Metro Vancouver events on December 17, 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

Christmas In The Village Farmer’s Market

The traditional annual 3-day market returns to the Fort Langley Community Hall

Langley | Fort Langley Community Hall | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

Cloverdale Recreation Centre's Volleyball Tournament

Make a team, have some fun and play volleyball!

Surrey | Cloverdale Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 6:30 pm | Sports

23rd Annual Winter Ice Palace

Enjoy a seasonal skate with your friends and family over the holidays as Cloverdale Arena transforms into a winter wonderland!

Surrey | Cloverdale Arena | 9:00 am to 10:30 pm | Family

Breakfast with Santa

Ho Ho Ho! Join Santa and his helpers as they make a special stop at our centre and bring the spirit of the holidays with them

Vancouver | Kitsilano Community Centre | 9:00 am to 12:30 am | Family

Cloverdale Christmas Trees

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

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 9:30 am to 5:30 pm | Family | 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

Pottery Market at the Beach

Shop local with the Semiahmoo Potters Society. Featuring 30 local potters with functional, sculptural, and whimsical hand-made ceramic pieces.

Surrey | Crescent Beach Pop-up Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Market

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

Photos with Santa at Guildford Town Centre

Santa’s elves have been clausin’ a stir, getting Santa’s big chair ready at Guildford Town Centre

Surrey | Guildford Town Centre | 11:00 am to 8:00 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

Yaletown Winter Market

VHS Markets is back at Yaletown this Winter for all of your list minute Christmas shopping with a variety of handmade goods from 60+ local vendors!

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market

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

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

Heritage Christmas Weekends

Experience the holidays like the Stewarts did

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

Youth Soccer Tournament

Join this tournament indoors at Guildford Recreation Centre for fun and the chance to win great prizes!

Surrey | Guildford Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Sports | Free

Cari Can Heritage Society Children's Christmas Party and Movie Night

Join us on Saturday, December 17th 12:00pm-5:30pm for a CCHS Children's Christmas Event!

Surrey | Cari Can Heritage Society | 12:00 am to 5:30 pm | Family

Ugly Christmas Sweater Toonie Skate

Bring family, friends and wear your UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER! Enjoy crafts, face painting, reindeer games and holiday cheer. Special visit from Santa & Friends

Burnaby | Bill Copeland Sports Centre | 12:30 am to 3:00 pm | Family

Merry Makers

Even more STEM fun with a Christmas spin!

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family | Free

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

Burnaby Winter Fun

Join us for Winter Fun at Willingdon Community Centre this holiday season! Bring your family and friends for a fun afternoon of festive activities and holiday cheer

Burnaby | Willingdon Community Centre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Family

The Snow Queen: A Frozen Adventure

Lesa and Anna navigate sisterhood in Arendella as they enter adulthood and their lives begin to change

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Swim with Santa

Bring the whole family and swim with Santa! Enjoy fun games in and out of the pool and some seasonal crafts for everyone

Burnaby | Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Family

Sankofa's Christmas crafts, Lantern and card making

Holiday Crafting for all ages! Each participant will be making lanterns and Christmas cards

Vancouver | Pacific Arts Market | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Workshop

Part of the Role Playing Games. Return to the Island of Misfit Toys: A D&D Christmas Adventure

A Christmas themed Dungeons & Dragons one shot adventure for players of all ages & experience levels!

Abbotsford | Boardwalk Cafe and Games | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Active Life / Health

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

PNE Winter Fair

Concerts, Skating and Food Delights combined with Shopping and WinterLights

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

Brian Doerksen presents The Heart of Christmas - Abbotsford

A night of Christmas favourites and Brian's classic worship songs!

Abbotsford | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Fox Cabaret: The Dope Show

The Dope Show returns! Presented by Tyler Smith

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Comedy

Holiday Night Concerts at the PNE Winter Fair: Dallas Smith

Platinum selling Country star DALLAS SMITH “has blazed a path across genres in Canadian music” (CBCMusic) for nearly two decades and fans continue to prove they’ll follow him wherever he wants to go

Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Festive Cantatas: J.s. Bach Magnificat - Let Our Mouth Be Full Of Laughter

In this concert, Bach’s Magnificat is paired with Cantata 110, which Bach composed for Christmas 1725

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

Christmas Vancouver: Ugly Sweater Christmas Boat Party

Christmas Vancouver Boat Party is here! Get ur ugly sweaters and party on waters! We got djs, santa, amazing views, 3 hour sailing and more

Vancouver | Plaza of Nations | Burrad Queen | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

Christmas Booze Cruise Vancouver 2022: Party With Santa

Vancouver Christmas Booze Cruise is back! Party with Santa on a boat! We got live djs, dance floor, premium bar, 3 hour sailing and more

Vancouver | Burrard Queen | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Party

Kink Fetish Nights - Kinky Santa Ball

It's time for KINK Fetish Nights and our annual December 17th Kinky Santa Ball at an amazing venue!!

Vancouver | PLUR Private Studio | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Party

BassZone Presents: Head Hunterz & DJ Isaac

BassZone presents #hardstyle legends HEADHUNTERZ & DJ ISAAC Saturday, December 17th at Harbour Event & Convention Centre

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

Fox Cabaret: 90s vs 00s Night

The Fox Cabaret is excited to present another glorious throwback battle of the decades!

Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 10:30 pm to 2:00 am | Party