Metro Vancouver events on December 22, 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

Winter Break Kids Camp 2022

Come join us at Kidtropolis’ Winter Break Kids Camp!

Richmond | The World of Kidtropolis | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids

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

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

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

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

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

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

Live Music Thursday at Beatniks Bistro

Join them for their live music nights every Thursday from 6-9pm!

Langley | Beatniks Bistro | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Live Music at Camp Beer Co.

Brews and tunes with the best folks around, this Thursday from 6pm-9pm.

Langley | Camp Beer Co. | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Myles of Smiles Open Mic

Weekly every Thursday a host musician will lead off with a few songs beginning at 6pm, followed by anyone who shows up to perform

Langley | Veggie Bob's Kitchen Cafe | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Made By HongKonger - Christmas Night Market

We invited a number of talented local Hong Kong crafters, artists and small businesses, featuring HongKongers uniqueness and characteristics

Vancouver | Heritage Hall | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Market | Free

Spectral Holiday: An Evening of Christmas Ghost Stories

Come experience a much-loved Victorian holiday tradition - Christmas ghost stories!

Surrey | Historic Stewart Farm | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

O Holy Night

Join Calvin Dyck (violin), Alison Nystrom (soprano) and Carmen Hollett (piano) for a 75 min. concert of your favourite Christmas songs

Abbotsford | South Abbotsford Church | 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm | Music

Christmas Tales

Invite a friend or a neighbour to a Christmas Pageant like you’ve never seen before! A fresh take on the cast of Bethlehem characters

Surrey | Cedar Grove Baptist Church | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free

Holiday Night Concerts at the PNE Winter Fair. Johnny Reid

Already a chart-topping, multi-platinum selling artist in Canada, Johnny’s songwriting resonates with audiences across the globe and that continues with the Christmas EP

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

International Thursdays At Library Square

The only place with the best Vibes in Vancouver at Library Square Pub

Vancouver | Library Square Public House | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

Holiday Comedy Rumble: Every Elf For Themself

A fast paced, hilarious holiday-themed improv comedy showdown. Which elf will win and get Santa's job for the year? You decide!

Vancouver | The Park Pub | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Show