5 Festive Holiday Activities in Abbotsford

Festive family fun comes to the Fraser Valley and this list of holiday activities in Abbotsford is sure to get you in the spirit of the season.

5 Festive Holiday Activities in Abbotsford

West Coast Christmas Show and Artisan Market
Where: Tradex (1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford)
When: November 15 to 17, 2019
Details: The largest Christmas Show in the Lower Mainland with over 170 artisans and 300 participants. A unique shopping experience awaits you at the West Coast Christmas Show & Artisan Market. You will discover new gift ideas, original art, crafts, woodwork, ceramics, specialty foods, home decor, clothing, furniture, floral designs, jewellery, candles, soaps, toys, and much more. During the past eleven years the show has been visited by over 175,000 visitors, shopping from over 2,800 vendors. 

Tree Lighting and Holiday Show at Highstreet Shopping Center
Where: Highstreet Shopping Center (3122 Mount Lehman Rd, Abbotsford)
When: Shows every Saturday from November 16th to December 14th from 5:00pm to 5:30pm
Details: Check out Highstreet’s festive Tree Lighting and Holiday Shows this season. Saturday, November 16, 2019 is the lighting of a 65-foot Christmas tree-one of the tallest in Canada. It’s also the arrival of Santa Clause, Rudolf, Frosty, and ‘Spandy Andy’ the dancing elf, a 40-piece marching band, a team of festive dancers, live music, and a magical snowfall.

Christmas Glow Abbotsford
Where: Tradex (1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford)
When: December 5, 2019 to January 4, 2020
Details: Experience a magical family-friendly indoor wonderland as you help Santa and his elves find his reindeer and discover new ways to deliver presents using hot air balloons, planes, trains, motorcycles and more. Enjoy interactive light gardens, illuminated structures, delicious food, festive drinks and daily live entertainment all under the twinkle of a million lights at Christmas Glow Abbotsford.

Downtown Abbotsford Christmas Jubilee
Where: Downtown Abbostford, Essendene and Montrose Avenue
When: Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Details: Celebrate the holidays at the Downtown Abbotsford Christmas Jubilee. Food trucks, live music, an ice rink, cookie decorating, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, seasonal shopping and more! Tree lighting at 6:00pm, live ice sculpting at 7:00pm and fireworks at 8:45pm.

Maan Farms Christmas Market
Where: Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
When: November 16-17, and November 23-24, 2019
Details: Check out the Maan Farms Christmas Market for holiday activities and shopping! Local vendors, festive activities, cooking demo from Mama Mann, a gift wrapping station, mulled wine and visit from the Grinch will be available.

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