T’is the season
Christmas department Penny Pincher Thrift Store, 20550 Fraser Hwy., has a large selection of holiday items. Volunteers to help during the busy holiday season needed. Info: 604-530-3232.
Loft Country Christmas From 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 22 to Dec. 30, enjoy old fashioned fun such as a real horse carousel, bumper cars, a horse-drawn sleigh, hot drinks, barbecue, carolers, live music, comedy, carnival game, petting zoo, and more. At 2640 248th St. Info: loftcountrychristmas.com or 604-607-1387.
Nov. 24
Craft fair Coghlan Fundamental Elementary School, 4452 256 St., hosts the third annual fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 24.
James Kennedy Market Stop by the school, 9060 212th St., from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 24 for 50 vendors selling local, handmade items. Free admission.
Richard Bulpitt Market From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 24, stop by the school, 20965 77A Ave., to check out more than 50 vendors.
Blacklock Holiday Market Stop by 5100 206th St. from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 24 for the school fundraiser. There’s homemade crafts, vendors, a concession, a photo booth, a raffle table and more.
Craft fair More than 50 vendors will be at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre, 20605 51B Ave., between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Nov. 24.
Fort Langley Tree Lighting An evening of festivities starts at 5 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the Fort Langley Community Hall. Santa arrives at Bedford Plaza and everyone can walk with him to the hall. Free. Entertainment and more.
Artificial Christmas tree farm Penny Pincher Thrift Store, 20550 Fraser Hwy., has a sale of trees and related Christmas items 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 24. Info: 604-530-3232.
Nov. 24 and 25
Bloom Market $2 to get into the Fort Langley Community Hall beween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 25 to see more than two dozen curated artisans while while supporting Langley Gives, a local cause.
Nov. 25
Sensory friendly Santa visits For children with every spectrum of special needs, Willowbrook Shopping Centre hosts special visits with Santa. One complimentary ticket per family. Available on eventbrite.ca (Sensory friendly Santa event). Visits with Santa are free. Photos available for purchase. Sessions: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Nov. 25 and Dec. 2.
Nov. 27
CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS. Giving Tuesday Santa photos On Nov. 27 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Langley Memorial Hospital. By donation to benefit the Giving Tuesday Langley campaign.
Dec. 1
Breakfast with Santa The Inclusion Langley annual breakfast is $8 per person or $30 for a family (up to four people). Dec. 1 at the Langley Golf and Banquet Centre. 9 and 11 a.m. seatings sold out. 1 p.m. seating available. Buffet breakfast, Santa and his elf, train rides, and Santa’s workshop (kids can pick out a gift for members of their family. By donation). Photos with Santa: $15. Event benefits children’s programs of Inclusion Langley. Advance tickets and info: langleycdc.com.
Holly Luncheon Enjoy a display of nativities, baking, crafts, carollers, books, and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Sharon United Church, 21562 Old Yale Rd. Luncheon available 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Holiday market Gordon Greenwood Elementary, 9175 206th St., has a market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 1. Free childcare on site, vendors and a food truck.
Craft fair The Riverside Calvary Chapel, 20178 96th Ave., invites the public to its Christmas fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 1. Lots of vendors as well as a concession, kids crafts, and more. Rentals: riversidecalvary.com.
Magic of Christmas Langley City hosts a day of activities Dec. 1. Pancrake breakfast with Santa is 9 to 11 a.m. at the Douglas Recreation Centre. $10 per person ages four and older. Must sign up in advance at 604-514-2940 or 604-514-2865. Full breakfast, crafts, facepainting, magic and Santa. Free pre-parade activities. Live entertainment and crafts at McBurney Plaza from 4 to 6 p.m. Christmas parade is at 6 p.m. followed by the tree lighting and caroling in McBurney at 7 p.m. Info: www.langleycity.ca.
Dec. 2
Sensory friendly Santa visits For children with every spectrum of special needs, Willowbrook Shopping Centre hosts special visits with Santa. One complimentary ticket per family. Available on eventbrite.ca (Sensory friendly Santa event). Visits with Santa are free. Photos available for purchase. Sessions: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 2.
Santa Paws Book a time for professional pet photos with Santa between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter, 26220 56th Ave. For a minimum $20 donation to the Langley Animal Protection Society. Booking and info: 604-857-5055.
Popera Vivace performs holiday favourites and more on Dec. 2. The concert starts at 2:30 p.m. in the United Church of Langley, 21562 Old Yale Rd. Tickets: $20 ($25 at the door), or $15 for seniors, students and children. At brownpapertickets.com (event 3900678), 778-389-3771 or at any United Church in Langley.
Dec. 7
Night of Lights The Brookswood Village Merchants Association’s third annual Night of Lights has Elsa and Anna from Frozen, Santa Paws photos with pets (free), Santa for the kids, the Peace Arch chorus, treats, and a tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Kids can write letters to Santa. Events start at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. 200th Street and 40th Avenue area.
Christmas Carol benefit On Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Sharon United Church, 21562 Old Yale Rd., all ages can enjoy the fifth annual local Dickens show with period costumes, musical selections, and more. Benefits the Langley Arts Council children’s program. Tickets: $10 in advance or $12 at the door. $25 for a family. At Long & McQuade Langley or the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre.
Dec. 8
Quirky Quiver Christmas cards All ages can make quirky cards using the library green screen from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the Langley City public library, 20399 Douglas Cres. Free. Info: 604-514-2850.
Dec. 9
Breakfast with Santa Krause Berry Farms is cooking up pancakes for the annual fundraiser in memory of Liz Krause. Breakfast served 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 9 with Santa visiting around 10 a.m. Spiderman and Elsa visit. There’s also facepainting. First come first serve event at 6179 248th St. Proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
