Step into a holiday wonderland at Winterfest Carousel Weekend! Gather your loved ones and head down to Veterans Memorial Park for three days of festive cheer.

Take a spin on a magical holiday carousel, warm your hands with a cozy drink, and soak in the sounds of the season. Best of all, every ride and smile helps give back to our community – carousel donations support the South Island Primary Care Society, and non-perishable food donations will be gladly collected for the Goldstream Food Bank.

When & Where

Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Friday, December 4: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 5: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 6: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Weekend Highlights

All Weekend Long: Enjoy classic carousel rides by donation.

Friday, December 4:

• Kids’ Craft Station (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Little elves can build their own festive projects—from Christmas crafts to farm planters and soccer kits—courtesy of Home Depot (free while supplies last).
• Cozy Sips: Warm up at the hot beverage cart with $2 drinks supplied by Save-On-Foods, with all proceeds going to the Winterfest charity.

Saturday, December 5:

• Holiday Magic & Shopping: Experience the sparkle of the Winterfest Light-Up festivities and browse local treasures at the Winter Market from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM (see the Light-Up and Winter Market event pages for full details).

Sunday, December 6:

• Winter Market: Stroll through the market for more seasonal shopping (see the Winter Market page for details).
• Cozy Sips: Grab another $2 warm drink from the Save-On-Foods hot beverage cart to support the Winterfest charity.
• Santa & The Grinch (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Capture a special holiday memory with family photos with Santa (by donation to the South Island Primary Care Society), and keep an eye out for mischievous visits from the Grinch!
• Festive Live Music: Let the sounds of the season fill the park with performances by the Westshore Community Concert Band (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM) and the Millstream Choir (4:15 PM – 4:45 PM).