Metro Vancouver events on December 1, 2019

16th Annual Vancouver Santa Claus Parade

TELUS presents the Santa Claus Parade features 60 marching bands, dance troupes, festive floats and community groups

Vancouver | Christmas Square | 8:30 am to 4:00 pm | Family | Free

Christmas Boutique

Place des Arts annual Christmas Boutique features beautifully handcrafted items by local artisans. Take the time to find one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays

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

Art After: Reconciling Art And Motherhood

This series acknowledges the tension that exists between the roles of artist and mother. Bridging the gap between creative aspirations and physical reality, artist Denise Gasser embraces the interruptions that typically hinder the creative process

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Emily Carr

This installation in the Gallery’s 1st Floor Rotunda reflects Emily Carr’s direct engagement with and great affection for British Columbia’s landscape—for her, a site of artistic and spiritual inquiry

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Breakfast with Santa in the Steveston Community Centre

Children under one year old are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult with adults required to register and pay

Richmond | Steveston Community Centre | 9:30 am to 11:30 am | Family

Offsite: Erwin Wurm

Offsite: Erwin Wurm is the 19th installation in the Gallery’s ongoing Offsite series. Offsite is located at 1100 West Georgia Street between Thurlow and Bute Streets, west of the Shangri-La Hotel

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Winter Treasures - Exhibitions

Shop local this holiday season! The Port Moody Arts Centre presents our 5th annual Winter Treasures Artisan Market, a boutique-style show featuring locally handcrafted gifts, art, décor, and fine crafts suitable for holiday gift-giving

Port Moody | Port Moody Arts Centre | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Market | Free

Exhibition: Transits and Returns

Transits and Returns presents the work of 21 Indigenous artists whose practices are both rooted in the specificities of their cultures and routed via their travels

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market

The Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market runs every Sunday from 10am-2pm on the PNE Fairgrounds

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Exhibition: Cindy Sherman

This important exhibition explores the development of Cindy Sherman’s work from the beginning of her career in the mid-1970s to the present day

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Cannery Farmers’ Market

Steveston’s community winter market features local artisanal products and makers, and locally-sourced handcrafted products inside a historic cannery setting

Richmond | Cannery Farmers’ Market | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

Prenatal Core Workshop

Can you do core exercises when you are pregnant? Absolutely! In fact, not maintaining a healthy core can lead to a sore back, unstable pelvis, urinary incontinence, loss of balance and a more difficult postpartum core recovery

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Active Life / Health

Rockin' Holiday Craft Market

Join us on Sunday, December 1 for our first ever Rockin’ Holiday Craft Market, taking place at The Show Theatre from 10AM-2PM. Come and discover the perfect Christmas and holiday gift ideas as we play host to countless unique vendors

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Winter Gift Gallery

We have assembled a wonderful group of artists to help inspire your holiday shopping. Buy from local artists and help support the arts in your community

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Market | Free

Christmas at the Cannery - Festival of Trees

Steveston Festival of Trees, from December 1 to 31, inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Take flight with Birdly®! at the Science World

Have you ever dreamed of flying? Soar to new heights with Birdly®, an immersive virtual reality experience at Science World

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

CAChurch: Town Centre

Weekly church services and Sunday School classes by Coquitlam Alliance Church

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Active Life / Health

Pet Pop in the Science World

Pet Pop is a series of pop art portraits of old dogs and fat cats by Pete Thorne, Toronto's premiere pet photographer

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art at Museum of Vancouver

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

Sensory Friendly Sunday

Visit the museum before business hours to enjoy reduced noise, lighting effects and our sensory friendly space

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Active Life / Health | Free

Crescent Beach Pop-up Gallery

Enjoy a variety of artwork from a mix of artists at Beecher Place from now until December

Surrey | Beecher Place | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts

Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty

Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty is the first retrospective of this notable Canadian artist whose work interrogates the mechanisms of display that shape meaning, beauty and desire in our culture

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

88 Dogs and 1 Cat in the Science World

Do people look like their pets? Or... do pets look like their owners?

