Experience the festive magic of Walnut Grove with our holiday event guide. From Walnut Grove locals to global nomads, this guide ensures you don't miss a moment of holiday cheer.
One highlight of the season is the 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion Event, which brings together familiar faces for a nostalgic celebration filled with stories and memories. In addition to this cherished gathering, Light-Up Night transforms the town into a twinkling wonderland, inviting visitors to celebrate the season with dazzling decorations and a vibrant community spirit. And the 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion Event is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it honors the legacy of creativity in Walnut Grove. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Walnut Grove
- Light-Up Night (Ladysmith)
- 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion Event
- Light-Up Night (Ladysmith)
- 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion Event
- Festival of Trees (Victoria)
- Festival of Trees (Victoria)
- Cowichan Valley Christmas Kick-Off (Duncan)
- Comox Valley Mayor Tree Lighting + Winter Market (Courtenay)
- Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular (Courtenay)
- Comox Valley Mayor Tree Lighting + Winter Market (Courtenay)
See these and even more events listed below!
Walnut Grove Holiday Light Displays
Light-Up Night
What to Expect:
Spectacular light display along First Avenue.
Description:
Thousands of twinkling Christmas lights illuminate Ladysmith's First Avenue, creating a vibrant holiday atmosphere with festive decorations and events.
Where: Ladysmith | More Info: Light-Up Night
Milner Gardens Christmas Magic
What to Expect:
Outdoor light display with accessible amenities.
Description:
Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights and festive window displays at Milner Gardens, featuring hot food and beverage options, a Gingerbread Gift Shop, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Where: Qualicum Beach | More Info: Milner Gardens Christmas Magic
Light-Up Night
What to Expect:
Animated light shows and pixel lights add movement to the displays.
Description:
Thousands of twinkling Christmas lights illuminate First Avenue in Ladysmith, creating a vibrant holiday atmosphere with a craft fair, street entertainment, and visits with Santa.
Where: Ladysmith | More Info: Light-Up Night
Milner Gardens Christmas Magic
What to Expect:
Outdoor light display with accessible amenities.
Description:
Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights and festive window displays at Milner Gardens, featuring hot food and beverage options, a Gingerbread Gift Shop, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Where: Qualicum Beach | More Info: Milner Gardens Christmas Magic
Walnut Grove Holiday Markets and Shopping
Comox Valley Mayor Tree Lighting + Winter Market
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday market with local vendors and tree lighting ceremony.
Description:
The Comox Valley Mayor Tree Lighting + Winter Market is a community event featuring local vendors, holiday shopping, and the official lighting of the Christmas tree by Mayor Minions. The market takes place at Town Circle and Comox Avenue between Port Augusta Street and Nordin Street, offering a variety of local goods and festive activities.
Where: Courtenay | More Info: Comox Valley Mayor Tree Lighting + Winter Market
Comox Valley Mayor Tree Lighting + Winter Market
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with local vendors and festive activities.
Description:
The Comox Valley Mayor Tree Lighting + Winter Market is a community event held at Town Circle and Comox Avenue between Port Augusta Street and Nordin Street. It features a winter market with over 20 vendors, local merchants offering specials, and a tree lighting ceremony by Mayor Minions at 5:15 PM. The event also includes caroling by the Comox Wives Choir, popcorn by donation from Rotary, and hot chocolate by donation from the Salvation Army.
Where: Courtenay | More Info: Comox Valley Mayor Tree Lighting + Winter Market
Walnut Grove Holiday Shows and Entertainment
50th Anniversary Cast Reunion Event
What to Expect:
Exclusive cast meet-and-greets and behind-the-scenes tours of iconic TV series sets.
Description:
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Little House on the Prairie with a cast reunion and festival in Simi Valley, California. Meet original cast members, tour meticulously recreated sets, and enjoy live music and historical workshops.
Where: Walnut Grove | More Info: 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion Event
Christmas at the Ingalls Home
What to Expect:
Family-friendly drama on a prairie stage.
Description:
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant is a family-friendly drama based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's writings, featuring over 100 volunteers in a prairie setting that highlights the simple beauty of her stories. Admission includes live music before the show, and the event is free for children under 5.
