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Vancouver’s December Calendar of Events

  • Dec. 19 – Last day of school before Christmas holidays
  • Dec. 25 – Christmas Day (Stat Holiday)
  • Dec. 26 – Boxing Day (It’s a day off for most, and the start of Boxing Day sales at stores throughout the region.)
  • Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve

Vancouver December Events in 2025

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month in December.

( Note : Schedules are subject to change.)

Monday, December 1, 2025

Christmas Attractions

  • Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Today features Santa and cultural performances. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Soar With Santa – the multi-dimensional Christmas-themed Flyover film shows at Canada Place. Also showing is the film Awaken Canada. (TIP: Buy the Family Experience package online and kids ages 13 and under can ride free today.)
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
  • Shipyards Christmas Market – a free European-themed Christmas market with vendors and live entertainment.
  • Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees to admire in West Vancouver.
  • Santa Experience at the Met – Global Santa is at Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown today. He is Mr. Claus, but with a look representing diverse celebrations of the holiday season from around the world. He’s also there for a while with his “West Coast” Santa look too.
  • In addition to the above, for more, see our articles about Vancouver’s Best Christmas Activities or Free Events in December.

Other Events and Activities

  • Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • An ABBA Christmas with ABRA Cadabra – an ABBA tribute concert at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby.
  • Soar With Santa – the multi-dimensional Christmas-themed Flyover film shows at Canada Place. Also showing is the film Awaken Canada. (TIP: Buy the Family Experience package online and kids ages 13 and under can ride free today.)
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. (TBC)

Christmas Events & Attractions

  • Noel Holiday Light Festival & Market – a large Christmas celebration at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds with light displays, live performances, artisan vendors and more.
  • Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Today features date night and a painting workshop. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
  • Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
  • Santa Experience at the Met – West Coast Santa is at Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown for photos today in his plaid jacket and more-casual-than usual local look.
  • Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees to admire in West Vancouver.
  • Shipyards Christmas Market – a free European-themed Christmas market with vendors and live entertainment.
  • Bright Nights – the family-friendly fundraising Christmas lights event is happening in Surrey as part of the Noel Festival this year (instead of at its usual location at Stanley Park).
  • In addition to the above, for more, see our articles about Vancouver’s Best Christmas Activities or Free Events in December.

Other Events and Activities

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

City of Vancouver Christmas Events & Activities

  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Seniors get 2-for-1 admission today. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Soar With Santa – the multi-dimensional Christmas-themed Flyover film shows at Canada Place. Also showing is the film Awaken Canada. (TIP: Buy the Family Experience package online and kids ages 13 and under can ride free today.)

Other Christmas Events & Activities

Other Events and Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

Fraser Valley Christmas Attractions & Activities

  • Merry & Bright at Martini Town – a Christmas attraction with holiday decorations and live entertainment at a movie studio in Langley.
  • Glow Christmas – a winter holiday festival featuring illuminations, music and festive, family-friendly activities in Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code SECRET20 to save 20% on admission on select dates.)
  • Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Christmas at Greendale Acres – holiday lights, train rides, market vendors and more at the farm in Chilliwack.

Other Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Events and Activities

  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Friday, December 5, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

Christmas Markets

City of Vancouver Christmas Attractions

  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Santa is on site today and there’s karaoke too. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Soar With Santa – the multi-dimensional Christmas-themed Flyover film shows at Canada Place. Also showing is the film Awaken Canada.
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.

Other Christmas Attractions & Events

Other Events and Activities

  • Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 4 pm to 8 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
  • Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Indigenous art gallery from 2 until 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

 Saturday, December 6, 2025

Christmas Markets

Shows & Entertainment

City of Vancouver Christmas Events

  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Soar With Santa – the multi-dimensional Christmas-themed Flyover film shows at Canada Place. Also showing is the film Awaken Canada.
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.

