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What's going on in Prince George in the weeks ahead

Looking for some things to do? Here's a list of local events.
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A train ride through the seasonally lit up grounds of the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum Celebration of Lights is open until Dec. 23 then reopening from the December 27 to 30.

Last Minute Market goes Saturday, Dec. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 777 Kinsmen Place. The holidays get hectic and time runs out faster when it’s holiday shopping season. If supporting local is your thing, we have vendors with the perfect last minute gifts for everyone left on your list.

Legion 43 Christmas Bake Sale goes Saturday, Dec. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 101-1116 Sixth Ave. Baking donations greatly accepted. Mark it on your calendar to stock up for your holiday goodies.

Yet Another Winter's Eve - More Songs and Stories Celebrating Christmas goes Saturday, Dec. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Knox Performance Centre, 1448 Fifth Ave., in downtown Prince George. Join Jody Newham, storyteller; Shoshanna Godber, harp; Raghu Lokanathan, accordion; Dave Godber, guitar; for an evening of stories and songs of the season. Family friendly. Admission is pay-what-you-can.

Live Nativity 2024 goes Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 with three shows nightly at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. at College Heights Baptist Church, 5401 Moriarty Crescent. Celebrate the story of Christmas and sing along with the choir, pet the animals with the shepherds and watch as Mary and Joseph make their way to Bethlehem to deliver a Son in a manger, announced by angels and worshipped by wise men. This live event takes place outside if weather permits, if not, it will move inside. Hot drinks and cookies served after each show.

ClayWorks North's Last Minute Holiday Pottery Sale goes Saturday, Dec. 21 at Studio 2880 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Need a last minute, handmade gift? Lots of unique items available. including new items fresh from the kiln.

Fresh Table Centrepiece Workshop goes Saturday, Dec. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Studio 2880, 2880-15th Ave. Put together a festive table centerpiece featuring fresh locally foraged greenery, branches, cones and more. Mini carnations a long-lasting cut flower will also be available. Cookies and hot beverage included. Limited space available. Pre-registration is required by reaching out to Lisa with Wildflower Farm at 250-961-3519 or email [email protected]. $45 per person.

Said Dog Show goes Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. at Deadfall Brewing, 1733 Nicholson St. S. This is a fundraiser for Dutchess Park Secondary Band Program. Asking for a $15 donation at the door. Check out all their music at reverbnation.com/saiddog.

Nanaimo Clippers at Prince George Spruce Kings goes Saturday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 29 at 3 p.m. at Kopar Memorial Arena, 888 Dominion St. For Spruce Kings tickets visit https://www.sprucekings.bc.ca/tickets

Skiing with Santa! goes Monday, Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hart Ski Hill, Hart Highlands Winter Club, 3740 Winslow Drive. Santa will be at the Hart Ski Hill skiing with his elf. Come join the fun.

Celebration of Lights goes until Monday, Dec. 23 and again from Friday, Dec. 27 to Monday, Dec. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum, 850 River Road. Delight in the biggest light show in Northern BC with over 150,000 lights, light displays, rail cars and buildings in the museum park. For more information about scheduled entertainment and advance tickets visit www.pgrfm.bc.ca.

Christmas Eve Skate goes Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kopal Memorial Arena, 888 Dominion St. Join in a special public skate with free hot chocolate. Skate rentals available. Regular admission applies, including free for those three and under. Four to 12 are $3.75 each, 13 to 18 are $4.25, adults 18 to 59 are $5.25 and seniors 60+ are $4. For more information visit princegeorge.ca/skating

Mike McGuire Raising Spirits goes Saturday, Dec. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Artspace, above Books & Co., 1686 Third Ave. McGuire, friends and family will perform the annual holiday stand-up comedy show appropriately named Raising Spirits. Tickets at Books & Co. $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

New Year’s Boogie goes Dec. 30 at the Prince George Public Library main branch. Itty Bitty Boogie for those up to five years old goes from 11 to 11:45 a.m. with ball drop at 11:30 p.m. Big Boogie for all ages goes from 1:30 to 3 p.m. with ball drop at 2:45 p.m. Families with children in both age groups are encouraged to attend the Big Boogie. This is a free drop in event. Light snacks and drinks provided. For more information about the event and its accessibility visit www.pgpl.ca/events/new-years-boogie.

