Christmas Ideas and Events in Chilliwack, BC, 2026

Chilliwack has one of the strongest Christmas calendars in the Fraser Valley, with three large markets, a Rotary parade, a lakeside Christmas at Cultus Lake, and concerts at the Cultural Centre. The dates below are for 2026, with times and venues where they were confirmed.

Christmas markets

Vintage Barn Market

The Vintage Barn Market runs November 6 to 8, 2026, at Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack. Hours listed are Friday 4 pm to 10 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.

Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market

The Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market runs November 20 to 22, 2026, at Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way. Hours are Friday, November 20, 2 pm to 8 pm; Saturday, November 21, 10 am to 6 pm; and Sunday, November 22, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is listed as $8 per person for the weekend per a secondary guide, free for children 12 and under. More than 250 artists and artisans from across BC take part, with pottery, jewellery, woodwork, specialty foods, and more. The market is hosted by the Chilliwack Arts Council.

Chilliwack Grand Festive Market

The Chilliwack Grand Festive Market takes place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm at Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre, 45530 Spadina Avenue. It is presented by Local Harmony Markets, with hundreds of vendors.

Christmas Gifts Expo

The Christmas Gifts Expo runs December 11 to 13, 2026, at Chilliwack Heritage Park. It is a large market with around 300 vendors selling toys, clothing, food, home decor, and more. No admission price was confirmed, so none is given here.

Light displays and tours

Cultus Lake Christmas

Cultus Lake Christmas takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 4 to 8 pm at Main Beach, Cultus Lake. Admission is free, with parking by donation. Expect twinkling lights, artisan vendors, hot cocoa, a holiday colouring contest for children, a visit from Santa, and fireworks over the lake at 7:45 pm.

Markets, a lakeside Christmas at Cultus Lake, and the Rotary parade are the anchors here. November 28 is the busiest day, with the parade and the Grand Festive Market on the same day.

Christmas in Chilliwack

Tree lightings

No Chilliwack tree lighting with a confirmed 2026 date and time is listed here. A District 1881 Christmas tree lighting was mentioned, but its 2026 dates were listed as not confirmed in one guide, so no date is given.

Santa photos and parades

Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade

The Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade takes place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 5:30 pm. It is free to attend. The parade begins at Chilliwack Secondary School, 46363 Yale Road, and makes its way through Downtown Chilliwack, with floats, marching bands, and Santa. The detailed street-by-street route was described in one source as last year's route, with exact 2026 details to be confirmed, so only the start point and downtown area are given here, not a street-by-street route.

Shows and other events

Advent Messiah

Advent Messiah takes place on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:30 pm at Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould Street.

The later sections cover shows, Santa photos, and practical notes for getting around, so this is a good place to pause and plan the rest of an evening out.

Practical notes

November 28 is the busiest day in this list, with the parade and the Grand Festive Market on the same day. Plan parking and transit early for the parade, as parking near the route is limited. For the craft market weekend, one admission covers the whole weekend, and children 12 and under enter free.