Metro Vancouver events on December 3, 2022

Grouse Mountain: Breakfast with Santa

Feel the magic of Vancouver’s North Pole and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with a visit with Santa Claus himself!

North Vancouver | Grouse Mountain | 8:00 am to 10:00 am | Family

Alpacas & Artisan Holiday Market

Buy local this year & enjoy their holiday festivities at the same time!

Langley | Kensington Prairie Farm Ltd. | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair

Join us for the 41st Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair

Coquitlam | Poirier Forum | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Fair

Clayton Holiday Marketplace

Come explore Clayton Community Centre's winter wonderland and find the perfect gift for the holidays while enjoying free entertainment for the whole family

Surrey | Clayton Community Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Market | Free

Steveston Festival Of Trees

Slip into the holiday spirit and explore a display of illuminated holiday trees inside the historic cannery

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

Science World: T.Rex The Ultimate Predator

Kids’ love of dinosaurs is something for the ages! If your child is one who can’t get enough of the massive beasts they are going to be wildly excited about the new attraction coming to town

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

Vancouver Gem Show

Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show is back at PNE Forum!Western Canada’s largest Gem show is featuring 100+ of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

National Geographic's Beyond King Tut Vancouver

National Geographic’s Beyond King Tut Brings A Groundbreaking Immersive Exhibition To Vancouver. Join In The Discovery Of A Story 3,300 Years In The Making.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

Granville Island: Santa Arrives!

Photos, Storytelling, and Sing Along with Santa

Vancouver | Granville Island, Kids Market | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Carousel Theatre Presents: Stiles and Drewe's the Three Little Pigs

Take three little superstar Piglets, their devoted single-parent Mom, a misunderstood Big Bad Wolf and the award-winning tuneful wit of Stiles and Drewe and you’ve got the perfect “Great Big Little Broadway Show” for audiences of three years old and up

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Kids

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Ready, set, GLOW! It's almost time for Lights with Heights! Bundle up the family and get your festive boots on. Vancouver’s holiday tradition CANYON LIGHTS returns

North Vancouver | Capilano Suspension Bridge Park | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

Indigenous Artisans Market

On December 3rd, 2022, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art will be hosting an Indigenous Artisans Market.

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Join Project EveryBody, Vancouver’s annual community celebration of the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 11:00 am to 8:30 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market

The Vancouver Christmas Market is delighted to return to its seaside home at Jack Poole Plaza (downtown at the Olympic Cauldron)

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

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The Fort Langley Community Improvement Society annual traditional event features a visit from Santa Claus arriving by canoe and escorted by a parade of children to the Fort Langley Community Hall

Langley | Fort Langley Community Hall | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family

Heritage Christmas Weekends

Experience the holidays like the Stewarts did

Surrey | Historic Stewart Farm | 12:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family | Free

In-Person Workshop: Build Your Own Copper Lantern

Join our talented blacksmith for a crafting workshop and build your own copper lantern to warm up your space with a seasonal glow this winter

Langley | Fort Langley National Historic Site | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop

Burnaby Village Museum: Heritage Christmas

Come experience Heritage Christmas presented by Concord Pacific at Burnaby Village Museum. Enjoy the special atmosphere of festive lights and the traditional decorations

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

Sleeping Beauty The Musical Panto

This show has everything that you would expect from a Panto and much, much more

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Performing Arts

Rollerskating

Join Rolla Skate Club for exhilarating public rollerskating events, weekly!

Vancouver | Rollerland | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Family

Christmas Glow Langley

Canada’s Largest Christmas Event Returns Bigger Than Ever. Experience the Magic of Over a Million Lights as Glow Langley Brings the Holiday Season to Life

Langley | Glow Gardens Langley | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Lights At Lafarge Lake Coquitlam

Coquitlam’s largest holiday light display is back. Stunning the area of Town Centre Park, Lights at Lafarge will wow spectators once again this year as they walk through the beautiful Christmas displays and enjoy some festive fun

Coquitlam | Lafarge Lake | 5:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

32nd Annual Christmas in Williams Park

Experience the illuminated holiday displays in Williams Park from the comfort of your own vehicle!

Langley | Williams Park | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family

Live Music at Trading Post Brewing

Live Music at Trading Post Brewery! They’ve booked some amazing local artists to bring you live music

Langley | Trading Post Brewery & Tasting Room | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Live Music Night at Five Roads Brewing Co.

Join them every weekend for live music featuring some of Langley’s best talent!

Langley | Five Roads Brewing Co. | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

INFINITUS

From Handel to hip-hop this beatboxing string trio knows no bounds! Infinitus is three guys with three instruments who create a symphony of sound like no other.

Surrey | Surrey City Hall | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts

SFUW presents Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story

Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story, a part of SFU Woodward's Cultural Programs 10th Anniversary celebrations, Dec. 1-4, 2022, 7:30pm.

Vancouver | Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts

Vetta Presents: Bach And Mendelssohn

This program explores the deep connections between Bach and Mendelssohn performed by our all-woman ensemble, back by popular demand

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Jarvis Church

Enjoy an evening with Jarvis, Soul singer, producer & frontman of The Philosopher Kings

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

TRITONAL | Coalesce Tour

Tritonal is an American music duo from Austin, Texas consisting of producers and DJs Chad Cisneros and David Reed

Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Party