This December, enjoy Tofino Winter Nights!

Santa's Workshop Creations at the Tofino Community Hall

Get crafty during this small, guided workshop.

• Thursday, December 19 from 3pm - 4:30pm. Register here

Poetree Night at the Roy Henry Vickers Gallery

O Christmas tree! Celebrate the season by reading your favourite poem - or listening to others read - at this annual event.

• Thursday, December 19 from 6pm - 8pm

Breakfast with Santa at ROAR (Hotel Zed)

Get a pic with Santa, have some pancakes, and feel good! Proceeds from pancake sales go to support the Tofino-Ucluelet Culiary Guild food box program.

• Saturday, December 21 from 8am t- 2pm

Chosen Family Holiday Feast at ROAR (Hotel Zed)

Come as one or come with friends for a choice of 3 different seatings. Get more info & reserve here.

• Wednesday, December 25, at 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm

Night Write with the Tofino Poet Laureate at the Common Loaf Bake Shop

Join Janice Lore for this evening of dedicated writing time. Food and beverage available by cash only.

• Monday, December 30 from 7pm - 9pm

Artists in Action at the Wickaninnish Inn

Walk through the Inn's Beach Building, and meet celebrated artists at work.

• Monday, December 30 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Times TBC.
   

New Year's Eve Fireworks on Cox Bay & MacKenzie Beaches

Take to the beach to view fireworks - and come with a flashlight for the post-celebration walk off the beach.

• Tuesday, December 31 at 8pm on Cox Bay Beach, presented by Pacific Sands and Cox Bay Beach Resort
• Tuesday, December 31 at 9:30pm on MacKenzie Beach, presented by Crystal Cove, Ocean Village, Tin Wis Resort, Mackenzie Beach Resort & Middle Beach Lodge.

Curious about more Tofino events? Check out all our event listings.


Past Winter Nights events to plan for next year:

Tofino Gingerbread House Contest @ Shelter

Registration is open from November 22 to 28, and must be done in person at Shelter Restaurant.

• Kids: free registration includes house-made gingerbread sheets. Grand prize: 1 set of AirPods + a $75 gift card to Shed.
• Adults: $50 registration includes house-made gingerbread sheets & 2 free drinks on judging day. Grand prize: a curated dinner for 4 plus a one-night stay at Tofino Resort + Marina

Public voting will be from 5:00-7:30pm at Sea of Lights on Saturday, December 7.

Winter Market at the Tofino Community Hall

Get into a festive mood by attending the Winter Market. Prepare to show off your craftiness as the Tofino Co-Op invites you to help build a gingerbread village!

• Saturday, November 30 from 10am - 3pm

The Tofino Hot Cocoa Trail

Indulge in a warm cup of cocoa.  Over 15 businesses are creating a special hot chocolate beverage!

• Sunday, December 1 to Tuesday, December 31.

The Writers Block Social Night at the Common Loaf Bake Shop

Join the Clayoquot Writers Group in a storied Tofino building.

• Monday, December 2 from 7pm - 9pm

Jingle Into Christmas

This beloved annual shopping night is celebrated throughout Tofino

• Friday, December 6 

Breakfast with Santa at the Tofino Community Hall

Get your jolly - and your crepes -  at this breakfast which is also a fundraiser for the Kids Access Fund!

• Saturday, December 7 from 9am - Noon

Sea of Lights at Tofino Resort + Marina

Come enjoy the view, vessel illuminations, festive market - and gingerbread contest (with a nautical theme!) at Shelter Restaurant. Vote for your favourite decorated vessels and gingerbread creations.

• Saturday, December 7 from 5pm - 9pm

Gingerbread Party People at Hotel Zed

Decorate - and taste test - gingerbread people at this free event!

• Sunday, December 8 from Noon to 2pm

Beaded Ornaments with Elizabeth George at the Tofino Visitor Centre 

Join this hands-on workshop, creating intricate ornaments with Nuu-chah-nulth artisan, Elizabeth George. Register for this free event here.

• Wednesday, December 11 from Noon - 5pm

Holiday Lights Tour and Fundraiser at the Wickaninnish Inn

Brighten up the holidays with a light tour and the gift of giving.

• Wednesday, December 11 from 6pm - 8pm 

Ugly Sweater Family Winter Dance at the Tofino Community Hall

Raise up your joy-o-meter and your heels at this all-ages event! 

• Friday, December 13 from 6pm - 9pm

Kids Shadow Puppet Show at the Tofino Community Hall

Get cozy and get entertained with a cute show!

• Saturday, December 14 at 3pm

Roller Disco at the Tofino Community Hall

Rent some roller skates - or bring your own - and let the good times roll.

• Saturday, December 14 from 7pm - 9pm. Register here

Beaded Ornaments with Elizabeth George at the Tofino Visitor Centre 

Join this hands-on workshop, creating intricate ornaments with Nuu-chah-nulth artisan, Elizabeth George. Register for this free event here.

• Sunday, December 15 from Noon - 5pm

Merry Makers Market at Tofino Brewing Co.

Meet some Tofino creatives and artisans and shop for loved ones (or yourself) with a beverage in hand - at this all-ages event.

• Sunday, December 15 from 2pm - 10pm

A Holiday Sing-A-Long Event at Hotel Zed

Join in, no matter your pitch or tone, in this free event - complimentary cider, hot cocoa, and cookies will nudge yoyr singing talent.

• Sunday, December 15 from 2pm to 5pm