Christmas shopping while also partaking in fun activities can become hard for the wallet. That’s why we’ve rounded up some budget-friendly options, all of which cost under $30.

Gingerbread Lane at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

This event once made the Guinness Book of World Records for the tallest gingerbread man. Hyatt Regency’s Gingerbread Lane features mind-blowing creations designed by students, amateur chefs, and professional bakers. Run completely by donations, proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of BC and the Yukon. 

When: Until December 29

Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Cost: Free

Glow Gardens Langley

Back by popular demand, Glow Gardens Langley is a family-friendly event and light spectacle. There are a number of dazzling lights and interactive displays, including illuminated gardens, light sculptures, and plenty of photo opps.

When: Until December 30

Where: Glow Gardens, Langley

Cost: $23.99

Tinseltown pop-up bar

Back this year is the Tinseltown Christmas-themed pop-up. At Le Soleil Hotel, you are treated to a bar covered in Christmas decor with a special and festive cocktail menu. 

When: Until December 31

Where: Le Soleil Hotel, Vancouver

Cost: $15

Soar with Santa at FlyOver Canada 

FlyOver Canada’s Soar with Santa experience is a fun and exciting way to discover the North Pole. You are taken on a virtual adventure across Canada, over landscapes and eventually taken all the way to the North Pole and back. 

When: Until January 2

Where: FlyOver Canada, Vancouver

Cost: $28

Martini Town film studio tour 

Martini Town in Langley has opened its doors to its film backlot and turned it into a winter wonderland. Walk through a studio that is set up like a New York City Street, courthouse, diner, town square, and small town, all with a Hallmark holiday vibe.