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So much to do, so little time! Vancouver is packed with great events this weekend!
Here are 15 exciting events to check out around town from November 22 to 24. Find stunning holiday lights, hilarious comedy shows, and more!
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Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
What: Cross the world-famous bridge, lit end-to-end with a changing multi-colour display, and sway high above the illuminated Capilano River. Journey into a glittering rainforest and walk high above the forest floor on a transformed Treetops Adventure. Finally, walk along the sparkling cliffside pathway of Cliffwalk.
Don’t forget to snap an Instagram-worthy photo, sip a decadent hot chocolate to the sound of live festive tunes and get in on all the festive fun of the many kids activities around the Park.
Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased in advance online. There are limited tickets available during peak event times, and visits are scheduled in 30-minute arrival increments.
When: November 22, 2024, until January 19, 2025 (closed on December 25)
Time: 11 am to 9 pm daily. Guests are allowed to stay in the park up to an hour after closing.
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, with annual passes (included with admission) available for BC residents. Purchase online
What: Holiday festivities are just around the corner and one of our favourite events is helping to kick things off in a big way in the City of Surrey.
The 14th annual Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market, presented by Concord Pacific, will be held on November 23 and 24 at Surrey Civic Plaza. The outdoor event will offer plenty of free activities and entertainment for all ages, including live music and dance, food trucks, amusement rides, and more.
When: November 23 and 24, 2024
Time: Noon to 8 pm
Where: Surrey Civic Plaza – 13450 104th Avenue, Surrey
Cost: Free
What: Indigenous fashion designers from across Turtle Island (North America) are coming to Vancouver this week for a huge celebration of artistry and resilience.
Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW) takes place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from November 20 to 23. The highly anticipated third edition of VIFW will feature a Red Dress Event, an Indigenous artisan marketplace, and dozens of Indigenous designers with new collections on the runway.
When: Now until November 23, 2024
Time: Various times
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 650 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Got Craft
What: Vancouver can’t get enough of holiday markets, and Got Craft is back to help festive shoppers find the perfect gifts this season.
The 17th annual Got Craft Holiday Market takes over the Croatian Cultural Centre on Commercial Drive on November 23 and 24. With 100 makers to discover, it’s one of BC’s largest curated markets of creatives, designers, and small shops. It’s the perfect way to shop locally for everyone on your list.
When: November 23 and 24, 2024
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where:: Croatian Cultural Centre – 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Admission: $5 online and at the door. Children 12 and under are free
What: Pulitzer-nominated cartoonist, illustrator, and writer Zoe Si is hosting a new art show at Lucky’s Books and Comics titled OKAY. The Vancouver-born creator will bring a mix of existing and new comics and paintings, both original art and prints, to the East Vancouver comic shop starting on November 23 and remaining available to view throughout the holidays.
When: Opens November 23 and runs throughout the holidays
Time: Store Hours 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Thursday, Saturday), 11 am to 7 pm (Friday), 11 am to 5 pm (Sunday)
Where: 3128 Main Street, Vancouver
Admission: Free
What: DanceHouse and Compagnie Catherine Gaudet are teaming up for Les jolies chooses (The Pretty Things).
Montreal choreographer Catherine Gaudet explores the power of endurance and exhaustion, of bodies sodden with effort, but somehow continuing. Be prepared to experience the synchronized, metronomic rhythms that offer no means of respite, but soon the mechanistic rituals become something new.
Come before the performance for a pre-show talk, or stay after for a post-show social on Friday.
When: November 22 and 23, 2024
Time: 8 pm
Where: Vancouver Playhouse – 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Starts at $40.75, purchase online
The Improv Centre (Chelsey Stuyt/Submitted)
What: The holiday season can be a stressful time for a variety of reasons. That’s why the funny folks at The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island are helping chase away the winter blues with its new seasonal show, Merry/Happy/Jolly.
Audiences will help the improvisers create a brand-new show each night during the “choose-your-own-adventure” performance.
When: Fridays and Saturdays from November 22 until December 23, with an opening night performance on November 21 and matinee performances on December 15, 22, and 24.
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: The Improv Centre — 1502 Duranleau Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
What: The 40th annual Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair will feature over 140 local artisans, thousands of handmade crafts, live entertainment and more. Over 2,000 visitors attend each year to find the perfect gifts for friends, families, and everyone on their list. So make sure to get your tickets online, by phone (or 604-222-6060 Ext. 1), or in person before they sell out.
When: November 23, 2024
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Dunbar Community Centre – 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
Admission: $5 if purchased in advance, $7 at the door
Head over to Fanny Bay Oyster Bar for a Little Mermaid-themed drag show production by the epic team from SleepyQueers Productions paired with an OceanWise-themed menu.
When: November 20
Time: Doors 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm
Where: Fanny Bay Oyster Bar — 762 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Cost: $25.83
Heritage Christmas/Burnaby Village Museum
What: Heritage Christmas and the Burnaby Village Museum are truly where history comes alive. Enjoy the magical atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations in this 1920s-era village.
At Heritage Christmas, there will also be seasonal entertainment, demonstrations and activities, and delicious food. Look for the historic streetcar on your way to the old-timey ice cream parlour.
When: November 23, 2024, until January 3, 2025 (Closed December 24 and 25)
Time: Various times
Where: Burnaby Village Museum — 6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Admission: Free, Carousel rides $2.62 plus tax
What: Lights at Lafarge, Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display, is back again for another holiday season.
The annual tradition will illuminate Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam throughout the season, with over 100,000 twinkling lights to enjoy until the end of February. Guests of all ages can explore the outdoor display that wraps its way entirely around the lake, leading them on a 1.2 km loop through themed zones.
When: November 22, 2024 until February 2025
Time: Nightly from 4 to 11 pm
Where: Town Centre Park – 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Cost: Free
What: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is coming to Vancouver, so get ready to sing along to rocking fan favourites like “Born To Run,” “Prove It All Night,” and “Wrecking Ball.”
The Boss has sold over 140 million albums worldwide, has won 20 Grammy Awards, and has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
When: November 22, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices. Purchase online
Homes for the Holidays
What: The entertaining season is upon us, and if you’re looking for ideas to take your space to the next level, you need to check out Homes for the Holidays.
Vancouver’s quintessential festive season event returns to UBC’s iconic Cecil Green Park House on Saturday, November 23,, and Sunday, November 24. The magical event will feature award-winning interior design, live entertainment, a wine bar, and more — all to support a great cause.
When: November 23 and 24, 2024
Time: Various time slots from 11 am to 7 pm
Where: Cecil Green Park House – 6251 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver
Admission: $50; purchase online
What: Some comics are known to kill onstage, but how far will one of them go in this murder mystery stand-up show at Little Mountain Gallery. Laugh along and listen carefully as clues are revealed in this hilariously gruesome comicide. Part of the Little Weird Weekend Festival.
When: November 23, 2024
Time: 9 pm
Where: Little Mountain Gallery — 110 Water Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door plus fees. Purchase online
What: Harrison Hot Springs will be overflowing with Christmas spirit this season, thanks to the return of its annual holiday lights festival.
The village’s annual Lights by the Lake will run until Sunday, January 7, 2024. Visitors will enjoy magical holiday displays that transform the Harrison lakefront into an enchanting world of lights celebrating the local wildlife and the elusive Sasquatch.
When: November 23, 2024 until January 12, 2025
Time: Dusk to 11 pm
Where: Harrison Hot Springs
Admission: Free