✨ Nov 22 6:00 – 9:30 PM ✨
The Perfect Holiday Kickoff
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Hillside Centre’s beloved Night of Lights on Sunday, November 22, 2026, 6:00 – 9:30 PM!
Night of Lights offers the perfect opportunity to kick-off your holiday shopping while having fun with friends and family, plus supporting a worthy cause. It’s an evening where every ticket, every smile, and every dollar makes a genuine difference in our community.
What to Expect
For just $5 per ticket (a price that has remained unchanged for 23 years to ensure accessibility for everyone), guests will enjoy:
- Holiday Shopping: Browse and shop in the festive atmosphere of Hillside Centre
- Live Entertainment: Experience performances that capture the spirit of the season
- Delicious Refreshments: Enjoy beverages and appetizers throughout the evening
- Amazing Prizes: Enter to win incredible prizes, including one of three $1,000 shopping sprees!
- Community Impact: Every dollar from ticket sales goes directly to local non-profit groups
For 24 years, this magical holiday tradition has brought our community together, raising over a million dollars for local charities, schools, and nonprofit organizations. This year promises to be just as special as we continue this incredible legacy of giving back.
Date: November 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Hillside Centre
Tickets: $5 available through participating nonprofits (See Below). Tickets will be available at Hillside Guest Services November 2, 2026. All proceeds from tickets sold at Hillside Guest Services is donated to the BC Children’s Hospital.
Come be part of this wonderful community tradition and help make Night of Lights 2026 a night to remember!
If you would like to be a part of NOL contact us today for details on how your non-profit organization can participate – email rem.kirby@bgo.com.
NOL Tickets are currently being sold by various local non-profit organizations including schools and youth sporting associations. Each participating non-profit group keeps all proceeds from their ticket sales.
Tickets available from the following non-profit organizations. Thank you for your Support!
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Burnside Gorge Community Association
Capital Region Female Minor Hockey – Victoria Reign U9-C6
Capital Region Female Minor Hockey – Victoria Reign U13-C1
Capital Region Female Minor Hockey – Victoria Reign U15-C1
Capital Region Female Minor Hockey – Victoria Reign U15-C3
Castleview Child Care Centre
Cedar Hill Middle School – Music Program
Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School
CFC-Youth
CISV Victoria
Cook Street Village Activity Centre Society
Cordova Bay Preschool
Dunsmuir Middle School PAC
École John Stubbs Memorial School – Grade 6
Falcon Gymnastic Parents Association
Global Village Store – Hillside Centre Location
Gorge Soccer Association – U11 Girls Gold Team
Gorge Soccer Association – U14 Tier 2 Girls
Hillcrest Elementary School PAC
Island Ukuleles ‘A’ Music Society
Juan de Fuca Soccer Association – U12 Girls
Juan de Fuca Soccer Association – U16 Girls
Kerry Park Islanders Hockey – U11D
Kerry Park Islanders Hockey – U13-C2
Lake Hill Elementary School – Grade 5
Lakehill Legends Fastball
Langford Minor Fastball Association U13B – Coach Kris
Langford Minor Fastball Association U13B – Coach Kristin
Mental Health Recovery Partners
McKenzie Elementary School
Music for Veterans Project
Oak Bay Figure Skating Club
Our Children’s Centre
Pacific Edge Chorus
Peninsula Young Performers
Pexsisen Elementary School PAC
Royal Oak Middle School – Music Program
Saanich Skating Club of Victoria
Savory Elementary School PAC
Scouts Canada – 2nd Camas Scouts (Fairfield)
Selkirk Montessori School
Spectrum Community School – Dance Program
The Salvation Army Victoria Citadel
Tillicum Elementary School PAC
UVic Global Brigades
Victoria Admirals Hockey – U15-C4
Victoria Cat Rescue
Victoria Hight School
Victoria Pet Adoption Society
Victoria School for Ideal Education
Wishart Elementary School PAC & Lizzy Lee & Me
Zonta Club of Victoria