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Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows holiday events to check out in December

A list of local holiday-themed events to add to the calendar
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The Albion Community Centre is just one of the local facilities that is hosting holiday-themed markets this winter season. (Albion Artisan Craft Fair/Special to The News)

Christmas in Pitt Meadows: Spirit Square, 12027 Harris Rd., Dec. 1, 4 to 8 p.m. Decorations, vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus pictures, hayride, food trucks, concession, road hockey, carolers, kid’s zone, live entertainment, and tree lighting. Info: pittmeadows.ca.

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Winter Fest: Memorial Peace Park, 11930 224th St., Dec. 2, 4 to 8 p.m. Santa parade, light displays, food trucks, Christmas market, and kids games.

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Maple Ridge Christmas Craft Fair: Christian Life Assembly Church, 11756 232nd St., Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids craft activity station, face painting, live music, a visit from Santa, silent auction with proceeds going to Alouette Addictions Services, and more than 80 vendors.

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Katzie Christmas Craft Fair: Katzie Health and Community Centre, 19700 Salish Rd., Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Katzie Youth Team concession stand, 50/50 raffle, and dozens of vendors.

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Winter Wonderland Christmas Bazaar: Pitt Meadows United Church, 12109 Harris Rd., Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade baked goods, holiday decorations, vintage gifts for sale, and plenty of local vendors.

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Winter Craft Sale: Eric Langton Elementary, 12138 Edge St., Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dozens of local vendors selling a variety of homemade items.

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Teen Gingerbread House Building: Maple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Dec. 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 12 to 18, free gingerbread house building. Info: Maple Ridge Public Library Facebook page.

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Seniors Christmas Party: Maple Ridge Public Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Dec. 6, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Silvertones Choir, light refreshments, holiday music. Registration required. Info: Maple Ridge Public Library Facebook page.

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Holiday Ornament Making: Maple Ridge Museum, 22520 116th Ave., Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. Ages 5 and older, ornament building workshops, hot chocolate. Admission is $5 per child, registration required. Info: mapleridgemuseum.org/holiday-ornament-making.

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Pancakes With Santa: Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, 23461 Fern Cresc., Dec. 9, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast with fresh fruit and beverages, pics with Santa, entry by donation to 1st Yennadon Scouts.

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Hammond Handmade Winter Market: Hammond Elementary, 11520 203rd St., Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa photos, concession, raffle baskets, food trucks, food bank donation station, and more than 40 local vendors.

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Santa Train: Various West Coast Express stations, Dec. 9 and 16, various times. Free ride on holiday-themed train in exchange for new toy donation, and pictures with Santa at Waterfront station. Info: translink.ca/schedules-and-maps.

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Christmas Convoy Parade: various Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows locations, Dec. 15 and 16, 6 p.m. Dozens of drivers will decorate vehicles with light displays and drive through communities in a parade fashion. Info: 4th Annual Christmas Convoy Parade Facebook page.

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CP Holiday Train: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, various Westcoast Express stations, Dec. 17, varying times. Performances by Tyler Shaw and Kiesza. Info: cpkcr.com/en/community/HolidayTrain.

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Pitt Meadows Winter Fair: Pitt Meadows Secondary, 19438 116B Ave., Dec. 18, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Cake walk, live music, auction, concession, kids games, and vendors.

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Winter Wonderland Skate: Pitt Meadows Arena, 11435 Bonson Rd., Dec. 22-23, varying times. All-ages skating, decorations, selfie station, skate and helmet rentals. Admission is $2 per person. Info: pittmeadows.ca.

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Christmas Haven: The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Pl., Dec. 24, 5 to 8 p.m. Visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, local live entertainment, kid’s crafts, face painting, and full Christmas meal with dessert and drinks.

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Boxing Day Skate: Plant Ice, 23588 105th Ave., Dec. 26, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. All-ages skating, face painting, hot chocolate and snacks, gift card draw. Admission by donation, with all proceeds going to Maple Ridge Kid Sport and BC Cancer Society. Info: Enhance Sport & Wellness Facebook page.

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Have an upcoming holiday market or event?

Send the information to brandon.tucker@mapleridgenews.com.



Brandon Tucker

About the Author: Brandon Tucker

I have been a journalist since 2013, with much of my career spent covering sports and entertainment stories in Alberta.
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