Glenda’s Christmas Cottage

Glenda's Christmas Cottage

A longstanding Abbotsford favourite, this seasonal Christmas shop is open during November and December each year. Glenda and her elves have created a magical Christmas world surrounded in tradition – a reminder of days gone by. Experience the beautiful sights and scents as you enter the cottage. Check their website for opening dates and times […]

City of Abbotsford Culture City: Beacons: An Art Walk with Luke Pardy

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As part of the City of Abbotsford’s Culture City: Program Series, join artist Luke Pardy in an artist led walk at Mill Lake Park. “Beacons: An Art Walk” is an interactive art walk, lead by artist Luke Pardy. Participants will join the artist on a walk through Mill Lake which reflects on the park’s current […]

Grape Stomp

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🍇🎉 Get ready for Grape Stomp Saturday! 🎉🍇 Join Township 7 for a day packed with stomping, live music, costumes, and fun! 👣 Compete in teams of 6-8 in their grape-stomping contest, with prizes for Best Heat, Best Costumes, and Best Team Spirit!🎶 Enjoy live music from Spike Sullivan🍔 Tasty bites from a local food […]

BC’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Event

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Giant Pumpkin Growers from British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest will converge on Saturday, October 5, 2024, to enter BC’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Event! It’s BC’s Official Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) and Certified World Recognized Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Event! Contestants will weigh their Gargantuan Gourds in front of a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators, fellow […]

Diwali

Mission Diwali Event

Enjoy a free family friendly evening at the Clarke Theatre celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights.

Pumpkin Smash

Hosted by Hope Motorsports and Hope & Valley Cruisers.

Blue Pumpkin Sale

Come on down to see the giant pumpkins! Take photos. Buy a blue pumpkin.

Family 5k Walk/Run

Run for Hope is an annual 5K Run/Walk loop that starts and finishes at the Fraser Canyon Hospital. Participants experienced a scenic blend of road and trail running, along the picturesque Coquihalla River, through the serene Thacker Park, and back to the hospital. Whether you are a seasoned runner, a leisurely walker, a jogger, or […]

Kilby Halloween Event

It’s the spookiest time of year! The Kilby Historic Site will transform into a family-friendly, “slight-fright” event. Wear your Halloween costume, bring a treat bag, and trick-or-treat at numerous historic buildings. While you are here don’t forget to walk through our graveyard. The Kilby Historic Site prides itself in portraying the living history of the […]

Devil’s Lake Loop Trail

Views of a boardwalk crossing the edge of a lake.

Located in the Stave West Recreation Area, the Devil’s Lake loop trail is a 3.1km hike through the forest that features a floating bridge which takes you across the south-end of Devil’s Lake. From the parking spots on the side of Florence Lake Forest Service Road, just 5km north of Stave Dam, you’ll find a […]

Kwantlen Sculptures

The Kwantlen Sculptures featured on the side of the Ruskin Dam.

Ruskin Dam is the site of six pier panels created by Kwantlen First Nation artist Brandon Gabriel, depicting the Kwantlen Nation’s connection to the water and land of the region. These are backlit at night and can be seen from the Lougheed Highway (if you are not the designated driver) or head to BC Hydro […]

Big M Sculpture

An art sculpture of the letter M.

Downtown Mission is home to our iconic M. An artistic representation of our historic past and connection to forestry, the railroad, and river; designed and created by local artists Dean and Christina Lauze. Check out the information that highlights the significance of each piece next to the sculpture.