Upcoming events.
Comedy Night
Location: The HUB
3070 Gladwin Rd
Abbotsford BC
Time: 7 pm-10 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
The Back to School Bash
Martial Arts Demonstrations: Watch and participate in jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and boxing sessions.
Games and Challenges: Fun activities for kids and adults, including obstacle courses and friendly competitions.
Food Stalls: Enjoy a variety of delicious snacks and meals from local vendors.
Community Booths: Learn about local businesses and services in Mission City.
Raffle and Prizes: Enter to win martial arts gear, free classes, and more!
Mission Fest
We're so excited to be back at Mission's favourite community festival back to downtown Mission this summer! Come see us at our Fronya x SARA for Women store!
First Ave will be shut down to traffic from Murray to Grand. Instead of cars, it'll be filled with bouncy castles and activities for the kids, local performers, food trucks, music, and our famous fan-favourite 300ft ZIPLINE stationed down an entire block on Main Street! You and your family do not want to miss this. This is a free family event for everyone so mark your calendars and join us for a fun-filled day Downtown!
Mela Shoukeenena Da
Find us at the free ladies-only event, Where you can come to enjoy Mela with your family and ladies' friends. Traditional music and dance will be played !
Mission Folk Festival
We’re excited to unveil the lineup for our evening main stage concerts, day stage programming, and participatory workshops!
Throughout the weekend, we invite you to enjoy the music, explore our artisan market, indulge in delicious food and drinks, and connect with fellow festival-goers. Wee folks will have activities at each day stage and there are workshops ranging from Crankie making to step dancing to song circles and more for all ages. We can’t wait to hear you sing in the Festival Choir or join you at our first ever Contra Dance.
We know that there is something for everyone and we can’t wait for you to find your folk!
Fraser Valley Pride
Every Year In July The Fraser Youth Society Hosts The Annual Fraser Valley Pride Celebration
Our 2024 Pride Celebration Will Be Held On July 13th From 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM At Fraser River Heritage Park In Mission, BC.
Abbotsford Canada Day Parade
The Canada Day Parade starts at 11:00 AM on July 1, 2024 and proceeds down South Fraser Way from Bourquin Crescent, down Trethewey Street, and ends at W.J. Mouat Secondary School on Mouat Drive.
Klassen Foundation Golf Classic
Golf with us on June 27th!
Come join us at Ledgeview Golf Club in Abbotsford for great day on the course, all to support an important cause! Our feature charity this year is SARA for Women. With your support we can provide the life-changing access to safety and resources needed by so many local women and children. Read more about this cause below and join us at the Klassen Foundation Golf Classic, together we can change lives!
Tournament Highlights:
Fun day out on the course with games, contests and more!
Lunch, Dinner & Drink tickets included
Live Scoring, Green Fees & Cart Rental included
Single Player: $250 and Foursome: $1,000
Sip & Stroll Art Walk
Join us at Fronya x SARA for Women for a night of community, art and exploring Downtown Mission as we celebrate our local artists, and businesses and wet your palette. Stroll the summer streets of Downtown Mission hopping from one amazing boutique to another, meeting local artists and new friends while sampling food and drink from our region. This year our registration desk will be at the Heritage Dental Center on 2nd Ave with plenty of free parking out front and space to peruse upon your arrival!
SARA's Night of Entertainment
Appetizers/Drinks/Entertainment & Fun Vibes
Join us for an unforgettable evening of appetizers, drinks, and top-notch entertainment. We are proud to support SARA for Women and the community we serve. We are confident that you will have a great time while helping us make a difference. Don’t miss out of this amazing event!
Touching Lives Foundation: 6th Annual Christmas Fundraiser
Mark your calendars for the Touching Lives Foundation Christmas Fundraiser for SARA for Women!
Date: December 9th 2023
Time: 6:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Location: The Empire Banquet Hall 12888 80 Ave Unit #210, Surrey, BC V3W 3A
There will be a photo booth, Santa station, entertainment, and more!
Buy your tickets HERE
Mission Candlelight Parade
What is the Mission Candlelight Parade?
The Mission Candlelight Parade is an annual event that celebrates Christmas and the community of Mission. It is a family-oriented parade where community groups and businesses showcase themselves and use the opportunity to inform residents of Mission about the varied services, activities and opportunities that exist within Mission. The parade is supported by the Council of the City of Mission and is considered one of the more important community events of the year, drawing in over 10,000 spectators.
Date: December 2nd 2023
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Parade Route: First Ave/Lougheed Hwy from Horne westbound to Haig through Downtown Mission. The parade route will be closed to all eastbound and westbound traffic from 3pm to 10pm.
Comedy Night Show
Enjoy a comedy night with Cliff Prang!
Times: Nov 9 @ 6:30 pm & 8:30 pm shows
Location: 33765 Essendene Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H1
$50 a ticket includes a drink of your choice, a snack and a great comedy show!
