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Every year many residents of the Fraser Valley grieve the loss of a loved one. Abbotsford Hospice & Grief Support Society seeks to make the final journey meaningful and respectful […]

Join us for our 1st annual Foodie Fest! Get ready to taste and see the BEST food of all of the Fraser Valley! 50+ local artisans Food trucks Princess meet & greets LIVE food judging Face painting & balloon twisting And more!

The Cascade is a proud supporter of the 2024 Chilliwack Pride Festival.

We're Paintnite.com, the team that invented the original Paint Nite back in 2012, then Plant Nite and now we're at it again. Paintnite.com events give you everything you need to get up, get out, and get making! Instruction is provided by an expert host, so no experience is required, and everything you need is supplied. […]

The City of Abbotsford’s 2024 Artist in Residence program includes a partnership with the Community Services team to create new opportunities for arts and culture at City recreation centres, City events, and partner venues. The program contributes to social connection and well-being by providing meaningful engagement with older adults, youth, and families. Residents of all […]

Since its humble beginnings in 1909, the Abbotsford Agrifair has been a cherished event where the community gathers to celebrate its agricultural heritage. Offering programs, entertainment, food, education, and more, Agrifair proudly continues to be known as "The Best Little Country Fair!"

Chilliwack Mural Festival has confirmed nine muralists to paint from August 1 to 17 in Downtown Chilliwack. Muralists include Fio Silva, Guillem Font, Juanjo Surace, NEAN, Ovila Mailhot, Sophie Mess, Leon Keer, and Terry & Jordyn Horne. The muralists are selected by festival curators Carrielynn Victor, Amber Price, and Lise Oakley and include local artists […]

Join The Black Cauldron in Abbotsford on Tuesday, August 20th, from 6-8 PM for an enchanting evening of harnessing the power of the moon. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect individually and as a community through meditation, mindfulness, yoga, letting go, attracting what is meant for us, and circle time. Participants will leave […]

Taste Around the World aims to celebrate the cultural diversity within Abbotsford, where food and culture converge to foster unity and understanding. In collaboration between Archway Community Services, United Way British Columbia, Tourism Abbotsford, and the City of Abbotsford, this annual gathering aims to support newcomers as they share cultural recipes and stories with neighbours. […]

Join us for The Mango Market Pet Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 28th! Bring your furry friends (leashed please) and enjoy a day filled with fun activities, including a LIVE pet adoption with Heart & Soul Rescue Society. Even if you are not a pet lover (don’t worry we won’t judge), there’s lots of fun […]

These special, FREE performances are in honor of Truth & Reconciliation, and are part of the larger Stetís ímexstowx Gathering on September 30th between 10am-3pm in Abbotsford’s Civic Plaza. Performance Times: 11:45am & 2:15pm at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium