Metro Vancouver events calendar for December 2021. Festivals, concerts, fun things to do, Christmas events, Christmas lights, Christmas ships, New Year's Eve parties, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
December 1, 2021
Wed
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
ekw’í7tl Reading Series Fundraiser with Jen Sookfong Lee & Hasan Namir
Children's reading series to raise funds for ekw'i7tl doula collective! In-person readings and free signed books!
Vancouver | Massy Arts Society | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Charity / Fundraising
Exhibition: Bobbie Burgers: The Hard Work of Spring
The West Vancouver Art Museum is pleased to present this exhibition featuring new work by Bobbie Burgers, including two new series of works on paper and two free-standing sculptures
West Vancouver | The West Vancouver Art Museum | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Traditional Christmas
The annual tradition returns this Christmas with host Christopher Gaze
North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Music
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
Dance in Vancouver 2021: Dumb Instrument Dance - Made In Voyage
The Dance Centre presents the 13th biennial Dance in Vancouver, celebrating BC’s contemporary dance scene
Vancouver | Morrow | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dance
Get On Board Fundraiser Gala: In Support of Black History Month Events
Unique Get Together Society is inviting you to our Get On Board Fundraiser Gala, in support of our Black History Month events in Vancouver
North Vancouver | The Pipe Shop | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising
GWAR - Scumdog's 30th Anniversary Tour
Gwar, often stylized in all caps as GWAR, is an American heavy metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia in 1984, composed of and operated by a frequently rotating line-up of musicians, artists and filmmakers collectively known as Slave Pit Inc.
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 10:50 pm | Music
December 2, 2021
ThuSteveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Exhibition: Bobbie Burgers: The Hard Work of Spring
The West Vancouver Art Museum is pleased to present this exhibition featuring new work by Bobbie Burgers, including two new series of works on paper and two free-standing sculptures
West Vancouver | The West Vancouver Art Museum | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Lights By Adam Grant Warren In Firehall Arts Centre
World Premiere: A Touchstone Theatre/ Flying Start Production In Association With The Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
Dance in Vancouver 2021: Dumb Instrument Dance - Made In Voyage
The Dance Centre presents the 13th biennial Dance in Vancouver, celebrating BC’s contemporary dance scene
Vancouver | Morrow | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dance
Mother Mother: The INSIDE Tour
Mother Mother are a Canadian indie rock band based in Quadra Island, British Columbia
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
International Thursdays at Library Square Public House
The best International party in Vancouver hosted by the Vancouver Student Events team
Vancouver | Library Square Public House | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party
December 3, 2021
FriA Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Exhibition: Bobbie Burgers: The Hard Work of Spring
The West Vancouver Art Museum is pleased to present this exhibition featuring new work by Bobbie Burgers, including two new series of works on paper and two free-standing sculptures
West Vancouver | The West Vancouver Art Museum | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Lights By Adam Grant Warren In Firehall Arts Centre
World Premiere: A Touchstone Theatre/ Flying Start Production In Association With The Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
Dance in Vancouver 2021: Dumb Instrument Dance - Made In Voyage
The Dance Centre presents the 13th biennial Dance in Vancouver, celebrating BC’s contemporary dance scene
Vancouver | Morrow | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dance
Alexander 23
Layering up-tempo drums, pop and trap beats, and his effortlessly flowing falsettos Alexander 23 performs live in Vancouver with Max Leone
Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Mother Mother: The INSIDE Tour
Mother Mother are a Canadian indie rock band based in Quadra Island, British Columbia
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Dance Into Christmas 2021
Join the Richmond Dance for their 22nd annual Christmas Concert created for everyone’s pleasure!
New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
December 4, 2021
SatA Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
ekw’í7tl Reading Series Fundraiser with Bree Galbraith & Tiffany Stone!
Children's reading series to raise funds for ekw'i7tl doula collective! In-person readings and free signed books!
Vancouver | Massy Arts Society | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Charity / Fundraising
The Cartwright Seasonal Open House
Meet the makers, support local businesses, and get your holiday shopping done! Amy Stewart, Shira Gold, and Banquet Workshop will be opening their doors to invite you in from 11am-6pm
Vancouver | Granville Island | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market
Exhibition: Bobbie Burgers: The Hard Work of Spring
The West Vancouver Art Museum is pleased to present this exhibition featuring new work by Bobbie Burgers, including two new series of works on paper and two free-standing sculptures
West Vancouver | The West Vancouver Art Museum | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Lights By Adam Grant Warren In Firehall Arts Centre
World Premiere: A Touchstone Theatre/ Flying Start Production In Association With The Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre
Merry Makers
STEM fun with a Christmas spin! Holiday Crafting Fun!
