Kids love Edmonton’s spookiest festival of the year – the Haunted Pumpkin Festival at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm, which attracts families from across the nation to Edmonton’s countryside. Festivities run from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. every weekend from late Sept. to Oct. There are over fifty family-friendly activities to enjoy during this autumn outing to the pumpkin patch. Join the over 50,000 visitors each season to celebrate Halloween at the farm. There's a pumpkin cannon, corn mazes, pumpkin painting, folk music, magic shows, balloon twisting, a Haunted House and pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkins in.

http://www.prairiegardens.org/haunted-pumpkin-festival/

With a 2nd album coming out later this year and the start of the season 5 of the AMC hit series “Hell on Wheel’s” on July 18th and the production of Season 6 underway, beautiful local star Mackenzie Porter’s talent is unparalleled. She is classically trained on the violin and started playing at the age of four. She is now an accomplished instrumentalist, actor, singer and songwriter.  Her 2014 debut album was nominated for Juno Country Album of the Year and she was nominated for the 2014 CCMA Female Artist of the Year. This year, she has been nominated for five CCMA awards including Female Artist and Country Music Video of the Year.  ATB Financial, in co-operation with The Esplanade, MY 96 and CHAT 94.5, present Mackenzie Porter in the Theatre as part of the 2016 Alberta Winter Games Celebration Concert Series.

Maple Bay Painters are holding its Annual Fall Art Show at St. Peter’s Church Hall in Duncan over the Thanksgiving Weekend. This year the show is celebrating the diversity of the Cowichan Valley as reflected in the artworks to be displayed. All ages are welcome and there is no admission.

The 14th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort sees the return of the gourmet, pre-festival and wine-paired dinner, part of the special weekend festival package.

Enjoy 2 nights accommodation at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Lodge, the Friday night wine-paired gourmet dinner, a complimentary bottle of BC's finest wine in your room, tickets for Saturday's evening Festival with over 150 wines, plus package guests earn a spot on the Saturday afternoon Festival Judging panel, to exclusively judge and select 2015's winning wines.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs,  
British Columbia, V0B 1L1

Players of all ages are welcomed. The music we focus on is mainly fiddle music from around the world, along with other traditional folk music and some contemporary material as well.

The tunes are tailored to each individual in the group to reflect their specific skill set. Fiddle/violin players and other bowed string players need to be able to play a major scale and a few simple tunes.

The group is appropriate for players up to Suzuki book 3 and RCM grade 4. Beginner to intermediate guitarists, pianists, penny whistle and other acoustic instruments are also welcomed. Fees are payable in September and February.

The first family member pays $200 per term, and each additional family member pays $50 per term. All class materials are included in the fees, but students must provide their own instrument.

http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/folk-band/2015-12-17/?pid=439c6fa32f2e6b6b7fc214ed7d6ec439

This year the Clayoquot Oyster Festival celebrates its 18th anniversary of showcasing Tofino's favourite bivalve. What began in 1997 as a one night event to break up the winter blues and call attention to a sustainable aquaculture industry has now grown in to four days of oyster events that include a costume party, oyster farm tours, restaurant events and a gala featuring chefs competition all in the name of Clayoquot Sound's love of eating oysters and feeling good. Approximately 50,000 gallons of oysters are harvested in Clayoquot sound every year and festival goers do their very best to keep many of these oysters from travelling very far since over the four nights 500-600 festival goers will slurp back around 8000 oysters.

Tofino,  British Columbia, V0R 2Z0

Website: http://www.oystergala.com

Email: info@oystergala.com

The Stanley Park holiday train has been a Christmas tradition in Vancouver for more than 20 years. The train winds through the forest past three million sparkling lights while the aromas of hot chocolate, fresh popcorn & roasted chestnuts bring back festive childhood memories. Kids can also visit Santa in his 'living room' at the train station & explore stunning holiday displays throughout the plaza. Admission to the plaza is by donation ($4.00 suggested) and tickets are required to ride the train, children 3 & under ride the train free. Discounted matinée tickets are also available.

