Giving Tree: Tags with gift wishes of seniors at Jackman Manor are on a Christmas tree at the Save-On Foods in Aldergrove, 26310 Fraser Hwy. Public can take a tag, purchase the gifts, and return them unwrapped with the tag before Dec. 19 or leave a donation at customer service so the gifts can be purchased.
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Critter Care Christmas Store: Pick up unique holiday items at the wildlife rehabilitation shelter, 481 216th St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Dec. 4 and 17. Purchases help wildlife society care for the animals. Info: crittercarewildlife.org.
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Candy Cane Runs: Township fire crews and helper elves will tour neighbourhoods accepting donations of cash and non-perishable foods. Aldergrove (hall 3): 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. Brookswood (hall 5): Saturday, Dec 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walnut Grove (hall 8): 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec 17. Willoughby (hall 4): event on Sunday, Dec 17, is at 2328 Wakefield Dr. Santa arrives at 7 p.m. at holiday light display. Fort Langley (hall 2): Monday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. Murrayville (hall 6): Saturday, Dec 23, at 10 a.m.
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Christmas in Williams Park: Drive through display at 238th Street and 68th Avenue is open 5 to 9 p.m. daily from Dec. 1 to Dec. 17. Traffic control people on site to assist. Free. No restrooms or other park facilities avialable during this event.
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Tween and teen cookie decorating: Kids ages 11 to 15 can decorate holiday cookies between 6 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Muriel Arnason Library, 20338 65th Ave. Sign up in advance. Gluten- and nut-free options available. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Winter Wonderland and Toy Drive: Inclusion Langley Society invites the public to enjoy its drive through decorated site, 23535 44th Ave., from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, for lights, inflatables,and costumed greeters. Park and enjoy music, treats, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. People are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift for youth, gift card, or money for the Langley Christmas Bureau.
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First Christmas Experience: Interactive event for the whole family tells the story of the first Christmas. Free admission to the event which runs 6 to 9 p.m. from Dec. 8 to 10 at Christmas Life Assembly, 21277 56th Ave. Hour-long tour with hot chocolate and cookies after as well as a vendor market (cash only), and activities and crafts for kids.
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Christmas Toy and Food Drive: Seamus Gee Legacy Project and the Barley Merchant, 20090 91A Ave., are accepting donations to benefit the Langley Christmas Bureau and Kimz Angels beween 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. Accepted are new books, toys, socks, cash, dried pasta, baby food, canned fruit, canned meat, rice, and other on-perishable, unexpired foods.
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Annual Children’s Christmas Party: Aldergrove Elks party is 2 to 5 p.m. at the Aldergrove Legion, 26607 Fraser Hwy., on Saturday, Dec. 9, and includes a princess, face painting, magic show, balloon twisting, refreshments, Santa, and more. The Grinch will try and steal Christmas.
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Christmas Farmers Market: Langley Community Farmers Market holiday market is 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum, 21177 Fraser Hwy. Vendors, treats, a hot chocolate fundraiser, kids crafts, and more. Includes Langley Environmental Parterns Society holiday social from 5 to 7 p.m. with refreshments, kids crafts, nature-based pancake art, and a puppet performance at 6 p.m. RSVP for the social: exec_director@leps.bc.ca.
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‘Tis the Season: Opus One Women’s Choir presents an afternoon of Christmas favourites and contemporary seasonal music at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, in the United Churches of Langley Murrayville site, 21562 Old Yale Rd. Advance tickets: from members or opusonewomenschoir@gmail.com. Remaining tickets available at the door. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and free for students.
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Orpheus Men’s Choir: Group performs at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 20955 Old Yale Rd., at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. Special guests includes classical violinist Kira Gill, and Nandini Singh, both from the Langley Community Music School. Advance tickets: vancouverorpheus.org. Tickets will be available at the door if not sold out in advance. $25 for adults, and $15 for students. Kids 12 and younger admitted free.
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Christmas Tales - Fireside Edition: True stories woven together with seasonal choir and solo performances by the Bez Gospel Choir. Show is at 6:30 or 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, at Bez Arts Hub, 20230 64th Ave. Tickets: $30. Info: bezartshub.com.