Where: De Smet | More Info: Christmas at the Ingalls Home
Radio Pageant
What to Expect:
Historical drama showcasing Laura Ingalls Wilder's life and writings.
Description:
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant is a family-friendly theatrical production based on the writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder, featuring over 100 volunteers in a prairie setting that highlights the simple beauty of her stories.
Where: De Smet | More Info: Radio Pageant
Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular
What to Expect:
Diverse musical medleys and dance performances.
Description:
The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular is a vibrant celebration of music, dance, lights, and decorations, featuring a diverse range of songs from rock to Broadway, jazz, and classical, interwoven with touching readings and stories.
Where: Courtenay | More Info: Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular
Family Festival
What to Expect:
Live historical reenactments with special effects.
Description:
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant is a family-oriented outdoor drama that immerses visitors in the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder in Walnut Grove during the 1880s. The event features live performances, historical reenactments, and special effects, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of the Wilder family and the Walnut Grove community.
Where: Walnut Grove | More Info: Family Festival
50th Anniversary Cast Reunion Event
What to Expect:
Meet the original cast and relive iconic moments from the show.
Description:
Celebrate 50 years of Little House on the Prairie with a reunion featuring original cast members, interactive Q&A sessions, and exclusive tours of meticulously recreated set facades.
Where: Walnut Grove | More Info: 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion Event
Christmas at the Ingalls Home
What to Expect:
Family-friendly drama on the South Dakota prairie.
Description:
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant is a family-friendly drama based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's writings, featuring over 100 volunteers in a beautiful South Dakota prairie setting. The pageant showcases the Ingalls family's pioneering spirit and values, with a new series titled "Laura's Dakota Stories" debuting in summer 2025.
Where: De Smet | More Info: Christmas at the Ingalls Home
Radio Pageant
What to Expect:
Historical reenactment of Laura Ingalls Wilder's life on the prairie.
Description:
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant is a family-friendly drama based on the writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder, featuring over 100 volunteers combining their talents to present a historical and entertaining performance on the beautiful South Dakota prairie.
Where: De Smet | More Info: Radio Pageant
Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular
What to Expect:
Diverse musical medleys and colorful performances.
Description:
The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular is a vibrant celebration of music, dance, lights, and decorations, featuring a diverse range of songs from rock to Broadway, jazz, and classical, interwoven with touching readings and stories.
Where: Courtenay | More Info: Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular
Walnut Grove Other Holiday Activities
Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Community-driven tree decorating for children's health.
Description:
The Festival of Trees is a community event where local businesses and organizations decorate trees to raise funds for BC Children's Hospital. Each tree is uniquely adorned and displayed in various locations, including the Bay Centre in Victoria, Delta Grand Okanagan, and SEAPARC Leisure Complex in Sooke. The event encourages public exploration and voting for favorite trees.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Community-driven tree decorating for children's health.
Description:
The Festival of Trees is a cherished community event where local businesses and organizations decorate trees to raise funds for BC Children's Hospital. The public is encouraged to explore and vote for their favorite tree, supporting groundbreaking research and specialized care for children.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Festival of Trees
Cowichan Valley Christmas Kick-Off
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with Santa, live music, and festive activities.
Description:
The Cowichan Valley Christmas Kick-Off in downtown Duncan features a tree-lighting ceremony, holiday market, live music, and entertainment. Children can participate in craft-making, meet Santa Claus, and ride the local Christmas Express train. The event includes various vendors and local artisan stalls, creating a festive atmosphere for all.
Where: Duncan | More Info: Cowichan Valley Christmas Kick-Off
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Langley (4 miles)
- Port Coquitlam (9 miles)
- Surrey (9 miles)
- Coquitlam (10 miles)
- Port Moody (12 miles)
- Delta (12 miles)
- White Rock (12 miles)
- New Westminster (13 miles)
- Mission (15 miles)
- Burnaby (16 miles)
- Abbotsford (19 miles)
- Ladner (21 miles)
- North Vancouver (22 miles)
- Vancouver (22 miles)
- Richmond (22 miles)
- Tsawwassen (23 miles)
- West End (24 miles)
- West Vancouver (28 miles)
- Bellingham (29 miles)
- Chilliwack (31 miles)