Harrison Hot Springs celebrates the Christmas season with its Sasquatch-themed Lights on the Lake event which features pretty illuminations and decorations.
The lights are up from late November until mid-January. This coming holiday season is no exception. The event happens between November 22nd, 2025, and January 11th, 2026.
On Opening Day, on November 22nd, there is a special event that includes live entertainment, family-friendly activities and fireworks. In 2025 there are also special Festive Nights events on the Saturdays of December 6th and 20th.
TIP: On December 31st in 2025 there are New Year’s Eve events at the Sasquatch Mountain Resort and Sandpiper Resort Golf Course. At the ski hill there is a ticketed Torchlight Parade and a free New Year’s Eve Bash. At the golf course, meanwhile, there is a New Year’s Eve Dinner. Click the links to each place for tickets and details.
See the Tourism Harrison website for full details about the event.
Harrison Hot Springs at Christmas
Harrison Hot Springs’ Lights by the Lake is a fun event where the resort town decorates its waterfront with Christmas lights.
Except for the opening event in November, Lights by the Lake consists simply of beautiful light displays along the waterfront. They are pretty, free to see and a nice addition to the resort on winter nights.
Opening Day Event
Opening day for the Lights by the Lake attraction is a community event with extra activities. The event kicks off on Saturday, November 22nd this year. The festivities run from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
There are Sasquatch dance performances, a pet parade (with costumes), photo opportunities with Santa Claus, and free hot chocolate (while supplies last). The lights turn on after sunset and a 15-minute fireworks display happens at the end.
Below is the schedule of events for the event in 2025. Most activities happen at the Plaza Stage. A few though take place near the Lagoon. (Note: Exact details are subject to change.)
- 5:00 pm – Official welcome
- 5:45 pm – Jingle Jaws Pet Parade (by the Lagoon)
- 5:05 pm – Sts’ailes Sasquatch Dancers
- 5:30 pm – The Lights get turned on
- 5:30 pm – Project Dance
- 5:45 pm – Frozen sing-a-long
- 6:00 pm – Christmas Harmony Singers (by the Lagoon)
- 6:00 pm – Cascade Chorus
- 7:45 pm – Fireworks (from the Lagoon)
In addition to the above, Photos with Santa opportunities happen throughout the evening, and Photos with Frozen Characters take place between 6:00 and 6:45 pm.
Visit tourismharrison.com for full details about Lights by the Lake.
Festive Nights at Lights by the Lake
Complementing the light displays that people can enjoy every day between late November and the second weekend in January, in 2025 there are also Festive Night events on the Saturdays of December 6th and 20th. They feature family-friendly entertainment and free admission. There is also free hot chocolate at the start for the first 100 people.
Below are the schedules of activities for the Festive Nights events at Lights by the Lake in 2025.
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
- 5:00 to 8:00 pm – Photos with Santa
- 5:00 pm – Christmas Storytime
- 6:00 to 8:00 pm – Live Music (with Mercer Munn)
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
- 5:00 to 7:00 pm – Photos with Santa
- 5:00 pm – Christmas Storytime with the Mayor
- 5:15 to 7:00 pm – Live Music (with Ahshï)
About the Lights
The Lights by the Lake attraction features dozens of light displays all along the waterfront on the grass in front of Esplanade Avenue. Stores and restaurants in the town are decorated too.
The light displays have had a Sasquatch theme each year. Some of the illuminations are just traditional Christmas lights, but some of them are shapes and scenes with a Big Foot theme.
See the Tourism Harrison website for full details about Lights by the Lake
Tips & Advice
Below are some tips and suggestions to help you make the most of your visit to Harrison Hot Springs during the Lights on the Lake event.
TIP #1: If you go to Harrison for the hot springs you’ll want to stay at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort. There is a small and fairly simple facility in town that’s open to the public, but the best pools are restricted to the resort’s patrons.
TIP #2: If you plan to visit Harrison and stay overnight for the hot springs, late November until late January is a good time to go. The lights at night are beautiful and the water is especially inviting when it’s cold outside.
TIP #3: If you aren’t staying overnight in Harrison there isn’t a lot to do in the evening except admire the lights and enjoy dinner at a restaurant. If going just for the lights and only for a few hours, combine your trip with dinner in the town and/or head out early and explore the area before the sun goes down.
TIP #4: Look out for the town’s Sasquatch mascot character! In addition to making an appearance at the inaugural event on the first Saturday, he occasionally shows up on other days too.
Visit tourismharrison.com for full details about Lights by the Lake.
Other Information
Click Lights by the Lake for more details about the winter attraction. Click Harrison Hot Springs or the Fraser Valley to learn more about the town and surrounding area.
Other Christmas attractions and light displays worth checking out in the Fraser Valley include both Glow Christmas and Martini Town Merry & Bright in Langley. There is also Christmas at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack and the Noel Holiday Light Festival in Surrey.
There are also pretty Christmas illuminations worth checking out in December in Cultus Lake most years (if you happen to be in the area at night).
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Vancouver’s Festivals & Events Calendar
- Best Vancouver Christmas Activities
- Top Things to do in Vancouver at Christmas
- Vancouver’s November, December and January Calendars
