Garden of Lights: Coming of the Light ~ General Admission
Family Admission $100 Tickets @ the Door!
Adult Admission $45 Tickets @ the Door!
Child Admission (5 – 15 yrs old) $25 Tickets @ the Door!
Children Under 5 – FREE!
Delicious edibles From Scratch Adult Menu
- 1 fondue in a bun (GF available)
- 2 dessert items
- 1 non-alcoholic drink
Delicious edibles From Scratch Child Menu
- 1 mac n’ cheese in a cup
- 1 gingerbread cookie
- 1 juice box
Entertainment
- Emma Miller
- Rudolph Lantern Parade
- Singers of Valley Voices
- Mountain Play Theatre Troupe
- Spring Burke
- Coming of the Light Celebration
- Opportunity to Register for Winter Solstice Drum Circle
- & Much More!
Special Activities MUST PRE-REGISTER – Limited Spots!
Canadian Tire Santa’s Workshop
****Special Start Time 4:30 p.m.****
Dress like an elf and get ready to dive into five amazing holiday crafts!
Plus, don’t miss a special appearance by Rudolph at 6:15 p.m.
Rudolph will then lead everyone on a merry, Lantern Parade into the Forest of Hope at 6:30 p.m.
Canadian Tire Santa’s After Party
Do you know how awesome our valley is? Thanks to the generosity of Canadian Tire, McDonald’s, Summit Youth Hub and CV Youth Networks, we’re throwing a FREE Christmas Party just for teens (ages 12–17)!
Yep, you heard that right — IT’S FREE!
Want to be an even bigger superstar?
Consider volunteering with the younger kids in Santa’s Workshop! Just sign up at Summit Youth Hub!
Drums of the North — Awaken the Light!
Join the experience as Patrick Carrick (Rhythm by Nature) hosts a 30 minute drum circle to help us welcome the light this winter solstice.
8:30–9:00 p.m.
Dress for outdoor weather.
Things to Know!
- PARKING: at David Thompson Secondary School. Take the SOUTH pathway to Groundswell.
- Mobility issues – please drive right up to our doors – let off your loved ones and then proceed to DTSS. If you require help please make plans before Dec. 19 by contacting events@groundswellnetwork.ca
- No pets event, furry friends need to be left snuggly at home.
- Please be aware that photos and video may be taken at this event. By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded.
- This is a bring-your-own-chair event! We will have music and entertainment in the greenhouse all evening long! Swing that folding chair over your shoulder and stay the night!
- Entrance from College of the Rockies parking lot will be closed! The pathway to Groundswell may be slippery and will not be lit up. Use DTSS Parking!
Waiver – your ticket purchase constitutes your acceptance that the ground is uneven and potentially slippery in spots. Please wear appropriate footwear for winter conditions. Participate at your own risk.






