Celebrate, help those in need, and shop local this holiday season in Port Moody

Wondering what to do or where to shop during the holiday season? We’ve got you covered. Ice skating, music, artisan crafts, baked goods, and a train decorated with colourful lights – there’s something for everyone in Port Moody so put on a cozy sweater and join your friends and neighbours for some festive fun. 

As you enjoy activities and outings around town, please consider giving to those in need if you are able. A donation of any kind in any amount, even if it seems small, can make a big difference in someone’s life. 

Here's what’s happening in Port Moody: 

Santa’s Christmas Ships
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Rocky Point Park (2800 block of Murray Street)
Brightly lit vessels will set off from Reed Point Marina at 7pm and parade past Rocky Point Pier and the Ioco shoreline. In past years the arrival of Santa’s Christmas Ships has coincided with the City of Port Moody’s Holiday Cheer at the Pier event. Please note Holiday Cheer at the Pier is not going ahead this year. facebook.com/santaschristmasships 

Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Port Moody Civic Centre Galleria (100 Newport Drive)
The 7^th Annual Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair will have more than 40 creative vendors who make a wide variety of products such as gourmet food, greeting cards, soap, candles, clothing, and jewelry. Stop by between 10am and 4pm. Admission is $3 for ages 12 and up, or free if you bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Port Moody Fire Rescue Toy Drive; admission is free for kids under 12. pmcraftfair.weebly.com 

Port Moody Fire Rescue Toy Drive
Daily until December 15, 2022
Inlet Centre Fire Hall (150 Newport Drive)
Help make the holidays a little brighter for families in need. Support the Port Moody Fire Rescue Toy Drive by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at Inlet Centre Fire Hall during business hours until December 15, 2022. portmoody.ca/firerescue 

Winter Treasures Artisan Market and the Blackberry Christmas Marketplace
Open daily through December 22, 2022
PoMoArts (2425 St. Johns Street)
A holiday shopping treat, the Artisan Market and Christmas Marketplace are brimming with exceptional handcrafted gifts, pottery, jewelry, glass, art, and so much more. Shop on weekdays from 10:30am to 9pm and on weekends from 10am to 4:40pm. Everything is created by B.C. artists. pomoarts.ca 

Port Moody Winter Farmer’s Market
Every Sunday until April 2023
Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Road)
The Grow Local Society presents the Port Moody Winter Farmer’s Market, on every Sunday from 10am to 2pm through April 30, 2023. Find local B.C. produce, artisan crafts, and delicious baked goods. makebakegrow.com

CP Holiday Train Celebration
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Road) and Civic Centre (100 Newport Road)
Starting at 2pm, join us for both indoor and outdoor festive family fun hosted by the City of Port Moody. At 4:45pm, the CP Holiday Train will arrive decked out in holiday lights. From 5 to 5:30pm, enjoy musical performances from MacKenzie Porter and Virginia to Vegas. Please bring a cash or non-perishable food donation. portmoody.ca/cpholidaytrain

Christmas and New Year’s Eve Skates
Saturday, December 24 and Saturday, December 31, 2022
Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Road)
Pull on an ugly sweater, lace up your skates, and celebrate the season at the City’s Christmas Eve Skate on December 24 and New Year’s Eve Skate on December 31 – both run from noon to 3pm. Regular admission rates apply. Children seven years and younger must be with a parent or adult supervisor, and children in strollers must be a minimum of 12 months of age and wear a helmet on the ice. portmoody.ca/recreation 

Noon Year's Eve
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Drive)
Come down to the Library and count down to the New Year at 12(pm)! Drop in to this family-friendly event starting at 11:30am – there will be with photobooths, crafts, a dance party, and more before counting down to the "noon year" at 12pm. portmoodylibrary.ca

Christmas Tree Chip
Saturday, January 7 and Sunday, January 8, 2023
Inlet Centre Fire Hall (150 Newport Drive)
Help Port Moody’s firefighters raise money for the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. Members of Port Moody Firefighters Local 2399 will be chipping trees by donation ($5 minimum) from 10am to 4pm at this drive-through event. Please make sure all tinsel and decorations are removed when you bring your tree. Can’t make it? Email burnfund2399@gmail.com to inquire about their tree pick-up service.

Centralized Recycling Day
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Port Moody Recreation Complex parking lot (300 Ioco Road)
Recycle your wrap (and so much more!) at the City’s Centralized Recycling Day. Between 10am and 3pm, Port Moody residents can drop off paper gift wrap and boxes, Styrofoam and packaging, and plastic film. Please note that Styrofoam and plastic film must be bagged separately. Ribbons, bows, foil gift wrap, regular household garbage, and glass will not be accepted.