Metro Vancouver events calendar for December 2026. Festivals, concerts, fun things to do, Christmas events, Christmas lights, Christmas ships, New Year's Eve parties, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

December 1, 2026

Tue

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Firehall Theatre: Where The Blood Mixes By Kevin Loring

Written and directed by N'lakap'mux playwright Kevin Loring and produced by the Firehall Arts Centre, this irreverently funny and brutally honest production asks: Can a person survive their past? Can people survive their history?

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

A French Christmas with Chef Bruno Feldeisen

Join us at the UBC Farm for a very special and intimate culinary experience with Chef Bruno. The chef will provide a comprehensive overview, take questions, and serve three dishes on the theme of “French Christmas”

Vancouver | UBC Farm | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Shadbolt Jazz Jam

The Jam is open to musicians of all ages and abilities and offers a fun, informal and free opportunity to get your groove on with the best of the local jazz scene

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Music | Free

The Friends of Chamber Music present Escher String Quartet

The Escher String Quartet has received acclaim for its profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

December 2, 2026

Wed

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

The Cloverdale: December Charity Luncheon - Kickoff to Christmas

Join our members as we support the Storehouse Society and their efforts in the Cloverdale Community

Surrey | The Storehouse Society, Pacific Community Church | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Firehall Theatre: Where The Blood Mixes By Kevin Loring

Written and directed by N'lakap'mux playwright Kevin Loring and produced by the Firehall Arts Centre, this irreverently funny and brutally honest production asks: Can a person survive their past? Can people survive their history?

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

December 3, 2026

Thu

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Firehall Theatre: Where The Blood Mixes By Kevin Loring

Written and directed by N'lakap'mux playwright Kevin Loring and produced by the Firehall Arts Centre, this irreverently funny and brutally honest production asks: Can a person survive their past? Can people survive their history?

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

December 4, 2026

Fri

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair 2026

Join us for the 45th Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair

Coquitlam | Poirier Forum | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Fair

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market returns to UBC Point Grey! Bringing even more local shopping, live music and festive community fun to Norman MacKenzie Square in the heart of Wesbrook Village, UBC

Vancouver | Wesbrook Village | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Firehall Theatre: Where The Blood Mixes By Kevin Loring

Written and directed by N'lakap'mux playwright Kevin Loring and produced by the Firehall Arts Centre, this irreverently funny and brutally honest production asks: Can a person survive their past? Can people survive their history?

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

The Cultch: Winter Harp

Winter Harp returns to whisk you away to a far-off land of moonlight, castles, and snow. Join this acclaimed ensemble of harps, flutes, medieval instruments, percussion, poetry, and song for an ethereal Yuletide journey

Vancouver | The Cultch | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Alistair Ogden: Live at the Rio Theatre

Vancouver’s hometown boy returning to an iconic East Van theatre for biggest stand up comedy show yet

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Home By Midnight Christmas Party

Home By Midnight’s Office Christmas Party is coming to the legendary Hollywood Theatre! Come in your best business casual and leave with your tie knotted around your head

Vancouver | Hollywood Theatre | 7:00 pm to 11:45 pm | Party

Fort Langley Community Hall: A Night of Flute Music and Holiday Favorites

Fluterrific brings the joyous, sweet, powerful and uplifting sound of flutes to its audiences.

Langley | the Fort Langley Community Hall | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

December 5, 2026

Sat

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market: Breakfast with Santa

Join us at the Vancouver Christmas Market on Saturday the 5th of December from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a festive morning filled with delicious breakfast, Christmas cheer, and a very special visit from Santa himself.

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 9:30 am to 11:30 am | Family

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

Engage with Artist in Residence Mariel Nelms

Clayton Community Centre's Artist in Residence invites community members to be co-authors of Surrey’s next chapter by exploring the influential individuals that have come before and considering our roles in the future

Surrey | Clayton Community Centre | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Workshop | Free

Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair 2026

Join us for the 45th Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair

Coquitlam | Poirier Forum | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Fair

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Let It Be Done: The Fiat Echoes Still

Let It Be Done: The Fiat Echoes Still Is An Original Musical That Connects Mary’s Courageous “yes” To God With The Struggles Of Today’s Generation

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Musical

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Sensory Friendly Swims

Join us for a sensory friendly swim at participating pools!

