Metro Vancouver events on November 16, 2026

St Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026

When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable

Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free

Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field

Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026

Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm

Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver Christmas Market at the European Village

This season, step out of the city and into the Vancouver Christmas Market, where genuine European heritage comes to life: authentic wooden architecture, festive entertainment, and experiences for every age

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 10:00 am to 9:30 pm | Family

Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos

Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

GIVEAWAY Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Show

European Union Film Festival 2026

“A state-of-the-Union celebration of diversity and accomplishment in filmmaking.” - Nancy Lanthier, Vancouver Sun

Vancouver | The Cinematheque | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm | Film

Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival 2026

The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival returns, bringing audiences, filmmakers, and industry professionals together for five unforgettable days of premieres, filmmaker Q&As, industry events, and the very best in independent horror cinema

Vancouver | Cineplex Cinemas International Village | 12:00 am to 10:30 pm | Film

Loveplay by Moira Buffini

Together ten chronologically organised scenes offer a vision of love and sex in England from Roman times to the present day

New Westminster | Douglas College Studio Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Bear Creek Lights

Join in on this fall tradition at Bear Creek Park! For over a decade this event has been a source of lasting memories for its visitors.

Surrey | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Family

Storytime at Bear Creek Lights 2026

Enjoy a magical storytime surrounded by beautiful light displays!

Surrey | Bear Creek Park | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Kids

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) 2026

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) drops into the Rio Theatre this November with a lineup of films guaranteed to have you itching for first chair

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Film

Get It Promotions presents Matt Dusk - A Very Sinatra Christmas

Matt Dusk is one of Canada’s most celebrated vocalists, a modern entertainer bridging classic showmanship with today’s viral music culture

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music