fair is sure to become your new holiday tradition!
Dates: 
12/06/2024
12/07/2024
12/08/2024
4-10 pm
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Location:

2901 E Hastings St
Vancouver, BC, V5K
Canada

Phone:

(604) 253 ? 2311

Pre- Chanukah Family Festival

Chabad Richmond is hosting a Pre Chanukah Family Festival Sunday December 8th at 11am Activities include: Chanukiah Building. Donut decorating and a Dreidel competition with prizes!!!
Dates: 
12/08/2024
11 am
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Organization:

Chabad Richmond

Location:

200-4775 Blundell Road
Richmond,, BC, V7C 1H2
Canada

Phone:

+1 604-277-6427

Las Posadas- Fraser Valley Regional Library - Maple Ridge

Highly celebrated in Latin America, Las Posadas is the celebration of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem in search of a place for baby Jesus to be born. Come and enjoy the live-action story with Christmas carols performed by St. Patrick's Parish and watch Mexican Folklore dancing by the Nahualli Folklore Society. There will be a Pinata Party and light snacks and hot chocolate will be served.
Dates: 
12/07/2024
1-3 pm
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Location:

130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road
Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 5Z6
Canada

Phone:

(604) 467-7417

PHOTOS WITH SANTA: Mining the Magic of Christmas

This holiday season, adventurers of all ages are invited to Photos with Santa at Britannia Mine Museum, where magic and mining collide! Capture that special holiday photo with Santa, nestled in a mining cart, surrounded by the bustling energy of his elf miners! Don't miss out on this unique and unforgettable experience!
Dates: 
12/07/2024
12/08/2024
12/14/2024
9am
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Organization:

Britannia Mine Museum

Location:

150 Copper Drive
Britannia Beach, BC, V8B1J1
Canada

Phone:

1-800-896-4044

Candlelight Parade

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be coming to town on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 6:00 pm! After last year's parade, we polled the community and you told us loud and clear that Saturdays work best for most of you. The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce staff, volunteers, and community partners are thrilled to be working on this beloved community tradition once again, now in its 39th year!
Dates: 
12/07/2024
6 pm
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Location:

34033 Lougheed Highway
Mission, BC, V2V 5X8
Canada

Phone:

604-826-6914

All the Earth Speaks: Songs, Stories, Sounds and Science

Join multidisciplinary artist Ginalina in a series of wild and wonderful experiential workshops to explore sounds and nature. We’ll use natural items such as sunflowers, stones, and succulent plants to learn about Earth, Environmental Regeneration, and Climate Care ... and connect through songs, stories, and art along the way! Each week will feature unique flora, fauna, and hands-on learning. Recommended for Ages 0-5, come ready to make music, art and get messy! Free with admission, tickets available first come first serve, in-person on the day.
Dates: 
12/09/2024
12/16/2024
11 am
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Organization:

Science World

Location:

1455 Quebec St.
Vancouver, BC, V6A 3Z7
Canada

Phone:

604.443.7440

Knotted: Rapunzel’s Story

Traditional British Panto at its rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast! Come and sing along with toe-tapping music, groan at corny old jokes, cheer the good guys and boo the bad in another hilariously funny show with sparkling sets and colourful costumes. Join Rapunzel as she escapes her tower and experiences the world for the very first time, guided by her own bookworm self. A perfect holiday treat for the whole family!
Dates: 
01/03/2025
01/04/2025
01/05/2025
Fri Jan 3 at 7:30 pm Sat Jan 4 at 2 pm & 6:30pm* Sun Jan 5 at 2 pm *Relaxed performance
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Organization:

Massey Theatre

Location:

735 8th Ave
New Westminster, BC, V3M 3S9
Canada

Phone:

604-517-5900

Santa Claus Parade in Maple Ridge

​Santa Claus Parade starts at 6pm and make sure you watch until the end for our special guest, Santa Claus.
Dates: 
12/07/2024
6 pm
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Location:

Memorial Peace Park 22407 Dewdney Trunk Rd
Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 8T1
Canada

The Magic of Christmas

Christmas is a cheerful time of year at The Gardens. Bundle up and stroll through the Twelve Days of Christmas displays, sing along to the sounds of the season with Traditional Carollers or listen to the Festive Brass, then stop in at the Coffee Shop to warm up with a hot chocolate and gingerbread by the fire.
Dates: 
12/04/2024
12/05/2024
12/06/2024
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Organization:

The Butchart Gardens

Location:

800 Benvenuto Avenue
Brentwood Bay, BC, V8M 1J8
Canada

Phone:

250-652-4422