Metro Vancouver events on January 14, 2024

The 14th Annual Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival

Home of the Original Hot Chocolate Festival, we are excited to announce 12 new vendors this year and have over 160 flavours spanning 10+ neighbourhoods across Greater Vancouver

Vancouver | Vancouver Metro Area | 6:00 am to 11:59 pm | Food / Wine

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

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

New Works Creative Theatre Residency

Artist Residency 2023/24: Oh Augustine.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts

Ken Foster Art Show at Off the Rails Brewing

A few beautiful Ken Foster paintings that are being prepared for sale at the free admission art show at Off the Rails brewing in January

Vancouver | Off the Rails Brewing | 12:00 am to 1:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

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

Metro Theatre Presents: Always… Patsy Cline

Always…Patsy Cline by Ted Swindley is a play with music based on a true story

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:40 pm | Theatre

Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story

A powerful story of a Canadian hero, told through song like never before

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Dead Poets Reading Series

Join Massy Arts Society on Sunday, January 14th at 3pm for the next Dead Poets Reading Series, as deep threads of connection and solidarity are drawn between local, contemporary poets and a diverse array of poets from the past

Vancouver | the Massy Arts Gallery | 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

Lumen Festival 2024: Bach Cello Suites with Elinor Frey

Artist: Elinor Frey, cello

Vancouver | The Sanctuary, Vancouver Unitarian Church | 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm | Music

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

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

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

Firehall Arts Centre. How To Feel: A Stage Reading

How to Feel is a dramatic comedy exploring the complexities of relationships and emotional life in contemporary Canada

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Performing Arts | Free