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Magic of Christmas

The City of Langley’s 2023 Magic of Christmas Festival will be held on Saturday, December 2 from 12:00 pm (noon) to 6:00 pm at Timms Community Centre, located at 20399 Douglas Crescent.

Note: the Holiday Artisan Market runs for two-days, Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3.

Magic of Christmas Festival

 

Activity Stations

List of Activity Stations:

  • Live Snow Sculpture by Bruce Waugh
  • Live Ice Carving by Ice Decor Ltd (11:30am Start)
  • Holiday Themed Kids Crafts
  • Holiday Themed Games 
    • Slap Shot Hockey
    • Snowball Toss
    • Penguin Fish Fling
    • Christmas Tree Ring Toss
    • Santa Bowling
    • Christmas Ice Fishing
    • Penguin Catapult
    • Santa Bean Bag Toss
    • Penguin Race
  • Visits with Santa
    • 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    • 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm
  • Face Painting

 

Entertainment Schedule

December 2, 2023
 

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Soundscape Chorus

1:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Official Welcome to the Event

1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
Johnny Elvis and the Rockers

2:25 pm to 3:10 pm
Ginalina HOLIDAY Trio

3:15 pm to 4:15 pm
Johnny Elvis and the Rockers

4:15 pm to 5:00 pm
Silver Diamond Country Dancers

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The Beauty Shop Dolls

 

 

Food Trucks & Beer Truck

 

The Greater Vancouver Beer Truck will be on-site to provide beverage options for those who are 19+years. In addition the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival has organized the Big Chip Truck and Beavertails to be at the event to provide food options for everyone and to provide additional beverage options. See below for more details and menu item options.

 

MENU ITEMS
Must be 19+years to purchase; ID required.

  • Firevines Mulled Wine = $10 (taxes included)
  • Hot Apple Cider = $10 (taxes included)
  • White Claw = $8.50 (taxes included)
  • Rey Azul Tequila Soda = $8.50 (taxes included)
  • Dillon's Gin = $8.50 (taxes included)
  • Low Rider Vodka Beverage = $8.50 (taxes included)
  • Craft Beer = $8.50 (taxes included)

 

Food Truck - Big Chip Truck

  • Hot Dogs:
    • Classic 100% All Beef Jumbo = $9.50
    • Jalapeno Cheese Dog = $13
    • Tokyo Street Dog = $13
    • Mexi Dog = $12
    • Praire Dog = $13
    • Veggie Dog = $9.50
    • Mac Daddy Dog = $16
  • Fries
    • House Fries = $9
    • Poutine = $13
    • Cheesy Fries = $13
    • Bacon Poutine = $15
    • Cheesy Bacon Poutine = $16
  • Burgers
    • Classic Burger = $11
    • Cheese Burger = $13
    • Bacon Cheese Burger = $15
    • Mac Daddy = $17

 

 

Food Truck - Beavertails
 

  • Avalanche: Skor Cheesecake = $9.50
  • Apple Pie: Apple Pie Filling & Caramel Drizzle = $9.50
  • Strawberry Cheesecake: Strawberry Jam Cheesecake & Graham Crackers = $8.50
  • Coco Vanil': Cookies & Vanilla Icing = $8.50
  • Brwownie: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Brownie & White Chocolate Chunks = $8.50
  • Bananarama: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread & Bananas = $8.50
  • Triple Trip: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Peanut Butter & Reese's Pieces Candies = $8.50
  • Hazel Amour: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread = $7.50
  • Killaloe Sunrise: Cinnamon, Sugar & Lemon = $7.50
  • The Classic: Cinnamon & Sugar = $7.50
  • Mehple: Maple Flavoured Spread & Maple Sugar Crunch = $7.50

 

Holiday Artisan Market

Langley Arts Council will be holding an Artisan Craft Market with vendors participating from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday, and 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Sunday.

2023 List of Market Vendors Attending:

  1. Two Cozy Crafters
  2. Little Acorn Craft
  3. Corvid's Keep
  4. Carol Alexander
  5. Falling Leaf Leather Goods
  6. Sulli Sew & Crochet
  7. Elyane Preston - visual artist
  8. Twisted Twig Altelier
  9. Pottery By E
  10. Pasos
  11. Relaxation Island
  12. Foxy Verve Atelier
  13. Harlex Ceramics
  14. Lilac Rain Crafts
  15. Julily Art
  16. My Creative Life
  17. So Fresh
  18. Maria Zaron
  19. Imagine by Marlene
  20. Mary Eddicott
  21. Beautitionary
  22. Maureen Goosen
  23. Artsy Megan
  24. Yellowmelle Arts
  25. EverNice Designs
  26. CSC Jewelry
  27. Penny Moon
  28. Tegemeza
  29. Sofia Brisebois
  30. Home for the Holidays
  31. Artsy Candle
  32. Wendy Chernoff
  33. Marika Fluid Art

 

Holiday Lights

Enjoy the Holiday Lights in Langley City from the safety and comfort of your home or while out for a walk in our community.

Virtual Tour

Walking Tour

Click the map to download a PDF version!

Note: McBurney Plaza is under construction for 2023 so there will be no light display. However, the space is still walkable from Fraser Highway to Douglas Crescent.

 

Scavenger Hunt

Take part in the 2023 Scavenger Hunt Contest for a chance to win one of five amazing prizes of $100 downtown dollars. This year's contest forms will be available to the public at the Magic of Christmas Festival on December 2, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and online.

The scavenger hunt takes you along the path of the Holiday Lights walking tour, exploring Downtown Langley along the way. Answer as many of the ten (10) questions that you can, and submit your answers for a chance to win. 

Scavenger Hunt Form

Pick up a copy in person at the Magic of Christmas Event on December 2, 2023, between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm. If you are not able to attend a copy will be available online - click here to download.

 

    How can I play?

    How can I play?

    1. Pick Up a copy of the Scavenger Hunt form in person at the Magic of Christmas event on December 2, or download a copy from our website as of 5:00 pm on December 7, 2023.
    2. Go out on your own, or with your family and friends, and explore the Holiday Lights in Langley City; Holiday Lights map available under the Holiday Lights tab on this page.
    3. Submit your completed form by the entry deadline (December 31, 2023); submissions are accepted by email to events@langleycity.ca or in person to the front desk at Timms Community Centre, located at 20399 Douglas Crescent, during operating hours.
    4. Note: participants must be 19 years and older to submit an entry form; a parent may submit an entry for a family.
    5. Winners will be announced in January 2024.
    What can I win?

    What can I win?

    There will be five (5) prize packages of $100 downtown dollars awarded.

     

    How can I win?

    How can I win? 

    •    For each correct answer submitted on your form you will receive one entry for the draw; maximum of ten draw entries per person
    •    Winners will be selected by random draw
    •    The draw will take place in January 2024, and winners will be contacted by email or phone.