Other Christmas Events & Attractions

Other Events and Activities

  • Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: They have a special offer currently where you can get a discount equal to your age. E.g., If you are 25 years old, you’ll save 25% on all activities!)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – if you use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER you’ll save 25% at the family-friendly museum!
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach. (Admission today is by donation!)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional theatre has a film about Canada. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

  • Santa Experience at the Met – Mr. Claus is at Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown in his traditional red and white suit for photos. Also today there is the Holiday Hive Market at the mall.
  • North Pole Express – special Christmas activities with a Polar Express theme at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
  • Toys Thru the Decades at Britannia Mine – winter holiday decorations and Santa photo opportunities at the national historic site. (Access to the lower level of the museum is free today, although donations are appreciated.)
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – a touring attraction that’s set up in Stanley Park.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Today admission is “pay-what-you-can” because it’s the first Sunday of the month.)
  • Cheap Day at MOV – admission to the Museum of Vancouver is by donation today (because it’s the first Sunday of the month).

Shows & Entertainment

Christmas Markets

Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Events and Activities

  • Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: They have a special offer currently where you can get a discount equal to your age. E.g., If you are 25 years old, you’ll save 25% on all activities!)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. Admission today is by donation.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach. (Admission to the lower level of the museum is by donation today.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Monday, December 8, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • Soar With Santa – the multi-dimensional Christmas-themed Flyover film shows at Canada Place. Also showing is the film Awaken Canada. (TIP: Buy the Family Experience package online and kids ages 13 and under can ride free today.)

Christmas Attractions

  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Today features cultural performances. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge in North Vancouver. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.)
  • Glow Christmas – a winter holiday festival featuring illuminations, music and festive, family-friendly activities in Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code SECRET20 to save 20% on admission on select dates.)
  • Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees to admire in West Vancouver.
  • Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
  • Lights by the Lake – Christmas illuminations at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Shipyards Christmas Market – a European-themed Christmas market with vendors and live entertainment.
  • Santa Experience at the Met – West Coast Santa is at Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown for photos today in his plaid jacket and more-casual-than usual local look.
  • In addition to the above, for more, see our articles about Vancouver’s Best Christmas Activities or Free Events in December.

Other Events and Activities

  • Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • Soar With Santa – the multi-dimensional Christmas-themed Flyover film shows at Canada Place. Also showing is the film Awaken Canada. (TIP: Buy the Family Experience package online and kids ages 13 and under can ride free today.)
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. (TBC)

Christmas Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Today features date night, Santa and a painting workshop. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Noel Holiday Light Festival & Market – a large Christmas celebration at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds with light displays, live performances, artisan vendors and more.
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Glow Christmas – a winter holiday festival featuring illuminations, music and festive, family-friendly activities in Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code SECRET20 to save 20% on admission on select dates.)
  • Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees to admire in West Vancouver.
  • Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
  • Santa Experience at the Met – West Coast Santa is at Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown for photos today in his plaid jacket and more-casual-than usual local look.
  • Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
  • Lights by the Lake – Christmas illuminations at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Shipyards Christmas Market – a European-themed Christmas market with vendors and live entertainment.
  • Bright Nights – the family-friendly fundraising Christmas lights event is happening in Surrey as part of the Noel Festival this year (instead of at its usual location at Stanley Park).
  • In addition to the above, for more, see our articles about Vancouver’s Best Christmas Activities or Free Events in December.

Other Events and Activities

  • Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore (and children ages 17 and under get in for free).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

City of Vancouver Christmas Attractions & Activities

  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Seniors get 2-for-1 admission today. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Soar With Santa – the multi-dimensional Christmas-themed Flyover film shows at Canada Place. Also showing is the film Awaken Canada. (TIP: Buy the Family Experience package online and kids ages 13 and under can ride free today.)

Other Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Vancouver Events and Activities

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • Murder is a Drag – a drag-themed, murder-mystery show takes place in Gastown with Vancouver Mysteries.
  • Gateway Theatre – the musical Annie shows at the theatre in Richmond. (Today is Pay-What-You-Will Preview Night.)
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

City of Vancouver Christmas Attractions

  • Soar With Santa – the multi-dimensional Christmas-themed Flyover film shows at Canada Place. (TIP: Buy the Family Experience package online and kids ages 13 and under can ride free today.)
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Today also features Trivia Night. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)

Other Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Vancouver Events and Activities

Friday, December 12, 2025

Holiday Markets

  • Coquitlam Christmas Night Market – at the Evergreen Cultural Centre at 1205 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam.
  • Wesbrook Village Holiday Market – a free Christmas attraction with holiday lights and market vendors at UBC.
  • Made in the 604 Market – artisan vendors set up at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver today and admission is free.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)

Shows & Concerts

City of Vancouver Christmas Attractions

  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Soar with Santa at Flyover – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – the world-famous European-themed market with artisan vendors, a carousel, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Santa is on site today and there’s music bingo too.

