Festive Fun in the Fraser Valley: Upcoming Holiday Events & Activities

The Holidays are here ya’ll! And we could not be more excited about….

There’s a flurry of festive events coming to our Fraser Valley community and this is your one stop shop to find out about them all. So grab your calendars and a pen and get ready to mark the whole month of December and then some….


MIRACLE AT OLD YALE BREWING

Dates: November 17 - December 31

Location: Old Yale Abbotsford and Old Yale Chilliwack

What: A Christmas themed pop-up cocktail bar at Old Yale Brewing, located in beautiful and historic Downtown Abbotsford serving holiday cocktails in a VERY festive setting!

With kitchsy holiday decor, professionally-developed cocktails and the nostalgic energy of the BEST office party you’ve ever been to, Miracle is sure to get even the grouchiest grinch in the holiday spirit!

Check out the Miracle Cocktails, the crazy Christmas decor and all the upcoming events here.

Kid Friendly: Yes! As long as they are with their parent or guardian

Pet Friendly: Yes! Our patios are both pet friendly


winter jubilee

Date: November 18

Location: Downtown Abbotsford

What: The Winter Jubilee is the annual holiday festival Downtown and is home to the tree lighting in Abbotsford! The celebration kicks off the holiday season in the community and features many festive activities for all ages to enjoy. Start your holiday shopping in the vendor market, grab a warm drink from one of many partner booths, and enjoy the live performances on stage! The ADBA works closely with volunteers and community organizations to provide kids activities throughout the evening. Cookie decorating, face painting, and pictures with Santa are just a few of the free activities at the Winter Jubilee!

Kid Friendly: Yes

Pet Friendly: Yes


christmas at district 1881

Date: November 23 - December 24

Location: Downtown Chilliwack

What: District 1881 has turned into a Winter Wonderland, featuring Santa photos, a Christmas Train, the Ugly Sweater party and more. Support local this Christmas by doing some (or all) of your shopping at Spruce Collective, The Local Space, Hunnies, Button Box, The Bookman, Creekside Cottage and more!

Kid Friendly: Yes

Pet Friendly: Yes


Holiday Sip & Shop

Date: November 26

Location: Old Yale Chilliwack: 404-44550 South Sumas Road, Chilliwack

Time: 4pm - 8pm

What: ‘TIS THE SAISON TO SHOP… AND SIP!

Get ready to sleigh the holiday season at our annual Holiday Sip & Shop!

Join us and your favourite local artisans in our 11,000 sqft Brewery for a truly unique shopping experience. From 4pm-8pm we’ll have beer samples, live music and a ton of holiday spirit to share with you! AND did we mention that Miracle at Old Yale will also be happening during the Sip & Shop! It's going to be a holly jolly good time, and we can't wait to see you there!

Check out this event and more here.

Kid Friendly: Yes! As long as they are with their parent or guardian

Pet Friendly: This event is hosted in our Brewery so unfortunately it’s not pet friendly, but our patio is always doggo welcoming!


yarrow christmas market

Date: December 1

Location: Yarrow Community Hall

Time: 5:00pm - 8:30pm

What: A Holiday market featuring a ton of local artisans and vendors. Hit this market to stock up on all of your Christmas shopping. Look out for the Old Yale Brewing booth, we’ll be sampling brews and selling Trailblazers, Apparel and Miracle Glassware!

Kid Friendly: Yes!

Pet Friendly: Unknown


christmas rotary parade

Date: December 2

Location: Downtown Chilliwack

Time: Kicks off at 5:30pm

What: A holy jolly parade throughout Downtown Chilliwack featuring plenty of lights and excitement from various businesses and organizations. Santa will be making his annual visit too!

Kid Friendly: Yes

Pet Friendly: Yes


brunch with santa at old yale brewing

Date: December 3

Location: Old Yale Abbotsford

Time: 10am - 1pm

What: Hold onto your jingle bells, folks! We've got some seriously exciting news to drop!

Guess who's sleighing into town for brunch at Old Yale Abby on December 3rd? The one and only Jolly Ol' Pal, Santa Claus himself! He's taking a break from his crazy North Pole schedule to feast on some good eats, savor yummy beers, and snap some pics with YOU!