Surrey | Various locations | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market returns to UBC Point Grey! Bringing even more local shopping, live music and festive community fun to Norman MacKenzie Square in the heart of Wesbrook Village, UBC

Vancouver | Wesbrook Village | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Firehall Theatre: Where The Blood Mixes By Kevin Loring

Written and directed by N'lakap'mux playwright Kevin Loring and produced by the Firehall Arts Centre, this irreverently funny and brutally honest production asks: Can a person survive their past? Can people survive their history?

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026. Parade of Lights

The Parade of Lights takes place on December 5th as part of the Lights at Lafarge attractions in Coquitlam

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

All Ages Dance

This event is all about dancing. Come dance to music of your choice - afrobeat, soul, disco, pop etc!

Vancouver | Fairview Baptist Church | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Dance | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Revival Time Open Mic and Musical Jam

Come showcase your talents at Open Mic Night at Fairview Baptist Church on the First Saturday of each month!

Vancouver | Fairview Baptist Church | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Party

Burlyesque Unwrapped By What The Frock Productions

Santas sack is full of surprises – the ultimate all-male revue! Join us for an unforgettable night of scintillating fun, festive flair, and hot performances

Vancouver | Hotel At The Waldorf | 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Show

December 6, 2026

Sun

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

Vancouver Maritime Museum: Pay What You Can Sunday

Visit the Vancouver Maritime Museum on the first Sunday of each month and Pay What You Can for admission

Vancouver | Vancouver Maritime Museum | Exhibition

Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair 2026

Join us for the 45th Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair

Coquitlam | Poirier Forum | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Fair

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Bacon & L'eggs All-Ages Drag Brunch

Come join us for a fun-filled all-ages drag brunch featuring different themes every time!

Vancouver | Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen - East Van | 12:00 am to 2:00 pm | Food / Wine

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market returns to UBC Point Grey! Bringing even more local shopping, live music and festive community fun to Norman MacKenzie Square in the heart of Wesbrook Village, UBC

Vancouver | Wesbrook Village | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Concord Christmas

Celebrate the season at the Roundhouse with photos with Santa, live entertainment, cookies decoration, holiday crafts, face painting and festive lights. Bring the family and enjoy hot chocolate a this cheerful holiday event

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Family

Firehall Theatre: Where The Blood Mixes By Kevin Loring

Written and directed by N'lakap'mux playwright Kevin Loring and produced by the Firehall Arts Centre, this irreverently funny and brutally honest production asks: Can a person survive their past? Can people survive their history?

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Jimbo Ruins XXXMas

Come Celebrate the reason for The…Therapy…I mean The Season with some Twisted Takes on Some of your Holiday Favourites! This is one Christmas Show that will leave Santa Rolling in his Sleigh!

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

December 7, 2026

Mon

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

A Roundhouse Special Event: Gingerbread House Decorating

Build your extra festive gingerbread house! We will provide all the kids, supplies and festive joy including hot chocolate and marshmallows

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Workshop

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

VCT Presents Silent Movie Mondays: Charlie Chaplin Shorts: The Champion, The Cure and The Adventurer

Vancouver Civic Theatres presents Silent Movie Mondays, featuring classic silent films with live accompaniment on the historic Wurlitzer organ - the last theatre organ in Canada still performing in its original home

Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Film

December 8, 2026

Tue

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Winter in Tuscany with Chef Bruno Feldeisen

Join us at the UBC Farm for a very special and intimate culinary experience with Chef Bruno. The chef will provide a comprehensive overview, take questions, and serve three dishes on the theme of “Winter in Tuscany”

Vancouver | UBC Farm | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Trivium: Crown In The Grave World Tour

Trivium is an American heavy metal band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 1999

Vancouver | Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre | 6:35 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Winter Harp

