Langley, British Columbia, transforms into a festive haven during the holiday season, offering a variety of activities tailored for families with children as well as older adults. Check out our list of holiday events and attractions to help you plan your seasonal fun!
Family and Kids Activities
Glow Langley – The Enchanted Forest
Immerse your family in a luminous Enchanted Forest, featuring glowing trees, whimsical mushroom homes, and woodland creatures. The highlight is a three-story crystal palace offering panoramic views of the vibrant light displays. Magical wands that animate the forest are provided enhancing the interactive experience. Other attractions such as the holiday train ride, the Merry Makers Market, live holiday performances and pictures with Santa are always family favourites.
Dates: November 21 – December 28, 2024
Location: 6690 216 Street, Langley, BC
Christmas in the Country at Thunderbird Show Park
Experience Thunderbird Show Park’s inaugural Christmas market, “Christmas in the Country.” This indoor event features light displays, photos with Santa, fun kids’ activities, craft and movie nights, live music, and a chance to meet some farm friends. With so much variety this makes it an ideal outing for all ages.
Dates: December 5 – 29, 2024
Location: Thunderbird Show Park, 72 Avenue, Langley Township, BC
Holiday Lights in Williams Park
Drive through Williams Park to enjoy a family-friendly display of holiday lights and festive decorations. The illuminated park offers a magical experience from the comfort of your vehicle showcasing over 150,000 lights and displays. Reserve your spot here for this free winter experience.
Dates: December 9 – 29, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Closed December 25 and 26)
Location: Williams Park, Langley, BC
Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade
Join the community for a festive parade featuring illuminated floats, marching bands, and holiday characters. A pre-parade gathering at Aldergrove Plaza offers additional family activities.
Date: December 14, 2024
Location: Aldergrove Plaza, 272 Street, Langley, BC
Arctic Nights at the Winter Railway
Embark on a magical journey aboard the winter railway, encountering enchanting light displays and festive scenes along the route. This event is designed to delight both children and adults alike.
Dates: December 20 – 31, 2024
Location: Greater Vancouver Zoo 264 Street, Aldergrove, BC
Holiday Cheer for Grown-Ups
Adult Workshop: Winter Grapevine Wreath & Holiday Tree Topiary Centerpiece
On December 7, 2024 engage in a hands-on workshop to create a beautiful winter grapevine wreath adorned with fresh greens and seasonal decorations. Whether on your own or with friends, this activity will offer a creative outlet and a festive addition to your holiday décor.
Cedar Rim Nursery also hosts a workshop where you can craft a stunning holiday tree topiary centerpiece, perfect for bringing holiday cheer to your home or as a personalized gift. Sign up for this festive, hands-on class which will take place December 8, 2024.
Location: Cedar Rim Nursery Ltd, Glover Road, Langley Township, BC (Book Online)
Cranberry & Crumm
This immersive event celebrates small businesses all while bringing an original storybook narrative to life. Families receive a copy of the storybook upon entering Glover Road. They will then wander from store to store while discovering parts of the story at each stop. Watch the story come to life through beautiful installations depicted from scenes of the story.
Date: November 30 – December 15. 2024
Location: Fort Langley, Albion, Langley Township, BC, Canada
Vancouver Giants Hockey Games
Catch the Vancouver Giants in action at the Langley Events Centre. Watching a live hockey game provides an exciting and social outing, with the chance to see future stars hit the ice.
Dates: Various dates in December 2024
Location: Langley Events Centre, Langley, BC
Langley’s holiday offerings cater to a wide range of interests and age groups, ensuring that both families and older adults can find activities to enjoy during the festive season. Whether you’re seeking interactive light displays, creative workshops, or live entertainment, Langley provides a vibrant holiday experience for all. Be sure to check out Tourism Langley for a full list of seasonal activities and how you can attend.
Written By:
Kelly Pavicic
Kelly holds a BA from the University of British Columbia and carries more than 15 years of experience in the real estate and construction industry. As Project Coordinator, Kelly oversees customer care processes during and after construction, schedules reporting variances and acts as liaison among sales, the customers and stakeholders. Kelly also leads the Miracon social media campaign by engaging in conversations, and connecting with the community with the intent of building relationships.
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