Free outdoor skating returns to Civic Plaza as part of the 16th annual Surrey Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Market. Presented by Concord Pacific, the festival runs Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, with the lighting of Surrey’s 60-foot Christmas tree on opening night.
Returning by popular demand, attendees can enjoy free skating on a 4,000-square-foot outdoor ice rink inside the Santa’s Workshop & Ice Rink tent, with complimentary skate and helmet rentals. Following the festival, free skating will continue until February 15, 2027.
In addition to free skating, the festival will feature a full lineup of free activities and attractions, including:
- The official tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on November 21
- Family-friendly activities including photos with Santa, letters to Santa, and holiday crafts
- A Holiday Market featuring over 30 local vendors in the City Hall Atrium
- Live entertainment across four stages
- A Ferris wheel and amusement rides
- A spectacular fire show at 7:00 p.m. on November 22
“The Surrey Tree Lighting Festival is one of the region’s most popular holiday events,” Mayor Doug McCallum said. “Each year, thousands of people come to enjoy the entertainment, activities and festive atmosphere. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the season and experience all that Surrey has to offer.”
“We’re proud to be the presenting partner for the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Market, bringing everyone together for this festive seasonal celebration,” said Terry Hui, president and CEO of Concord Pacific. “The continuation of the complimentary outdoor skating rink at the event is great for families and aligns with our long-term vision of building communities for generations.”
The performer schedule is at surreytreelighting.ca. For more of the season’s events, see our Surrey Holiday Season Guide.
(Source: City of Surrey, November 13, 2026)
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