Metro Vancouver events on December 13, 2025

WinterFest at MOS

Step into the magic of the season at Winterfest at Museum of Surrey!

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist

This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. NDN Giver

This exhibition marks the solo curatorial debut of BRG’s Assistant Curator, Amelia Rea (Haida)

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Exhibition. Otani Workshop: Monsters in My Head

Monsters in My Head is the first solo presentation in North America of work by Japanese artist Otani Workshop

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Gulf of Georgia Cannery: Steveston Festival of Trees 2025

The Steveston Festival of Trees is back this holiday season! From November 29th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026, visit the historic Cannery as it is transformed into a winter wonderland

Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

The Season at Surrey's Holiday Light Festival. Noel Surrey Bright Nights

The magic of Bright Nights joins Noel Surrey for the ultimate Christmas celebration. Explore incredible light displays, family fun, rides, meet & greets with holiday characters, music, and more — all included with your ticket

Surrey | Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 10:00 am to 11:30 pm | Family

First Pick Handmade Holiday Pop Up Market 25

Please join us for First Pick Handmade’s Holiday 2025 Pop Up Market, showcasing thoughtfully made Fashion, Accessories, and Lifestyle items

Vancouver | Heritage Hall | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market

The Big Elf Run

Join us for the 11th annual Big Elf Run. This holiday themed run offers a 5km/10km/15km Big Elf Run/Walk (2pm) as well as a 1km Wee Elf Run/Walk (1pm) around scenic Stanley Park.

Vancouver | Lumbermans Arch, Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Annie at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond

This classic musical will tug at your heartstrings and have you hugging your family and friends close this Christmas

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

WinterFest at MOS. Merry Makers

Create holiday crafts, search for Santa and his elves, and more!

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family | Free

It's a Wonderful Life: The Musical, presented by Theatre in the Country

George Bailey - The richest man in town! Discover why George Bailey really is the richest man in town in this heartwarming, high-spirited musical adaptation of the beloved holiday classic.

Langley | Theatre in the Country | 1:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Musical

Pacific Theatre: Christmas Presence

PT's most beloved tradition is back

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:10 pm | Theatre

United Players of Vancouver presents The Cricket on the Hearth

This charming Christmas tale, more beloved in its day than A Christmas Carol, has all the wit and humour of a classic Dickens story bubbling with music, song and fairytale magic, and let’s not forget: a singing Cricket!

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Ladies Night Sip & Shop

Gather all your festive friends and head over to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds for this warm, welcoming and highly Christmassy adult-oriented extravaganza

Surrey | Shannon Hall at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds | 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Market

Metro Theatre: Jack and the Beanstalk - A Traditional British Pantomime

A night at the panto might just be the most fun you’ll have at the theatre all year

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

Theatre Replacement's East Van Panto: West Van Story Presented by the Cultch

A West Van crew. An East Van gang. One wild holiday romance in the middle of a dance battle and a housing crisis. It’s East Van Panto: West Van Story – where love gets weird and the rent’s still too darn high!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Performing Arts

Presentation House Theatre. Movie Singalong: Mary Poppins

Step in time with PHT’s Movie Singalong! Join us for a practically perfect screening of Mary Poppins, the 1964 classic Disney musical starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Kids

Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents Mixed Nuts

A modern and engaging twist on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

28th annual Lights of Hope

Lights of Hope is one of St. Paul's Foundation's largest community fundraising campaigns. This year’s lights will shine bright from November 27, 2025, to January 02, 2026

Vancouver | outside of St. Paul’s Hospital | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Christmas Karaoke Trolley Tour

Join our Christmas Karaoke Trolley Tour for a jolly ride across our beautiful Vancouver, singing along to some Christmas classics. This ticket does NOT include admission to the VanDusen Festival of Light

Vancouver | Pickup/Dropoff by Canada Place | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Party

Handel's Messiah, presented by Early Music Vancouver and the Vancouver Chamber Choir

Early Music Vancouver and Vancouver Chamber Choir’s joint mounting of Handel’s indomitable Messiah returns to The Orpheum with a stellar lineup of soloists.

Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Chan Centre Presents Made in Canada: Luna Li

Luna Li is a world unto itself. Hyperlush and inclusive by design, her dream pop is the sound of an everyday symphony

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

The Improv Centre: Theatresports™

Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges. A high-energy, fast-paced and good-natured competition that will leave you wanting more

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy