CLOSELangford’s annual winter celebration is back! Whether you enjoy the sparkle of holiday lights throughout the City, spending time enjoying festive activities with friends, or capturing the ultimate family holiday photo, there’s something this season for everyone. Featuring new activities this year, such as a holiday carousel and Lego exhibit, there are plenty of ways to engage your festive spirit and experience the holidays the Langford way!
Langford Light Up
The Annual Langford Light Up returns for another year with even more sparkle!
Date: December 7th
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Location:Â The Langford Station (720 Station Ave)
The fun kicks off early at The Langford Station Arts & Cultural District with exciting activities, including crafts, balloon artists, princesses, food trucks, a holiday market, PACE Musical Theatre, Pacific Edge Chorus, Ablaze Choir, local retailers and much more!
Date: December 7th
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Location:Â Veterans Memorial Park
Starting at 5pm, join us at Veterans Memorial Park for a holiday market, musical performances by Mostly Motown Christmas and Westshore Community Band, cookie decorating, free hot dogs and hot chocolate*, and, of course, the annual Light Up display! Santa will arrive at 5:15pm on the Langford Fire Truck and be available for photos and visits until 7:00pm. The Langford tree lighting will take place at 7:15pm. Around 7:30pm, the IEOA Truck Parade will pass through Langford with its festively lit and decorated trucks. The parade map can be found here.
*free hot dogs and hot chocolate are while supplies last.
Parking will be limited, and everyone is encouraged to walk, use alternative transportation, or park in one of Langford’s free parking lots such as The Langford Station and Claude Road parking lots.
Carousel in the Park
Head to Veterans Memorial Park for a magical holiday carousel ride! Watch the lights sparkle as you enjoy the carousel and finish off your adventure exploring the park. When you finish your carousel ride, enjoy hot drinks from Morningstar Coffee’s mobile cart and holiday carollers.
While admission to the carousel is free, there will be volunteers on site collecting donations of non-perishable food items for the Goldstream Food Bank.
Cost: By donation to the Goldstream Food Bank
Dates & Times:
December 20: 1pm to 8pm
December 21 & 22: 12pm to 7pm
Location:Â Veterans Memorial Park
Holiday Lego Exhibit
What’s more exciting than a Lego exhibit? A special holiday Lego exhibit at Westshore Town Centre, of course! Inspired by Langford during the holidays, this exhibit is sure to get you into the holiday spirit.
Date: December 8th to 22nd
Time: Sundays 12pm to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday 1pm to 6pm, Thursday & Friday 3pm to 8pm, Saturdays 1pm to 6pm
Location: Westshore Town Centre near Dollarama
Donations for the Goldstream Food Bank are encouraged!
The Polar Express Matinee Movies
Grab your friends and family and enjoy an afternoon screening of holiday favourite, The Polar Express at Cineplex Odeon West Shore, plus a bonus screening at Westin Bear Mountain Resort! Volunteers will greet you at the door. Donations for the Goldstream Food Bank are welcome.
Cineplex Odeon West Shore Screenings:
Tickets are on a first-come, first served basis.
Dates:
December 14th – 10:00am (doors open at 9:00am)
December 15th – 2:00pm (doors open at 1:00pm)
Westin Bear Mountain Resort Screening:
Date: December 4th
Time:Â 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Reserve tickets for the Westin Bear Mountain screening here.Â
Teen Winter Ice Skating
SD62 teens can enjoy free outdoor ice skating at City Centre Park on certain Saturdays! Skate and helmet rentals are included. Ice skating attendees can enjoy a special on s’mores – 2 for $5!
Skate and helmet rentals included.
Location:Â City Centre Park (1089 Langford Pkwy)
Dates:Â Saturdays, December 14, 21, and 28 and January 4
Time: 8:15pm to 9:30pm
Cost: Free!
SD62 Student ID required for entry to teen-only outdoor ice skating (ages 12 to 18)
Tinsel Gazebo
What’s more festive than tinsel ornaments? Hundreds and hundreds of tinsel ornaments and holiday lights, of course! The award-winning Tinsel Gazebo is back for a second year at the Veterans Memorial Park gazebo in downtown Langford. Surround yourself with holiday magic and snap a few photos that will literally sparkle!
Plus, look for additional holiday light photo opportunities at The Langford Station and in front of the Westin Bear Mountain Resort. When posting your photos on Facebook and Instagram, make sure to tag @CityofLangford and use #WinterInLangford for a chance to be featured on our page!
Date: December 6th to January 6th, 2025
Location:Â Veterans Memorial Park
Live Ice Carving
On December 14th and 21st, a professional ice carver will be onsite at The Langford Station Arts and Culture District carving a block of ice into a work of art right in front of your eyes! While you’re there, browse the shops and artist studios, grab a bite to eat from a food truck, and enjoy the beautiful lights.
Date: December 14th and 21st
Time: 11am to 2pm
Location:Â The Langford Station (720 Station Ave)
The ice carver will also be present at the Langford Light-Up at The Langford Station – don’t miss this amazing work of live art!
Goldstream Foodbank Donations
Consider donating to the Goldstream Foodbank this holiday season and help make a difference in your community. The Goldstream Foodbank has been in operation since 1983 and helps hundreds of families and individuals each year. Your monetary dollar donation goes much further at a wholesale level because the food bank has better purchasing power. Approximately every dollar donated allows them to purchase two dollars worth of food.
Outdoor Ice Skating
Every year the Outdoor Skating Rink at City Centre Park is transformed into a winter wonderland full of lights and decorations. The Park offers full food and beverage service from City Centre Grille and has cabanas, fire pits, skate rentals, and helmets available to help visitors make the most of their time on ice.
Dates and Times:
November 23rd 2024 – 3:00pm to 4:15pm
December 1, 8, 15, 29 – 3:00pm to 4:15pm
December 24th – 3:00pm to 4:15pm and 4:45pm to 6:00pm
December 26th – 3:00pm to 4:15pm and 4:45pm to 6pm
January 1st – 4:45pm to 6:00pm and 6:30pm to 7:45pm
January 2nd – 1:15pm to 2:30pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26 – 3:00pm to 4:15pm
Register here.
Family Swim & Bounce House
Head to the YMCA/ YWCA for a free family swim, playground, and bounce house!
Family Playground with Bounce House:
Date:Â December 7th
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: FREE
Family Swim:
Date: December 7th
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Cost: FREE
Please note, proof of Langford residency is required.
Family Coding Workshops
Enjoy a free 1 hour Family Coding Workshop with Code Ninjas! Spots are limited so make sure to register in advance to secure your spot.
Dates:
Saturday, December 7th at 3:30pm
Wednesday, December 11th at 5:30pm & 6:45pm
Saturday, December 14th at 9:15am & 3:30pm
Wednesday, December 18th at 5:30pm & 6:45pm
Saturday, December 21st at 9:15am & 3:30pm
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