Whether you’re looking for some festive cheer or to support members of our community, here’s what’s happening this holiday season in Golden!
Friday, December 6th – Shop Local from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm: Participating businesses will be open during their regular hours, offering special deals leading up to the parade. Be sure to stop by and support local before the festivities begin!
Friday, December 6th – Holiday Parade, starting at 6:00 pm: Join us for this year’s festive Holiday Parade, themed “Candy Cane Lane”! Enjoy a magical lineup of holiday floats, performers, and community groups, all inspired by the sweet spirit of the season. Stay cozy by visiting warming stations set up at various locations along the parade route. Don’t miss this joyful tradition that brings holiday cheer to our streets!
Friday, December 6th – Tree Lighting from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm: Join us for a festive tree lighting ceremony at the Spirit Square in downtown Golden! Cozy up by the fire, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and experience the magic as we light up the season with holiday cheer, music and community spirit. Don’t miss this heartwarming celebration!
Friday, December 6th & Saturday, December 7th – The Nutcracker, a Christmas Dance Performance at 7:00 pm : Come join us for a magical evening filled with dancing and music at the Golden Civic Centre!
Watch as our talented dancers bring the classic holiday tale of The Nutcracker to life on stage including a special performance by Golden Aerials both shows and the Purcell Mountain Orchestra Saturday night. This in-person event is perfect for families looking to get into the holiday spirit. Don’t miss out on this enchanting performance that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Get your tickets now and experience the magic of The Nutcracker with Golden Dance Co!
Saturday, December 7th – Shop Local, Shop Late from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (based on customer traffic): Participating business will extend their hours, offering exclusive deals and prize draws throughout Golden. Each business will choose their hours based on their customer traffic.
Saturday, December 7th – Fill a Sleigh at Red Apple from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm: Get your picture taken with Santa, visit the fire trucks, and spread holiday cheer by helping those in need within our community.
Sunday, December 8th – Skate with Santa from 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm at the Arena: Admission by donation to Golden Special Olympics!
Sunday, December 15th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Seniors Centre: Let’s face it we all know someone who leaves all of their Christmas shopping until the very last moment so let’s help them out with an extra day to shop items locally made or sold in the Columbia Valley for those lazybones who leave it until the last minute to shop.
Sunday, December 15th from 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm at the Arena: Hosted by the Golden Dental Centre! Join us for a magical evening of ice skating, festive fun, and holiday cheer – all for free! Enjoy a personalized hot cocoa with all your favorite toppings, enter for a chance to win brand-new headphones, and skate the night away with some surprise special guests.
Monday, December 16th – CPKC Holiday Train, from 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm: Magic! and Sofia Camara will be performing
Saturday, December 21st – Ski with Santa at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort: Santa will hanging out around Catamount and Jelly Bean at 10:30 in the morning and making his way down to the WTG where at 12:30 pm he will be ready to sit by the fire and let the kids come and tell him what they want for Christmas. Santa and his elf will be handing out free candy canes among other goodies for the kids while they are out and about. Waive down one of his helpers to get a photo for yourself or kids with Santa.
Saturday, December 21st – The Holiday Farmer’s Market from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Rec Plex:Join us for a cozy Holiday Market featuring local artisans, bakers, and farmers offering unique gifts, handcrafted decor, and fresh seasonal produce. Whether you’re looking for thoughtful presents or stocking up on essentials, we have everything you need to make this holiday season special.
Sunday, December 22nd – Shred with Santa at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort: Santa will be shredding the slopes all day. Catch him as he laps the gondi between 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Santa and his elf will be handing out free candy canes among other goodies for the kids while they are out and about. Waive down one of his helpers to get a photo for yourself or kids with Santa.
Wednesday, December 25th – Eagle’s Eye Restaurant Christmas Dinner: Join us on December 25th for a magical Christmas dinner at Eagle’s Eye. Our Executive Chef Jorrit has meticulously crafted a 5-course menu for you to savor, including a delicious vegetarian option! And don’t worry—your little ones will enjoy their own special 3-course menu too.
Pricing: $95 (includes tax, gratuity not included), kids dinner: $30 (includes tax)
Operation Christmas Secret Santa at Durand Manor: In previous years, this wonderful tradition has brought community members of all ages together. Starting November 29th, community members are welcome to stop by Durand and pick a tag off the Christmas Tree that is located at the front entrance. These tags provide ideas/suggestions for gift ideas for the residents at Durand. When getting the tag, leave your name and phone number in the event we need to contact you. Once you have selected your tag, please purchase your gift, have it wrapped, include your tag and bring them to Durand by December 13th. We will be giving the residents their gifts during our Christmas party.
The gifts are then dispersed to our residents during Christmas and it is also a great way for younger children to learn the gift of giving.
Golden Christmas Bureau: Our aim is to ensure that all families can provide a holiday experience for their children through the generosity of the residents of Golde. Our Christmas program allows us to provide families with access to donated toys on our “shopping days”; Monday, December 9th and Tuesday, December 10th.
Applications are available through the following organizations: CBAL/Settlement Services, Golden CCRR, Golden Family Centre, Golden Women’s Centre and the Golden Food Bank.
Each application will be personally handled with care and kindness to ensure we help as many families as possible. Parents/caregivers can come to our holiday “free” store and will be able to personally select a primary new gift for each of their children, a stuffed toy, a book and stocking stuffers. This allows families to experience Christmas with dignity.
We are asking members of our community to open their hearts again this year. Any gift you wish to give can be dropped off at participating merchants up to December 7th; the Jungle Room, Moon River Gift Gallery, the Golden Family Pharmacy, the Golden Dollar Store (407 Boutique). Columbia Valley Credit Union will also accept new/unwrapped gifts.
Holiday Literacy Activity (for kids aged 2 to 5):
Help us to decorate our CBAL office window and walls this season and receive a FREE BOOK!
Draw a winter scene or a holiday moment that includes one of these things:
