Ladysmith Festival of Lights

Start: Thursday, November 27, 2025 3:00PM
End: Thursday, November 27, 2025 9:00PM

Ladysmith Festival of Lights – Light Up Night Celebrate the magic of the season at Vancouver Island’s most spectacular holiday event! On Thursday, November 27th, 2025, downtown Ladysmith will transform into a winter wonderland with over one million sparkling lights, festive entertainment, and family fun for all ages. Event Schedule: 3:00 PM – Christmas Craft Fair at Aggie Hall 4:00 PM – Street entertainment and food concessions open 4:00–6:15 PM – Live entertainment featuring Doctors of Rock and Roll, NZR LED Robots, and more 6:15 PM – Light Up Ceremony with Santa and our contest winner 6:45 PM – Kinsmen Parade 8:30 PM (approx.) – Spectacular Drone Show presented by LDCU Highlights: Drone Show presented by Ladysmith & District Credit Union CHEK News’ The Upside with Jeff and Ed broadcasting live NZR LED Robots – back by popular demand! Free photo booth, Santa’s House, face painting, and children’s games 12 food trucks serving delicious eats Local restaurants and shopping open late Christmas Craft Fair at Aggie Hall Special Light Up Night Raffle: From November 19 - 27, enter to win 4 tickets to the Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues game (March 21, 2026) PLUS 4 Hullo ferry tickets! Tickets available , 1 for $5 online at rafflebox.ca/raffle/ladysmith-fols-canucks or at kiosks during Light Up Night. Sponsored by Hullo Ferries, hullo.com and West Coast Factory Direct Hot Tubs, vancouverislandhottubs.com. Admission: Free for everyone! Parking & Road Closures: First Avenue will be closed from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Accessible parking is available via Buller Street (with authorized pass). Additional parking at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bethel Tabernacle Church, and Ladysmith Secondary School. Please do not park along the Trans-Canada Highway. Shuttle service is not available this year. Stay Connected: For more information or to get involved, visit ladysmithfol.com/contact.