Celebrating 70 years!
Light Up Kitimat is an annual community event that marks the official start of the holiday season. Families and friends gather to watch the lighting of a large Christmas tree, enjoy live music, sample treats from local food vendors, and take part in festive, family-friendly activities. The event is all about bringing people together, brightening the community, and creating a joyful, welcoming atmosphere to kick off the holidays.
New for 2025: Business/Vendor registration now covers both the City Centre Mall Christmas Market and Light Up Kitimat.
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Visit Santa inside: near the Fields Store (upstairs) | 2:00 – 4:00 PM |
| Carolers – TBD | 3:00 – 3:30 PM |
| Welcome speeches with dignitaries | 3:30 – 3:45 PM |
| Musical interlude: St. Anthony’s School | 3:45 – 4:00 PM |
| Tree decorating contest winners announced | 4:00 – 4:05 PM |
| Santa arrives on a fire truck | 4:05 – 4:10 PM |
| Tree Light-UP | 4:10 – 4:15 PM |
| Santa walk around | 4:15 – 4:30 PM |
| Musical interlude: Kildala Elementary | 4:30 – 4:45 PM |
| Santa leaves | 4:45 – 5:00 PM |
| Musical interlude | 5:00 – 5:30 PM |
| Event Ends | 5:30 PM |
Registration for all venues is free. Register for both the Mall Christmas Market and the indoor component of Light Up Kitimat event to get priority placement and the convenience of keeping your table set up for all three days.
Thank you for helping make Kitimat’s holiday season merry and bright. 🎁
Hosted by: City Centre Mall
Dates: December 5–6, 2025
Location: City Centre Mall (indoors), no outdoor component. Runs before the Light Up Kitimat event.
What it is
An indoor market with table and chair setup for local artisans and small home-based businesses to sell products or services, similar to Kitimat’s Summer Night Market.
Hosted by: Kitimat Chamber of Commerce
Date: December 7, 2025
Location: Upper City Centre Mall, with an indoor and outdoor component.
What it is:
A festive event with both indoor and outdoor components for vendors
Indoor component:
For artisans and small home-based businesses. Standard 8' table setup, with the option of 2 chairs provided. Power is limited and available only for functional use. Decorative lighting must be battery-powered.
Outdoor component:
For businesses, organizations, and activity booths offering food, snacks, giveaways, or fun community activities. A 10x10' space is available for a typical trade show or tent setup, with the option to request a second booth. Vendors are responsible for providing their own tent, weights, table, chairs, generator, and anything else they might need to set up and run their booth.
Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Upper City Centre Mall, both inside and outside
This year, City Centre Mall will also be hosting its Christmas Craft Fair the same weekend, December 5, 6, and 7, so come enjoy both events!
Yes! Thanks to the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, the District of Kitimat, City Centre Mall and all the participating businesses handing out goodies and socializing with the community.
Register online Kitimat Chamber of Commerce website, here
Each elementary school will decorate a Christmas tree inside the mall (top floor, near the washrooms). Decorations will be completed by 3:00 PM, and the public can vote for their favourite tree! Ballots & Ballot box will be near the trees. One vote per person, please.
There are two contests this year:
A panel of three judges will pick the winners, who’ll receive bragging rights and a certificate to display proudly.
Yes! Enjoy live performances from local schools and musicians:
Thanks to Marsh Sound for the outdoor music setup and Bandstra Transportation for donating the stage truck!
Available: Lower City Mall & Dairy Queen area
Reserved: Parking near MStar and Tim Hortons for customers only
We love our furry friends but for everyone’s comfort and safety, please leave dogs and other pets at home during the event.
It’s Kitimat people, chances are it will! The show will go on!
Bundle up, bring an umbrella or a raincoat, the event happens rain or shine!
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