Christmas on Main

Christmas is better on Main.

Saturday, Dec 5, 2026·10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Date: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Main Street; Smithers BC
Hosted by: The Smithers Merchants

About the event

What to expect

Celebrate the season in the heart of Smithers! Christmas on Main brings the community together for a festive day along Main Street. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, hop on a wagon ride, and listen to live Christmas music. You can also get your face painted and warm up with s’mores and popcorn while carollers stroll through town.

Plan your visit

Activities

8 activities

Photos with Santa
10:00 – 11:45 am

Visit Santa at Louise’s Kitchen and take home a Christmas photo to keep, taken by the well-known Thomas Camus. Once the photos are done, Santa and Mrs. Claus will head out to spread Christmas cheer around town.

Louise’s Kitchen

Get Directions Activity 1 of 5
Wagon Rides
12:00 – 4:00 pm

Climb aboard for a festive wagon ride through the heart of Smithers. Rides start at Bugwood Bean, so grab a warm drink before you go.

Starting at Bugwood Bean

Get Directions Activity 2 of 5
Festive Christmas Melodies
12:00 – 2:30 pm

Enjoy festive Christmas melodies played live by Jon on guitar and keyboard at Rhapso Boutique. Stop in, browse the shop and get into the holiday spirit.

Rhapso Boutique, Main Street

Get Directions Activity 3 of 5
Youth Entrepreneur Holiday Market
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Shop handmade gifts made by local youth with love for the community, and enjoy tasty treats and café. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Hosted by Edge Learning Center.

Smithers Legion, 3840 1st Ave

Get Directions Activity 4 of 5
S’mores Station

Toast a marshmallow and build your own s’more at the s’mores station, set up right beside Bugwood Bean at 1206 Main Street. It’s close to where the wagon rides start, so you can stop for a treat before or after your ride.

Beside Bugwood Bean, 1206 Main Street

Get Directions Activity 5 of 5

Around downtown

These happen all around the event — keep an eye out!

Around Town

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be out spreading Christmas cheer after the photos. Carollers will be walking around Main Street, and popcorn vendors will be out and about.
Carollers

Carollers will stroll up and down Main Street singing Christmas favourites. Follow the music, join in or just enjoy the sound of the season as you explore.

Walking around Main Street
Popcorn Vendors

Pick up a bag of fresh popcorn from the vendors and snack as you wander between stops.

Around the event area