Discover the must-see holiday attractions in Surrey! Explore all the top events with our guide. For Surrey connoisseurs and novices alike, this guide is your passport to festive fun.
One highlight of the season is the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival, where the community gathers to witness the stunning illumination of festive lights. With an array of entertainment and activities, it's a delightful way to kick off the holiday season. Another attraction is the Noel Holiday Light Festival, showcasing breathtaking displays that spread cheer throughout the neighborhood. And don't forget Bear Creek Lights, an enchanting experience that transforms the park into a winter wonderland. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Surrey
- Surrey Tree Lighting Festival
- Noel Holiday Light Festival
- Bear Creek Lights
- Victorian Christmas Evening
- Clayton Holiday Marketplace
- Breakfast with Santa
- 25th Annual Winter Ice Palace
- Spectral Holiday: An Evening of Christmas Ghost Stories
- Evening Carol Sing
- Kerry Ellis Does Christmas (Leatherhead)
See these and even more events listed below!
Surrey Holiday Light Displays
Noel Holiday Light Festival
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday light experience with interactive displays and festive activities.
Description:
The Noel Holiday Light Festival in Surrey features over 1 million sparkling lights, interactive displays, and a 1km accessible holiday light walk. Enjoy festive treats, visits with Santa, and shopping at the Christmas Market in the 30,000 sq ft indoor venue.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Noel Holiday Light Festival
Bear Creek Lights
What to Expect:
Illuminated nature trails with interactive family activities.
Description:
Bear Creek Lights is an annual event at Bear Creek Park featuring stunning light displays along nature trails. The event includes a 1km illuminated walking loop, an event space with food trucks and live music, and family-friendly activities like nature night walks and storytime.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Bear Creek Lights
Christmas Glow in Langley
What to Expect:
Immersive outdoor light display with interactive activities and live entertainment.
Description:
Christmas Glow in Langley features over a million lights, an outdoor maze, indoor market vendors, live entertainment, and a holiday train. The event includes carnival-themed mini games, a kids' scavenger hunt, and a craft corner. Visitors can explore a vibrant ecosystem filled with talking trees and giant creatures, and enjoy gourmet food trucks and live performances.
Where: Langley | More Info: Christmas Glow in Langley
Canyon Lights at Capilano
What to Expect:
Illuminated suspension bridge and forest walkways.
Description:
Explore Capilano Suspension Bridge Park during Canyon Lights, featuring a world-famous bridge lit with a changing multi-colour display, Treetops Adventure, and Cliffwalk. Enjoy Instagram-worthy moments, hot chocolate, and festive tunes amidst many kids' activities.
Where: North Vancouver | More Info: Canyon Lights at Capilano
Forest of Miracles & Dundarave Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Largest outdoor Christmas tree display in coastal British Columbia.
Description:
The Dundarave Festival of Lights features a collection of beautifully decorated Christmas trees along West Vancouver's waterfront, lovingly decorated by families, community groups, and businesses. This festive display is part of a larger holiday celebration that includes free live music and other activities.
Where: West Vancouver | More Info: Forest of Miracles & Dundarave Festival of Lights
Surrey Holiday Markets and Shopping
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival
What to Expect:
Live performances and a diverse holiday market.
Description:
The Surrey Tree Lighting Festival is a two-day event featuring a 60-foot Christmas tree, live entertainment across four stages, a holiday market with local vendors, and family-friendly activities like Ferris Wheel rides and Santa photos.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Surrey Tree Lighting Festival
Clayton Holiday Marketplace
What to Expect:
Local artisans and food vendors selling handmade products.
Description:
The Clayton Holiday Marketplace is an annual event where local artisans and food vendors gather to showcase their products. It features a variety of stalls, including a Mini-Makers section for young entrepreneurs, offering a unique shopping experience.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Clayton Holiday Marketplace
Shipyards Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Free admission to a community-driven holiday market with local artisans and businesses.
Description:
The Shipyards Christmas Market in North Vancouver offers a delightful holiday experience with 75 wooden stalls selling unique artisanal gifts, festive music, ice skating, and seasonal treats like bratwursts, mulled wine, and hot cocoa.
Where: North Vancouver | More Info: Shipyards Christmas Market
stɑlə̓w̓ Christmas Craft Market
What to Expect:
Celebrating Indigenous artisans with unique handcrafted goods.
Description:
The stɑlə̓w̓ Christmas Craft Market at the Museum of Surrey features a wide array of handcrafted goods, including jewelry, natural soaps and lotions, art, and gourmet treats. Indigenous artisans showcase their creations, and visitors can meet Kwantlen Elder Karen Gabriel, renowned for her World Famous Bannock and hamburger soup.
