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Alberni Valley Holiday Events

So much to do during the holiday season! The 2025 calendar brings a lineup of festive Alberni Valley events, winter markets and holiday concerts. Activities for the whole family — Get in the spirit visiting local shops to find the perfect gift, have your photo taken with Santa, enjoy a Winter Wonderland free skate, and cheer on our Bulldogs. So much to love this season!

Holiday Markets, Music & Activities! Shoppers enjoying festive holiday crafts and gifts at the Christmas Market in Alberni Valley, BC.

Tis the season for Winter Market and Craft Fairs in the Alberni Valley. These are a fantastic way to spend a few hours checking out the Valley’s local artists, bakers and creators showcase their talents. With so many options we thought it best to give you a list of what, where and when:

Get in the Spirit with Holiday Music From Our Favourite Choirs

The Alberni Valley is alive with music this holiday season, offering concerts and singalongs that will fill your heart with joy and your ears with festive tunes. Whether you’re a listener or a singer, there’s something for everyone!

Poster for This Christmas featuring Barkley Sounds Community Choir and Phil’s Harmonics String Orchestra with event details for November 30 at AV United Church.

“This Christmas” with Barkley Sounds Community Choir

Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025 – 2:30 PM
Location: Alberni Valley United Church, 3747 Church Street
Tickets: Adults $20 | Under 12 $5
Available at The Grove Art Gallery (Harbour Quay), Echo Centre, and choir members.

Enjoy a festive afternoon featuring the Barkley Sounds Community Choir, Phil’s Harmonic String Orchestra, and special guest performers. Updates can be found on their Facebook page.

Poster for Timbre! Choir Christmas concert featuring Festive Brass and Bethlehem Brass with event details for December 7 at ADSS Theatre.

Timbre! Choir – Bethlehem Brass with Special Guests Festive Brass

Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 2:30 PM
Location: ADSS Theatre (map)
Tickets: Adults $30 | Children & Students (Under 18) $10

Experience the magic of the season with the Timbre! Choir at their annual “Bethlehem Brass” concert. More details are available on the Events Page or the Timbre! website.

From joyous community singalongs to captivating choral performances, these events promise to bring the magic of the holidays to life.

West Coast Winter Wonderland

Embrace the holiday spirit with free ice skating at the Alberni Valley Multiplex, thanks to the generosity of local sponsors! Starting November 28th and running until December 26th, the rink transforms into a stunning Winter Wonderland, offering a festive skating experience for all ages.

Location: Alberni Valley Multiplex, 3737 Roger St., Port Alberni
Contact: 250-720-2518 | Email

For further details check out our Alberni Valley’s West Coast Winter Wonderland post or the Port Alberni Winter Leisure Guide 2025 for the full schedule of ice times.

Pictures with Santa at the Capitol Theatre

Bring a festive smile and your camera to capture a cherished holiday memory with Santa at the Capitol Theatre. We’ll kick things off with a cozy reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” and sing Santa onstage with a cheerful Christmas carol. Don’t forget to bring your furry friends along—Santa loves pets too!

  • Dates: December 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st – 12pm – 3pm
  • Entry: By donation

Capture the joy of the season with friends, family, and pets, making this holiday one to remember! For more details, visit the Pictures with Santa event page.

Check out the Dawg Pound

A part of the Alberni Valley Multiplex, the Weyerhaeuser Arena is the centre for all things ice related. It boasts twin ice sheets for hockey, figure skating and recreational skating. With their season already underway the BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs are a fun way to spend an evening taking in some hockey action. Known all around the province for having the best fans in the BCHL, a Bulldogs experience is sure to not disappoint.

Checkout their season schedule, buy tickets and more on the Bulldogs website!

And if it Does Snow…

With plenty of hills (hence the “Valley” in Alberni Valley), if we do get snow be sure to grab your sled or toboggan and get out there. A local snow-day favourite is Williamson Park. Children and adults alike all turn out to get in on some downhill fun. With the added bonus of a Tim Hortons located just across the street, you can pickup your hot chocolate or “double double” and warm right up.

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