The holiday season has begun early in Aldergrove and its surrounding areas. The weekend of Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16 and Nov. 17, there are several pop-up craft fairs and Christmas markets to spark residents’ holiday spirit.
For all of them, with the exception of the West Coast Christmas Show and Artisan Marketplace, admission is free/by donation.
Events strictly in Aldergrove are marked as such.
ALL WEEKEND
West Coast Christmas Show and Artisan Marketplace - Friday, Nov. 15 to Sunday, Nov. 17 at the TRADEX. From 2 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Discover new gift ideas, original art, crafts, woodwork, ceramics, and much more. For more information visit westcoastchristmasshow.com.
Mann Farms’ fifth annual Christmas market - From Saturday, Nov. 16 until Sunday, Nov. 24 at 790 McKenzie Rd. in Abbotsford. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. visit the farm and join in on a festive shopping experience including local vendors, activities, cooking demonstrations, gift wrapping stations, mulled wine, and a visit from the Grinch.
SATURDAY
Mt. Lehman Christmas craft fair - Saturday, Nov. 16 at 6418 Mt. Lehman Rd. From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Start the Christmas season out with some great shopping from a variety of local crafters and vendors. Lunch, coffee, tea, and treats will also be available.
Aldergrove - Parkside’s 11th annual holiday craft fair - Saturday, Nov. 16 at Parkside Centennial Elementary School (3300 270th St.). From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Includes a variety of vendors, crafters, and student crafters. There will be a concession, silent auction and Scholastic book fair. Those seeking further information can email marcylbuchanan@gmail.com.
Langley Seniors Resource Society holiday craft show - Saturday, Nov. 16 at 20605 51B Ave. in Langley. From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. find more than 50 vendors with stocking stuffers, crafts, silverware, jewelry, and prizes. Perogies will be available for purchase as well. For more information email Sandy Lucas at sandyl@lsrs.ca.
SUNDAY
Aldergrove - Christmas Market at the legion - Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265 located at 26607 Fraser Hwy. From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. with vendor wares, door prizes, raffle draws, prizes, and food and refreshments as a fundraiser for the legion’s auxiliary ladies. Admission costs $2. Children under 12 years of age are free to enter.
Fort Langley Christmas market - Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Fort Langley Community Hall, located at 9167 Glover Rd. from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Hosted by Roswen Crafts, and including various wares by holiday crafters and vendors.