’TIS THE SEASON: CHILLIWACK’S GREENDALE ACRES GETS FESTIVE WITH NEW FAMILY FRIENDLY CALENDAR
OF CHRISTMAS EVENTS THIS DECEMBER
Fraser Valley Farmstead Offers Interactive Experiences that
Include a New Elf Passport, U-Pick Tree Lot, Santa Visits,
Train Rides, Christmas Movies & More
The festive season shines in its own quiet way at Greendale Acres this winter as the popular attraction gets set to celebrate the magic of the season with warmth, community and the spirit of giving at the beloved Chilliwack farmstead at 41905 Yale Road West.
Beginning Friday, Nov. 28 and continuing through to Tuesday, Dec. 23,Greendale Acres’ calendar of Christmas 2025 events blend a sense of heartwarming nostalgia with innovation and reimagines classic holiday charm with interactive experiences for kids of all ages that include an enchanting Farm Light Experience, Greendale Express Train rides, Christmas Movies in the Haybale Auditorium, Visits with Santa Claus and Farm Elves, a U-Pick Christmas Tree Lot, cozy Fireside Holiday Pavilion, Elf Passport and more.
“At Greendale Acres, we see giving as part of everyday life,” says co-owner Vanessa Oddy “It’s reflected in the care people show, the comfort animals provide, and the small acts of kindness around us. Christmas isn’t about stores or gifts, it’s about those simple moments of generosity and thoughtfulness. The true spirit of the season is shared.”
The full calendar of Christmas at Greendale Acres events features:
Greendale Acres Farm Light Experience
Throughout the holiday season, Greendale Acres will shine brightly with a beautiful display of twinkling lights and give families a place to gather, slow down and soak in the joy of the Christmas festivities on the farm. Guests can wander at their own pace through the farm’s festive decoration or hop on the Greendale Express Train and take a cozy ride through the glow of the lights and enjoy the sparkle of the season.
The Santa Experience
Before hopping on his sleigh to deliver gifts this Christmas Eve, Santa Claus has booked time to visit Greendale Acres and greet families as he arrives by tractor and makes his way around the farm beginning Nov. 28 and continuing Thursday and Fridays on Dec. 4th and 5th, 11th and 12th and 17th from 4 to 8 p.m. Gather ’round for photos with jolly Old Saint Nick in a cozy photo area by donation to the local food bank and help Greendale Acres spread kindness and generosity across the community.
Holiday Wishing Tree
Greendale’s Holiday Wishing Tree offers a spot where classic Christmas spirit comes together with community connections and a spirit of togetherness. Families and guests can reflect on their hopes and dreams and write wishes and hopes for peace, kindness and joy for themselves, neighbours, friends and family or the world at large on beautifully designed cards that will be collected and displayed throughout the season.
Elf Passport
Throughout the season, every guest at Greendale Acres will receive their very own Elf Passport — a festive booklet filled with fun and interactive tasks to complete as they explore the wonder of the farmstead. From helping guests find holiday surprises to spotting festive details hidden throughout the farm, every challenge completed earns a stamp in the passport, marking a journey through the season of giving. When each passport is completed, guests can place it in one of the farm’s Community Giving Boxes that each represent a local organization that works to make spirits brighter for others.
Elsa’s Frost Nights
Experience the magic of the season as Frozen’s Elsa pays a visit Greendale Acres for two enchanting evenings on Sat., Dec. 6th and Sat., Dec. 13th from 5 to 7 p.m. and greets guests with familiar songs and lends a little festive sparkle to the farm wherever she goes. Kids can twirl through the lights, share hugs and photos with Elsa and warm up with a hot chocolate from the market, enjoy the glow of the evening and make memories the family will cherish long after the season is over.
Christmas Market
Visitors can get into the spirit with at the Greendale Acres Christmas Market— a charming holiday market filled with stocking stuffers, locally made artisan products and treats including Greendale Acres’ own line of honey, apple cider, candles and more and festive gifts and ornaments, as well as freshly cut Christmas trees to take home and decorate.
Fireside Holiday Pavilion
Beginning on opening weekend Fri., Nov. 28th, Sat., Nov. 29th and Sun., Nov. 30th and continuing on Dec. 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and 20th through 23rd, friends and families can get cozy at glowing fire pits under a covered pavilion, sip on hot drinks and enjoy Christmas treats while soaking in the festive atmosphere and listening to music from local artists, with private fire areas also available to be booked. Guests can gather ’round as the pavilion comes alive, lights twinkle above and music fills the air, inviting visitors to dance, sing along to classic Christmas songs and embrace the holiday spirit. Live music takes place on Saturdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sundays from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and Dec. 20ththrough 23rd from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Classic Christmas Movies in the Haybale Auditorium
Step inside the Greendale Acres barn and settle into the Haybale Auditorium, where straw bales make for rustic seats, the atmosphere is full of seasonal charm and guests can enjoy classic Christmas movies surrounded by the easygoing charm of the farm.
U-Pick Christmas Tree Lot
Bring a little bit of seasonal magic home this year with a live Christmas tree from Greendale Acres, with a U-Pick Tree Lot filled with beautiful, pre-cut evergreens ready for visitors to browse and choose their favourite. Take a walk through the trees, breathe in that Christmas scent and find the one that fits right for each home. From full-sized family favourites to charming dwarf trees ideal for smaller spaces, there’s something for every tradition and style of home. Once guests have picked their tree, the Greendale Acres team will help get it to their vehicle. Whether decorating with keepsake ornaments or creating new memories, a live tree from Greendale Acres brings the spirit of the season home.
Group bookings are also available through the Greendale Acres website here for private fire pits for families, friends and coworkers to enjoy their own cozy corner of Christmas under the pavilion, with each space offering festive décor, comfy seating and a front-row view of the lights and live music shows available on weekends.
CHRISTMAS AT GREENDALE ACRES TICKETS
To purchase gift cards or tickets for Christmas at Greendale Acres, click here.
For more information, go to greendaleacres.ca, follow @greendaleacresfarm on Instagram or become a fan of /Greendaleacresfarm on Facebook.
ABOUT GREENDALE ACRES
The roots of Greendale Acres were planted in 1999 when John and Diane Bruinsma teamed up with Lloyd and Wendy Taekema and began transforming the old Bruinsma dairy farm on Cannor Road in Chilliwack into Canada’s first corn maze as part of an effort to connect the community with agriculture and farming life and help families experience farm life in a fun and interactive way. More than 25 years on, the old barn and bunker and the apple orchard that the Bruinsmas cultivated previously are still there and land has been cleared to make room for pumpkin patches, agricultural attractions, and educational programs, adding new life and energy to the farmstead and turning it into a popular and beloved destination for families, schools and various community groups to cultivate memories and traditions. Today, the farm is operated by John and Diane’s three daughters along with their husbands and nine small children who all share in the labour of love and the common goal of reconnecting people with nature and agriculture.
