Metro Vancouver events on December 17, 2021

FlyOver Canada: Breakfast with Santa

A Morning of Flight, Food and Festive Memories. Don’t miss the magic of Breakfast with Santa

Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 8:00 am to 10:30 am | Family

A Waterfront Christmas Experience

With so much happening in and around Vancouver this holiday season, we thought we would give you the ultimate insider’s scoop on how to plan an entire day of Christmas fun at Downtown Vancouver’s harbour front district

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia

A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia is the inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Canadian Museum

Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum Temporary Site | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Steveston Festival of Trees

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

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

The Da Vinci - Experience & His Incredible Machines

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

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

Sho Sho Esquiro: Doctrine of Discovery

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

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

Vancouver Christmas Market

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

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

FlyOver Canada: Soar With Santa

Bring your holiday plans to new heights this year with a visit to FlyOver Canada. Join us for fun-filled activities and soar with Santa on our Christmas flight ride over Canada and the North Pole. This is one festive trip you won’t forget!

Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family

Emerging From Architecture

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

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

Stanley Park Bright Nights Train

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

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

Cloverdale Christmas Trees

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

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

Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime

With original music, new characters and some of your panto favourites, this show will be bringing you silly puns and jokes you’ve never heard before. Fun for the whole family!

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey

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

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

The Canadian Premiere of Snowflake

itch and Murray Productions, in association with Redgate Revue Stage, presents the North American premiere of SNOWFLAKE from Friday, December 10 to Thursday, December 23 on Granville Island at the Redgate Revue Stage

Vancouver | Red Gate Revue Stage | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum

Heritage Christmas, presented by Concord Pacific, is back again this year. Make plans to come out and enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations happening

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

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

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

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

Christmas Presence

Two weeks of magical Christmas songs and stories and a rotating cast of talent you may know. Pacific Theatre is ready to welcome the holiday spirit this December

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

A Broadway Holiday

Gateway Theatre is so excited to welcome back viewers for all of your favorite Broadway holiday classics; such as, “Let it Snow”, “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas”

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland

East Van Panto takes a trip through the looking glass!

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

Surrey Holiday Lights

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

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

Granville Island Seasonal Lighting

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

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

VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021

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

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

PNE WinterLights

New this year: The Snowglobe Village, another festive tunnel, and even more sparkling lights

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family

Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital

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

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

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Home Alone

A true holiday favourite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams charming and delightful score performed live to as the movie plays, by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music