FEATURED EVENTS

We are so thankful to be able to continue the tradition of kicking off the Holiday season in the true spirit of Christmas at the re-imagined Toys for Tots Drive Thru – hosted by Quality Hotel, on November 27th from 7am-10am. No one could have predicted how different this year would be. That’s why the return of sponsors, partners and community support and means so much more! This year’s event has had to be scaled back, but the spirit of the event reigns true. Come dressed in your Christmas PJ’s, decorate your car, and catch the eye of Santa and his elves, wave at the Ever After Princesses, enjoy the Christmas music. Bring a toy or donation and each car will receive a treat box to enjoy in your bubble. The reality is that this event makes the joy of receiving a gift under the tree possible for over 1,600 children in Abbotsford. We need our community support more now than ever. We need to raise over 2,000 toys, in order to make that possible we have set up drop off locations all over the city for those who can’t attend. Check out AbbyToysForTots.com for a map of all the locations. Toy drop-off locations will be available all of November. All attendees are expected to wear a mask. Volunteers will be following all socially distanced measures outlined by Fraser Health.

Join us for #TakeTimeThursday as Tia L. Singleton returns to share some popular holiday songs. hear the melodic voice of guest psalmist Tia L. Singleton. Get in the holiday spirit as Ms. Singleton treats us to her varied range and even tone.

PUT MORE HO-HO-HO IN YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY! This December, gather your group around the Zoom yule log to play one of our fun, fascinating, fast-paced, and definitely festive virtual holiday scavenger hunts. On teams, you’ll use our desktop app to explore websites around the world that reveal holiday traditions, scenic places, and pop culture favorites. Your quest: answers to tricky, humorous questions. You’ll feel like you’re sight-seeing from Santa’s sleigh. A Kids Edition is also available, perfect for family gatherings and online classroom games.

Due to COVID-19, our annual Holiday Cheer at the Pier celebration has been reimagined as a festive drive-thru event to collect toys for local families in need. The City, Port Moody Fire Rescue, and Port Moody Police are hosting a physically-distanced drive-thru toy drive at Rocky Point Park from 5:30-8:30pm on November 28, 2020. We encourage you to come on down with a new, unwrapped toy but please note you will be required to stay in your vehicle. The road leading to the toy drop-off zone will feature a holiday experience including the illuminated pier, Frosty and Rudolph, dancing elves, and a jolly wave from Santa. Donations will be collected with minimal contact – pass your toy through a window or ask event staff to remove it from the back of your vehicle. All toys collected will go to SHARE Family and Community Services. Non-perishable food items will also be accepted. If you can’t make it but would like to participate, please drop off a toy at the Inlet Centre Fire Hall (150 Newport Drive) or the Public Safety Building (3051 St. Johns Street) during business hours before December 15.

Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival that celebrates African and African American culture and history introduced by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 in the United States. Join us as Mr. New-School, Brian Barber, walk us through the 7 principles of Kwanzaa and create a hands-on craft using easy to find materials.

Tune in with us on Friends of Trillium Health's Facebook Live or on RCTV, found on Channel 1301 in Rochester, NY for a fundraiser to benefit Trillium Health’s work to End the HIV/AIDS Epidemic! Please join President and CEO, Andrea DeMeo, and Co-Founder and Staff Physician, Dr. Bill Valenti, to honor and celebrate World AIDS Day as we share stories about Trillium Health’s HIV journey and preview a portion of a new play by David Henderson – Unfinished Business, based on Dr. Bill Valenti’s book. The show will be emceed by Mrs. Kasha Davis, a featured contestant on Season 7 of Ru Paul's Drag Race.

Travel around the world with artist and puppeteer, Robin McCahill as she introduces you to the many characters of Christmas in this one hour presentation suitable for kids of all ages! Meet Italy’s “Befana”, a Christmas WITCH. Iceland has twelve Santa’s called Yule Lads with names like Meat Hook, Spoon-Licker, and Door-Slammer. Head off to Eastern Europe for a visit with the very spooky Krampus! Robin will illustrate these characters with handmade puppets. Gerri Griswold will assist with stories and other visuals. You don’t even need to bring your passport! 10:00 a.m, ZOOM.

Bring your children to drive through our property to visit Santa from the safe distance of your car. Santa will be a safe distance from the car and will be able to chat with the kids while they stay in the car. All children will receive a small gift from Santa's elves on the day. Drop letters and pictures for Santa into our North Pole Post Box when you visit.

Join us virtually on Facebook Live for Wee Wednesdays where children and their caregivers will sing and wiggle around with us, listen to fun books and participate in activities. Designed for early learners and families with children ages 4 and younger.

Bring the kids to enjoy this family-friendly afternoon of gingerbread cookie decorating with Cassandra Cake Co.! Learn the basics of cookie art from our pastry pro, Cassandra Curtis. She'll teach you her easy-to-follow techniques for icing and decorating your gingerbread cookie masterpiece. Geared towards adults and kids alike. Each ticket includes one FREE child age 16 or under. WHAT'S INCLUDED: -8 cookies per ticket -Icing -Sprinkles -Candy -1 FREE child age 16 or under included with each ticket *IMPORTANT: After registration, please email hello@spotlightevents.ca to advise if you are bringing a child, as well as their name.

Unfortunately, due to the unpredictability of COVID-19, the changing zones and subsequent restrictions, the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has needed to redirect our Santa event this year. In an effort to maintain some sort of normality and connect with our local community the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is happy to announce that after speaking with Santa and his head I.T. Elf, Santa has agreed to a special ZOOM meeting with Santa! Santa's head I.T. Elf will be on the call to help facilitate (Santa isn't too good with ZOOM yet, I mean... he still makes lists he has to check twice.) Santa will read a story, join in a sing-a-long, play Christmas games, and hear all about your Christmas wishes!

Nikkei Centre's annual Craft Fair will be unlike any other year, as we embrace new modifications for 2020! This year, shop don't stop! Nikkei Craft Market will be setup as an indoor walkthrough market that features 10-12 local vendors each week over 5 consecutive weekends this November and December. Our unique market features handmade Japanese-themed and Christmas items from local creative entrepreneurs. Be sure to plan your visit ahead, as we welcome different local artisans, designers, knitters, sewists and artists each week. We will maintain a limited capacity, and attendees may need to wait outside for entry.

White Rock Festival of Lights is back and brighter than ever! Celebrate the holiday season with us every evening at 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm from November 28, 2020 - January 9, 2021 at White Rock Beach along the waterfront promenade. (Your safety is important to us. This event is outdoors and allows for social-distancing).