Where: Surrey | More Info: stɑlə̓w̓ Christmas Craft Market
Surrey Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Evening Carol Sing
What to Expect:
Charming carol singing event in a historically decorated setting.
Description:
Join a charming evening of carols and good company at Historic Stewart Farm, where you can sing your heart out amidst beautifully decorated surroundings.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Evening Carol Sing
Spectral Holiday: An Evening of Christmas Ghost Stories
What to Expect:
Victorian-themed ghost story event with holiday games and refreshments.
Description:
Immerse yourself in a Victorian holiday tradition with Christmas ghost stories at Historic Stewart Farm. Engage in various holiday games and enjoy appetizers and mulled wine in a festively decorated farmhouse.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Spectral Holiday: An Evening of Christmas Ghost Stories
Kerry Ellis Does Christmas
What to Expect:
Live performance by Kerry Ellis with a local band and choir.
Description:
Renowned West End performer Kerry Ellis presents a captivating Christmas concert featuring heartwarming classics and modern favorites, showcasing her stunning vocals and charismatic stage presence.
Where: Leatherhead | More Info: Kerry Ellis Does Christmas
The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with Tchaikovsky's majestic score and elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's iconic production of The Nutcracker returns, featuring Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, and the Sugar Plum Fairy in a distinctly Canadian holiday celebration.
Where: Surrey | More Info: The Nutcracker
Cinderella
What to Expect:
"Contemporary Canadian comedy with mature themes."
Description:
"Sexy Laundry" is a contemporary Canadian comedy by Michele Riml, featuring Alice and Henry's attempts to spice up their lackluster sex life with a naughty hotel retreat. The show includes coarse language, mature themes, and flashing lights.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Cinderella
FlyOver Canada Christmas
What to Expect:
Immersive flying experience with festive holiday themes.
Description:
At FlyOver Canada, immerse yourself in a holiday-themed adventure where you'll soar over Canada's breathtaking landscapes, accompanied by festive scenes and special appearances of Santa's elves and Santa himself.
Where: Vancouver | More Info: FlyOver Canada Christmas
Surrey Other Holiday Activities
Victorian Christmas Evening
What to Expect:
Traditional farmhouse Christmas celebration.
Description:
Celebrate the Victorian Christmas at Historic Stewart Farm with a traditional farmhouse Christmas, reminding us what the season is all about.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Victorian Christmas Evening
Breakfast with Santa
What to Expect:
Interactive breakfast event with Santa.
Description:
Join your child for a fun-filled breakfast with Santa, featuring games and tasty breakfast foods.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Breakfast with Santa
25th Annual Winter Ice Palace
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday skating event with festive lights and decorations.
Description:
The 25th Annual Winter Ice Palace at Cloverdale Arena features festive lights, seasonal decorations, and lively music, creating an unforgettable skating experience for families.
Where: Surrey | More Info: 25th Annual Winter Ice Palace
Surrey Santa Parade of Lights
What to Expect:
Lighted parade with diverse festive entries and charity fundraising.
Description:
The Surrey Santa Parade of Lights is a festive evening event featuring a lighted parade through Cloverdale, showcasing antique vehicles, big rigs, boats, floats, marching bands, and mascots. The event is inspired by the 1997 Coca Cola lighted truck commercial and includes various charity fundraising activities.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Surrey Santa Parade of Lights
Gingerbread Village
What to Expect:
Interactive gingerbread house contest with online voting for charity.
Description:
The Gingerbread Village is an annual contest where participants create gingerbread houses based on their favorite storybooks. Entries are displayed at Central City Shopping Centre, and passersby can vote online to support the Surrey Christmas Bureau. The contest awards prizes in various categories, including a special Peoples Choice Award.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Gingerbread Village
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Delta (5 miles)
- White Rock (6 miles)
- Langley (8 miles)
- New Westminster (8 miles)
- Walnut Grove (9 miles)
- Port Coquitlam (11 miles)
- Ladner (12 miles)
- Port Moody (12 miles)
- Burnaby (12 miles)
- Coquitlam (12 miles)
- Maple Ridge (13 miles)
- Tsawwassen (13 miles)
- Richmond (15 miles)
- Vancouver (17 miles)
- North Vancouver (18 miles)
- West End (19 miles)
- West Vancouver (24 miles)
- Mission (24 miles)
- Abbotsford (26 miles)
- Bellingham (28 miles)
- Chilliwack (40 miles)
- North Cowichan (43 miles)