Winter Harp returns to whisk you away to a far-off land of moonlight, castles, and snow. Join this acclaimed ensemble of harps, flutes, medieval instruments, percussion, poetry, and song for an ethereal Yuletide journey

Chilliwack | Chilliwack Cultural Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

December 9, 2026

Wed

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Cloverdale Christmas Cheer & Good Will

Join fellow female business leaders for Christmas cheer followed by volunteering for the Storehouse Society's Christmas Hamper Program

Surrey | 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

After Dark: Press Start for Science – Video Games Edition

Press start for science to explore how innovation has shaped the video game industry—from Pong to the photorealistic games of today

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Party

Mountains on Stage: Winter 2026

Mountains on Stage brings the world of mountain adventure to the big screen through a selection of inspiring films and documentaries featuring climbing, mountaineering, skiing, trail running and extraordinary human adventures

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | Film

Music for the Winter Solstice

As the calendar stretches towards its longest night, Music on Main returns to fill Heritage Hall with the sounds of one of Vancouver’s favourite winter traditions

Vancouver | Heritage Hall | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Firehall Theatre: Horses Won’t Follow By Kirsten Wicklund And Peter Smida

Canadian dance artists Kirsten Wicklund and Peter Smida bring the world premiere of Horses Won’t Follow to the Firehall stage

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

December 10, 2026

Thu

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Music for the Winter Solstice

As the calendar stretches towards its longest night, Music on Main returns to fill Heritage Hall with the sounds of one of Vancouver’s favourite winter traditions

Vancouver | Heritage Hall | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Firehall Theatre: Horses Won’t Follow By Kirsten Wicklund And Peter Smida

Canadian dance artists Kirsten Wicklund and Peter Smida bring the world premiere of Horses Won’t Follow to the Firehall stage

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

December 11, 2026

Fri

Coquitlam Christmas Night Market 2026

The Coquitlam Christmas Night Market takes place at the Evergreen Cultural Centre right beside the Lights at Lafarge event and features artisan vendors selling everything from hand-made jewellery to wood products and chocolate

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 4:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market returns to UBC Point Grey! Bringing even more local shopping, live music and festive community fun to Norman MacKenzie Square in the heart of Wesbrook Village, UBC

Vancouver | Wesbrook Village | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Fort Langley: Where’s the PopUp Market. Christmas Friday Night Market

Where’s the PopUp Market?…..At the Fort Langley Community Hall of course.

Langley | the Fort Langley Community Hall | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Karaoke Nights at Clayton Community Centre

Sing your heart out at our free monthly karaoke night! Step into the spotlight and enjoy an evening of music and fun in our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Theatre

Surrey | Clayton Community Centre | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

The Queer Beaver - The new Lesbian Lounge

Where LGBTQ+ people can come together, relax, and have a great time in a safe and inclusive environment

Vancouver | Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen - East Van | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Party

Christmas Sing Along By What The Frock Productions

The songs you wait all year to hear, at our fun-filled sing-along! Get Ready for a shared Christmas, Joyous Sing Along Experience!

North Vancouver | Khaghan Persian Restaurant and Bar North Shore | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Music for the Winter Solstice

As the calendar stretches towards its longest night, Music on Main returns to fill Heritage Hall with the sounds of one of Vancouver’s favourite winter traditions

Vancouver | Heritage Hall | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Firehall Theatre: Horses Won’t Follow By Kirsten Wicklund And Peter Smida

Canadian dance artists Kirsten Wicklund and Peter Smida bring the world premiere of Horses Won’t Follow to the Firehall stage

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Christopher Titus: Doomed to Repeat

The Rio Theatre is pleased to welcome prolific comedian, writer, actor and producer Christopher Titus with his new show, DOOMED TO REPEAT, which is currently playing to to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across North America

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

December 12, 2026

Sat

Coquitlam Christmas Night Market 2026

The Coquitlam Christmas Night Market takes place at the Evergreen Cultural Centre right beside the Lights at Lafarge event and features artisan vendors selling everything from hand-made jewellery to wood products and chocolate

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 4:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market: Breakfast with the Grinch

Join us for a mischievously festive morning at the Vancouver Christmas Market on Saturday the 12th of December from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and enjoy breakfast with the most famous Christmas grouch around!