All proceeds of the event go directly to SARA for Women.
Halloween Trick or Treat: Downtown Mission
Bring your family and friends to 1st Avenue (and check out our Thrift Boutique!) for a Trick or Treat evening that is always sure to please the crowds! Our Thrift Boutique will have door signs indicating that we are a "Candy Zone" and we will be handing out candy for all of the trick'o'treaters around Mission. Make sure to stop by and say hi!
Location: 33173 1st Avenue, Mission, BC
Abbotsford Job Fair
Don't miss the Abbotsford Job Fair at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre Pinnacle Ballroom, located on 36035 North Parallel Road Abbotsford, BC! You're invited to our table where we'll be discussing current opportunities available at SARA for Women, whether it's related to your career, volunteering or just general information about our programs. We're excited to meet you in person and can't wait to see you there!
Location: 36035 North Parallel Road Abbotsford, BC
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Date: October 24th 2023
Customer Appreciation Night
Come and celebrate with us in downtown on one of our most cherished nights of the year. We want to express our gratitude for your support of our Thrift Store by offering in-store specials. As a way of showing our appreciation for your patronage of our businesses, the Downtown Mission welcomes you with warm smiles and live music.
Location: 33173 1st Avenue, Mission, BC
Mission Job Fair
Don't miss the Mission Job Fair at the Leisure Centre, located on 7650 Grand Street! You're invited to our table where we'll be discussing current opportunities available at SARA for Women, whether it's related to your career, volunteering or just general information about our programs. We're excited to meet you in person and can't wait to see you there!
Location: 7650 Grand Street, Mission BC
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Date: October 12th 2023
Annual General Meeting
Come out and learn about the work our staff and volunteers do for the women in the communities we support. This year's meeting will be held in person as well as with a Microsoft Teams option for those who prefer to participate from home. We will send you a link the day before the meeting. However, you will need to register in advance and use the Microsoft Teams Application.
Mission Fest
We're so excited to be a part of Mission's favorite community festival back to downtown Mission this summer!
First Ave will be shut down to traffic from Murray to Grand. Instead of cars, it'll be filled with bouncy castles and activities for the kids, local performers, food trucks, music, and a ZIPLINE down an entire block! You do not want to miss this. This is a free family event for everyone so mark your calendars and join us for a fun-filled day downtown!
SARA for Women’s Fronya Thrift Boutique will be open for the entire duration of the event. Don’t forget to stop by!
Mission Folk Music Festival
SARA for Women is excited to take part in the 36th Annual Mission Folk Music Festival happening at the Fraser River Heritage Park. Come check us out on July 22nd from 12 PM - 5 PM to learn more about our programs and community involvement!
Mission Folk Music Festival
SARA for Women is excited to take part in the 36th Annual Mission Folk Music Festival happening at the Fraser River Heritage Park. Come check us out on July 22nd - July 23rd from 12 PM - 5 PM!
Offices Closed
Happy Canada Day!
A friendly reminder our Main Office is closed Monday July 3rd, 2023. We will resume our regular business hours and programming on Tuesday July 4th, 2023.
Housing services will remain available for anyone in need.
Please call SARA’s Abbotsford Transition House: Call 604-852-6008 (24-hour access)
SARA’s Mission Transition House: Call 604-826-7800 (24-hour access)
WorkBC Information Session
Join us for an informative session on SARA for Women at the WorkBC Women Workshop Series in Mission on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. This is an excellent chance to discover more about our programs, values, and objectives
Dry Hair Cuts
We are super excited to share that @mariah.didmyhair will be donating her time to provide women in need with FREE dry hair cuts on June 13th 2023!
Please contact our Mission office at 604.820.8455 for more information on how to register!
We know our clients and women in need will appreciate having new haircuts for the start of summer! ☀️
*(please note: date and time is subject to change)
Mission Senior's Wellness Fair
SARA for Women will be participating in the inaugural Senior’s Wellness Fair hosted by Mission Parks, Recreation & Culture and the Boswyk Senior’s Activity Centre on Saturday June 3rd, 2023! Come stop by our booth and learn more about SARA for Women in the community.
Sip + Stroll Mission Art Walk
We are so excited to have our Fronya Thrift Boutique location take part in the Sip and Stroll!
Start your stroll at Community Futures on 2nd Ave, where you'll receive a goody bag. And make sure to come and check out our Fronya Thrift Boutique along the way, at 33173 1st Avenue.
Get your tickets NOW!
June 2, 2023 from 4 pm to 8 pm
Tickets $30
Designated Driver $20
United Way Easter Egg Hunt
Our SARA Pregnancy Outreach Team will be attending the United Way Easter Egg Hunt in Mission at Griner Park
Shine Bright
Looking for something to do on a Friday night? We are excited to be a part of the #shinebrightmission event. Come out for this free event with live music, food trucks, kid's activities, and more. Don't forget to stop by our booth to meet a few of our amazing staff, and hear about what we do!