Other Christmas Events & Attractions

Other Vancouver Events and Activities

  • Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Saturday, December 13, 2025

  • Big Elf Run – fun and social 1 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km running events at Stanley Park where participants get complimentary elf toques! (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 and save 10% on the price of registration.)
  • Vancouver Christmas Boat Party – a nightclub-style event on the Burrard Queen with Vancouver Boat Parties.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Aldergrove Light Up Parade – Christmas parade in Langley.
  • North Pole Express – special Christmas activities with a Polar Express theme at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
  • Toys Thru the Decades at Britannia Mine – winter holiday decorations and Santa photo opportunities at the national historic site. (Access to the lower level of the museum is free today, although donations are appreciated.)
  • Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees to admire at West Vancouver’s Dundarave Beach. Today is also World Christmas at the festival which features an afternoon of multicultural music and dancing.

Shows & Entertainment

Holiday Markets

Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Events and Activities

  • Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: They have a special offer currently where you can get a discount equal to your age. E.g., If you are 25 years old, you’ll save 25% on all activities!)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach. (Admission today is by donation.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

Holiday Markets

  • Shipyards Christmas Artisan Market – an indoor market in the Pipe Shop at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
  • New West Holiday Market – an artisan and food market featuring dozens of vendors outside the City Hall in New Westminster. (The event is hosted by the New West Farmers Market.)
  • Wesbrook Village Holiday Market – a free Christmas attraction with holiday lights and market vendors at UBC.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Shipyards Christmas Market – a European-themed Christmas market with vendors and live entertainment.

City of Vancouver Christmas Attractions

  • Soar with Santa at Flyover – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Santa is also on site this afternoon.

Other Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Events and Activities

  • Christmas Tree Sales – various charities and farms are selling Christmas trees around the Lower Mainland.
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place has a film about Canada. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • WildPlay Element Park – ropes courses and ziplines at the outdoor adventure facility in Maple Ridge. (TIP: They have a special offer currently where you can get a discount equal to your age. E.g., If you are 25 years old, you’ll save 25% on all activities!)
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach. (Admission today is by donation.)

Monday, December 15, 2025

City of Vancouver Christmas Attractions

  • Soar with Santa at Flyover – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place. Also showing is the film Awaken Canada. (TIP: Buy the Family Experience package online and kids ages 13 and under can ride free today.)
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Today features cultural performances. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)

Other Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Events and Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • Gateway Theatre – the musical Annie shows at the theatre in Richmond. (Today is 2-for-1 night if you use the promo code ANNIEBOGO.)
  • Soar with Santa at Flyover – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place. Also showing is the film Awaken Canada. (TIP: Buy the Family Experience package online and kids ages 13 and under can ride free today.)
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

Christmas Attractions

  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Today features date night, Santa and a painting workshop. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – Christmas light displays at the world-famous bridge. (TIP: BC residents can get an annual pass to the attraction for the same price as a single-day ticket!)
  • Noel Holiday Light Festival & Market – a large Christmas celebration at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds with light displays, live performances, artisan vendors and more.
  • Lights by the Lake – Christmas illuminations at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Glow Christmas – a winter holiday festival featuring illuminations, music and festive, family-friendly activities in Langley. (TIP: Use the promo code SECRET20 to save 20% on admission on select dates.)
  • Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees to admire in West Vancouver.
  • Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – Christmas lights and decorations at the outdoor museum in Burnaby.
  • Santa Experience at the Met – West Coast Santa is at Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown for photos today in his plaid jacket and more-casual-than usual local look.
  • Lights at Lafarge – winter light displays around Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake.
  • Shipyards Christmas Market – a European-themed Christmas market with vendors and live entertainment.
  • Bright Nights – the family-friendly fundraising Christmas lights event is happening in Surrey as part of the Noel Festival this year (instead of at its usual location at Stanley Park).
  • In addition to the above, for more, see our articles about Vancouver’s Best Christmas Activities or Free Events in December.

Other Events and Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • Gateway Theatre – the musical Annie shows at the theatre in Richmond. Today is a Tea Matinee & Post Show Talkback.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

City of Vancouver Christmas Attractions

  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Seniors get 2-for-1 admission today. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Soar with Santa at Flyover – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place. (TIP: Buy the Family Experience package online and kids ages 13 and under can ride free today.)

