Winter Jubilee 2025 in Historic Downtown Abbotsford

November 22, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Abbotsford (around Montrose Ave & Essendene Ave)
Admission: Free & Family-Friendly

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at Winter Jubilee 2025, Abbotsford’s beloved annual Christmas festival and the city’s official tree lighting celebration. Now in its 36th year, Winter Jubilee transforms Historic Downtown Abbotsford into a festive wonderland filled with sparkling lights, live entertainment, holiday shopping, delicious food, and seasonal activities for all ages.

This signature community event marks the kickoff to the Jingle All the Way Holiday Season and brings together families, neighbours, and visitors to create warm and memorable holiday moments.

🎄 Event Highlights

• 60-Foot Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7:00 PM
  Gather at the main stage for the countdown and watch the tree burst into holiday glow.

• Live Entertainment & Performances All Afternoon
  Dance groups, choirs, children’s performers, and a festive marching band.

• Holiday Vendor Market
  Pick up gifts, décor, handmade goods, and seasonal treats from local artisans.

• Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (by donation)
  Capture a magical holiday memory — perfect for family keepsakes.

• Cookie Decorating, Face Painting & Letters to Santa
  Hands-on fun for kids and the young at heart.

• Elf Academy (ticketed activity)
  A 45-minute holiday workshop where children earn their official Elf Certificate.

• Food Truck Street Eats + Seasonal Drinks
  Enjoy mini donuts, BBQ, poutine, tacos, corndogs, and hot cocoa in festive light-up cups.

🎅 Stage Performance Schedule (2025)

Plus: Special appearances by The Grinch, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and costumed holiday characters throughout the event.

🎁 Elf Academy (Ages 2–10)

Kids can train to become real holiday helpers!
Includes:

• Festive crafts

• Reindeer snack prep

• Holiday hat decorating

• Official Elf Name & Certificate

🎟 Pre-registration recommended (onsite spots not guaranteed).

🍽 Food Truck Lineup (Sample 2025 Vendors)

• Truckin’ BBQ

• Big Red’s Poutine

• Tacosaurus

• Beavertails

• Little oOties Mini Donuts

• Corndog King

Plus: Seasonal hot chocolate & Jingle Juice in light-up souvenir cups.

🚍 Getting There (Transit Friendly!)

The new Montrose Avenue Transit Exchange is now open.

Parking downtown is limited — transit or carpool recommended.

📌 Location Map

Historic Downtown Abbotsford — Montrose Ave & Essendene Ave
https://downtownabbotsford.ca/events-landing/winter-jubilee/

🎄 Why You’ll Love It

Winter Jubilee is cozy, nostalgic, charming, and very Abbotsford — a joyful blend of small-town warmth and big-holiday magic. Perfect for:

• Families

• Couples

• Holiday shopping lovers

• And anyone who loves a good Christmas tree lighting moment ❤️

🔗 Official Website

https://downtownabbotsford.ca/events-landing/winter-jubilee/