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 9:30 am to 11:30 am | Family

University Neighbourhoods Association: UNA Winter Festival 2026

Kick off the holiday season at the UNA’s annual Winter Festival!

Vancouver | Old Barn Community Centre | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Fort Langley Community Hall: Small Shop Market

Shop Local at the Small Shop Markets coming to the Fort Langley Community Hall

Langley | the Fort Langley Community Hall | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Market

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market returns to UBC Point Grey! Bringing even more local shopping, live music and festive community fun to Norman MacKenzie Square in the heart of Wesbrook Village, UBC

Vancouver | Wesbrook Village | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

A Roundhouse Special Event: Breakfast or Brunch with Santa

Join Santa and his helpers for a pancake brunch, cookie decorating, arts & crafts, and live music

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 3:00 pm to 11:30 am | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Firehall Theatre: Horses Won’t Follow By Kirsten Wicklund And Peter Smida

Canadian dance artists Kirsten Wicklund and Peter Smida bring the world premiere of Horses Won’t Follow to the Firehall stage

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Victoria Monét: Frequency of Love Tour

Victoria Monét McCants is an American singer-songwriter. First gaining recognition for her songwriting work, Monét pursued a recording career with the release of a series of extended plays; her fifth, Jaguar was met with critical acclaim

Vancouver | Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Tits The Season! 2026. Drag, Burlesque, Circus And Variety

There’s no business like snow business and Helvetica Productions is once again proud to present the sixth edition of Tits the Season! at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, December 12th!

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Show

December 13, 2026

Sun

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Yoga at the Museum of Vancouver

Start your Sunday with an awe-inspiring view as the backdrop to a Hatha yoga session

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 10:15 am to 11:15 am | Active Life / Health

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Fort Langley Community Hall: Small Shop Market

Shop Local at the Small Shop Markets coming to the Fort Langley Community Hall

Langley | the Fort Langley Community Hall | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Market

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market returns to UBC Point Grey! Bringing even more local shopping, live music and festive community fun to Norman MacKenzie Square in the heart of Wesbrook Village, UBC

Vancouver | Wesbrook Village | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

December 14, 2026

Mon

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Sensory Friendly Swims

Join us for a sensory friendly swim at participating pools!

Surrey | Various locations | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

December 15, 2026

Tue

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

December 16, 2026

Wed

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Sensory Friendly Swims

Join us for a sensory friendly swim at participating pools!

Surrey | Various locations | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Firehall Theatre: A Holly Jolly Jamboree By Krystle Dos Santos

Bask in the warmth of the holiday season with the lush sounds of Krystle Dos Santos and her band in A Holly Jolly Jamboree

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

December 17, 2026

Thu

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Firehall Theatre: A Holly Jolly Jamboree By Krystle Dos Santos

Bask in the warmth of the holiday season with the lush sounds of Krystle Dos Santos and her band in A Holly Jolly Jamboree

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

December 18, 2026

Fri

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market returns to UBC Point Grey! Bringing even more local shopping, live music and festive community fun to Norman MacKenzie Square in the heart of Wesbrook Village, UBC

Vancouver | Wesbrook Village | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

The B3 Kings

Back by popular demand, the B3 Kings featuring CORY WEEDS tenor saxophone, CHRIS GESTRIN B3 organ, BILL COON guitar, DENZAL SINCLAIRE voice and drums

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Royal Canadian Theatre Company: Jack and the Beanstalk

Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast!

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Family Movie Nights

Enjoy a free cinematic experience with your loved ones! View family favourites in the Performing Arts Theatre – don’t forget to wear your pyjamas!

