Events

The annual Gutsy Walk in support of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada takes place in Abbotsford on Sunday, June 4. (Abbotsford News file photo)

Fraser Valley East communities participate in Gutsy Walk

Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack support awareness of Crohn’s and colitis on June 4

 

The Run for Water in Abbotsford included a 10k race and a 5K fun run. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

PHOTOS: Abbotsford runners lace up in droves to support Run for Water efforts

Funds raised at events will support well project for clean water for northern Ethiopian villages

 

The Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers celebrated their 50th anniversary with an old-time barn dance on Saturday (May 20) at the Abbotsford Social Activity Association hall. The event included live music, dancing, birthday cake and snacks. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

PHOTOS: Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers celebrate 50 years

Group held old-time barn dance in Abbotsford on Saturday, May 20

 

The Dovbush School of Ukrainian Dance performed Druzhba at the BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival in Mission on May 6. (Bob Friesen)

PHOTOS: Dancers converge in Mission for Ukrainian Cultural Festival

Dancers from regions across Ukraine featured on stage at ‘most important cultural event’ in province

The Dovbush School of Ukrainian Dance performed Druzhba at the BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival in Mission on May 6. (Bob Friesen)
The Monster inflatable obstacle course is coming to Abbotsford. (Rob Jones photo)

The Monster inflatable obstacle course coming to Abbotsford

Event takes over Tradex from June 15 to 18

The Monster inflatable obstacle course is coming to Abbotsford. (Rob Jones photo)
The annual Girls Fly Too event, which was originally slated to take place in October 2022 but was postponed, returns to Abbotsford International Airport on April 29 and 30. (Abbotsford News file photo)

Previously cancelled Girls Fly Too event returns to Abbotsford

Show, initially scheduled for October 2022, takes place April 29 and 30

The annual Girls Fly Too event, which was originally slated to take place in October 2022 but was postponed, returns to Abbotsford International Airport on April 29 and 30. (Abbotsford News file photo)
The Bradner Flower Show is taking place April 14 to 16 at the Bradner Hall in Abbotsford. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

PHOTOS: Power of the Flower on display at Bradner Hall in Abbotsford all weekend

Annual flower show includes hundreds of displays and chance to support Abbotsford Regional Hospital

The Bradner Flower Show is taking place April 14 to 16 at the Bradner Hall in Abbotsford. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
The Abbotsford Tulip Festival returns after a four-year absence to a new location – Lakeland Flowers on Marion Road. (Submitted photo)

Abbotsford Tulip Festival is back in a new – and bigger – location for 2023

Former event on North Parallel Road was cancelled in 2021 after sale of the land

The Abbotsford Tulip Festival returns after a four-year absence to a new location – Lakeland Flowers on Marion Road. (Submitted photo)
The first Cedar Valley Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for this Saturday (April 8) at Griner Park in Mission from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with crafts, potato sack races and other activities for children. / Metro Creative Photo

Easter egg hunt coming to Mission’s Griner Park

United Way BC hosting first Cedar Valley Easter Egg Hunt at Griner Park on Saturday

The first Cedar Valley Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for this Saturday (April 8) at Griner Park in Mission from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with crafts, potato sack races and other activities for children. / Metro Creative Photo
The City of Mission’s “cutblock party” event to honour the 65th anniversary of Mission Municipal Forest resulted in 130 trees planted. /City of Mission Photo

Over 130 new trees planted in Mission Municipal Forest as part of city event

Cutblock party attracted a crowd of about 300 people with activities such as axe-throwing and hiking

The City of Mission’s “cutblock party” event to honour the 65th anniversary of Mission Municipal Forest resulted in 130 trees planted. /City of Mission Photo
Job’s Daughters BC is holding its annual conference in Abbotsford on the weekend of March 17, and the public is invited to attend a pageant for Miss BC at Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre. (Job’s Daughter B.C./Facebook)