Other Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Events and Activities

  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour – a walking tour where you’ll learn about ghost stories, history and iconic horror film productions in downtown Vancouver.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place has a film about Canada. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

City of Vancouver Christmas Attractions

  • Soar with Santa at Flyover – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Today features Trivia Night. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.

Other Vancouver Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Vancouver Events and Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Beaty Nocturnal – the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC is open by donation from 5:00 to 8:30 pm.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place has a film about Canada. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa. (TIP: Buy the Family Experience package online and kids ages 13 and under can ride free today.)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Friday, December 19, 2025

  • CPKC Holiday Train – a train with Christmas lights and musicians is travelling across the country and making stops tonight in Agassiz, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to entertain folk and support local food banks.
  • Made in the 604 Market – artisan vendors set up at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver today and admission is free.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Wesbrook Village Holiday Market – a free Christmas attraction with holiday lights and market vendors at UBC.

Shows & Entertainment

City of Vancouver & North Shore Christmas Attractions & Activities

Metro Vancouver Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Events & Activities

  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

  • CPKC Holiday Train – a train with Christmas lights and musicians is travelling across the country and making stops tonight in Port Moody and Port Coquitlam to entertain folk and support local food banks.
  • Wassail & Bonfire Night – a free event with live music, Santa Claus and a giant bonfire at the beach in West Vancouver.
  • North Pole Express – special Christmas activities with a Polar Express theme at the Railway Museum of BC in Squamish.
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)

Holiday Markets

  • Coquitlam Christmas Night Market – at the Evergreen Cultural Centre at 1205 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam.
  • Wesbrook Village Holiday Market – a free Christmas attraction with holiday lights and market vendors at UBC.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Shipyards Christmas Market – a European-themed Christmas market with vendors and live entertainment.

Shows & Entertainment

  • United Voices Choir Concert – the auditioned group of singers performs its Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along concert at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church in Vancouver.
  • Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker – the classic Christmas ballet show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
  • Gateway Theatre – the musical Annie shows at the theatre in Richmond. (Today features a special “relaxed” performance.)
  • Presentation House Theatre – the community theatre presents Bright: A Holiday Singalong Concert in North Vancouver.
  • Christmas with Chor Leoni – the renowned men’s choir performs its holiday concerts at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church today in downtown Vancouver.
  • Metro Theatre – Jack and the Beanstalk shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.

City of Christmas Attractions

  • Soar with Santa at Flyover – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – the world-famous European-themed market with artisan vendors, a carousel, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Santa is on site today too.

Other Christmas Events and Attractions

Featured Attractions

Sunday, December 21, 2025

  • Winter Solstice Lantern Festival – an annual community event with lantern-making workshops, mazes, and more at different venues including Granville Island and Yaletown.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)
  • Wesbrook Village Holiday Market – a free Christmas attraction with holiday lights and market vendors at UBC.

Shows & Entertainment

City of Vancouver Christmas Events

  • Soar with Santa at Flyover – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place.
  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – the world-famous European-themed market with artisan vendors, a carousel, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Santa is on site today too.

Other Christmas Events & Attractions

Featured Attractions

  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional theatre at Canada Place has a film about Canada. Also playing at the theatre is Soar With Santa.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)

Monday, December 22, 2025

  • Made in the 604 Market – artisan vendors set up at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver today and admission is free.
  • Metro Theatre – Jack and the Beanstalk shows at the venue in South Vancouver.

Vancouver Christmas Attractions

  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Soar with Santa at Flyover – a winter holiday-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place. Also showing is the film Awaken Canada.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Santa is on site today too. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)

Other Christmas Events and Attractions

Other Lower Mainland Events & Activities

  • The Legend of the Gastown Gold – an indoor detective game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

City of Vancouver Christmas Attractions

  • Festival of Lights – over a million lights and decorations at beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Vancouver Christmas Market – a festive, world-famous, German-themed attraction with market vendors, carousel rides, food stalls and live entertainment at Jack Poole Plaza. Santa and Elsa are on site today. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on general admission, although not on $6.99 tickets which are already discounted.)

