DECEMBER 1 TO 31, 2022

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.

There are many events happening in the village over the holidays, here is a list of what’s happening:

Event Calendar

DATETIMEEVENT
Sat, November 26th10:00am-4:00pmSteveston Christmas Craft Fair 2022 
Steveston Community Centre – Net Shad (4111 Moncton Street)
Steveston’s Christmas Craft Fair is back! With over 100 vendors, you’ll have your holiday shopping done in no time. 
Admission by donation (Cash only). 
Facebook.com/StevestonCommunityCentre/
Sat, November 26th4:00pm – 5:00pmSongs in the Snow
Presented by Steveston Historical Society (3811 Moncton Street)
An annual, free, family-friendly event featuring holiday-themed performances outdoors at Town Square Park, next to the Steveston Museum and Post Office. 
Admission by donation. 
HistoricSteveston.ca
December 1 – 2410:00am – 5:00pmFestival of Trees
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site – 12138 Fourth Ave.
Explore a forest of festive trees decorated by local merchants and organizations. Vote for your favourite tree by visiting the cannery (General Admission applies) your voting on their social channels.
GulfofGeorgiaCannery.org
December 1 – 31During business hoursHoliday Display Contest
Stroll through Steveston and enjoy dazzling holiday displays. Vote for your favourite at the Steveston Post Office and Museum or the Steveston Tram (During business hours only).
December 1 – 31DailyBoat Holiday Light Contest
View and enjoy the festive lights adorning participating boats at the Steveston Harbour Public Fish Sales Float. Vote for your favourite holiday boat at Facebook.com/RichmondBC/
* Please view the boats from the safety of the boardwalk, do not walk along the piers in the dark.
Sat, December 3rd11:00am – 4:00pmChristmas Market at the Steveston Hub
3551 Moncton Street (second floor)
Celebrate local Steveston and Richmond makers by visiting the Christmas Market at the Steveston Hub, with a selection of up to 24 vendors.  
Facebook.com/StevestonHub/
Sat, December 3rd1:00pm – 3:00pmWinter Tram Story Time “Polar Express”
Steveston Tram (4011 Moncton Street)
On Dec 3 and 11 from 1-3 pm – experience The Polar Express read to children and parents aboard Tram Car 1220 by a librarian from the Richmond Public Library. For more information visit StevestonTram.ca
Sat, December 3rd4:00pm – 6:00pmSongs in the Snow
Presented by Steveston Historical Society (3811 Moncton Street)
An annual, free, family-friendly event featuring holiday-themed performances outdoors at Town Square Park, next to the Steveston Museum and Post Office. 
Admission by donation. 
HistoricSteveston.ca
Sun, December 4th11:00am – 4:00pmChristmas Market at the Steveston Hub
3551 Moncton Street (second floor)
Celebrate local Steveston and Richmond makers by visiting the Christmas Market at the Steveston Hub, with a selection of up to 24 vendors.  
Facebook.com/StevestonHub/
Sun, December 4th12:15pm – 2:30pmClassic Christmas Car cruise 
Watch as the festive car cruise drives by! 
ExploreSteveston.com
Sun, December 4th1:00pm – 5:00pmSanta arrives by boat at Fisherman’s Wharf  
Santa arrives at the village at 1:00pm and will tour the streets by horse and carriage
Sun, December 4th1:00pm – 5:00pmHorse and Carriage Rides
First come, first serve, no advanced reservations available.  
Starting point: in front of the Tourism Richmond Visitor Centre Kiosk (yellow building) by First Avenue and No. 1 Rd. Across the street from Blenz Coffee in Steveston.
Sat, December 10th4:00pm – 6:00pmSongs in the Snow
Presented by Steveston Historical Society (3811 Moncton Street)
An annual, free, family-friendly event featuring holiday-themed performances outdoors at Town Square Park, next to the Steveston Museum and Post Office. 
Admission by donation. 
HistoricSteveston.ca
Sun, December 11th11:00amDog Parade – Dress yourself and your dog in festive attire! 
Meet at Phoenix Pond bridge and parade your pooch to Starbucks. 
Prizes for the best dressed, by Bosleys 
Sun, December 11th11:30am-12:30pmDog photos with Santa by the Canner
In partnership with Pathfinders Dog Ranch and The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 
Gulf of Georgia Cannery NHS | 12138 Fourth Avenue 
Mr. and Mrs. Clause will be available for photos with your pet outside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. 
***First come, first serve. Photos will be posted on Facebook.com/StevestonMerchants (no-print outs or emailed photos available).  
Sun, December 11th1:00pm – 3:00pmWinter Tram Story Time “Polar Express”
Steveston Tram (4011 Moncton Street)
On Dec 3 and 11 from 1-3 pm – experience The Polar Express read to children and parents aboard Tram Car 1220 by a librarian from the Richmond Public Library. For more information visit StevestonTram.ca
Sun, December 11th1:00pm – 5:00pmHorse and Carriage Rides 
First come, first serve, no advance reservations available. 
Starting point: in front of the Tourism Richmond Visitor Centre Kiosk (yellow building) by First Avenue and No. 1 Rd. Across the street from Blenz Coffee in Steveston.
Sun, December 11th2:00pm – 4:00pmmusica intima Vocal Ensemble  
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site | 5180 Westwater Dr. 
Experience an afternoon with musica intima at Britannia Shipyards and be enthralled by this vocal ensemble’s powerful and ethereal music. For more information visit stevestonheritage.ca 
Sat, December 17th4:00pm – 6:00pmSongs in the Snow
Presented by Steveston Historical Society (3811 Moncton Street)
An annual, free, family-friendly event featuring holiday-themed performances outdoors at Town Square Park, next to the Steveston Museum and Post Office. 
Admission by Donation