This free holiday festival near Vancouver has a 60-foot tree and 500 feet of waterfall lights

There's also rides and a holiday market!

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Halloween might not even be here yet, but people are already getting excited for the holiday season, and luckily there are lots of events around Vancouver that will get you in the festive mood.

From the famous Vancouver Christmas market to tree lighting ceremonies — get ready to feel the cheer.

The City of Surrey is hosting one of the most festive affairs and best of all, it's free! You can check out the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market on November 23 and 24.

The festival will run from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the two days, so you can really experience the magic at night under the twinkling lights.

Held at the Surrey Civic Plaza, the event is outdoors, and there's music, food trucks, and rides all set to get you in the spirit. You can get some holiday shopping in at the market, and walk around enjoying the holiday light displays. Plus, there's the main show — a huge 60-foot tree that will light up on November 23 at 6:30 p.m.

There's also a sparkling light tunnel and 500 feet of waterfall lights, making for perfect photo backdrops.

Surrey is just outside of Vancouver, about a 40-minute drive from downtown, making this the perfect activity to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the wholesome vibes.

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    Morgan Leet (she/her) is an Editor for Narcity Media Group. After graduating from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, she jumped into fulfilling her dream as a journalist, merging her passion for travelling with writing. She got her start working in the print media world on Canada’s East Coast, then joined Narcity with a move to B.C., leading the launch of West Coast coverage. Her focus now is managing a large group of freelance writers, bringing human-forward and opinion content to the site.

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