Swing by between 10 am and 1 pm to capture the festive magic with Santa, all by donation to the Abbotsford Food Bank! We will be taking the pictures on your phone so don’t be afraid to ask for a couple silly snaps!

And that's not all, darlings! Brace yourselves for Miracle at Old Yale – where we're cranking up the holiday vibes with a sleigh-load of dazzling decor and a jaw-dropping new holiday cocktail menu. It's going to be a holly jolly good time, and we can't wait to see you there, sipping and sleighing the holiday season!

Check out this event and more here.

Kid Friendly: Absolutely! Just make sure they are with their parent or guardian.

Pet Friendly: This event is hosted in our Craft Brewery & Kitchen so unfortunately it’s not pet friendly, but our patio is always doggo welcoming!


Christmas Trivia at Old Yale Brewing

Dates: December 4 at Old Yale Abbotsford & December 5 at Old Yale Chilliwack

Location: Old Yale Abbotsford and Old Yale Chilliwack

Time: Starts at 6pm, registration (in person) at 5pm.

What: Your Monday and Tuesday nights are about to be LIT! We’re cranking up the holiday excitement with Christmas Trivia at Old Yale Brewing - it’s the brainy bash you didn’t know you needed. Registration kicks off at 5pm, and the trivia showdown begins at 6pm.

Check out a sneak peek of the categories and more here.

Kid Friendly: Yes! As long as they are with their parent or guardian

Pet Friendly: This event is hosted inside so it’s unfortunately not pet friendly, but our patios are always welcome to our four-legged friends.


wreath making workshop

Dates: December 5 at Old Yale Abbotsford and December 6 at Old Yale Chilliwack

Location: Old Yale Abbotsford and Old Yale Chilliwack

Time: Starts at 6pm, registration (in person) at 5pm.

What: Get ready to sleigh the holiday scene, darlings! Mark your calendars for December 6th at OYB Chilliwack because we're serving up a festive evening of beer sipping and wreath making! Love Her Wild will be guiding you to create the perfect holiday wreath to ensure you’ll be decking the halls in style.

For $85, snag a ticket that comes with a beer of your choice and a wreath that'll make your neighbors jealous. The festivities kick off at 6 pm, so grab your jingle crew and let's sleigh this soirée! See you there!

Purchase your ticket here!

Kid Friendly: Yes! As long as they are with their parent or guardian

Pet Friendly: This event is hosted inside so it’s unfortunately not pet friendly, but our patios are always welcome to our four-legged friends.


brunch with santa at old yale chilliwack

Dates: December 10 at Old Yale Chilliwack

Location: Old Yale Chilliwack

Time: 10am - 1pm

What: Hold onto your jingle bells, folks! We've got some seriously exciting news to drop!

Guess who's sleighing into town for brunch at Old Yale Chwk on December 10th? The one and only Jolly Ol' Pal, Santa Claus himself! He's taking a break from his crazy North Pole schedule to feast on some good eats, savor yummy beers, and snap some pics with YOU!

Swing by between 10 am and 1 pm to capture the festive magic with Santa, all by donation to the Abbotsford Food Bank! We will be taking the pictures on your phone so don’t be afraid to ask for a couple silly snaps!

And that's not all, darlings! Brace yourselves for Miracle at Old Yale – where we're cranking up the holiday vibes with a sleigh-load of dazzling decor and a jaw-dropping new holiday cocktail menu. It's going to be a holly jolly good time, and we can't wait to see you there, sipping and sleighing the holiday season!


Learn more about this event and more here!

Kid Friendly: Absolutely! As long as they are with their parent or guardian

Pet Friendly: This event is hosted inside so it’s unfortunately not pet friendly, but our patios are always welcome to our four-legged friends.


christmas movie trivia

Dates: December 11 at Old Yale Abbotsford and December 12 at Old Yale Chilliwack

Location: Old Yale Abbotsford and Old Yale Chilliwack

Time: Starts at 6pm, registration (in person) at 5pm.

What: Hold onto your jingle bells, party people! Your Monday and Tuesday nights are about to get a major upgrade with Christmas Movie Trivia – it’s the brainy bash that's here to sprinkle some holiday magic on your week! Registration kicks off at 5 pm, and the trivia showdown starts at 6 pm.

