Festive Village at Burnaby Village Museum 2026

Last updated: October 20, 2026. Dates, hours, prices and details below come from the Burnaby Village Museum’s official Festive Village page. The full schedule of events is on the museum’s events page, and prices for food and snacks have not been published, so check the museum’s website and social media before you go.

Festive Village turns Burnaby Village Museum’s 10-acre open-air site into a holiday village of festive lights and traditional decorations, with carol singers, roving entertainers, Father Christmas and a scavenger hunt. Gate admission is free, and the museum’s presenting partner is Concord Pacific.

The 2026 season runs from November 25, 2026 to January 3, 2027, from 2:00 to 9:00 PM on open days. Here are the hours, what’s on, prices and how to plan around the crowds.

Festive Village 2026: Quick Facts

Hours and Closures

Mondays and Tuesdays from November 25 to December 13 are closed. The museum’s page does not list December 14 and 15 in either range, so confirm those two days on the official page. Last admission into the museum is 30 minutes before closing.

What’s On

• Festive lights and decorations: wander the museum’s 10-acre open-air site, illuminated with holiday lights and classic decorations.
• Seasonal entertainment: carol singers, roving entertainers, a chance to meet Father Christmas and activities such as a scavenger hunt.
• Carousel rides: $2.86 plus tax per ride.
• Food and snacks: a meal or snack at Mai’s Cafe, or a sweet treat from Cravings Kettle Corn.

The full schedule of events is on the museum’s events page.

Crowds and Entry Limits

During busy times the museum may limit entry to the site for the safety of visitors and staff. It recommends arriving early or visiting on a weekday. Updates are posted on the Festive Village page and on the museum’s social media.

Parking and Getting There

Parking is limited in the area, and the museum highly recommends carpooling or taking transit. The museum asks visitors to be respectful to its neighbours and parking staff. Directions and parking information are on the museum’s Getting Here page.

Tips for Visiting

• Visit on a weekday. The museum suggests it if you want to avoid entry limits, and it is open Wednesday to Friday from 2:00 to 9:00 PM before December 14.
• Arrive early. Entry may be limited when the site is full.
• Take transit or carpool. Parking is limited.
• Bring a little extra for carousel rides, at $2.86 plus tax each.
• Dress warmly. The site is open air.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Festive Village at Burnaby Village Museum in 2026?

November 25, 2026 to January 3, 2027, from 2:00 to 9:00 PM on open days.

Is it free?

Gate admission is free. Carousel rides are $2.86 plus tax each.

Which days is it closed?

Mondays and Tuesdays from November 25 to December 13, and December 24 and 25.

Is there parking?

Parking is limited. The museum recommends carpooling or taking transit.

Can the site get too full?

Yes. The museum may limit entry during times of high attendance and recommends arriving early or visiting on weekdays.

Is there food?

Yes. Mai’s Cafe serves meals and snacks, and Cravings Kettle Corn serves sweet treats.

Can I meet Father Christmas?

Yes. The museum lists Father Christmas among the seasonal entertainment.

Sources: Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village.