Year of the Brainium – New Year’s 2025 goes Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Omineca Arts Centre, 369 Victoria St. Come ring in the new year with Brainium for their debut headlining performance, along with Infectious, Examine the Bore, and Rabbit Soup. Advance tickets are at Black Sheep Gifts, Unit 206 at Pine Centre Mall for $15, or $20 at the door.

Legion 43 New Year’s Eve Party goes Tuesday, Dec. 31 beginning with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 and appies at 11 p.m. at 101-1116 Sixth Ave. Music by the Wranglers. Tickets are $50 at the Legion Lounge or by calling 250-562-1292.

East Coast New Year’s Dinner & Fireworks goes Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Prince Geroge Golf & Curling Club, 2601 Recplace Dr. Buffet dinner is at 6 p.m., ball drop at 8, Halifax time. Bubbly toast included and fireworks. Tickets are $70 each for adults, $12 for youth aged seven to 12 and $10 for children between three and six years old.

Northern Lights Winery New Year’s Eve Dinner goes Tuesday, Dec. 31, 745 Prince George Pulpmill Road, with two seatings at 5 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Celebrate with an unforgettable dining experience at Northern Lights Estate Winery’s Riverhouse Restaurant with a specially curated menu, wine pairings and a cozy atmosphere. Three-course dinner available. Book early to reserve a spot at 250-564-1112.

Nelly’s Neon New Years Party goes Tuesday, Dec. 31 at Nelly’s Pub, 2280 John Hart Highway. No tickets, no cover charge. Just be sure to book reservations. Special is prime rib and shrimp dinner for $35. Party favours at midnight. Live music featuring Four on the Floor. Wear your best and brightest attire. Reservations highly recommended email [email protected] or call 250-563-0456, ext. 3.

Alegria, a traditional Latin New Year’s Party goes Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at PGSA Clubhouse, 1771 George Paul Ln,. Enjoy an authentic Mexican dinner and the best Latin music with DJ MAO. Cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. Where black or white and come prepared to dance and have fun. Tickets are $65. Call 778-349-7085.

Glitter and Ice, a magical winter night presented by the Prince George Pride Society on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Knox Performance Centre, 1448 Fifth Ave., downtown. Family friendly evening, late lunch and adult dance to follow. There will be a silent auction, live music, late lunch, photo area, drinks, dancing and any other fun little goodies we can pull off. Bring friends, family, and remember to sparkle. For more information and tickets visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/nye-glitter-and-ice.

Family New Year’s Eve goes Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Prestige Treasure Cove Prince George, 2005 Hwy 97S. Dance party, glow in the dark pool party, kids’ swag bags, New Year’s Eve countdown, kids concession, children’s activities, such as colouring and board games and even an executive parents lounge. For more information and tickets visit www.worldhotels.com/content/luxury-hotels.

Karaoke Night New Year’s Eve goes Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Trench Brewing, 399 Second Ave. Sing your heart out and bring in the new year with some good times at Trench Brewing. Hosted by Mackenzie and Andy. Book your reservation by calling 236-423-0065.

Alpine Pub New Year’s Eve goes Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. at 6145 Kelly Road. Come ring in the new year with DJ Nels who will be spinning all night starting at 8 pm. with Triple A prime rib buffet starting at 7 pm. Music, dancing, beer pong. Karaoke bar upstairs. Prizes & Giveaways including a 50" 4K ROKU Flatscreen TV!!! Midnight Champagne. Tickets are $50 each.

Swing into 2025 on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31at 7:30 p.m. at the Underground Show Lounge. Roar into 2025 with a night of vibes as swinging sounds created by Artistic DJs Phat Funk, Play On and Bruce Illest. Two floors of fun to enjoy. Private outdoor smoking patio. Affordable drink prices. Friendly staff that do our best to keep our patrons safe and happy. 19+, cash bar. For information and tickets visit www.eventbrite.com/e/swing-in-the-new-year-the-underground

Light Up the Orchard goes until Dec. 31 at Northern Lights Estate Winery, 745 Prince George Pulpmill Road. Walk through enchanting light installations around the property, capture holiday memories at various themed photo stations. Fireside Mingling: Warm up by the fire pit on the patio (weather permitting). There is a concession offering treats, warm and cold beverages. Tickets for adults (16+) are $9.75, for children (3-15) are $7 (includes a treat), family pass is $32 for 2 adults and up to 4 children, and a group of four adults is $35. Free for kids under 2. Tickets are only available online at www.northernlightswinery.ca/light-up-the-orchard.

