Burnaby Other Christmas Activities 2026

Visitors enjoy a private visit and photo session with Santa Claus inside his chalet. Each session includes a digital copy of your picture alongside a choice of physical prints. Check-in is hosted in the Grand Lobby before guests enter the...

Visitors gather downtown to watch the lighting of a 76-foot Christmas tree decorated with over 100,000 light bulbs. The community celebration features complimentary hot chocolate, vendor booths, and live entertainment including dancers, special guests, and an appearance from Santa Claus.

Spectators gather in historic Cloverdale to watch a lighted evening procession welcoming Santa. The parade features a mix of vintage cars and trucks, big rigs, floats, boats, marching bands, dancers, mascots, and sports teams. Along the parade route, local groups...

Guests enjoy a festive breakfast in a decorated community hall, carrying on a local tradition spanning more than five decades. Local elected officials, including the mayor, MLA, and Member of Parliament, flip pancakes and work in the kitchen to serve...

Communities gather along the rail route to view a brightly decorated train illuminated with holiday lights. Visitors enjoy live outdoor musical performances from featured artists at each stop. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations to help fight food insecurity, with...

Visitors can stroll through the waterfront village to enjoy twinkling lights, decorated historic sites, and seasonal displays. Guests can explore designated selfie stations featuring holiday murals or visit Santa amidst the festive atmosphere. Local merchants throughout the village also offer...

Visitors gather to enjoy a festive evening packed with live entertainment, an artisan market, and children's activities. Families can hop aboard holiday train rides and watch the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Inside the recreation centre lobby, attendees can...

Visitors can celebrate the holidays Victorian-style with classic parlour games and hands-on heritage crafts to take home. Take in festive holiday décor while watching holiday heritage demonstrations. Guests can also snack on treats baked fresh on a woodstove.

Attendees meet outdoors at English Bay's Inukshuk landmark. The informal gathering serves as a supportive space to connect with others experiencing the loss of someone special.

Participants craft their own festive wreaths to display for the season. Organized by 8b Flower Co., the hands-on session welcomes attendees of all ages.

Participants learn tool-handling skills while following step-by-step instruction from a Customer Advisor to carve a Santa figure. The workshop includes the use of hand tools and all necessary project materials. Some prior carving experience is recommended so attendees can gain...

Participants learn an easy pin-prick technique to design a lantern that can be as simple or elaborate as they choose. Led by the Secret Lantern Society, this all-ages workshop is designed to be child-friendly. Parents and children are welcome to...

Participants design and assemble their own decorative Christmas mosaic trees with step-by-step guidance. The workshop includes choosing colour schemes and arranging mosaic pieces to make a tabletop holiday decoration. All materials and crafting tools are provided for the session.

Participants assemble a holiday tree using colourful pieces of sea glass. The workshop offers step-by-step instruction on choosing colours, arranging the glass pieces, and applying personal touches. All crafting tools and materials are supplied to complete the decorative project.

Participants design a custom holiday wreath in the outdoor Maple Activity Center led by consulting arborist Rosina Mak. Each registration includes a 12-inch grapevine wreath or bulked wire form, green floral wire, and fresh cut branches, berries, and cones harvested...

Participants follow step-by-step guidance from a Customer Advisor to carve a Santa figure. The session focuses on developing tool-handling skills using provided hand tools and supplies. Attendees with basic carving experience will gain the most from the instruction.

Spectators can gather to watch the annual holiday procession make its way through the streets. The event features illuminated floats and community entries traveling along the parade route.

Lace up your skates for a magical holiday experience at the Winter Wonderland Skating Event! This festive occasion offers multiple sessions for families and individuals to enjoy the ice. Skate rentals and helmets are available for a complete and safe...