Things to Do in White Rock & South Surrey: Nov–Dec 2026

Posted on November 13, 2026 by Jared Gibbons

Title card: Things to Do in White Rock and South Surrey, November to December 2026

November and December are busy on the Semiahmoo Peninsula. Here are the holiday events worth putting on the calendar in White Rock and South Surrey this year, from the craft market at the museum to the lights on the waterfront.

Christmas Craft Market at the White Rock Museum – November 14 to December 22

The White Rock Museum & Archives, in the old train station at 14970 Marine Drive, hosts its Christmas Craft Market with local artisans, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It's an easy stop for gifts on a walk along the promenade.

Christmas on the Peninsula – Saturday, November 21

The annual festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Uptown White Rock, with events at Miramar Village Plaza, the White Rock Community Centre and other spots nearby. See the Christmas on the Peninsula schedule for the program.

Surrey Tree Lighting Festival – November 21 and 22

Surrey's tree lighting weekend brings a holiday market, light displays, rides and live entertainment. Free outdoor skating at Surrey Civic Plaza runs from November 26 to February 15, with skate rentals at $5 a time slot.

Holly Berry Fair – Saturday, November 28

St. Mark's Anglican Church in Ocean Park (12953 20 Avenue) holds its Holly Berry Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bright Walk in White Rock – November 28 to January 10

White Rock's Bright Walk lights up the waterfront at Memorial Park, as in past years, with more than 50,000 lights, a 20-foot tree and an LED light tunnel. The tree is lit at 5 p.m. on November 28, and the lights stay up until January 10. Pair it with a walk on the White Rock Pier.

The Little Mermaid Panto – December 2 to 27

The White Rock Players' holiday pantomime is The Little Mermaid this year, at the Oceana PARC Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Road. Panto is a Peninsula tradition, with plenty for kids and adults alike; book early, as shows sell out. White Rock Players

Carols and Christmas services

Churches across the Peninsula hold carol sing-alongs, lessons and carols and Christmas Eve services, including the Church of the Holy Trinity on Roper Avenue, St. John's Presbyterian on George Street and White Rock Baptist on 140 Street. The Christmas on the Peninsula calendar lists dates and times.

Living in White Rock or South Surrey

Events like these are a big part of why people love the Peninsula: a small-town feel by the water, with everything you need close by. If you're thinking about a move:

Times and locations can change, so check each event's page before you go. Questions about buying or selling on the Peninsula? Call or text me at 604-928-1361.

What Buyers & Sellers Say

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