Vancouver’s Fraser Valley Region

Below are highlights of events and places of interest in the Fraser Valley region.

Fraser Valley Events

There are lots of great events that take place in the Fraser Valley. Some of the best festivals, events and markets are listed below.

Early Winter Events

A Taste of the Valley – an event where you can sample food and drinks and buy artisan products at Chilliwack Heritage Park in late winter.
Earlybird RV Show – a recreational vehicle trade show at the Tradex Centre (usually in February).
Fort Langley Half Marathon – 1K, 5K, 10K and 21K running races in Fort Langley in February.
Western Golf Expo – a golf trade show in late winter at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford.
Pet Lover Show – a pet-themed trade show at Abbotsford Tradex that takes place most years in February. (This event is postponed to a later date in 2023.)

Spring Events in the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford Tulip Festival – a large flower festival at Lakeland Flower in Abbotsford.
Bunnies & Booze – an adults-only Easter event at Maan Farms in the spring.
Botanica Tulip Festival – a new flower festival in Chilliwack which, in 2024, has about 1.5 million flowers in 13 acres of fields.
Chilliwack Plowing Match – tractor competitions, live music, and family-friendly activities at Greendale Acres.
Chilliwack Tulip Festival – a large tulip festival in Chilliwack each year in or around April. (Note: As of 2024 this event has a new location and a new name. It’s now called the Harrison Tulip Festival and it’s new location is in the Agassiz-Harrison Hot Springs area.)
Easterfest and Adult Egg Hunts – Easter-themed events happen at Taves Farm on the Easter holiday weekend (and usually on the weekend before too).
Greendale Acres Easter Egg Hunt – an Easter-themed event at Greendale Acres Farm in Chilliwack.
Harrison Tulip Festival – the new name for the flower festival that used to take place in Chilliwack but now happens in Agassiz (as of 2024).
Maan Farms Easter Egg Hunts – family-friendly Easter events happen at Maan Farms on the Easter Long Weekend. The farm also hosts adults-only Easter events too.
Petey’s Easter Eggstravaganza – an Easter train, egg hunt and other activities at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.
A Night of Illumination – an Easter-themed event for adults at Fantasy Farms in the spring.
Sweet Spring – family-friendly activities and flowers to enjoy at Greendale Acres Farm in Chilliwack.
Westcoast Wellness Show – a health and wellness-themed event in Langley. (It took place in 2023. Whether it does again, however, is to be confirmed.)

Pink Tulips and Valley Mountains

Summer Events

Abbotsford Agrifair – an agricultural fair that includes a midway, amusement rides and lots of animals at Exhibition Park in early August.
Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to check out at Lakeland Flowers from July to September.
Fraser Valley Classic Car Show – a car show that raises money for Chilliwack General Hospital in June.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival – fields of flowers at a farm in Chilliwack. (Note: As of 2023 this event is now called the “Harrison Sunflower Festival” and takes place near Harrison Hot Springs.)
Canada Day Events – family-friendly events take place in Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Chilliwack, Fort Langley, the Township of Langley, City of Langley, Harrison Hot Springs and Mission.
The Abbotsford Airshow – one of Canada’s largest airshows in August.
Chilliwack Flight Fest – a small (but free) airshow at the Chilliwack Airport in August.
Chilliwack Pride Festival – an LGBTQ+ event in downtown Chilliwack in August.
Fort Langley Jazz Festival – a music and arts festival in Fort Langley in July.
Chilliwack Mural Fest – murals, tours and other activities in downtown Chilliwack in August.
Harrison Sunflower Festival – a new flower festival not far from Harrison Hot Springs. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival until it moved to a new farm in Agassiz.)
The Mission Block Party – a community event with food trucks, artisan vendors and music.
Mission Ribfest – one weekend of live entertainment, rib vendors, food trucks and more at Fraser River Heritage Park in August.
Mission Twilight Concerts – free live entertainment at Mission’s Fraser River Heritage Park on Friday evenings in the summer.
Sasquatch Days – First Nations’ canoe races and cultural activities at Harrison Hot Springs in June.
Symphony in the Park – a free concert at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford in the summer.

