Winter Lights Festival
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Here in Downtown Williams Lake we get excited about the holiday season. Our Winter Lights Festival is a fun way to get into the holiday spirit with the entire community. Join us for our next Winter Lights Festival – December 5, 2026!!
Plaid Friday is our unofficial kickoff to Winter Lights, learn more here.
Winter Lights Window Decorating Contest
Each year businesses in downtown Williams Lake decorate their windows thematically for the holiday season!
Winter Lights Activities
Yearly, downtown businesses and organizations host interactive family-friendly activities for festival-goers. Activities at each location take 15 – 20 minutes, to allow people to experience as many as possible through the day. These activities are completely FREE, and will be open from 1pm – 4pm on Saturday, December 5.
Winter Lights Parade
We are thrilled to announce the return of the Winter Lights Parade! Our parade takes place in the evening, ending at Spirit Square just in time for our light up festivities. A map of the parade route is available at the link below. If your organisation or business would like to take part in our parade, please contact us at ev****@******************ke.com
Winter Lights Warm Up Event
We are taking our Winter Lights Festival indoors! Join us at The Limelight Theatre following the parade for free, family-friendly festivities. Enjoy music, cookie decorating, warm drinks, festive treats, ornament making, and more. The Limelight Theatre is located at 178 Oliver Street.