Metro Vancouver events on November 18, 2023

IndieFest 2023

IndieFest is a musical gathering that brings together artists and audiences from all walks of life to expand artistic practices, experience new works of art, and express creative voices

Vancouver | Variety of locations around Metro Vancouver | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Festival

2023 Abbotsford Ski Swap

The Abbotsford Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap is held at the Ag-Rec Centre in Abbotsford’s Exhibition Park. It’s a fundraising event for the Canadian Ski Patrol

Abbotsford | Ag-Rec Building, Exhibition Park | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Market

All Aboard Skate Festival + Green Ramp

All Aboard is a family friendly event that celebrates skateboarding, culture, art and community. There will be scheduled programming for youth & adults and the return of our Green Ramp! This event is for all skateboarders of all ages and all abilities

Vancouver | Ocean Artworks Pavilion, Granville Island | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Festival

Potters Christmas Store

The Christmas Store at Potters is the destination to find tens of thousands of holiday-related items

Surrey | Potters | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market

Burnaby Flea Market

Clean out your cupboards or find yourself a great bargain! More than 50 tables of pre-loved items are on display to comb through.

Burnaby | Confederation Seniors' Centre | 9:30 am to 1:30 pm | Market

James Cameron – Challenging The Deep

In this immersive exhibition, James Cameron takes visitors into a world filled with wonder and awe

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

West Coast Women's Show

The West Coast Women’s Show is renowned for its cutting-edge one-of-a-kind fashion shows, celebrity speakers, stage presentations, health & wellness seminars, Girls Night Out celebrations, and more!

Vancouver | BC Place | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Show

Winter Treasures Artisan Market

Don't miss the 10th annual Winter Treasures Artisan Market!

Port Moody | Port Moody Arts Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market

Super Saturdays: Wood Wide Web

The forests of the Fraser are made up of many individual sprawling trees and plants … or are they?

New Westminster | Fraser River Discovery Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Nature / Animals

Got Craft Holiday Market

The Got Craft Holiday Market returns to East Vancouver on Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19th

Vancouver | Croatian Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 5:50 pm | Market

Christmas Craft Fair

Shop for the whole family this holiday season at the South Arm Christmas Craft Fair

Richmond | South Arm Community Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Fair

Flyover Canada: Soar With Santa

Flying with Santa is a big, bold experience and elicits equally big reactions. This holiday season, Soar with Santa across Canada and the North Pole in an original cinematic experience

Vancouver | FlyOver Canada | 10:00 am to 8:30 pm | Family

Holiday Craft Market 2023

North Delta Artisan & Gift Market - Holiday Craft Market November 18, 10am-3pm. Come join us for our 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Market!

Delta | Sunshine Hills Elementary | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

Sky Hangar Winter Market

Welcome Back To Our Annual Winter Market At Sky Hangar!

Pitt Meadows | Sky Helicopters | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market

Nikkei Craft Market

A bustling marketplace featuring 90+ local artisans. Discover an array of handcrafted treasures, exquisite jewelry, captivating artwork, luxurious beauty & skincare products, eco-friendly upcycled gems, and so much more

Burnaby | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Market

Space Explorers: The Infinite

The World's Most Captivating Immersive Space Experience Inspired By Nasa Missions

Vancouver | Rocky Mountaineer Station | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family

Glen Pine Winter Market

Hand-made treasurers, knitting, cards, tree decorations, baby/child items and a great selection of gifts for everyone on your holiday list

Coquitlam | Glen Pine Pavilion | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Market | Free

Canyon Lights

Explore an Enchanting Winter Wonderland

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

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical from Broadway

You will discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life live on stage

Vancouver | The Centre for Performing Arts | 11:00 am to 3:12 am | Musical

Vancouver Christmas Market

One of Vancouver’s most beloved Christmas events is back at Jack Poole Plaza

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family

Santaland Photos

Meet Santa at Metropolis at Metrotown! Delightfully in magic!

Burnaby | Metrotown at Metropolis | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family

Swedish Christmas Market

The 2023 Julmarknad will have traditional Swedish goods and current desirable items for the family, home, celebrations and gift giving

Burnaby | Scandinavian Community Centre | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Market | Free

Fort Langley Community Hall Christmas Markets hosted by iMADE

iMADE Christmas pop up markets are back at the Fort Langley Community Hall

Langley | Fort Langley Community Hall | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Market | Free

The 27th annual Eastside Culture Crawl 2023

Vancouver's beloved four-day visual arts, design and crafts festival extends an invitation to discover 450+ artist studios in 65 buildings throughout Vancouver's Eastside

Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Festival

Oakdale Christmas Craft Fair

The Oakdale Christmas Craft Fair is coming!

Coquitlam | Greater Heights Learning Academy | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Fair

Pop-Up Markets @ The Pipe Shop

Find us around town for our 2023 Autumn & Holiday Pop-Up Markets!

North Vancouver | The Pipe Shop | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market

Bouge de Là Danse Production - Through My Eyes

A topsy-turvy playground where dance continually shifts with the context, this performance full of surprises invites audiences to see the world afresh through the eyes of a child who explores

New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Dance

Dumplings and Divas: RAGA Fundraiser

Join us for a unique fundraiser and art auction celebrating the incredible outreach and education efforts of the Richmond Art Gallery Association

Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Tinseltown: The Christmas Speakeasy "Where Everyday is Christmas"

Get yourself in a chestnut-warming holiday mood with a festive-hugging visit to this cozy Christmas-themed pop-up bar

Vancouver | Vancouver Alpen Club | 1:00 pm to 2:00 am | Party

Elf: The Musical

The Tale Of A Human Who Thinks He’s An Elf

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

The Spinsters

The Spinsters is a seductive feast featuring mesmerizing movement, magical dresses, and stunning shadow puppetry

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

IndieFest 2023. Sanctuary & Storm: Immersive Opera World Premiere

Sanctuary & Storm is a new opera by Tawnie Olson and Roberta Barker, that depicts a fictional debate between the two most powerful women in Medieval Europe: Hildegard of Bingen, the Sibyl of the Rhein and Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of the Normans

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Opera

Winter Jubilee

The Winter Jubilee is the annual holiday festival in the Downtown and is home to the tree lighting in Abbotsford!

Abbotsford | Downtown Abbotsford | 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Family | Free

Lights by the Lake

Experience the Magic of the Season with Lights by the Lake

Harrison Hot Springs | Harrison Hot Springs Promenade | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family

Diwali Gala 2023 in Tricities

Join us for a dazzling Diwali Gala on November 18th, Saturday, starting at 6 PM at the enchanting Heritage Hall in Pitt Meadows!

Pitt Meadows | Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall | Party

Loud Luxury with Morten and No Thanks

Loud Luxury is a Canadian-born, Los Angeles-based international touring dance music duo, composed of Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

The Tea Party & I Mother Earth VIP Acoustic Experience

Experience The Tea Party and I Mother Earth together on stage for one incredible night

Richmond | The River Rock Theatre | 6:15 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

KOOZA in Vancouver

KOOZA combines acrobatic performance and the art of clowning, while exploring fear, identity, recognition and power.

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Vancouver Giants vs Lethbridge Hurricanes

The Vancouver Giants face off against the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Saturday, November 18th at 7:00pm.

Langley | Langley Events Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Sports