Sunflower Festival Sunflower

Autumn Events in the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival – fields of flowers to check out at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford.
Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community fair with a midway, live music and agricultural activities in September.
Brewhalla Chilliwack – an adults-only event featuring local breweries, food and live entertainment.
Country Celebration – a community fair with animals and family-friendly activities at Langley‘s Campbell River Regional Park in September.
Eagle Acres Pumpkin Patch – a farm with pumpkins, farm animals and family-friendly activities in Fort Langley in autumn.
Fraser Valley Distillery & Beer Festival – a one-day event at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre featuring samples of alcoholic drinks, live music, food and other activities in September.
Harrison Sunflower Festival – a new flower festival at a farm not far from Harrison Hot Springs. (Note: It used to be the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival, until 2023 when it moved to a new farm in Agassiz.)
Harrison Pumpkin Festival – an all-you-can-carry pumpkin patch event at Onos Farms in Agassiz.
Sky’s No Limit: Girls Fly Too – a free airplane and aviation-themed event in Abbotsford.
Maan Farms Pumpkin Patch – a field of pumpkins, a corn maze and children’s play structures in Abbotsford.
Snowbird RV Show – a recreational vehicle-themed event at the TRADEX Centre in Abbotsford in autumn.
Taste of Abby – a food festival in September celebrating the harvest season and local foods.
Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival – an opportunity for people to admire hundreds of eagles around Mission, Harrison Hot Springs and Harrison Mills in November. (Note: The eagles still come, but the festival no longer happens as a formal event.)
American Crown Circus Circo Osorio – a circus from Las Vegas that usually comes to the Lower Mainland in the fall, including usually a stop in Abbotsford.

Christmas Events

All About Christmas Gifts Expo – a large winter holiday-themed market at Heritage Park in December.
Christmas in Williams Park – a free drive-through Christmas event in Langley in the first half of December.
Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade – a free and family-friendly Santa Claus parade in downtown Chilliwack.
Glow Christmas – the largest indoor Christmas attraction in BC at the Milner Village Garden Centre in Langley from late November until the end of December.
Kickoff to Christmas Makers Market – a Christmas craft market at the Ag Rec Building at Abbotsford’s Exhibition Park in November.
Langley’s Magic of Christmas – a free Christmas celebration in early December with craft stations, live entertainment and more at the Timms Community Centre.
West Coast Christmas Show – a Christmas trade show and holiday artisan market at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford in November.
Winter Jubilee – a celebration of the Christmas season in November with free activities in downtown Abbotsford.

Fraser Valley Markets

Abbotsford Farm & Country Market – a weekly farmers market that takes place on Saturday’s most years from around 9 am until 1 pm between late April or early May and the middle of December.
Abbotsford Flea Market – a year-round market that used to take place on Sundays. When in operation, it featured as many as 200+ vendors selling both new and used items at Abbotsford Exhibition Park. (NOTE: This flea market is closed permanently as of 2024.)
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – a weekly summer market on Saturdays in Fort Langley.
Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market – a market featuring over 100 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, jewellery, handmade goods and other home and garden treasures at Tradex in Abbotsford on a weekend in both April and November.

Cultus Waterfront at Christmas — Christmas Lights at Cultus Lake

Christmas in the Fraser Valley

Similar to other parts of the Lower Mainland, the Fraser Valley gets decorated with Christmas lights in December.

Best places to admire winter holiday illuminations and get into the festive spirit include Glow Gardens and Loft Country Christmas in Langley, plus Petey’s Country Christmas at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack. There are also pretty lights in Cultus Lake at night, and Christmas decorations and activities in Fort Langley.

Fraser Valley Places

Below are lists of attractions and places of interest in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, Mission, the Harrison Hot Springs area and other parts of the Fraser Valley.

Abbotsford Places to Visit

Castle Fun Park – a fun place for kids with mini-golf, go carts, bumper cars, batting cages and more.
Greater Vancouver Zoo – a great place to see hundreds of animals in Aldergrove.
Maan Farms – a farm market stand with petty zoo and other activities for children in Abbotsford.
Mill Lake Park – a pretty park with a lake, walking trails, children’s playgrounds and an outdoor pool.
Taves Family Farm and Applebarn – a family-run farm and kid-friendly tourist attraction in Abbotsford.
TRADEX Trade and Exhibition Centre – a large facility beside the Abbotsford Airport where numerous events take place.

