250

community-voted trees

4

landmark host cities

12

walk-in fantasy domes

140

artisan market chalets

Twin holiday destinations

California Coastal Celebrations

Canadian Winter Traditions

Crisp snowfall, glowing heritage pathways, and open-fire artisan chalets anchor Vancouver and Calgary, pairing indoor venues, weekday school field trips, public light paths with authentic hot spiced cider, holiday markets and more.

Golden state coastal evenings meet illuminated winter canopies across San Francisco and San Diego, featuring heated outdoor snow domes, 250 decorated competition creations, weekday school field trips and weekend market and performance

Signature festival spectacles

Walk-in snow globes

Monumental transparent enclosures welcome family walk-throughs under continuous gentle snowfall and twinkling amber lanterns, designed for memorable portraits inside storybook winter landscapes.

Gingerbread creations on Candy lane exhibits

Regional pastry masters, home bakers, families, community youth teams and those who have never made anything like this before, construct life-sized spiced cookie architecture across sheltered pavilions, competing for public charity votes and culinary honors.

Pet holiday portraits

Dedicated twilight portrait pavilions welcome leashed companions beside festive velvet hearths, offering scheduled keepsakes while supporting regional animal rescue foundations.

Reserve admission tickets across California and Canadian festival grounds, schedule discounted K-12 school field trips, or register corporate tree sponsorships before gates open.

Stroll beneath towering evergreens and thousands of twinkling street lights, gathering with neighbours and visitors to embrace the heartwarming joy, artistry, and timeless traditions of the holiday season.

Artisan Markets & Seasonal Tastes

Live Music & The Adult Lounge

Santa, Crafts & Community

Browse seasonal markets brimming with handcrafted gifts, meet face to face the local makers behind the displays, and purchase rich seasonal treats that compliments any home table.

Enjoy live holiday performances spanning choral carols and acoustic sets, or escape to the Adult Lounge for fireside conversation, craft holiday cocktails, and cozy winter hospitality.

Visit Santa and beloved winter characters, drop by lively kids' craft corners for hands-on ornament making, and experience the warmth of a community that embraces the spirit of Christmas.

Stroll through a vibrant festival square illuminated by thousands of twinkling overhead lights. Browse bustling open-air market stalls filled with one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts, meet regional artisans sharing their craft, and savor comforting seasonal flavors from local purveyors.