Sleigh Ride Fundraiser goes Saturday, Jan. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at Crazy M Ranch, McBride Timber Road. Enjoy the tranquillity of a horse-drawn sleigh ride, winding through scenic trails and meadows. This unforgettable experience is part of the Light the Way Fundraiser, supporting vital community initiatives. Book an hour-long sleigh ride at noon or 1:30 p.m. The hour-long ride will end at the wood-stove heated Sleigh Shed with complimentary hot beverages, appetizers, and a chance to win up to $10,000 at the 50/50. Outside, gather around a roaring bonfire, and roast wieners and marshmallows. The 50/50 will be drawn at 3:30 pm.  Tickets are $27 for adults, $17 for youth at www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-sleigh-ride-fundraiser.

Legends, Live! presents Happy Birthday, Mr. Presley goes Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Thirsty Moos Pub at UNBC. It’s Elvis’ 90th birthday celebration where tribute artists honour the The King of Rock ‘n Roll with Tyree Corfe as Elvis Tranformed and Kat Fullerton as Almost Marilyn. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/legends-live-presents-happy-birthday-mr-presley-tickets

Remembering Kris Yip goes Saturday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Forests for the World, meet at Kueng Road parking lot then at 1 p.m. attend CrossRoads Brewing, 508 George St. As we mark two years since Kris Yip’s passing, we invite you to join us in celebrating his life and legacy. Let’s come together in his memory and share the stories that keep his light shining in our hearts.

Snowed in Comedy Tour goes Friday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Vanier Hall, 2901 Griffiths Ave. Celebrating its 16th year the Snowed In is the biggest comedy tour in Canada. Four internationally-renown comedians will take to the stage including founder Dan Quinn, Erica Sigurdson, Pete Zedlacher and Paul Myrehaug. Tickets are $50 at https://www.jumpcomedy.com/e/clone-of-clone-of-kamloops-saturday-2

Wats, Wadis and Waterfalls book signing goes Friday, Jan. 10 at 11:30 am. At Books & Co., 1685 Third Ave. Monica Murphy showcases her book about her 20 year teaching and traveling overseas visiting seven different countries in Asia the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Colour & Shades in Acrylic workshop goes Saturday, January 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Omineca Arts Centre, 369 Victoria St. This free workshop offers a chance to learn how to mix colours, balance light and dard in painting and blend acrylic paints with self-taught artist Linda Abbott. To register send an email to [email protected]

Games Night goes every Thursday at 7 p.m at Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Drive. Come on down and join in a game of backgammon, checkers, crib or better yet try out the pool table or dart board, please bring your own darts. Open to everyone for a $5 drop in fee.

Craft & Chat at the main branch of the Prince George Public Library goes every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the magazine corner, second floor, where fibre artists are invited to bring their latest projects to share, vent frustrations, brag about successes, get and give help and join in lively discussions. Snacks provided. This event is in partnership with Great Northwest Fibre Fest.

Parkinson Support Group meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Drive. Meetings are informal and are for sharing information about slowing down the progression of PD. There are guest speakers, special events and biweekly exercise sessions and positive social interaction. Use lower parking lot beside ball diamond to access the seniors centre.

Trivia Night at Nancy O’s goes every other Wednesday at 8 p.m., 1261 Third Ave. There are three rounds per game, each round has five themed questions and five music questions. There’s something for everyone. The winning team gets a custom Nancy O’s Trivia trophy and a round of drinks, their photo on the wall that goes into the winners’ book after two weeks. Those caught cheating will be publicly shamed and labelled as cheaters – good wholesome fun. Book a spot by calling ahead at 250-562-8066.

If you've got an event coming up email us at [email protected] to offer details including name of the event, the date, time and location, ticket price and where to get them and a little bit about what's happening, too. LOCF