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Wild Things: The Power of Nature in our Lives at Museum of Vancouver

The Museum of Vancouver and Nature Vancouver proudly present the illuminating exhibition, Wild Things: The Power of Nature in Our Lives

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

Exhibition: Robert Rauschenberg 1965-1980

Drawn primarily from the Gallery’s collection, Robert Rauschenberg 1965–1980 explores the artist’s experimental, radical approach to artmaking

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Jingle Bell Market

Complete your last minute holiday shopping while supporting local artisans and vendors. Unique and interesting, nature-related gifts will be available for purchase

Richmond | Richmond Nature Park | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Nature / Animals

Granville Flea presents Black Sunday

Granville Flea returns with its WINTER edition of the vintage streetwear market place!

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Fair

Jazz Walk at the Shadbolt

Cory Weeds and The Cellar Music Group will take over the Shadbolt Center For The Arts with international headliners. An all day Jazz show in various rooms, come for one or all

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Music

Infant Massage Workshop

Join us for an infant massage workshop! Infant massage helps baby sleep better, relaxes and soothes, aids digestion, contributes to development, encourages bonding & improves communication

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 11:15 am to 12:15 am | Workshop

Vancouver Christmas Market 2019

A beloved holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike, the Vancouver Christmas Market features more than 80 huts of authentic German sweets, treats, and treasures

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre - Jack Poole Plaza | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market

Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party

Brings the Magic Closer to You Than Ever Before!

Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | 11:30 am to 6:00 pm | Show

Exhibition: Olivia Whetung - Sugarbush Shrapnel

The Contemporary Art Gallery will present the first solo exhibition in a major public institution of Chemong Lake based Anishinaabe artist Olivia Whetung

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Exhibition: Echoes

Join us for the Exhibition for Echoes at the Burnaby Art Gallery

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Steveston History Hunters Scavenger Hunt

Children are invited to explore some of Steveston's historic sites on a scavenger hunt across the village. Enter for your chance to win a prize at one of the participating locations once you have completed the hunt

Richmond | Steveston Tram | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Kids | Free

Exhibition: Sreshta Rit Premnath

For his first solo exhibition in Canada, Sreshta Rit Premnath will develop new work

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

A Victorian Christmas at London Heritage Farm

Celebrate a Victorian Christmas exploring the heritage house and learning about the London Family story

Richmond | London Heritage Farm | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Christmas Tree Festival at the Museum of Surrey

Walk the museum to see trees custom decorated by Cloverdale businesses and vote for your favourite!

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

Skate with Santa

Enjoy a festive skate with Santa in Surrey!

Surrey | Newton Arena | 12:00 am to 1:45 pm | Sports

Christmas Classic Car Cruise

Starting at 12:15pm sharp a parade of hot rods, roadsters, muscle cars & custom creations along Steveston's streets, then into the Buck & Ear where the cars will be on display until 2:30pm

Richmond | Steveston Village | 12:15 am to 2:30 pm | Show | Free

Heritage Christmas by Burnaby Village Museum

Join in the festive fun at the Burnaby Village Museum! Bring Christmas memories to life!

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Family | Free

Christmas in Steveston Village

Steveston Village is the perfect setting for this annual favourite. To the delight of both the young, and the young at heart, Santa arrives at Fisherman’s Wharf in true nautical style at 1:00pm aboard a whale watching boat

Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family | Free

Winter Concert By Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

Enjoy the music of Louise Southwood and Stanton Jack - a new generation of classical guitarists. They combine technical excellence with musical sensitivity, expressed through the language of the guitar

Richmond | The Britannia Shipyard | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Music

Tree Festival Kickoff at the Museum of Surrey

Celebrate the official start of the month long festival!Double the Christmas in one day! Join us to kick off the Christmas Tree Festival at the museum before the Surrey Santa Parade of Lights which begins at 5pm

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

Christmas with the Bach Choir

A return to our classic early Christmas presentation. More than 400 singers, accompanied by brass quintet and organ in the historic Orpheum theatre.

