Metro Vancouver events on December 24, 2021

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

Stanley Park Bright Nights Train

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

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

Alice in Wonderland: A Pantomime

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

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

Flavourcel’s I Spy a City in Surrey

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

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

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

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

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

Surrey Holiday Lights

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

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

Granville Island Seasonal Lighting

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

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

VanDusen Festival of Lights 2021

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

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

Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital

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

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