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra - A Traditional Christmas
The VSO Holiday tradition returns with singing, storytelling, and plenty of holiday cheer. Join conductor Karl Hirzer and host Christopher Gaze for this festive favourite
New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
Dance in Vancouver 2021: Dumb Instrument Dance - Made In Voyage
The Dance Centre presents the 13th biennial Dance in Vancouver, celebrating BC’s contemporary dance scene
Vancouver | Morrow | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dance
Mother Mother: The INSIDE Tour
Mother Mother are a Canadian indie rock band based in Quadra Island, British Columbia
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
December 5, 2021
SunA Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Chaikovsky's Nutcracker: Seymour Dance
Get lost in the holiday magic of Seymour Dance's iconic performance of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker!
North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Performing Arts
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Dance In Vancouver 2021: Spheres
The Dance Centre presents the 13th biennial Dance in Vancouver, celebrating BC’s contemporary dance scene
Vancouver | Morrow | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Festival | Free
Lights By Adam Grant Warren In Firehall Arts Centre
World Premiere: A Touchstone Theatre/ Flying Start Production In Association With The Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Vancouver Welshmen’s Choir and Winter Harp: Sing We Now Of Christmas
Join us for the return of a New Westminster Christmas favourite. The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and Winter Harp are back for another magical concert we know you’ve all been waiting for
New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Music
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
Mother Mother: The INSIDE Tour
Mother Mother are a Canadian indie rock band based in Quadra Island, British Columbia
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
December 6, 2021
MonSteveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Chaikovsky's Nutcracker: Seymour Dance
Get lost in the holiday magic of Seymour Dance's iconic performance of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker!
North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Performing Arts
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
Giolì & Assia - North American Tour With Guests
Giolì & Assia are the young Italian duo of producers, multi-instrumentalists, singers, songwriters, record label owners, and DJs live performer, creating music that blends the styles of house, indie, and pop that is uniquely their own
Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
December 7, 2021
TueSteveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Lights By Adam Grant Warren In Firehall Arts Centre
World Premiere: A Touchstone Theatre/ Flying Start Production In Association With The Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir: Sing We Now of Christmas
Switch Your Christmas Spirit On with the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir!
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music
December 8, 2021
WedA Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Exhibition: Bobbie Burgers: The Hard Work of Spring
The West Vancouver Art Museum is pleased to present this exhibition featuring new work by Bobbie Burgers, including two new series of works on paper and two free-standing sculptures
West Vancouver | The West Vancouver Art Museum | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Lights By Adam Grant Warren In Firehall Arts Centre
World Premiere: A Touchstone Theatre/ Flying Start Production In Association With The Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 9, 2021
ThuA Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Exhibition: Bobbie Burgers: The Hard Work of Spring
The West Vancouver Art Museum is pleased to present this exhibition featuring new work by Bobbie Burgers, including two new series of works on paper and two free-standing sculptures
West Vancouver | The West Vancouver Art Museum | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Lights By Adam Grant Warren In Firehall Arts Centre
World Premiere: A Touchstone Theatre/ Flying Start Production In Association With The Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tea & Trumpets series presents The Nutcracker
Let Christopher Gaze and Andrew Crust, plus delightful selections from Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, get you in the Christmas mood
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Music
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
Vashaan Music Society: An Evening with Omar Khayyam
Vashaan Music Society Presents: Reza Abaee (Gheychak) Pooria Pournazeri (Tanbur) Hamin Honari (Percussion) with vocalist Raha Yousefi in their musical evening which honours the 12th century Persian poet / mathematician / philosopher : Omar Khayyam
Vancouver | Historic Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
International Thursdays at Library Square Public House
The best International party in Vancouver hosted by the Vancouver Student Events team
Vancouver | Library Square Public House | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party
December 10, 2021
FriA Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Exhibition: Bobbie Burgers: The Hard Work of Spring
The West Vancouver Art Museum is pleased to present this exhibition featuring new work by Bobbie Burgers, including two new series of works on paper and two free-standing sculptures
West Vancouver | The West Vancouver Art Museum | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Music for 17 Pedals and 287 Strings!
Coffee Concerts are Back! Spend a Morning Listening to the Melodic Sounds of the Piano and Harp with the Bergmann and Otake Duos...Perfection!
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 11:00 am to 12:30 am | Music
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Lights By Adam Grant Warren In Firehall Arts Centre
World Premiere: A Touchstone Theatre/ Flying Start Production In Association With The Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Arts Umbrella Dance Company: Mixed Nuts
Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents a modern and engaging twist on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, bringing together a flavoursome assortment of dance styles for an extra-special holiday treat
Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Performing Arts
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol
The holiday classic you love brought to life in a way you never imagined possible!
