Metro Vancouver events on December 1, 2021

Steveston Festival of Trees

Wander through a forest of illuminated holiday trees decorated by local merchants and community organizations

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

The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines

A multi sensory 360º immersive journey, with more than 10 replicas of his incredible machines as well as visual experiences in virtual reality of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest inventions comes to British Columbia

Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Mall | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Exhibition

ekw’í7tl Reading Series Fundraiser with Jen Sookfong Lee & Hasan Namir

Children's reading series to raise funds for ekw'i7tl doula collective! In-person readings and free signed books!

Vancouver | Massy Arts Society | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Charity / Fundraising

Exhibition: Bobbie Burgers: The Hard Work of Spring

The West Vancouver Art Museum is pleased to present this exhibition featuring new work by Bobbie Burgers, including two new series of works on paper and two free-standing sculptures

West Vancouver | The West Vancouver Art Museum | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery from September to June

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Vancouver Christmas Market

Get those Glühwein mugs ready! The Vancouver Christmas Market returns from Nov 13-Dec 24 to Jack Poole Plaza. Delight in German-style food and drinks, hop on our Christmas carousel, and stroll through a wonderland of holiday shopping, music, and lights

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza at the Olympic Cauldron | 11:30 am to 9:30 pm | Market

Emerging From Architecture

Burrard Arts Foundation (BAF) in collaboration with The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) presents Emerging From Architecture

Vancouver | Burrard Arts Foundation | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Stanley Park Bright Nights Train

Our Bright Nights train will once again be sounding its whistle and chugging through the sparkling magically-lit forest of Stanley Park this Christmas

Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family

Cloverdale Christmas Trees

A free, all ages, indoors Christmas event right in Cloverdale

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey

Play "I spy" with sights from Surrey in these short and surprising animations

Surrey | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free

Arts Club Theatre Company: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

A family-friendly classic like A Christmas Carol joined with Dolly Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting makes this musical a must-see this season

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Granville Island Seasonal Lighting

A Beacon of Light adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End

Vancouver | Granville Island | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021

Bundle up and bring the family to your favourite winter festival where the joy and magical moments of the holidays begin November 26

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

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Traditional Christmas

The annual tradition returns this Christmas with host Christopher Gaze

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Music

Surrey Holiday Lights

Live music and Christmas lights in Surrey! A magical indoor & outdoor festival

Surrey | Surrey Civic Plaza | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital

It’s a bright spot on those dark and dreary winter nights in Downtown Vancouver

Vancouver | St. Paul’s Hospital | 5:00 pm to 5:00 am | Family | Free

Dance in Vancouver 2021: Dumb Instrument Dance - Made In Voyage

The Dance Centre presents the 13th biennial Dance in Vancouver, celebrating BC’s contemporary dance scene

Vancouver | Morrow | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dance

Get On Board Fundraiser Gala: In Support of Black History Month Events

Unique Get Together Society is inviting you to our Get On Board Fundraiser Gala, in support of our Black History Month events in Vancouver

North Vancouver | The Pipe Shop | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

GWAR - Scumdog's 30th Anniversary Tour

Gwar, often stylized in all caps as GWAR, is an American heavy metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia in 1984, composed of and operated by a frequently rotating line-up of musicians, artists and filmmakers collectively known as Slave Pit Inc.

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 10:50 pm | Music