Discover Holidays in the City! December 2024

Discover Holidays in the City! December 2024

MapleRidge.ca/Holidays

Winter Fest Saturday December 7 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Memorial Peace Park Experience the magic of Winter Fest in Maple Ridge! Head downtown to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere – enjoy seasonal crafts, sparkling Christmas Trees, photos with Santa, food trucks, a charming Christmas market, and so much more!

JOIN US FOR FREE WINTER FUN!

Join us for the FREE family-friendly Winter Fest, featuring the Santa Claus Parade, seasonal crafts, a Christmas market, and other holiday favourites. This annual celebration is proudly hosted by the Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society and the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association.

ALL THE FUN AND ACTIVITIES Christmas in the Park | 4:00 PM-8:00 PM | Memorial Peace Park Featuring a tree lighting, family activities, music, photos with Santa and the Grinch and more. Christmas Market | 4:00 PM-8:00 PM | Memorial Peace Park Shop local this season! Find unique products, handcrafted items, and sweet treats made by talented artisans and small businesses. Santa Claus Parade | 6:00 PM-7:30 PM | Downtown Maple Ridge The 21st annual parade with lights, decorations, Christmas cheer and a special guest. Bring a lawn chair. Donations accepted Friends in Need Food Bank and Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society.

REMEMBER

DRESS FOR THE WEATHER BE SAFE and SEEN Use sidewalks and crosswalks CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING Want to get involved? Email volunteer@mapleridge.ca

EVERYONE WELCOME Bring your friends and family USE @YOURMAPLERIDGE When posting on social media We may share your post

Santa Claus Parade Saturday December 7 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

WINTER FEST

223RD ST

224TH ST

121ST AVE

FRASER ST

BROWN AVE

EDGE ST

DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD

PARADE START

MCINTOSH AVE

HANEY PLACE

119TH AVE

222ND ST

224TH ST

223RD ST

226TH ST

PARADE END

SELKIRK AVE

LOUGHEED HWY

ROAD CLOSURE DETOUR ROUTE PARADE ROUTE

LIGHT UP SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE PARADE VIEWING SPOTS

MapleRidgeChristmasFestival.com

The ACT Presents:

The Nutcracker BALLET VICTORIA

Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 3:00 PM | Mainstage Theatre Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 3:00 PM | Mainstage Theatre TICKETS STARTING AT $37.50 TheActMapleRidge.org/Nutcracker

Christmas with the Bach Choir HOLIDAY MUSIC Sunday, December 8 | 3:00 PM Tickets starting at $29.00 TheActMapleRidge.org/Xmas-Bach-Choir

Winter Harp HOLIDAY MUSIC

Saturday, December 21 | 3:00 PM Sunday, December 22 | 3:00 PM TheActMapleRidge.org/Winter-Harp-2024

Exhibition: Picturing Ourselves ART GALLERY Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Until December 21 Free Admission TheActMapleRidge.org/Picturing-Ourselves

ARTBAR (19+): Soapstone Carving: Tree Ornaments ARTS LEARNING PROGRAMS Thursday, December 19 | 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Instructor: Erin Larsen Cost: $50 TheActMapleRidge.org/Soapstone-Carving-Tree-Ornaments

Holiday Train

Thursday December 19 7:00 PM | Port Haney Station Head to the Port Haney West Coast Express Station on December 19 at 7:00 PM to await the arrival of the CPKC Holiday Train at 7:50PM. Enjoy FREE performances by Magic! & Sofia Camara from 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM. CPKCR.com/en/Community/HolidayTrain Location | Port Haney Station Park downtown and walk down 224th (Candy Cane Road) through the Pedestrian Tunnel to Port Haney Station. (There is no parking at the event)

Bring a donation for the event organizer — the Friends in Need Food Bank.

