Christmas in the Park and the Santa Claus Parade

Dec 6, 2008

Santa Claus makes an early stop in Maple Ridge at the annual Christmas in the Park and Santa Claus Parade on Saturday December 6, 2008.  Christmas in the Park occurs from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in Memorial Peace Park and includes a dazzling display of lights and music, community carols and a free photo session with Santa.  An important change for 2008 is an expanded Santa Claus parade beginning at 6:00 pm!  This year the parade starts on Dewdney Trunk Road at 220th Street, travels east on Dewdney Trunk Road until 224th Street, and then south on 224th Street past Memorial Peace Park ending at Selkirk Avenue.  Bring a lawn chair, warm clothes and a mug for free hot chocolate.  Donations are accepted to the Friends in Need Foodbank and the Christmas Hamper Society.

Parade Entry Form [PDF, 7MB]

Volunteer Registration Form [PDF, 57KB]

Haney Farmers' Market - Winter Celebration at Albion Fairgrounds

Dec 6, 2008 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Pancake breakfast, mini doughnuts, delicious grilled hamburgers by the Kiwanis, preserves, baking, olives, and so much more.  Browse the many fabulous crafts and art that are just in time for the Christmas season.  Enjoy being under cover at the Fairgrounds while listening to roving musicians and songs to shop by from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Follow the signs to the big arch.

Winter Wonderland

Dec 20, 2008 - Dec 23, 2008

Come and enjoy a winter holiday skate with the ice decorated in holiday cheer and festive lights. Toys, sleds, carts and snow will be there for the little ones to play with. Everyone is welcome, no shoes, only ice skates worn on the ice.  Baby buggies and strollers are welcome on the ice.

Pitt Meadows Arena - Red Rink
11435 Bonson Road, Pitt Meadows

Public Skate Sessions:              Parent & Tot skates:      Youth / Adult skates:
2:00 - 3:30 pm                           12:00 - 1:30 pm              8:00 - 9:30 pm
4:00 - 5:30 pm
6:00 - 7:30 pm

Admission        $3.00 per person / skate
Skate Rentals   $2.75
Helmet Rentals $2.00

Christmas Haven

Dec 24, 2008

The Haven is a special evening of camaraderie and fun for anyone who is alone at Christmas. Volunteers are welcome to attend and help serve food, entertain and be part of the festivities. Call 604-467-7325 or watch the newspaper for more details!

Spirit of BC Week

Feb 6, 2009 - Feb 14, 2009

Spirit of Wood Festival and Community Carving Workshops

Feb 14, 2009

The second annual Spirit of Wood Festival will take place at the Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall and Harris Road Park. Enjoy wood carving demonstrations, interactive "make and take" projects, live entertainment, lantern making/lantern parade and much more. Check out the website for more information...

Heritage Week - "History of our Heritage and Education"

Feb 16, 2009 - Feb 20, 2009

The third week of February is B.C. Heritage Week which begins with National Heritage Day, always on the third Monday of February. Our community celebrates heritage in a variety of fun ways that showcase to the community the relevance of our unique history. Watch the local newspaper for more details about Heritage Week events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

Pitt Meadows Lions' "Easter Egg Hunt"

Apr 12, 2009

Hosted by the Pitt Meadows Lions Club, this free event for children is held on Easter Sunday at Harris Road Park.  For details, please call 604-466-4339.
Ages 0 - 8 years: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Ages 9 - 12 years: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm