Illustration of a Christmas market in a town square with wooden stalls, string lights and a vendor serving cocoa (WinterFest at MOS)

WinterFest at MOS

Visitors can celebrate the holiday season with creative crafts, hands-on STEAM activities, and a search for Santa and his elves. The event features a tree contest where guests vote for their favourite display, alongside an artisan market highlighting Indigenous culture and handcrafted goods. Families can also take part in inclusive holiday traditions, including a calm visit with Santa.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free.

Ages

All ages

Accessibility

Sensory-friendly experiences are offered; Sensory Santa is designed for neurodiverse children and their families.

Going?

Location

Museum of Surrey · 17710 56a Ave, Surrey, BC Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive, creative and inclusive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Choose the named activity date that suits your plans: Christmas Tree Fest is November 21, Sensory Santa is November 28, the craft fair is December 5, and Merry Makers is December 12.
  • Bring children to Merry Makers for holiday crafts, hands-on STEAM activities, and a search for Santa and his elves.
  • For a calmer Santa visit, plan around Sensory Santa, which is designed for neurodiverse children and their families.
  • At Christmas Tree Fest, take part by voting for your favourite tree and entering the holiday prize draw.

Special Events & Promotions

  • WinterFest admission is free.
  • Christmas Tree Fest is on November 21; vote for a favourite tree and enter to win a holiday prize.
  • Sensory Santa is on November 28 in a calm, sensory-friendly setting for neurodiverse children and their families.
  • stɑl’əw̓ Craft Fair is on December 5 and features Indigenous programming and an artisan market.
  • Merry Makers is on December 12, with holiday crafts, a search for Santa and his elves, and hands-on STEAM activities.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Surrey

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is WinterFest suited to?

Families and children; the museum describes activities for the whole family and something for everyone.

What can children do at WinterFest?

They can make holiday crafts, try hands-on STEAM activities, and search for Santa and his elves at Merry Makers.

What happens at the Christmas Tree Fest?

Visitors can vote for their favourite Christmas tree and enter for a chance to win a holiday prize.

Is there a sensory-friendly Santa visit?

Yes. Sensory Santa offers a calm, sensory-friendly visit designed for neurodiverse children and their families.

What can visitors find at the stɑl’əw̓ Craft Fair?

It features Indigenous programming and an artisan market with handcrafted goods.

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