Christmas In Pitt Meadows

The City of Pitt Meadows is accepting applications for the Christmas in Pitt Meadows event. To become a vendor at the event please fill in the applications below and email it to events@pittmeadows.ca. 

Get into the festive spirit and showcase your business/organization by displaying a fully decorated holiday tree inside the lobby of the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre! Trees will be displayed from December 1 - 31 and the community will vote on their favorite. Winning tree will be announced on the website December 22. Please fill in the application below and submit before November 16, 2026.

Application - Holiday Tree Showcase 

Exhibitor Application

Applications for Artisans and Food vendors is now closed.
 

Reminder! For all exhibitor event-related inquiries please email events@pittmeadows.ca or call 604-465-2476. Be cautious of any third-party solicitations or offers, as they may be fraudulent.

If you are interested in volunteering please fill out your volunteer profile here and let us know your availability. If you have question please email volunteer@pittmeadows.ca.

2026 Christmas in Pitt Meadows

Christmas in Pitt Meadows is one of our community’s most cherished annual traditions, welcoming approximately 5,000 guests each year to šxʷhék̓ ʷnəs (Spirit Square) and City Centre for a festive evening of family fun. This free community celebration captures the magic of the season through live entertainment, and artisan market, children’s activities, and the highly anticipated lighting of the community Christmas tree. Families, friends, and neighbours come together to enjoy the spirit of connection, joy, and giving that defines Pitt Meadows during the holidays. 

Presenting Sponsor options for businesses will be posted when available. 

To explore this or other City sponsorship opportunities that align with your business goals, email sponsorship@pittmeadows.ca.

Gymnasium Activities:

Join us in the Gymnasium at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre, located at 12027 Harris Road, for a variety of indoor activities, including kids’ games, crafts, cookie decorating, photos with Santa, letters to Santa, entertainment, and a tree decorating contest—be sure to vote for your favourite! Visit the artisan market in the lobby while you’re there.

šxʷhék̓ ʷnəs (Spirit Square):  

This year, the stage and live entertainment will be located outdoors in šxʷhék̓ ʷnəs (Spirit Square), at 11985 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows. Outdoor activities include the holiday train, stage entertainment, tree lighting and food vendors.

• 4 - 4:30 p.m. Showstoppers Academy
• 4:45 - 5:15 p.m.  Jenny & Laura – A String Cello Ensemble 
• 5:30 - 6 p.m. Beauty Shop Dolls
• 6 - 6:15 p.m. Tree Lighting
• 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. PMSS Concert Choir
• 7 - 7:30 p.m. Group Asi Somos

Event Parking

Parking is limited and only available in the Recreation Centre underground parking lot and the Pitt Meadows Elementary school parking lot. There will be accessible parking available near the north entrance to Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre as well as the City Hall entrance for those with a SPARC BC permit. 

Road Closures

On Friday, December 4 from 3 - 9 p.m., the connecting road in šxʷhék̓ʷnəs (Spirit Square) from City Hall to the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre will be closed. The full main south parking lot will be closed all day starting at 6 a.m. and the surface lot on the north side starting at 3 p.m. During the event, parking is limited and only available in the Recreation Centre underground parking lot and the Pitt Meadows Elementary school parking lot.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Temporary Closures and Service Disruptions at the Recreation Centre

Please be advised that there will be some temporary closures and service disruptions while we get ready for the Christmas in Pitt Meadows community event. The following areas at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre will be affected:

• Gymnasium - Closed December 3 and 4, reopening at 1 p.m. on December 5
• Fitness Centre - Closed Friday, December 4 from 3-9 p.m. 
• Main Lobby - Closed Friday, December 4 from 3-4 p.m.

Voting Starts December 1

The Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre lobby will be decked out with beautiful trees for everyone to enjoy at the Christmas in Pitt Meadows event on December 4—and throughout the month of December. A voting station will be set up in the lobby, so be sure to cast your vote. The winning tree will be announced on December 22, earning bragging rights and will be featured on our social media channels.

Thank you to the local businesses and community organizations that have brought extra sparkle to the Recreation Centre. Drop by before the end of the day on December 21 to vote for your favourite!