Other Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Lower Mainland Events and Activities

  • Made in the 604 Market – artisan vendors set up at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver today and admission is free.
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

  • Christmas Eve

Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Events and Activities

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Friday, December 26, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • Metro Theatre – Jack and the Beanstalk shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
  • Gateway Theatre – the musical Annie shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.

Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Events and Activities

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

  • Metro Theatre – Jack and the Beanstalk shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
  • Gateway Theatre – the musical Annie shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.

Christmas Attractions

Other Events and Activities

  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25% on admission!)
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES to save 10%.)
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • FlyOver at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional theatre has a film about Canada. Also playing at the theatre for a limited time is Soar With Santa.
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.

Sunday, December 28, 2025

  • Boxing Day Weekend
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • Chinese Canadian Museum – a relatively new museum full of information and things to see in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)

Shows & Entertainment

  • Metro Theatre – Jack and the Beanstalk shows at the venue in South Vancouver.
  • Gateway Theatre – the musical Annie shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond. (Today’s performance features VocalEye Live Audio Description.)
  • The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre at Granville Island. (TBC)

Christmas Attractions & Activities

Monday, December 29, 2025

Other Attractions and Activities

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Shows & Entertainment

Christmas Attractions

Other Events and Activities

  • Vancouver Maritime Museum – the family-friendly museum at Vanier Park. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER and save 25%!)
  • Vancouver Mysteries Games – outdoor adventure games in downtown Vancouver. (TIP: Use the promo code BESTPLACES and save 10% on games.)
  • Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours – guided tours in downtown Vancouver. Today features the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour.
  • Winterlust – domed dining at the H Tasting Lounge at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for parties of 1 to 6 guests. (Minimum spend requirements apply.)
  • Britannia Mine – the historic mining museum at Britannia Beach (which is half an hour north of Horseshoe Bay on the way to Squamish and Whistler).
  • The Case of the Hotel Detective – a murder-mystery game that’s played at a hotel in downtown Vancouver near Gastown.
  • Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale has free admission as well as a new interactive hockey exhibit.
  • Fort Langley – the national historic site in Fort Langley is a great place to explore. (Note: Admission is free today and for the rest of this month thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

New Year’s Eve Events

Shows & Entertainment

  • Gateway Theatre – the musical Annie shows at Gateway Theatre in Richmond. (Tonight’s show features a NYE champagne!)
  • Metro Theatre – Jack and the Beanstalk shows at the venue in South Vancouver.

Christmas Attractions & Activities

Other Events and Activities

Other 2025 December Events

The events below may also be taking place in 2025. Details about most are to be confirmed.

Christmas Attractions

Christmas Events

Christmas Craft Fairs and Markets

  • Chanukah Market – a market celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights happens at the Jewish Community Centre. (TBC)
  • Christmas in the Village – an indoor artisan market with a Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol theme at the Community Hall at 9167 Glover Road in Fort Langley. (December 19 to 21, 2025)
  • Make It Vancouver Craft Show – a holiday craft event with over 250 vendors at the PNE at 2901 East Hastings Street. (December 4-7 & 11-14, 2025)
  • Toque Craft Fair – a small artisan market with around 20 vendors at 303 East 8th Avenue in Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (December 5 to 7, 2025)
  • Weirdos Holiday Market – a Christmas artisan market featuring alternative vendors selling unique and alternative kinds of things. (TBC)
  • Tsleil-Waututh Nation Christmas Craft Fair – 80+ Indigenous vendors are at the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Community Centre in North Vancouver. Admission is by donation. (TBC)
  • Junction Public Market – an outdoor market with free admission at Granville Square near Waterfront Station. (TBC)
  • Santa Paws Christmas Market – a Christmas market and pet-friendly holiday party at the Southlands Riding Club in South Vancouver. (December 6 & 7, 2025)
  • Burnaby Holiday Market – the Burnaby Artisan Farmers Market hosts a Christmas-themed artisan market outside Burnaby City Hall. Admission is free. (TBC)
  • Hycroft for the Holidays – Hycroft House has its annual Family Brunch at the heritage building in Vancouver. (TBC)

Christmas Concerts and Shows

Other Shows & Entertainment

Other Events and Activities

Other Information

For more, check out Vancouver’s Best Places for Winter Activities or Vancouver’s Things to do at Christmas Time.

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