The annual Winter Lights Festival takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3 downtown.
There will be free family-friendly activities downtown at participating businesses from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Winter Lights parade begins 5 p.m., departing from Boitanio Park, followed by lighting of the Christmas tree and carolling at 5:45 p.m. in Spirit Square at 109 Oliver Street.
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Those wanting to attend a service for loved ones this Christmas are invited to attend the 27th Annual Memory Tree Celebration Sunday, Dec. 4 at city hall, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The service of remembrance and healing is an opportunity to gather and celebrate those who people have loved and lost, hosted by the Williams Lake Hospice Society and returns in-person this year.
The ‘In Memory’ book and ornaments for the tree will be available in the city hall lobby until Friday Dec. 2.
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The Seniors’ Activity Centre is hosting a Christmas Craft Market on Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in support of BGC Williams Lake Club. There will be 30 vendors selling everything from baking, jewelry, knitting, candles and more.
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Williams Lake First Nation elders are hosting a Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium at Sugar Cane. There will be hourly door prizes, loonie auction and concession and 50/50 draw.•••
The Miocene Community Club Christmas Market takes place Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Miocene Community Centre, 3511 Horsefly Road.
At the market there will be a historical area album for the public to check out. Suzie Ambrose of Rose Lake spent six months putting together the black and white photos of the area and relevant information.
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Likely’s Christmas craft fair takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Likely Elementary School.
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Williams Lake Stampeders play on home ice this weekend, against the Prince Rupert Rampage on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 1:30 p.m. against the Hazelton Wolverines.