New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents A Dee Daniels Christmas
Vancouver jazz diva Dee Daniels enchants us with the magical music of Christmas
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
The Vancouver Erhu Quartet: Confluence
The Sound of Dragon Society presents the Vancouver Erhu Quartet: Confluence
Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
December 11, 2021
SatFlyOver Canada: Breakfast with Santa
A Morning of Flight, Food and Festive Memories. Don’t miss the magic of Breakfast with Santa
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 8:00 am to 10:30 am | Family
A Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
Surrey Nature Centre Guided Walks
Join a Surrey Nature Centre team member for in-person or live, virtual guided nature walks
Surrey | Surrey Nature Centre | 10:00 am to 10:45 am | Nature / Animals
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Exhibition: Bobbie Burgers: The Hard Work of Spring
The West Vancouver Art Museum is pleased to present this exhibition featuring new work by Bobbie Burgers, including two new series of works on paper and two free-standing sculptures
West Vancouver | The West Vancouver Art Museum | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Lights By Adam Grant Warren In Firehall Arts Centre
World Premiere: A Touchstone Theatre/ Flying Start Production In Association With The Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
More Merry Makers
Even more STEM fun with a Christmas spin! Holiday Crafting Fun!
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family | Free
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Universal Gospel Choir presents We Rise Again - Celebrate the Magic of Yule
Vancouver's renowned, multi-faith gospel choir, Universal Gospel Choir, returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre this holiday season to celebrate The Magic of Yule
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Music
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol
The holiday classic you love brought to life in a way you never imagined possible!
Surrey | Main Stage at Surrey Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Performing Arts
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents A Dee Daniels Christmas
Vancouver jazz diva Dee Daniels enchants us with the magical music of Christmas
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
December 12, 2021
SunFlyOver Canada: Breakfast with Santa
A Morning of Flight, Food and Festive Memories. Don’t miss the magic of Breakfast with Santa
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 8:00 am to 10:30 am | Family
A Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents The Snowman
This Oscar-nominated, magical animation for children, is told entirely through coloured pencil illustrations and beautiful music. Part of a family holiday concert in the Orpheum with the music performed live by the VSO
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 12:00 am to 3:30 pm | Music
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Lights By Adam Grant Warren In Firehall Arts Centre
World Premiere: A Touchstone Theatre/ Flying Start Production In Association With The Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 13, 2021
MonFlyOver Canada: Breakfast with Santa
A Morning of Flight, Food and Festive Memories. Don’t miss the magic of Breakfast with Santa
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 8:00 am to 10:30 am | Family
A Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
Caroline Polachek - Heart is Unbreaking Tour With Guest Oklou
Caroline Elizabeth Polachek is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Raised in Connecticut, Polachek co-founded the indie pop band Chairlift while studying at the University of Colorado
Vancouver | Hollywood Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir: Sing We Now of Christmas
After two years we’re back in-person and delighted to be performing for you once again. Join us for an evening of heartfelt carols, new and old, to put you in the holiday spirit
Delta | South Delta Baptist Church | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
The Tenors - Santa's Wish Tour
The Tenors will perform holiday hits in the spirit of the season at Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
December 14, 2021
TueFlyOver Canada: Breakfast with Santa
A Morning of Flight, Food and Festive Memories. Don’t miss the magic of Breakfast with Santa
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 8:00 am to 10:30 am | Family
A Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 15, 2021
WedFlyOver Canada: Breakfast with Santa
A Morning of Flight, Food and Festive Memories. Don’t miss the magic of Breakfast with Santa
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 8:00 am to 10:30 am | Family
A Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 16, 2021
ThuFlyOver Canada: Breakfast with Santa
A Morning of Flight, Food and Festive Memories. Don’t miss the magic of Breakfast with Santa
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 8:00 am to 10:30 am | Family
A Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime
With original music, new characters and some of your panto favourites, this show will be bringing you silly puns and jokes you’ve never heard before. Fun for the whole family!
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
A Broadway Holiday
Gateway Theatre is so excited to welcome back viewers for all of your favorite Broadway holiday classics; such as, “Let it Snow”, “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas”
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Home Alone
A true holiday favourite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams charming and delightful score performed live to as the movie plays, by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir: Sing We Now of Christmas at the Centennial Theatre
Get into the spirit of the season with the resonant and inspirational sound of dozens of male voices in glorious chorus. A spectacular union of Christmas magic and Celtic choral tradition
North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!
New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Show
International Thursdays at Library Square Public House
The best International party in Vancouver hosted by the Vancouver Student Events team
Vancouver | Library Square Public House | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party
December 17, 2021
FriFlyOver Canada: Breakfast with Santa
A Morning of Flight, Food and Festive Memories. Don’t miss the magic of Breakfast with Santa
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 8:00 am to 10:30 am | Family
A Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime
With original music, new characters and some of your panto favourites, this show will be bringing you silly puns and jokes you’ve never heard before. Fun for the whole family!