Chilliwack (and Cultus Lake) Places to Visit

Atchelitz Threshermen’s Association Museum – a historical site in Chilliwack with a collection of interesting old buildings and agricultural equipment.
Bridal Falls Waterpark – one of the Lower Mainland’s three water slide parks.
Bridal Veil Falls – a provincial park 15 minutes from Chilliwack.
The Chilliwack Corn Maze and Pumpkin Farm – a farm with things to do and see in the fall at 41905 Yale Road West in Chilliwack.
Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park – a provincial park with camping facilities.
Chilliwack Museum and Archives – two buildings in Chilliwack full of exhibits, artifacts and information about the city’s history.
Cultus Lake – one of the Lower Mainland’s most popular provincial parks.
Cultus Lake Adventure Park – a miniature Disneyland-like place at Cultus Lake with a mini roller coaster and other theme-park rides.
The Cultus Lake Golf Club – a beautiful 18-hole executive golf course with a Toptracer driving range.
Cultus Lake Waterpark – home to “BC’s biggest and best” water slides.
Dickens Sweets Shop and British Museum – a large (10,000 square-foot) store that sells everything British and has a large free British museum at 45945 Alexander Avenue in Chilliwack.
Fantasy Farms – a farm in Chilliwack that hosts special Easter, Halloween and Christmas events.
Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve – 325 acres of wetlands on the Vedder River at 5200 Sumas Prairie Road in Chilliwack.
Greendale Acres – a farm and family-friendly tourist attraction in Chilliwack.

In addition to the above, there is also the Chilliwack Coliseum which hosts lots of events and is home to the Chilliwack Chiefs BCHL hockey team.

Sasquatch Days at Harrison Lake Beach — Harrison Lake during Sasquatch Days

Harrison Area Places to Visit

Kilby Historic Site – a museum and historic site depicting area life in the 1920s.
Harrison Boat Cruises – boat tours around Harrison Lake and up the Harrison River at various times through the year.
Harrison Hot Springs – a popular resort town with natural hot springs at Harrison Lake.
The Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa – a famous hotel with spa facilities at Harrison Hot Springs.
Harrison Water Park – a giant inflatable playground on Harrison Lake in the summer.
Sandpiper Resort Golf Course – another one of our top-rated golf courses, this one is located in Harrison Mills. The place also has an inn and up-scale cabins for rent.
Sasquatch Mountain Resort – a ski hill in the Hemlock Valley just west of Harrison Lake.
Sasquatch Provincial Park – a provincial park with campgrounds, hiking trails and lakes near Harrison Hot Springs.

Kilby Hotel & General Store — Kilby Historic Site

Langley Places to Visit

Aldor Acres – a farm in north Langley that hosts family-friendly events at Easter, Halloween and Christmas.
Canadian Museum of Flight – a small but interesting airplane museum in Langley.
Chuck E. Cheese – a restaurant and games centre in Langley for families with young children.
Eagle Acres Dairy Farm – a small farm in North Langley with cows, educational programs and a pumpkin patch in the fall.
Extreme Air Park Langley – an indoor trampoline adventure park at 9499 198th Street in Langley.
Fast Track Karting – indoor go-carting at 5760 Production Way in Langley. (Note: participants must be at least 56 inches tall.)
Fort Langley – a picturesque town and historic site.
Fort to Fort Trail – a pathway along the Fraser River between Fort Langley and Derby Reach Regional Park.
Krause Berry Farm – a farm and estate winery in Langley.
Otter Co-op Waterpark – an outdoor facility in Langley with a wave pool, water slides and a spray park.
Pagoda Ridge Golf – a golf course near Fort Langley that is one of our favourites and has a Chinese architectural theme.
Redwoods Golf – another really nice golf course near the historic town of Fort Langley.
Twilight Drive-In – the Lower Mainland’s only drive-in theatre, located at the corner of 260th Street and the Fraser Highway in Langley.
Wineries and Wine Tours – many of the Lower Mainland’s best vineyards and wineries are located in the Fraser Valley, and especially in Langley.