Metro Vancouver events on December 2, 2023

Badmintology Legacy Team Championship 2023 presented by GOSEN

A year gone by and the 12th annual season-end Badmintology Team Championships presented by GOSEN is back again in the Winter

Richmond | Drive Badminton Centre and Pro Shop | 7:00 am to 7:00 pm | Sports

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees

Festival of Trees, presented by Scotiabank, brings local businesses and organizations along with members of the community together in support of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation

Vancouver | Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | 7:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family

Breakfast with Santa

This event has been a Ladner tradition for more than 35 years. Some families have been breakfasting with Santa for three generations.

Delta | Ladner Community Centre | 8:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Lights of Hope

Be part of the 26th annual lighting celebration

Vancouver | St.Pauls Hospital | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family

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

Welcome to the Robson Square Ice Rink!

This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver

Vancouver | Robson Square Ice Rink | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

Santa Shuffle. Fun run and Elf Walk by Chilliwack

The Santa Shuffle is a 5km Fun Run and 1km Elf Walk for all ages and skill levels

Chilliwack | Vedder Park/Rotary Trail | Sports

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

2023 Winter Wonderland Pop Up Market

Delta | Ladner Village Arts and Crafts | 9:30 am to 9:00 pm | Market

Carousel Theatre For Young People Production: Snow White By Greg Banks

A “Once Upon a Time” tale re-imagined for twice as much fun! Not your traditional Snow White, this clever twist on the beloved fairy tale is a two-actor take that’s irresistibly playful and oh-so smart

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 10:00 am to 8:30 pm | Performing Arts

The Polygon – Kids First

Come get creative on the first Saturday and Sunday of the month with a day of art-making and fun. Kids First is an opportunity for families of all kinds to create an in-house art project, based on the exhibitions being shown in the Gallery

North Vancouver | The Polygon Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts

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 3:00 pm | Market | Free

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

Exhibition: Artrich 2023

The Richmond Arts Coalition (RAC) in partnership with the Richmond Art Gallery, is pleased to present the fifth edition of ArtRich

Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

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

Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair

Join us for the 42nd Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair

Coquitlam | Poirier Sport & Leisure Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Fair

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

​Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair

The 8th Annual Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair

Port Moody | Port Moody Civic Centre Galleria | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Fair | Free

Santa Shuffle. Fun run and Elf Walk in Langley

The Santa Shuffle is a 5km Fun Run and 1km Elf Walk for all ages and skill levels

Langley | Blacklock Fine Arts Elementary | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Sports

Santa Shuffle. Fun run and Elf Walk in Abbotsford

The Santa Shuffle is a 5km Fun Run and 1km Elf Walk for all ages and skill levels

Abbotsford | Mill Lake Park – Bevan Entrance | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Sports

Canyon Lights

Explore an Enchanting Winter Wonderland

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

Krampusmarkt 2023

Merry Krampusnacht! Strange Fellows Brewing and OH Studio Project are thrilled to announce the dates of KRAMPUSMARKT 2023!

Vancouver | Strange Fellows Brewing | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Market

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

Baking Time

It’s a recipe for pure joy! Expect baking antics, lively music, and lots of opportunities for the audience to safely join in on the fun

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

7th Annual Tugboat Landing Artisan Market

Join us for the 7th Annual Tugboat Landing Artisan Market in SE Vancouver. This is a curated boutique artisan market with 20+ vendors

Vancouver | Harbour Master Club | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Market | Free

Holiday Alley

Join us for this year’s Holiday Alley! Shop for the perfect local gifts in this curated pop-up market

North Vancouver | The Alley (at The Quay) | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market

The Kitchen: Brazil Gourmet Pop-up

A Small Piece Of Brazil Right Here In North Vancouver

North Vancouver | The Alley (at The Quay) | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Food / Wine

Tugboat Landing Artisan Market

Tugboat Landing Artisan Market is a curated boutique artisan market that happens on the Fraser River in SE Vancouver

Vancouver | Harbour Master Clubhouse | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Market

Tsawwassen Springs. Festival Of Lights 2023

Tsawwassen Springs is delighted to announce our fifth annual Festival of Lights, sponsored and decorated by families, community groups and businesses