Check our website for hours of operation and ticket information.

Stanley Park, 2099 Beach Ave, Vancouver,  

British Columbia, V6G 1Z4

Phone: 604-257-8531

Website: http://www.brightnights.ca

The Saskatoon Children’s Choir presents its annual Christmas concert under the direction of Phoebe Voigts, with Michelle Aalders at the piano. Guest professional musicians. Performance 7:30pm.

27-Nov-2015 to 28-Nov-2015

ritamcleod@shaw.ca

An amazing community light up in a wonderful Island hillside community. Beginning on the last Thursday in November and runs until the first Sunday in January. This annual event draws 1,000s of visitors to Ladysmith. Light Up Night is a must. Santa even shows up to turn on over 150,000 festive lights. Following light up there is an amazing festive parade with brightly lit floats that travels the main street. This is followed by the "turn on" of the giant Christmas tree and the evening wraps up with an awesmome firesorks show. This is the island's most amazing family event!

See website for more information and the schedule of the Light-Up Parade on November 27th.

First Avenue, plus others, Ladysmith,  

British Columbia, V9G 1A3

Phone: 250-245-5888

Website: http://www.ladysmithfol.com/

This is Summerland's 28th Annual Festival of Lights. With food and craft vendors and great entertainment, it is the first official kick off for the Holiday Season. Amazing fireworks display, light up at 7:00 pm, where all of downtown Summerland turns on their christmas lights.

There will be main stage music throughout the night, letters to santa, bouncey castles, pony rides and of course photos with Santa.

Downtown, Summerland,  

British Columbia, V0H 1Z0

Phone: 250-494-2686

Website: http://www.summerlandlightup.com

Email: membership@summerlandchamber.com

Kick off the Holiday season aboard the Polar Express! Children and adults alike will enjoy the one-hour train ride including tasty treats, music and stories. Plus visit The North Pole to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, take a mini rail ride, and so much more!

39645 Government Rd, Squamish,  

British Columbia, V8B 0B6

Phone: 604-898-9336

Website: http://www.wcra.org

Email: info@wcra.org

Come down and look at the display of lights, listen to carollers, visit with santa, and enjoy some food.

606 Mountainview Sq, Kitimat,  

British Columbia, V8C 2N2

Phone: 1-800-664-6554

Email: tourism@kitimatchamber.ca

The Whistler Film Festival will celebrate its 15th edition as one of Canada's leading festivals, attracting over 10,000 attendees including 550+ industry insiders. Featuring innovative and original films from around the world and opportunities to connect with the people who made them, this year's five day festival will be filled with more premieres, star-studded guests, lively celebrations and unique industry initiatives.

Email: info@whistlerfilmfestival.com

This popular event ignites the festive season with thousands of candles along the paths of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden in a breathtaking display – a quiet oasis of peace and light. Visitors can count on their favorite elements from Luminarias past: a stroll through the candle-lit pathways, hot apple cider beside the bonfires, ice sculptures, delightful "snow sprites" and the seasonal sounds of strolling a capella singers. And new for 2015, family-friendly interactive activities and entertainment will be offered, along with food and beverage options, and improved parking and shuttle arrangements for streamlined entry. As always, a special Memory Lane will be available for visitors who would like to light a candle in memory of a loved one. Handmade natural decorative gifts and treasures will be available at the Crafters Workshop and the Shop-in-the-Garden will also be open. NEW for 2015: Advance tickets required. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Sept. 1.

"Winnipeg’s Winter Wonderland is the largest outdoor Christmas light show in the province. Said to have a million lights, 25 themed areas, and displays up to 125′ x 40′, you can enjoy the show from the comfort of your warm car !"

https://www.canadinns.com/about-us/in-the-community/canad-inns-winter-wonderland/