Metro Vancouver events on December 31, 2023

An Arts Club Silver Commission: Mom’s The Word: Talkin’ Turkey

The Hilarious Holiday Hit Returns

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 1:30 am to 9:00 pm | Show

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

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

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

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

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

Canyon Lights

Explore an Enchanting Winter Wonderland

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

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Bring the whole family to experience the timeless tale of Cinderella like never before in this captivating musical adaptation. Step into a world where magic dances, dreams come true, and kindness triumphs against all odds

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 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

KOOZA in Vancouver

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

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Show

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

Cinderella A Pantomime

Come and sing along with toe-tapping music, groan at corny old jokes, cheer the good guys and boo the bad in another hilariously funny show with sparkling sets and colourful costumes

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:30 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

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

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

New Years Eve with Wicked Fun!

Come celebrate New Years with all your friends down at the Union Jack!

New Westminster | Union Jack Public House | 4:00 pm to 2:00 am | Party

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

New Years Eve and Kiddie’s Ball Drop at The Shipyards Skate Plaza

Skate into the New Year with us at The Shipyards Skate Plaza! Start your evening celebrations off by skating to live music from 6-8 p.m.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards Skate Plaza | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

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

2024 NYE UNDER THE STARS

2024 NYE UNDER THE STARS featuring Live Entertainment & Rockin' DJ Sham, 3 Amazing Buffets: Appetizers, Dinner & Midnight Dessert, Party Favors, Door Prizes, Cash Bar & much more!

Vancouver | Fraserview Banquet Hall | 6:30 pm to 2:00 am | Party

New Years Eve at The Admiral

New Years Eve Celebration at your Favorite Pub

Burnaby | Admiral Pub & Grill | 7:00 pm to 1:00 am | Party

NYE PARTY on "THE DECK"

Ring in 2024, Bollywood-style, on Vancouver's largest deck!

Richmond | The Deck at Radisson Blu Hotel | 7:00 pm to 2:00 am | Party

Unite New Year's Eve ~ Dj Medicine Fox ~ Manifestation Celebration

Join us for a transformative New Year's Eve experience! Embrace the energy of new beginnings and manifestation as we come together to celebrate the arrival of a promising year ahead

Richmond | Nook - Coworking Space in Richmond | 7:00 pm to 1:00 am | Party

Impact Nye: Convergence - A Collaborative Fundraising Experience

This event is more than just a party; it's a purposeful gathering that supports the IMPACT Festival Society Nonprofit, fostering future cultural events and initiatives

Richmond | Lipont Place | 7:00 pm to 2:00 am | Charity / Fundraising

NYE Eve Bash featuring 'Take it to the Limit' - The Ultimate Tribute to the Eagles

with opening Act 'Blue Bayou' A Tribute to Linda Ronstandt

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

New Year's Eden - A Famous 5

This is a FAMOUS FIVE PARTY. Book now as this is one of our most popular parties of the year

New Westminster | 7:30 pm to 2:00 am | Party

NYE at Guilt & Co with Dawn Pemberton and NaRai Dawn

As is tradition on NYE at Guilt & Co, we are taking our 'This Is Not a Band' format to the next level as we ring in 2024 by featuring two of our favourite singers of all time, Ms. Dawn Pemberton and Ms. NaRai Dawn

Vancouver | Guilt & Company | 8:00 pm to 2:00 am | Party

New Years 2024 Mangos

NEW YEARS 2024 ..! Celebration at Mangos Buy your Tickets in Advance

Vancouver | Mangos Kitchen Bar | 8:00 pm to 3:00 am | Party

ENSO NYE 2024 - Inquisitive

Ring in the New Year with us!

Vancouver | Enso Event Centre | 8:30 pm to 3:30 am | Party

New Years Eve Duello Party

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We are so glad to celebrate NEW YEARS EVE with you at the beautiful DUELLO. Welcome to Vancouver's largest Salsa & Bachata dance floor!!

Vancouver | Salsastudio.net | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Dance

CIRQUE NYE 2024 @ Science World

Since 2007, NYE @ Science World is consistently rated as Vancouver's #1 New Year's Eve party. This year we are re-inventing this extravaganza with our "CIRQUE" theme. Come experience Cirque as we countdown to 2024

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 9:00 pm to 2:30 am | Party

New Year's Eve Parq Gala 2024

Step into elegance and celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 at Vancouver's largest hotel ballroom! Dance, toast, and make unforgettable memories

Vancouver | JW Marriott Parq Vancouver | 9:00 pm to 2:00 am | Party

New Years Eve Skate Party

Get your groove on this New Yea's Eve at our roller rink party featuring the one and only Uncle Smiley!

Vancouver | Rolla Skate Club | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Sports

BIRDHOUSE NEW YEAR’S EVE

Calling all babes, bunnies, and birdies… the cuckoo clock is calling for a party! Ring-ring chickadee-dees it’s TWENTY TWENTY FOUR

Vancouver | The Birdhouse | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Party

The Atari Radio Starz - New Years Eve - 80's Dance Party

The Atari Radio Starz is the Ultimate 80’s Dance Party featuring authentic 80’s costumes, choreography, multi-media and some of the industry’s best singers, dancers and musicians!!

Richmond | The River Rock Theatre | 9:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Show