Tsawwassen | Tsawwassen Springs | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family

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

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

Ice Skating to the North Vancouver’s Shipyards Rink

North Vancouver’s impressive 12,000 square foot skating rink in The Shipyards is set to open again this December and it’s free for all

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Green Thumb Theatre: the Mixolydian by Ashley Cook

Presented by Anvil Theatre, Written by Ashley Cook and Directed by Michelle Olson

New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

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

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 Cultch Presents East Van Panto: Beauty and the Beast

Bright, business-minded Belle has always been different from other kids growing up on the Drive. Her nose is always stuck in a book—a general ledger book that is!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Performing Arts

An Arts Club Theatre Company Presentation The Gingerbread Men: A Holiday Cabaret

Come cozy up with The Gingerbread Men this winter! Prepare to be whisked away on a dough-lightful cabaret of classic holiday songs and merriment

Vancouver | Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Puss In Boots: The Panto

Poor Jack! His father, the miller, has died and left most of his fortune to Jack’s ne’er-do-well brothers. All Jack gets is a pussycat. But what a pussycat!

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Wishing Tree Lighting Ceremony

Come and celebrate the opening of Shine Bright New West, with a lighting ceremony for the Wishing Tree in Moody Park!

New Westminster | Moody Park | 3:00 pm to 11:50 pm | Family

Balboa Open Practice

Join your fellow Balboa enthusiasts for an open practice session!

New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Dance

The Bright Ride the Stanley Park

The Bright Nights Train is back on the rails for 2023!

Vancouver | Stanley Park | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Christmas Glow Langley

Experience the Magic: Outdoor Family-Friendly Walk-around Festival

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

Shine Bright Downtown

Celebrate the holidays in New Westminster’s historic Downtown with lighting installations for folks from all backgrounds

New Westminster | Hyack Square and throughout Downtown | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Step into a botanical wonderland this holiday season at VanDusen Festival of Lights

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Spirit of the Season Festival

Experience the magic of the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 2nd from 4pm to 8pm by attending The Spirit of the Season Festival at The Shipyards. Come spread cheer and enjoy live music, ice skating and entertainment under dazzling holiday lights.

North Vancouver | Shipbuilders' Square | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Lights at Lafarge

Produced by the City of Coquitlam and presented by Coquitlam Centre, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display

Coquitlam | Lafarge Lake at Town Centre Park | 4:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Family | Free

Illuminate Maple Ridge

Formerly known as Glow Maple Ridge, Illuminate Maple Ridge represents an evolved iteration of our community holiday experience

Maple Ridge | Memorial Peace Park and Maple Ridge City Centre | 4:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Burnaby’s Holiday Light Displays

Enjoy Burnaby’s bright lights this holiday season! From Burnaby’s parks and public spaces to your own front yard, the city is sure to be decked out in a joyous celebration of light, colour and festive spirit for the holidays

Burnaby | 5:00 pm to 7:00 am | 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

Burnaby Village Museum: Bright in Burnaby

Join us for the official launch of Heritage Christmas with a special tree lighting ceremony at 6 pm. Proceeds during Bright in Burnaby night from the carousel rides will go to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau with Concord Pacific matching the donations

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Cruises: Carol Ship Cruise Festivals

Enjoy holiday cheer, music, and a transformed winter wonderland. Indulge in diverse cuisine, sing karaoke-style, and dance on weekends. Unforgettable evenings await!

Vancouver | Queen of Diamonds | 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Party

Park and Tilford Gardens Christmas Hi-Lights Festival

Over 50,000 lights with even more new displays to light up our enchanted gardens and celebrate the magic of the holidays

North Vancouver | Park and Tilford Gardens | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family

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

O Come All Ye Soulful

Dawn Pemberton with the Jodi Proznick Quintet

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

A Christmas RockStory: A Holiday Circus Spectacular

“A Christmas Rockstory” is an electrifying and heartwarming stage show that combines the excitement of rock music with the festive cheer of a Christmas circus

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Vetta Chamber Music Presents Concert Two - Serenades & Divertimenti

Our all-woman ensemble of the mentorship program is back by popular demand, this time a dynamic string orchestra playing Mozart, Bartók and Dvořák!

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