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

Santa at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery

Presented by Steveston Merchants Association, Santa Claus will sail into Steveston’s Fisherman’s Wharf by boat at 1pm for his annual visit to the village

Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family

Barry Greenfield: The Bench

The afternoon begins with Juanita Dawn and The Long Grass Studios Puppets performance of The Bench.The Bench is a delightfully entertaining puppet play that makes you smile while causing you to reflect on today’s societal values

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Music

A Christmas Carol presented by The Chilliwack Players Guild

Dramatized with flair and wit in a version first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company

Chilliwack | Chilliwack Cultural Centre | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Theatre

Aurora Winter Festival

This November, the Aurora Winter Festival will expand to fifteen acres for its 2019 event, which has been relocated to Hastings Park in order to accommodate the expansion and take the festival to a whole new level

Vancouver | Hastings Park | 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Family

Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and Winter Harp present Christmas Traditions Around the World

The acclaimed Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and the magical Winter Harp ensemble come together for a special performance of Christmas music from medieval to modern

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Music

Trinity Western University Choirs: Christmas at the Chan Centre

Trinity Western University’s beloved Christmas event brings together four of TWU’s choral ensembles – Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Chamber Singers, and Masterworks Chorus – and full orchestra under the direction of Dr. Joel Tranquilla

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Music

Cinderella The Panto

Christmas Panto at its best! Cinderella set to your favourite 70’s music

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

FADO - The Saddest Music in the World

FADO is a tale of love and ghosts told through the saddest music in the world, Portuguese FADO.

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Theatre

Handel’s Messiah

Begin December’s festivities with this timeless masterpiece by Handel. This magnificent classic is the most popular choral/orchestral piece in the world

North Vancouver | BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music

Big Rigs for Kids

Get ready to see the Big Rigs cruise into downtown Surrey - the beautiful, illuminated trucks are back for the ninth year on Sunday

Surrey | City Hall | 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Canyon Lights: A Winter Lights Festival

Celebrate Canyon Lights, A Winter Festival November 22, 2019 to January 26, 2020. Re-capture the feeling of wonder and excitement of the holiday season and be amazed by the hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park

North Vancouver | Capilano Suspension Bridge Park | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Experience VanDusen Festival of Lights, a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights decorating 15 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Dundarave Festival of Lights

The annual Dundarave Festival of Lights kicks off with a Christmas tree decorating beach party on November 30. On the four Saturdays leading up to Christmas, stop by for an afternoon of free concerts to spark your Christmas spirit

West Vancouver | Dundarave Park | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Heritage Building Light Display

Heritage Building Light Display, Evenings take a stroll through Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and be dazzled by the heritage building light displays

Richmond | The Britannia Shipyard | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

2019 Surrey Santa Parade of Lights

Visit the Cloverdale Town Centre in Surrey on Sunday, December 1 and celebrate the arrival of Santa with a magical, evening, lighted parade

Surrey | Cloverdale BIA | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Family

Harrison Lights by the Lake

Get into the holiday spirit with the second annual Lights by the Lake! This free attraction will give you that warm Christmas feeling as you stroll along a Christmas light display down the waterfront of Harrison Hot Springs.

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Lake | 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free

Edmonton Oilers @ Vancouver Canucks

The regular season game

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Sports

Karaoke Christmas Lights Trolley Tour

'This the season to be jolly! Bring your family and friends this holiday on the Karaoke Christmas Lights Trolley tour to sing your favorite holiday carols, while visiting two of Vancouver’s most spectacular Light displays

Vancouver | Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Daughters with guests Lingua Ignota, Haunted Horses

Experimental rock band from Providence, RI, on tour to support their latest release "You Won't Get What You Want"

Vancouver | Rickshaw Theatre | 7:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

East Van Panto: Pinocchio

East Van Panto returns for a seventh year, welcoming back the creative team behind last year’s hit Wizard of Oz: playwright Marcus Youssef, composer Veda Hille, and director Stephen Drover

Vancouver | York Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Turnover & Men I Trust

Turnover is an American rock band from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Formed in 2009, the band is signed with the Run for Cover Records labe

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 11:50 pm | Music

Greater Vancouver Youth Music Academy

Greater Vancouver Youth Music Academy Wind Ensemble with Concert Winds ECHOES: Music with Resonance

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

The Sunday Service

With over 20 Canadian Comedy Award Nominations, a CCA Best Improv Troupe Award in 2012, and international recognition, The Sunday Service present to audiences across North America a fast paced and singular take on traditional long form

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Show