Explore a world of dazzling lights, winter activities and local entertainment at Spirit of the Season Festival on November 29th, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Shipyards. Those in search of festive fun will find seasonal decor, outdoor ice skating, holiday shopping, and an evening of live music and dance performances on Shipbuilders’ Stage.
The festival will kick off with Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving atop a City fire truck, followed by welcoming ceremonies from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations and a performance by the Eagle Song Dancers starting at 4 p.m. Mayor Buchanan will then lead us from Shipbuilders’ Stage to the foot of Lonsdale and light the holiday tree between 4:20 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
