Metro Vancouver events on December 31, 2021

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

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

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

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

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