Surrey | Clayton Community Centre | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Firehall Theatre: A Holly Jolly Jamboree By Krystle Dos Santos

Bask in the warmth of the holiday season with the lush sounds of Krystle Dos Santos and her band in A Holly Jolly Jamboree

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Home by Midnight - dance party at the Anza Club

Home by Midnight is THE leading dance party for early risers! 3 hours of non-stop dancing to all the jams and you can still wake up at a reasonable hour

Vancouver | The Anza Club | 8:00 pm to 11:45 pm | Party

December 19, 2026

Sat

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

33rd Anniversary Winter Solstice Festival Workshops Lantern

Workshops are designed so adult and child can create a lantern together, or each create their own.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Workshop

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market returns to UBC Point Grey! Bringing even more local shopping, live music and festive community fun to Norman MacKenzie Square in the heart of Wesbrook Village, UBC

Vancouver | Wesbrook Village | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

The B3 Kings

Back by popular demand, the B3 Kings featuring CORY WEEDS tenor saxophone, CHRIS GESTRIN B3 organ, BILL COON guitar, DENZAL SINCLAIRE voice and drums

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Pacific Theatre: Christmas Presence

“eclectic. beloved. familiar.” Hosted by familiar PT faces, each performance is unique, with nightly line-up changes of actors, writers, and musicians

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Firehall Theatre: A Holly Jolly Jamboree By Krystle Dos Santos

Bask in the warmth of the holiday season with the lush sounds of Krystle Dos Santos and her band in A Holly Jolly Jamboree

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

December 20, 2026

Sun

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

WinterFest at Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at WinterFest at Museum of Surrey! Bring your family and friends for festive fun, creative activities and special experiences that bring our community together

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Merry, Gay, & Bright. Queer Market & Drag Show

Explore a curated market featuring unique, handcrafted goods created by the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community. From artisanal crafts to innovative art and design, you’re sure to find something that makes you smile while supporting local queer talent

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Market

33rd Anniversary Winter Solstice Festival Workshops Lantern

Workshops are designed so adult and child can create a lantern together, or each create their own.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Workshop

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market returns to UBC Point Grey! Bringing even more local shopping, live music and festive community fun to Norman MacKenzie Square in the heart of Wesbrook Village, UBC

Vancouver | Wesbrook Village | 12:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Royal Canadian Theatre Company: Jack and the Beanstalk

Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast!

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Maple Ridge: Winter Harp

Winter Harp returns to whisk you away to a far-off land of moonlight, castles, and snow. Join this acclaimed ensemble of harps, flutes, medieval instruments, percussion, poetry, and song for an ethereal Yuletide journey

Maple Ridge | The ACT Arts Centre | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Pacific Theatre: Christmas Presence

“eclectic. beloved. familiar.” Hosted by familiar PT faces, each performance is unique, with nightly line-up changes of actors, writers, and musicians

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Firehall Theatre: A Holly Jolly Jamboree By Krystle Dos Santos

Bask in the warmth of the holiday season with the lush sounds of Krystle Dos Santos and her band in A Holly Jolly Jamboree

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

December 21, 2026

Mon

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

33rd Anniversary Winter Solstice Festival Workshops Lantern

Workshops are designed so adult and child can create a lantern together, or each create their own.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Workshop

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

33rd Annual Winter Solstice Festival

The winter solstice marks the longest, darkest night of the year. The dance of the sun and earth has inspired celebrations of the human spirit throughout the ages, and our own Winter Solstice Lantern Festival continues these diverse traditions!

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Winter Harp St Andrew's-Wesley United Vancouver 2026

Glorious music and song combine with festive stories to warm your heart and wrap you in the Christmas spirit

Vancouver | St. Andrew's Wesley United Church | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Pacific Theatre: Christmas Presence

“eclectic. beloved. familiar.” Hosted by familiar PT faces, each performance is unique, with nightly line-up changes of actors, writers, and musicians

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

December 22, 2026

Tue

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

Sensory Friendly Swims

Join us for a sensory friendly swim at participating pools!

Surrey | Various locations | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Royal Canadian Theatre Company: Jack and the Beanstalk

Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast!