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
A Broadway Holiday
Gateway Theatre is so excited to welcome back viewers for all of your favorite Broadway holiday classics; such as, “Let it Snow”, “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas”
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Home Alone
A true holiday favourite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams charming and delightful score performed live to as the movie plays, by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
December 18, 2021
SatFlyOver Canada: Breakfast with Santa
A Morning of Flight, Food and Festive Memories. Don’t miss the magic of Breakfast with Santa
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 8:00 am to 10:30 am | Family
A Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Coastal Church presents Christmas Together
A Christmas church service of good news of great joy for everyone, everywhere! Join Coastal Church for a special Christmas grand celebration at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre!
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 11:00 am to 8:30 pm | Music | Free
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Emerging From Architecture
Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture
Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime
With original music, new characters and some of your panto favourites, this show will be bringing you silly puns and jokes you’ve never heard before. Fun for the whole family!
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Royal City Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is a full length, two-act classical ballet, with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, danced by Royal City Youth Ballet
New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dance
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
A Broadway Holiday
Gateway Theatre is so excited to welcome back viewers for all of your favorite Broadway holiday classics; such as, “Let it Snow”, “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas”
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents a Traditional Christmas
The annual tradition returns this Christmas with host Christopher Gaze
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 19, 2021
SunFlyOver Canada: Breakfast with Santa
A Morning of Flight, Food and Festive Memories. Don’t miss the magic of Breakfast with Santa
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 8:00 am to 10:30 am | Family
A Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Coastal Church presents Christmas Together
A Christmas church service of good news of great joy for everyone, everywhere! Join Coastal Church for a special Christmas grand celebration at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre!
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 11:00 am to 8:30 pm | Music | Free
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Cloverdale Christmas Trees
A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale
Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime
With original music, new characters and some of your panto favourites, this show will be bringing you silly puns and jokes you’ve never heard before. Fun for the whole family!
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Royal City Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is a full length, two-act classical ballet, with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, danced by Royal City Youth Ballet
New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dance
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
A Broadway Holiday
Gateway Theatre is so excited to welcome back viewers for all of your favorite Broadway holiday classics; such as, “Let it Snow”, “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas”
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents a Traditional Christmas
The annual tradition returns this Christmas with host Christopher Gaze
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 20, 2021
MonA Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 21, 2021
TueA Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
Vancouver Pro Am
Two days of elite athletic competition
New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Sports
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
A Broadway Holiday
Gateway Theatre is so excited to welcome back viewers for all of your favorite Broadway holiday classics; such as, “Let it Snow”, “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas”
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 22, 2021
WedA Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
Vancouver Pro Am
Two days of elite athletic competition
New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Sports
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Christmas Presence
Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
A Broadway Holiday
Gateway Theatre is so excited to welcome back viewers for all of your favorite Broadway holiday classics; such as, “Let it Snow”, “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas”
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
July Talk: Live at Last
July Talk is: Leah Fay, Peter Dreimanis, Josh Warburton, Ian Docherty and Danny Miles
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
December 23, 2021
ThuA Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime
With original music, new characters and some of your panto favourites, this show will be bringing you silly puns and jokes you’ve never heard before. Fun for the whole family!
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake
itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage
Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
A Broadway Holiday
Gateway Theatre is so excited to welcome back viewers for all of your favorite Broadway holiday classics; such as, “Let it Snow”, “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas”
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
International Thursdays at Library Square Public House
The best International party in Vancouver hosted by the Vancouver Student Events team
Vancouver | Library Square Public House | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party
December 24, 2021
FriA Waterfront Christmas Experience
With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Christmas Market
Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime
With original music, new characters and some of your panto favourites, this show will be bringing you silly puns and jokes you’ve never heard before. Fun for the whole family!
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 25, 2021
SatA Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 26, 2021
SunA Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime
With original music, new characters and some of your panto favourites, this show will be bringing you silly puns and jokes you’ve never heard before. Fun for the whole family!
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 27, 2021
MonSteveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 28, 2021
TueSteveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
December 29, 2021
WedSteveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
Googoosh Live in Concert
Faegheh Atashin, known professionally as Googoosh, is an Iranian singer and actress, and one of Iran's most popular and enduring entertainers, whose career spans over 60 years
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:30 pm to 9:50 pm | Music
December 30, 2021
ThuSteveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family
Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital
It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free
International Thursdays at Library Square Public House
The best International party in Vancouver hosted by the Vancouver Student Events team
Vancouver | Library Square Public House | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party
December 31, 2021
FriA Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Steveston Festival of Trees
Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines
A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia
Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition
FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa
Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!
Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Stanley Park Bright Nights Train
Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey
Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations
Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland
East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Holiday Lights
Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival
Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
Granville Island Seasonal Lighting
A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End
Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021
Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family
PNE WinterLights
New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family