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Alice Brown Breakfast with Santa: Vendors wanted for event Dec. 16, at the school, 20011 44th Ave. $25 per table. Info: alicebrown.bws@outlook.com.
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Light up Parade and Christmas Party: Family festivities start at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 in the plaza, 272nd Street and Fraser Highway. In addition to live entertainment, there’s hot dogs and juice from the Aldergrove Rotary Club, the Elks with hot chocolate and popcorn, a North Pole mailbox for people to write to Santa, a photo booth, giveaways, and donations accepted for the food bank. Free admission. After the party, the parade starts at 6 p.m. and goes along Fraser Highway from 270th to 273rd Streets.
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LSS Winter Market: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 17, there will be vendors, door prizes, Grade 12 Krispy Kreme donut sales, and more at the market in Langley Secondary School, 21405 56th Ave.
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Craft Fair: Kwantlen First Nation craft fair is open to all, and takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 17, at the Kwantlen Cultural Centre, 23907 Gabriel Dr., on McMillan Island. Vendors offering basketry, clothing, art, jewelry, traditional food, and more.
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Children’s Bird Count: Sixth annual event is from 9 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 30. Participants walk around Brydon Lagoon to identif and count birds as part of a Canada-wide study. Stroller friendly route. Free but registration required by contacting learn@explorescienceclub.com, using the website explorescienceclub.com or searching for Explore Science Club on Facebook.
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Light up Parade and party: The party starts at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Plaza, Fraser Highway and 272nd Street, with Santa and Mrs. Claus, entertainment, complimentary hot dogs and juice from the Aldergrove Rotary Club, a North Pole mailbox (write letters to Santa), a photo booth, and giveaways. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the food bank. Then at 6 p.m. there’s the parade on Fraser Highway between 270th and 273rd Streets. All free.
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Themes of Christmas: Langley Ukulele Ensemble concerts are at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Chief Sepass Theatre, Fort Langley. Show included seasonal music, carols, a video presentation narrating the Christmas story and more. Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students 13 and older, and $12 for those 12 and younger (not including service fees/taxes). Available on eventbrite.ca (event 746461555607).
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Yuletide, a concert by Kentucky Eileen: Folk quartet’s 8 p.m. concert is on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Bez Arts Hub. Show features holiday classics as well as some of the band’s original works. Tickets: $39. Info: bezartshub.com.
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First Capital Chorus: Benefit performance for the Langley Christmas Bureau is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Willoughby Christian Reform Church, 20525 72nd Ave. Secial guests include the Langley Children’s Choir, Peace Arch Chorus, and the 2023 Community Christmas Chorus. Tickets $22.63, available at eventbrite.ca (event 764326520197)
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Christmas crafting: Langley City Library, 20399 Douglas Cres., has crafts 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 22. Al ages welcome and supplies provided. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
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Gingerbread Men Holiday Cabaret: Crooning quartet performs at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, at the Theatre in the Country, 5708 Glover Rd. Suitable for all ages. Tickets: $65, includes hors d’oeuvres. Info: theatreinthecountry.com or 604-259-9737.
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Holiday Fishbowl Challenge: Very Very Improv has shows Dec. 20 to 3o with teams going head to head with audience suggestions pulled from a fishbowl. 8 p.m. shows are at the Bez Arts Hub, 20230 64th Ave. Tickets: $28 for adults, $22 for students, at veryveryimprov.ca.
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Martini Town Merry and Bright: Local film set dressed up for the holidays and open to the public Wednesday through Sunday during December and includes Jan. 1. Live music, Santa visits, carolling, regional choirs, entertainment, lights, treats, and local vendors. Tickets (add GST): $22 for 13 and older, $12 for six to 12, $18 for 65 and older, and $60 for a family pack (two adults and two kids under 13). Must be purchased in advance. No gate sales. Info: martinievents.ca.
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Glow Langley: Gardens turned into family light festival at 6690 216th St. Enjoy games, food trucks, heated spaces, a vendors’ market, scavenger hunt, crafts, prizes, and more. Open 4 to 10 p.m. daily until Dec. 30. Book: glowgardens.com. Tickets: $24 for adults, $18.50 for ages four to 12 and those 65 and older, and $79.50 for family of two adults and up to three children or seniors. Check website for special days and discounts.