Holiday Cheer at the Pier is happening Saturday, November 28 – celebrate the start of the holiday season with free, festive fun at Rocky Point Park

Join us for free, festive fun as we celebrate the start of the holiday season! You’re invited to the City of Port Moody’s Holiday Cheer at the Pier celebration on Saturday, November 28, 2026. This free event for all ages runs from 5pm to 7pm at Rocky Point Pier and Boat Launch in Rocky Point Park (2800 block of Murray Street). This is a rain-or-shine outdoor event, so please dress for the weather. 

“We invite you to mark your calendar and head to Rocky Point Park on November 28 to celebrate with family, friends, and neighbours,” says Mayor Haven Lurbiecki. “Holiday Cheer at the Pier reflects what the holiday season is all about – shared experiences, kindness, gratitude, and fun. Join us for a bonfire, live music, games, and crafts plus a chance to visit with our special guest, Santa. And if you can, please bring a non-perishable food item or a new toy for donation to help Tri-Cities families in need.

“On behalf of Council, I’d like to thank BCLC Human Connection Project and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for sponsoring Holiday Cheer at the Pier. We appreciate their support and their efforts to create opportunities for community connection.”

Activities and onsite services

Don’t miss out on the festive outdoor holiday magic! Visit with Santa and take a photo, enjoy a crackling bonfire brought to you by Port Moody Fire Rescue, and be sure to stop by our Pop-Up City Hall tent where we’ll be giving away sweet treats. If you’re hungry for dinner, there will be food trucks on site serving up meals and treats (for purchase). 

Additional activities and treats (free or by donation) will include:

• enjoy musical performances and roving entertainers;
• play some fun carnival-style games;
• write a letter to Santa;
• participate in a scavenger hunt and craft activity with the Port Moody Public Library;
• decorate a take-home ceramic ornament with PoMoArts;
• make a holiday craft with POMO Museum;
• warm up with a hot chocolate by donation from the Rotary Club of Port Moody;
• visit the BCLC Human Connection Project booth; and
• see Santa’s Christmas Ships, scheduled to arrive in Burrard Inlet in the early evening.

Onsite services include public washrooms in three areas: near the playground (accessible, multi stall, baby change table available), behind the ice cream shop (single stall, gender inclusive), and at the Old Mill Boathouse (accessible, single stall, gender inclusive). 

Season of giving

Port Moody Fire Rescue will be collecting new, unwrapped toys as they kick-off their 2026 Toy Drive, and the Port Moody Police Department will be on hand to collect non-perishable food items. Please consider giving what you can. All donations will help local families via SHARE Family and Community Services.

Know before you go

Holiday Cheer at the Pier is a rain-or-shine outdoor event. Stay warm and protected with appropriate clothing and gear, such as a hat and gloves to prevent heat loss, waterproof winter boots with good grip to prevent falls, and bright colours and reflective clothing so cars can see you. Leashed dogs are welcome. Please note that smoking/vaping and drinking alcohol are not permitted.

Getting there

Consider leaving your car at home and walking, cycling, or taking public transit to the celebration as parking at Rocky Point Park will be extremely limited. Pay parking is in effect at Rocky Point Park parking lots (first hour is free, then $1.50/hour until 7pm). Pay stations accept Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Pay parking is also available at Westcoast Express Park and Ride (65 Williams Street). 

We look forward to seeing you on November 28 as the holiday season gets underway!