1. Special Christmas Tea: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19 & 20:
A really nice high tea is special whenever you decide to treat yourself. But in the run-up to Christmas, it can be even more meaningful.
London Heritage Farm is offering visitors the opportunity for visitors to enjoy a special Christmas Tea from 12 - 5 p.m. on Dec. 19 and 20.
That’s when the farm’s own London Lady Tea will be served, along with warm, home-baked scones, homemade jam and traditional Christmas goodies in the gorgeous, 1890s period Tea Room which is set with tablecloths, fine bone china tea cups, teapots, dessert plates and silverware.
And once you’re done, you can then browse the museum in the farmhouse (entrance by donation), and wander the 2 1/2 acre site, heritage gardens and even visit the chickens. Full Tea Price $12.50 per person.
London Heritage Farm is located at 6511 Dyke Road.
Call 604-271-5220 for more details.
2. Walk Richmond — Steveston Village/Christmas Celebration: Saturday Dec. 19:
Stroll through Steveston’s historic fishing village and pass by the Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site and Park during the Walk Richmond - Steveston Village/Christmas Celebration on Dec. 19 from 10 - 11 a.m.
The walk ends at the Steveston Community Centre for some Christmas cheer at the Steveston Community Centre.
Meeting Spot: Garry Point Concession Stand, 12011 7th Avenue.
3. Merry Musical Christmas: Saturday, Dec. 19 & Sunday, Dec. 20:
Aberdeen Centre is helping visitors get into the spirit of the season with its Merry Musical Christmas series of concerts in the mall until Dec. 27. On Saturday, Showcase Academy is scheduled to perform from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. On Dec. 20 the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra plays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. And Ava von Lipinski, the Golden Bell Best Chinese Songstress in Canada, is scheduled to perform at 3:15 and 4 p.m. For a schedule of performances, visit aberdeencentre.com.
