Metro Vancouver events on December 4, 2023

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

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

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

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

Canyon Lights

Explore an Enchanting Winter Wonderland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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