Surrey’s Light Festival at Bear Creek Park is a beautiful evening display of illuminations in one of Metro Vancouver’s most significant parks in November.
Last year, the free event took place at Bear Creek Park between November 3rd and 17th. It operated every day except for November 11th which is Remembrance Day.
TIP: The next time you’re in Surrey, consider visiting the Museum of Surrey in Cloverdale. It’s about a 30-minute drive from Bear Creek Park. Admission to the museum is free.
Light Festival at Bear Creek Park
Surrey’s annual Light Festival is a free and wonderful family-friendly event that’s held in the gardens at Bear Creek Park at 13750 88th Avenue in Surrey.
At the Light Festival the plants and trees in the gardens at Bear Creek Park are lit up with spot lights and Christmas illuminations in a wide range of beautiful colours.
The festival in 2023 featured a new activity tent to go along with the lights. There were story time sessions hosted by Surrey Libraries. The tent also hosted a dance party for children on select days. In addition, there were free guided nocturnal walks on Tuesdays and Thursdays that people could sign up for.
Festival Dates
The Light Festival ran from Friday, November 3rd, until Friday, November 17th last year. The attraction operated from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm each day, except on November 11th when it closed for Remembrance Day. 2024 dates will likely be similar, but with exact details to be confirmed.
As always, admission is free. However, tickets have to be reserved online in advance. A limited number of tickets are available for each entry timeslot to help limit the number of guests.
Tips & Advice
Below are some suggestions to help you make the most of your experience at the Bear Creek Light Festival.
TIP #1: Dress warmly, and take an umbrella or waterproof clothing if it looks like rain! It rains a lot in the Lower Mainland in November!
TIP #2: There is no SkyTrain Station near Bear Creek. Parking can be a challenge some years even though the venue has a large parking lot. The event does attract thousands of people. Arrive early if you can and consider carpooling with friends.
TIP #3: If you can get there early, go for a walk in the park and explore the place before the sun goes down.
TIP #4: Invite your friends and take your camera.
Other Information
For more information about the park and surrounding area, click Bear Creek Park or City of Surrey.
To learn more about this event, see the City of Surrey‘s website.
For ideas on other things to do in the Lower Mainland, check out any of the following:
- Vancouver November Calendar
- Festivals & Events Calendar
- Vancouver Parks and Places in Nature
- Metro Vancouver’s Top 100 Places
- Lower Mainland Christmas Activities