Explore the must-see holiday events in Langford! Discover all the top festive highlights with our guide. For Langford natives and holiday explorers, this guide is your path to the city's seasonal magic.
This festive season, the Festival of Trees invites you to stroll through a breathtaking collection of beautifully decorated trees, each tell a story of creativity and cheer. In addition, the Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens enchants visitors with its stunning light displays and charming holiday ambiance. And the Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle is something you definitely don't want to miss, as the historic venue is adorned with exquisite decorations that transport you to a bygone era. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Langford
- Festival of Trees (Victoria)
- Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens (Brentwood Bay)
- WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum (Victoria)
- Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle (Victoria)
- Centennial Lights of Wonder (Victoria)
- 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair (Victoria)
- Haunted Manor Mini Golf Christmas Display (Victoria)
- Lights of Wonder (Victoria)
- Christmas in Oak Bay (Oak Bay)
- Christmas Lighting Contests (Various)
See these and even more events listed below!
Langford Holiday Light Displays
Centennial Lights of Wonder
What to Expect:
Interactive light tunnels and live entertainment.
Description:
Centennial Lights of Wonder is a free outdoor light display at Centennial Square in Downtown Victoria, featuring themed light exhibits, four interactive light tunnels, and a 40-foot festive tree. The event offers live entertainment, warm nibbles, and magical light displays for all ages.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Centennial Lights of Wonder
Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens
What to Expect:
Thousands of lights and festive carolers create a lively holiday atmosphere.
Description:
Butchart Gardens transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with thousands of twinkling lights, festive greenery, and traditional carolers. Stroll through the Twelve Days of Christmas displays, enjoy festive brass performances, and warm up with hot chocolate and gingerbread at the Coffee Shop.
Where: Brentwood Bay | More Info: Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens
Christmas Lighting Contests
What to Expect:
Largest free outdoor light festival in Canada.
Description:
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights features over 3 million lights and 75+ spectacular displays along the Niagara Parkway and tourist districts. It includes a Hot Chocolate Trail with over 20 stops offering unique hot chocolate flavors.
Where: Various | More Info: Christmas Lighting Contests
Lights of Wonder
What to Expect:
Immersive light exhibits and live entertainment.
Description:
Downtown Victoria transforms Centennial Square into a vibrant holiday display featuring themed light exhibits, interactive tunnels, and a 40-foot festive tree. The event offers live entertainment, warm treats, and magical light displays for all ages.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Lights of Wonder
Langford Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with a truck parade.
Description:
The Langford Tree Lighting event is a community celebration featuring a holiday market, musical performances, and the official lighting of the Langford Christmas tree, culminating in a festive truck parade.
Where: Langford | More Info: Langford Tree Lighting
Langford Holiday Markets and Shopping
WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum
What to Expect:
Multicultural performances and local artisan market.
Description:
WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum is a celebration of arts, culture, and community, featuring music, dance, food, and a market with local artisans and vendors.
Where: Victoria | More Info: WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum
43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair
What to Expect:
Unique blend of local artisans and handmade goods.
Description:
The 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair is a beloved holiday event featuring over 60 vendors offering handmade and homemade products, including woodwork, jewelry, fine arts, candles, clothing, and baked goods. Visitors can meet local makers, bakers, and growers, and learn about their crafts and stories.
Where: Victoria | More Info: 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair
Langford Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle
What to Expect:
Immersive Victorian Christmas experience with period decorations and live Celtic music.
Description:
Explore authentic Victorian traditions at Craigdarroch Castle, featuring self-guided tours, Celtic music, and period decorations.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle
Christmas in Oak Bay
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday events with local artisans and performers.
Description:
Oak Bay's Christmas celebrations feature a variety of events, including holiday markets, entertainment, and community activities.
Where: Oak Bay | More Info: Christmas in Oak Bay
20th Annual Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas
What to Expect:
Celebrating 20 years of holiday music with a talented young orchestra and choir.
Description:
Join Daniel Lapp and a talented ensemble of young musicians for a heartwarming holiday concert featuring beloved Canadian Christmas tunes and uplifting performances.
Where: Victoria | More Info: 20th Annual Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas
Langford Other Holiday Activities
Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Community-sourced, beautifully decorated trees to support pediatric healthcare.
Description:
The Festival of Trees is a community event where local businesses and organizations decorate trees to raise funds for BC Children's Hospital. The event features beautifully decorated trees at various locations, including the Bay Centre in Victoria, Delta Grand Okanagan, and SEAPARC Leisure Complex in Sooke.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Festival of Trees
Haunted Manor Mini Golf Christmas Display
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted mini-golf with interactive holes and ghost projections.
Description:
Step into a spooky Victorian manor for an immersive 18-hole mini-golf experience with ghost projections, fun lighting, and unique challenges. Afterward, enjoy a round of ping pong in a private lounge.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Haunted Manor Mini Golf Christmas Display
Holiday Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel
What to Expect:
Traditional English afternoon tea with live classical piano.
Description:
Indulge in traditional English afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, featuring exquisite finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and premium loose-leaf teas served in elegant china. Enjoy the refined surroundings of the Lobby Lounge with live classical piano accompaniment.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Holiday Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel
Go Ice Skating at City Centre Park
What to Expect:
Unique outdoor ice skating experience with festive decorations.
Description:
Ice skate in a beautifully decorated outdoor rink at City Centre Park, featuring lights, Christmas decorations, and amenities like cabanas, fire pits, and food and beverage service.
Where: Langford | More Info: Go Ice Skating at City Centre Park
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Victoria (7 miles)
- Duncan (25 miles)
- North Cowichan (28 miles)
- Oak Harbor (41 miles)
- Tsawwassen (44 miles)