Downtown Duncan Lights Up for Christmas Kick-Off 2025

DUNCAN, BC – November 12, 2025 – Downtown Duncan is kicking off the holiday season with its annual Christmas Kick-Off (CKO) on Friday, November 21 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in City Square and Friendship Square. Families and friends are invited to enjoy an evening of festive fun, live entertainment, and community spirit, proudly sponsored by Coast Capital Savings.

Visitors can enjoy:

• Live music; Santa’s got his sleigh — we’ve got Andrew Allsgood on the decks and performances by Mary Egan and Malakai

• Free roasted chestnuts to keep warm while strolling downtown

• Visits with Santa, perfect for family photos and holiday cheer

• Interactive live art with a paint-by-numbers mural on Craig Street, where attendees can contribute to a collaborative masterpiece

• The Cowichan Public Art Gallery open with refreshments in their courtyard

  
  

The evening also marks the start of the annual Window Decorating Contest, with beautifully decorated storefronts ready for the season. Public voting for the contest opens on November 21 and continues until December 18 - a fun way for the community to get involved and celebrate local creativity.

While fireworks will not be part of this year’s festivities due to insurance restrictions over urban areas, the evening promises plenty of sights, sounds, and seasonal surprises for everyone.

“The Christmas Kick-Off is all about celebrating our downtown and bringing the community together,” said Dina Stuehler, President of the Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area. “With live music, festive treats, hands-on art, and the launch of our window decorating contest, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We’re thrilled to have Coast Capital Savings supporting this special evening.”

The event is free and open to all. Come early, enjoy the activities, and soak up the holiday spirit in the heart of downtown Duncan.

For more information, visit downtownduncan.ca or contact the Downtown Duncan BIA at 250-715-1700 or ddbia@downtownduncan.ca.

For further information, please contact:

Gill Polard, Director of Operations, Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area hitchcock@downtownduncan.ca, 250-715-1700.

About the Downtown Duncan BIA: Established in 1997, the Downtown Duncan BIA (DDBIA) is a non-profit organization under the direction of an elected volunteer Board of Directors. The purpose of the Downtown Duncan BIA is to foster a unique, diverse, and vibrant downtown business community.can BIA: Established in 1997, the Downtown Duncan BIA (DDBIA) is a non-profit organization under the direction of an elected volunteer Board of Directors. The purpose of the Downtown Duncan BIA is to foster a unique, diverse, and vibrant downtown business community.