Abbotsford set to host provincial Job’s Daughters conference and pageant

Public invited to learn more about youth organization by attending pageant

Job’s Daughters BC is holding its annual conference in Abbotsford on the weekend of March 17, and the public is invited to attend a pageant for Miss BC at Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre. (Job’s Daughter B.C./Facebook)
Freerider Ross Tester competes on the Freeride World Tour at Kicking Horse in 2022. (FWT photo)

Freeride World Tour Pros stop in Golden at Kicking Horse

Men’s and women’s pro snowboarders and skiers hit the slopes on Friday, Feb. 17

Freerider Ross Tester competes on the Freeride World Tour at Kicking Horse in 2022. (FWT photo)
Conservative MPs Ed Fast (Abbotsford, left) and Brad Vis (Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon, right) are hosting a townhall on public safety, featuring a presentation by Abbotsford Police Chief Mike Serr.

Abbotsford and Mission MPs join forces to host public safety townhall

Event will include presentation by Abbotsford Police Chief Mike Serr on Feb. 21

Conservative MPs Ed Fast (Abbotsford, left) and Brad Vis (Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon, right) are hosting a townhall on public safety, featuring a presentation by Abbotsford Police Chief Mike Serr.
The Western Golf Expo debuts in Abbotsford on Feb. 24 and 25.

Western Golf Expo debuting in Abbotsford

Tradex hosting golf lovers paradise on Feb. 24 and 25

The Western Golf Expo debuts in Abbotsford on Feb. 24 and 25.
Penticton’s outdoor rink next to city hall plays host to the BCHL’s 60th-anniversary all-star game festivities from Jan. 20 to 22. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

BCHL all-star weekend in Penticton set to be first of its kind

‘This event is going to be one for the books for the BCHL,’ says Steven Cocker

Penticton’s outdoor rink next to city hall plays host to the BCHL’s 60th-anniversary all-star game festivities from Jan. 20 to 22. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is scheduled to bring his tour to the Abbotsford Centre on May 18.

Jordan B. Peterson coming to Abbotsford in May

Canadian social media personality brings tour to Abbotsford Centre on May 18

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is scheduled to bring his tour to the Abbotsford Centre on May 18.
The Sky’s No Limit – Girls Fly Too event has now been rescheduled to April 29 and 30 in Abbotsford after being cancelled in October. (Abbotsford News file photo)

Girls Fly Too event in Abbotsford rescheduled after October cancellation

Event with free flights for female first-time fliers now set for April 29 and 30

The Sky’s No Limit – Girls Fly Too event has now been rescheduled to April 29 and 30 in Abbotsford after being cancelled in October. (Abbotsford News file photo)
The West Coast Christmas Show is coming to Tradex in Abbotsford for three days, Nov. 18 to 20. (Photo courtesy West Coast Christmas Show)

Festival of Trees, Santa and Christmas market at Abbotsford Tradex all weekend

Three-day event includes non-stop entertainment and chances to meet with Santa

The West Coast Christmas Show is coming to Tradex in Abbotsford for three days, Nov. 18 to 20. (Photo courtesy West Coast Christmas Show)
University of the Fraser Valley held its Town & Gown event on Nov. 10 at its Abbotsford campus. (UFV photo)

UFV’s Town and Gown event in Abbotsford raises $210K for scholarships

University of the Fraser Valley more than doubles its goal at gala on Nov. 10

University of the Fraser Valley held its Town & Gown event on Nov. 10 at its Abbotsford campus. (UFV photo)
Joe Roberts (The Skid Row CEO) spoke at the annual Character Abbotsford conference at Abbotsford secondary school on Oct. 20, and met with conference attendees afterward. He will be back in Abbotsford on Nov. 29 for Hope in the Valley. (Submitted photo)

‘Skid row CEO’ Joe Roberts back in Abbotsford for beneficial brunch

Salvation Army hosting Hope in the Valley with popular guest speaker

Joe Roberts (The Skid Row CEO) spoke at the annual Character Abbotsford conference at Abbotsford secondary school on Oct. 20, and met with conference attendees afterward. He will be back in Abbotsford on Nov. 29 for Hope in the Valley. (Submitted photo)