Winter in the Village Ongoing Events

November 20 to December 31, 2025

Experience Winter in the Village this holiday season! Explore Richmond’s charming waterfront village, the perfect winter wonderland destination for locals and visitors. From decorated historic sites to special events – there’s a full menu of free and low-cost family-friendly activities.

Take a look at the list of ongoing events happening this winter holiday.

Ongoing Events

Holiday Displays

Sponsored by Tourism Richmond, Steveston Merchants Association, Steveston Insider and Steveston Tram and Steveston Museum and Post Office

Dates: December 1-31, 2025

Stroll through Steveston and enjoy dazzling holiday displays. Families and Kids are welcome to vote for their favourite holiday display while participating in the Spot Solomon the Seasonal Seal Scavenger Hunt! Please click here for the map.

Steveston Sips

Dates: November 20 – December 31, 2025

Celebrate the season with Steveston Sips, a village-wide showcase of specially curated festive drinks, appetizers, and desserts crafted by our wonderful local partners. Participating Steveston merchants invite you to sip and savour the spirit of the holidays with limited-time creations that range from cozy coffees and cheerful cocktails to inventive non-alcoholic delights.

Happy sipping!

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Winter Tram

Presented by Steveston Heritage Sites

Dates: December 1-31, 2025

Step aboard the Steveston Tram, all dressed up for winter! Discover Richmond’s transportation history and enjoy a festive scavenger hunt and giveaway. Don’t miss Peter Grant’s remarkable LEGO heritage houses and the inviting family reading corner!

Steveston Festival of Trees

Presented by Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Dates: November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026

The Steveston Festival of Trees is back this holiday season! From November 29th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026, visit the historic Cannery as it is transformed into a winter wonderland. Like years past, the festival will hold a friendly community competition between local partners to win the top vote for favourite tree. In addition, join us throughout the month for a range of activities and performances that will celebrate the objects and belongings that hold our holiday memories and experiences!

‘What We Hold’ Pop-Up Installation

Presented by Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Dates: December 1 – December 31, 2025

To honour the wide range of holidays celebrated in the winter, December’s What We Hold installation will feature the objects that hold the stories of holiday traditions, memories, and experiences.

Click here for the full Event Calendar