About Glow

A wonderland of lights, laughter, and family fun.

The Magic of Glow

Glow is a family-friendly winter festival of lights, founded in 2017. Recognizing an opportunity in our local area, our team, all with backgrounds in creative arts, launched Glow with a mission to offer a holiday lights festival with great value for families.

Over the years, Glow expanded to cities across North America and Europe, driven by our passion for creativity and a love for adventure.

At Glow, we’re dedicated to creating smiles and unforgettable moments for families. We understand the importance of affordability, striving to provide the best value possible in every aspect of our festival. Experience the magic of Glow as we continue to help families build cherished memories through captivating visuals and engaging activities.

Mission

Our mission is to be a place for families to get together and create magical moments illuminated by our festival of lights.

Vision

Our vision at Glow is to be part of your family’s holiday tradition by creating a space for joy and connection. We strive to offer the best possible value and innovate to deliver exceptional experiences that captivate audiences and create cherished moments for years to come.

Glow Team

Daryl Driegen

President /COO

Danielle Gagner

CMO

Matt Splinter

CFO

Jentina Barendregt

Technical Lead

Breanne Kanis

Event Designer

Timeline

June 2017
Beginning of Glow
Identified a market gap and launched the first Indoor Christmas Festival in Langley, BC

Surpassed attendance expectations, highlighting the demand for an indoor holiday experience
June 2017
Sept 2018
Expansion and Diversification
First Harvest Festival opened in Langley, BC
Sept 2018
Nov 2018
Growth Continues
Christmas Glow expanded to Edmonton, and Barrie, with Langley continuing to operate successfully
Nov 2018
Nov 2019
Expanding Borders
Christmas Glow expands internationally; adding Pittsburgh PA, Seattle WA and Odense DK to its list of Canadian cities of Vancouver, Abbotsford, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax
Nov 2019
Nov 2020
Adapting to Challenges
Despite challenges, Glow adapts and brings drive-thru experiences to Langley and Niagara

Operates an indoor/outdoor event in Salt Lake City

Runs limited volume indoor events in Saskatoon and Halifax
Nov 2020
Nov 2021
Steps Back to Normal
Edmonton, Saskatoon and Halifax returned to normal indoor activities, Langley was required to operate as a drive-thru for an additional year, Cincinnati OH was added as a new location
Nov 2021
Nov 2022
Back to In-person Everywhere
Continued to spread holiday cheer in Edmonton, Saskatoon and Halifax

Langley and Toronto returned to in-person events

Hartford CT was as added as a new location
Nov 2022
Nov 2024
Continuing Expansion
Welcoming Eugene, Oregon to the team

Expanding and developing the festival in Langley, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Halifax and Hartford
Nov 2024

Glow Themes

At Glow, we pride ourselves on producing one-of-a-kind, unique themes that captivate our guests. Each year, we introduce a new theme, ensuring that every visit offers a fresh and unforgettable experience. Our themes are immersive stories that transport guests to magical worlds as they journey through our festival of lights.