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Winter Harp at North Vancouver

Winter Harp returns to whisk you away to a far-off land of moonlight, castles, and snow. Join this acclaimed ensemble of harps, flutes, medieval instruments, percussion, poetry, and song for an ethereal Yuletide journey

North Vancouver | CapU Centre for the Performing Arts, Capilano University | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Pacific Theatre: Christmas Presence

“eclectic. beloved. familiar.” Hosted by familiar PT faces, each performance is unique, with nightly line-up changes of actors, writers, and musicians

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Firehall Theatre: A Holly Jolly Jamboree By Krystle Dos Santos

Bask in the warmth of the holiday season with the lush sounds of Krystle Dos Santos and her band in A Holly Jolly Jamboree

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

December 23, 2026

Wed

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Royal Canadian Theatre Company: Jack and the Beanstalk

Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast!

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Pacific Theatre: Christmas Presence

“eclectic. beloved. familiar.” Hosted by familiar PT faces, each performance is unique, with nightly line-up changes of actors, writers, and musicians

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Firehall Theatre: A Holly Jolly Jamboree By Krystle Dos Santos

Bask in the warmth of the holiday season with the lush sounds of Krystle Dos Santos and her band in A Holly Jolly Jamboree

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

December 24, 2026

Thu

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Kids Market Granville Island: Visit with Santa

Get crafty for Halloween! Create your own scratch art mask by scratching away to reveal bright, colourful designs. Make it spooky, silly or totally unique - then wear your creation for some Halloween fun!

Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: A magical Christmas on the Shore

90+ wooden chalets, an ice rink and Santa’s chalet on the waterfront. A European-style market, free to everyone every night.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Royal Canadian Theatre Company: Jack and the Beanstalk

Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast!

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Firehall Theatre: A Holly Jolly Jamboree By Krystle Dos Santos

Bask in the warmth of the holiday season with the lush sounds of Krystle Dos Santos and her band in A Holly Jolly Jamboree

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

December 25, 2026

Fri

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

December 26, 2026

Sat

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Kids’ Story Time at UBC Bookstore

The UBC Bookstore is pleased to invite you for Kids’ Story Time, on the last Saturday of every month

Vancouver | UBC Bookstore | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Kids | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Royal Canadian Theatre Company: Jack and the Beanstalk

Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast!

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

December 27, 2026

Sun

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Royal Canadian Theatre Company: Jack and the Beanstalk

Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast!

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

December 28, 2026

Mon

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt 2026

Welcome to the 34th annual Gingerbread Lane! Show your creativity by building your own gingerbread creation and share it with thousands of visitors at Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Vancouver | Hyatt Regency | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

December 29, 2026

Tue

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre: Nikkei Mochitsuki 日系 餅つき

Nikkei Mochitsuki welcomes you to experience mochitsuki traditions, flavours, and entertainment that promise a delightful experience for all ages

Burnaby | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre | Family | Free

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Noel Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights

The Lower Mainland's Largest Indoor-Outdoor Christmas Festival. The magic of Bright Nights joins Noël Surrey again to create the ultimate Christmas celebration

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

December 30, 2026

Wed

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

December 31, 2026

Thu

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

MOA Presents From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. Exhibition at the MOA

Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo, Drexciya, to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Presentation House Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Every great holiday tradition starts somewhere, and yours begins right here on the North Shore. This winter, bring the whole family together for a fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Theatre

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

Shipyards Holiday Market: Skate at the market. Outdoor rink - Free to skate

Lace up those skates! The Shipyards Christmas Market is not organized by the City of North Vancouver, but their skating rink is a magical addition to our market

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Metro Theatre: Sleeping Beauty - A Traditional British Pantomime

Metro Theatre’s Annual British Pantomime A princess sleeps. Villains scheme. The audience shouts back. With dazzling costumes, big laughs, live music, and a dancing camel, this pantomime is holiday magic at full volume

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Burnaby Village Museum: Festive Village

Celebrate the holiday season at Festive Village. Experience the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations to get you into the holiday spirit

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules

Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bright in Burnaby.

Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Merry & Bright at Martini Town

All the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life in Langley, BC. Expert entertainment, non-stop wonder, and of course, a family-friendly experience

Langley | Merry & Bright at Martini Town | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam’s Christmas Lights at Lafarge 2026

Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Harrison Lights at the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season With Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake Plaza | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family