1. Christmas Craft Fair: Saturday, Nov. 26:
Kick start your holiday shopping at Richmond’s biggest Christmas Craft Fair at the Steveston Community Centre (4111 Moncton St.) on Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. With more than 160 tables of juried home-crafted arts, baking, canning, carving, jewelry, textiles, toys, and other delightful artisan favours, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list, or a special treat for yourself. Admission is by cash donation in support of the Steveston park playground project, or a non-perishable food donation in support of the Richmond Food Bank. There will also be a concession co-hosted by the Older Adults and Youth Programs at the Steveston Community Centre. For further information, call 604-238-8080 or visit online at StevestonCommunitySociety.com.
2. 16th Annual Winter Wonderland: Saturday Nov. 26:
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Richmond City Hall as the 16th annual Winter Wonderland, presented by the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset, officially kicks off Nov. 26. The area inside the hall will once again feature a gallery of beautifully-decorated Christmas trees, along with weekly Saturday matinee performances by local music groups. The trees will be on display in the Richmond City Hall Galleria (6911 No. 3 Road) until Dec. 30. On Nov. 26 a tree-lighting ceremony will take place at 12:30 p.m., and from 1 – 3:30 p.m. the Tom Lee Music Group will provide the entertainment.
3. Walk Richmond: Sunday, Nov. 26:
During a Walk Richmond event from 10 – 11 a.m. on Nov. 26, explore the Railway Greenway Trail, one of Richmond’s most popular multi-use cycling and walking trail that connects several neighbourhoods to the Fraser River Middle Arm and South Dyke/Steveston waterfronts. Meeting spot: Parking lot at the south end of Railway Avenue and Westwater Drive.
