On December 10, 2010 it is the opening day of VanDusen Botanical Garden's Festival of Lights. Th festival runs until January 2, 2011. Some of the higlights include: Santa's Living Room from Dec. 10 - 24 with Santa appearances at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm; Candy Cane Lane, Sparkling Spruce in the Centre Court, Candy Cane Espress model train, and Gingerbread Wood.