Winter Wonderland

Sunday December 22 5:15 PM | Planet Ice Join us for a free public skate at Planet Ice on Sunday, December 22, from 5:15 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy skating in a decorated rink that promises a magical experience for all attendees! Note: Skate and helmet rentals are not included. MapleRidge.ca/Skating

Winter Break Skate

SUNDAY DEC 15

MONDAY DEC 16

TUESDAY DEC 17

WEDNESDAY DEC 18 PARENT & TOT 10:15 -11:45 AM PUBLIC SKATE 12:00-1:00 PM PARENT & TOT 1:15-2:45 PM WEDNESDAY DEC 25

THURSDAY DEC 19 PARENT & TOT 10:15 -11:45 AM

FRIDAY DEC 20

SATURDAY DEC 21

PARENT & TOT 10:15 -11:45 AM

PARENT & TOT 10:15 -11:45 AM

PUBLIC SKATE 12:00 -1:00 PM

PUBLIC SKATE 12:00-1:00 PM

PUBLIC SKATE 6:45 -8:15 PM

PUBLIC SKATE 12:00-1:00 PM

PUBLIC SKATE 12:00-1:00 PM

PUBLIC SKATE 1:30-3:00 PM

PUBLIC SKATE 5:15-6:45PM

SUNDAY DEC 22

MONDAY DEC 23

TUESDAY DEC 24

THURSDAY DEC 26

FRIDAY DEC 27

SATURDAY DEC 28

PARENT & TOT 10:15 -11:45 AM

PUBLIC SKATE 12:00 -1:00 PM

PARENT & TOT 10:15 -11:45 AM

NO PROGRAMS

NO PROGRAMS

WINTER WONDERLAND 5:15-8:00PM

PUBLIC SKATE 12:00-1:00 PM

PUBLIC SKATE 12:00-1:00 PM

PUBLIC SKATE 1:30-3:00 PM

SUNDAY DEC 29

MONDAY DEC 30

TUESDAY DEC 31

WEDNESDAY JAN 1

THURSDAY JAN 2 PARENT & TOT 10:15 -11:45 AM

FRIDAY JAN 3

SATURDAY JAN 4

PARENT & TOT 10:15 -11:45 AM PUBLIC SKATE 12:00-1:00 PM

PUBLIC SKATE 12:00 -1:00 PM

PARENT & TOT 10:15 -11:45 AM PUBLIC SKATE 12:00-1:00 PM

NO PROGRAMS

PUBLIC SKATE 5:15-6:45PM

PUBLIC SKATE 1:30-3:00 PM

Winter Break Swim

Come warm up at the pool and enjoy a fun swim day with the family or just relax in the hot tub. The waterslide has extended hours over the Winter Break. MapleRidge.ca/DropIn

Tons of prizes for cool tricks!

Ages: 12Y-18Y

Monday December 9 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Greg Moore Youth Centre Join us for our annual Shred Share Stoked Skateboard competition. All proceeds will go to help a family in need this holiday season. We will also be accepting non-perishable food items for the food bank. Register to Compete | $10 Registration | #71272 Inquiries | youthprograms@mapleridge.ca MapleRidge.ca/Register or Call 604-467-7422

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Residents are invited to the Maple Ridge Cemetery to hang a holiday decoration in memory of a loved one. Photos, messages or a simple ornament may be hung on the tree with care.

Remember your loved ones Friday, December 6 Maple Ridge Cemetery

LOCATION 21404 Dewdney Trunk Road

HANG ORNAMENTS Dec 6, 2024 to Jan 6, 2025

CONTACT 604-467-7307

To retrieve your ornament(s), please pick them up from the Cemetery’s office by Jan 31, 2025.

GIVE THE GIFT OF

MAPLE RIDGE! Buy Local this Holiday Season

LOCAL BUSINESSES: • Create 4 out of every 10 jobs in BC • Keep 63% of revenue in BC, compared to multinationals • Donate 24X more per dollar than multinationals • Create 4.6X the economic impact Our community shines brighter when you shop locally and support our amazing Maple Ridge businesses.

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