This week we're dishing out a merry mix of Christmas Movie questions! Get ready for brain-teasers that'll have you jingling all the way through the night.

But wait, there's more! Brace yourselves for Miracle at Old Yale – where we're serving up holiday vibes with a sleigh-load of dazzling decor and a holly jolly holiday cocktail menu that is oh so spectacular! We can't wait to see you there, ready to sleigh the night away!

Check out a sneak peek of the categories and more here.

Kid Friendly: Yes! As long as they are with their parent or guardian

Pet Friendly: This event is hosted inside so it’s unfortunately not pet friendly, but our patios are always welcome to our four-legged friends.


back porch carolers

Dates: December 16

Location: Old Yale Abbotsford and Old Yale Chilliwack

Time: 7pm - 10pm

What: Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree on December 16th from 7-10 pm at our Back Porch Carolers! We've got Natalie Faith in Abbotsford and Mara Hatklin in Chilliwack coming to perform some festive tunes that'll have you singing along!

So, dust off those vocal cords and get ready to sleigh those high notes!

But hold onto your Santa hats because Santa's not done delivering the fun! Brace yourselves for Miracle at Old Yale – where we're transforming the place into a winter wonderland with a sleigh-load of dazzling decor and a holiday cocktail menu so spectacular, it's basically the North Pole's happy hour! Get ready to ho-ho-hold a beer, cheers to the holiday season, and let the festivities begin! We can't wait to see you there!

Check out this event and more here.

Kid Friendly: Yes! As long as they are with their parent or guardian

Pet Friendly: This event is hosted inside so it’s unfortunately not pet friendly, but our patios are always welcome to our four-legged friends.


christmas music trivia

Dates: December 18 at Old Yale Abbotsford and December 19 at Old Yale Chilliwack

Location: Old Yale Abbotsford and Old Yale Chilliwack

Time: Trivia kicks off at 6pm, registration (in person) is at 5pm.

What: Buckle up, merry mischief-makers! Your Monday and Tuesday nights are about to hit a high note with Christmas Music Trivia –so get ready to sleigh your week with holiday cheer! Registration kicks off at 5 pm, and the trivia showdown is tuning up at 6 pm.

This week, we're dishing out a merry mix of Christmas Music questions that'll have you laughing and jingling all the way!

But wait, there's more! Hold onto your Santa hats, 'cause we're unleashing Miracle at Old Yale – where we're decking the halls with dazzling decor and a holiday cocktail menu so spectacular, it's practically the North Pole's happy hour! Get ready to ho-ho-hold a beer and cheers to the holiday season! We can't wait to see you there.

Check out a sneak peek of the categories and more here.

Kid Friendly: Yes! As long as they are with their parent or guardian

Pet Friendly: This event is hosted inside so it’s unfortunately not pet friendly, but our patios are always welcome to our four-legged friends.


back porch carolers

Dates: December 23

Location: Old Yale Abbotsford and Old Yale Chilliwack

Time: 7pm - 10pm

What: Get ready to jingle all the way on December 23rd from 7-10 pm at our Back Porch Carolers! We've got Jada McKenzie Moore in Abbotsford and Corey Primus in Chilliwack hitting the stage with some festive tunes that'll have you singing along louder than Santa's ho-ho-ho!

But hold onto your Santa hats because the holiday party doesn't end there! Get ready for Miracle at Old Yale – where we're transforming the place into a winter wonderland with a sleigh-load of dazzling decor and a holiday cocktail menu so spectacular, it's like the North Pole's version of happy hour! Get ready to ho-ho-hold a beer, cheers to the festive season, and let the merriment begin! We can't wait to see you there, sleighing the night away!

Check out a sneak peek of the categories and more here.

Kid Friendly: Yes! As long as they are with their parent or guardian

Pet Friendly: This event is hosted inside so it’s unfortunately not pet friendly, but our patios are always welcome to our four-legged friends.


The Fraser Valley is just brimming with Christmas joy this holiday season! From Santa Brunches to Parades, Craft Workshops, Trivia nights and more, there is no shortage of holiday activities to enjoy.

Hope we see you at one or two (or all) of the events above. Cheers, friends!