Christmas on the Peninsula Festival 2025
Saturday, November 22, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
White Rock Community Centre & Uptown White Rock
Free Admission | Family-Friendly
Celebrate the spirit of a classic, old-world Christmas in the seaside city of White Rock at the annual Christmas on the Peninsula Festival. This warm and inviting community festival fills uptown White Rock with music, holiday markets, children’s activities, storytelling, and a beloved Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting to close the day.
Rooted in tradition and community, the festival is organized by local volunteers, churches, cultural groups, and businesses, bringing neighbours together to share the joy and meaning of the holiday season.
🌟 Festival Highlights
🎄 Christmas Market at White Rock Community Centre
• Local artisans and vendors
• Handmade gifts, keepsakes & festive décor
• Seasonal treats & concession
• Live Christmas stage entertainment
• Face painting, crafts & family activities
🎶 Carollers & Music Around Town
Enjoy roving carollers, acoustic musicians, and community choirs performing along Johnston Road, Miramar Village Plaza, and the White Rock Community Centre grounds.
🍪 Kids’ Holiday Activities
• Gingerbread decorating
• Craft stations
• Storytime & festive games
• Nativity & Christmas cultural storytelling across local churches
🚂 Miramar Village Plaza Outdoor Activities
• Trackless train rides
• Roasted chestnuts & hot apple cider
• Outdoor vendors and seasonal displays
• Live characters and Christmas mascots
🎅 Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
The heartwarming finale of the festival:
• Community Parade through uptown White Rock
• Arrival of the Christmas Story characters
• Tree Lighting Ceremony & community sing-along led by local clergy and White Rock’s mayor
The atmosphere is cozy, joyful, and distinctly small-town Christmas charm by the sea.
📍 Festival Locations
Activities take place across Uptown White Rock, including:
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White Rock Community Centre (Central Christmas Market & Stage)
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Miramar Village Plaza (Outdoor festivities & train rides)
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Local Churches, Studios & Community Buildings hosting open houses, concerts, and cultural events.
A full printable schedule will be released closer to the festival date on the event’s official site.
💒 About the Festival
Founded in 2009, Christmas on the Peninsula is a collaborative celebration involving around 60+ local churches, cultural groups, businesses, and community organizations.
It preserves the classical Christmas tradition with music, storytelling, community hospitality, and celebration of hope and togetherness during the winter season.
Official festival information & schedule updates:
Christmas on the Peninsula – Official Festival Website
🎄 Discover More Christmas Festivals & Events
Explore Christmas markets, light festivals, concerts & Santa experiences across Metro Vancouver:
👉 https://vancouver.christmas
