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Though the year may be winding down, the fun is just starting to ramp up! Here are 20 fantastic things to do around Vancouver from December 2 to 8.
Check out PNE Winter Fair, Taylor Swift parties, and more.
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What: It’s only a few weeks until Taylor Swift takes the stage at BC Place with her Eras Tour — and Bentall Centre is hosting the ultimate pre-show party to get you pumped.
On Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, from 3 to 6 pm, fans can connect with fellow Swifties and get concert-ready with exciting Taylor-themed activities. The event is free to attend and fun for all ages!
When: December 6 and December 7, 2024
Time: 3 to 6 pm
Where: 1055 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver
Cost: Free with RSVP
What: This holiday season, Oakridge Park invites the Vancouver community to indulge in a series of enchanting festivities.
From December 6-20, Santa will journey around the city in Santa’s Modernized Sleigh, bringing holiday cheer to families and friends. The festivities continue with a 12-Days of Christmas Giveaway with curated items from Oakridge Park’s retail tenants and complimentary digital holiday cards on its website
When: December 1 to 24, 2024
Time: Various times. To find out when and where Santa will be, check out Oakridge Park Instagram Stories for daily updates or visit the Oakridge Park holiday website for a full list.
Where: Various locations around Vancouver
Cost: Free
What: Time to pick up your magnifying glass, detectives! An official Netflix murder mystery dinner is coming to Vancouver, and you’re invited to take a bite out of crime.
Secret City Adventures is collaborating with Netflix on the event, which will see guests watching a murder case unfold while deciphering clues. Of course, they will also enjoy a delicious dinner that is simply to die for.
When: Now until February 28, 2025
Time 7 pm
Where: Glowbal — 590 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, including individual tickets, tables of 4, and VIP. More info online
What: Baileys has partnered with Tim Horton’s this holiday season. Head to BCLIQOUR Westwood Centre for a Baileys holiday treat paired with Tim Horton’s Hot Chocolate. It’s the perfect gift for that special someone or your holiday hosts.
When: December 7, 2024
Time: 2 to 6 pm
Where: BCLIQUOR Westwood Centre — 2748 Lougheed Hwy. #100, Port Coquitlam
Cost: Free
Potters Nursery/Submitted
What: The Christmas Store at Potters is back for its 20th year of delighting shoppers with its opulent holiday displays and festive fun.
The most magical place in Metro Vancouver to get inspired for the holidays is now open to the public in Surrey. It features a massive array of decor items, stocking stuffers, and one-of-a-kind gifts.
When: Now until December 24, 2024
Where: 19158 48th Avenue, Surrey
Admission: Free
What: Vancouver Christmas Market is transforming Jack Poole Plaza into a huge German-style holiday event from Now to December 24.
A popular holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike, the Vancouver Christmas Market features more than 90 huts of authentic German sweets, treats, and treasures. Plus, there are many festive activities and live entertainment to enjoy.
When: Now until December 24, 2024
Time: Various opening hours
Where: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, season passes on sale now
What: TaylorTown will take place at Bill Curtis Square and Helmcken Plaza on December 7. This free, family-friendly community event will celebrate the holiday season with a Taylor-made twist to welcome the Swfities to town as they get ready for the Eras concert (and appease those of us who didn’t win the Ticketmaster Great War).
The one-day event will feature a gift market, a giant friendship bracelet as a photo station, a digital birthday card to Taylor Swift (the 13th is just around the corner), and free visits with Santa.
When: December 7, 2024
Time: Noon to 5 pm
Where: Bill Curtis Square and Helmcken Plaza — 338 Helmcken Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free
H Tasting Lounge
What: Winterlust is once again taking over the stunning H Tasting Lounge’s patio. The event consists of five private translucent domes decorated with seasonal evergreen elements and Alpine-themed accents. Visitors will also enjoy views of the North Shore mountains and Coal Harbour.
Each dome can accommodate up to six guests and is fully equipped with heaters and fresh-air circulation to keep things nice and cozy. Additionally, each dome has an independent sound system so you can enjoy your own tunes while dining.
When: Now to March 16, 2025
Where: H Tasting Lounge — 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
Price: Reservations
What: Calling all Swifties! Destination Downtown is offering a chance to win tickets to Taylor’s final Eras performances at BC Place.
From now until December 6, visit one of 13 Taylor-themed lighting installations throughout Vancouver’s downtown core for your chance to enter. The more Taylor-inspired lyrics you visit, the greater the chances of seeing the American pop icon.
For a list of all 13 locations and details on how to enter, visit them online.
When: Now until December 6, 2024
Time: Now until noon on December 6
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free
The Elf Bar brings festive cheer to Commercial Drive with its festive pop-up. Each 90-minute experience includes plenty of photo ops, elf-themed cocktails and games, unique Christmas decor, and hundreds of elf figurines of all shapes and sizes.
When: Wednesday to Sunday from December 4 to 22, December 23 and 24, 2024
Times: Various times
Where: 920 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Cost: $14.50 per person plus fees, book online
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What: Colin Mochrie of Whose Line Is It Anyways? and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci are the stars of Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis, which is coming to the Great Canadian Casino.
The live show combines hypnosis and improv for a unique comedy experience and is straight from a 70-show run Off-Broadway and a Las Vegas Residency at the legendary Showroom at Harrah’s.
When: December 3, 2024
Time: 8 pm
Where: Vogue Theatre – 918 Granville Street, Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
What: Science World is back with a special Taylor-made edition of its adult-only After Dark series. The popular Vancouver attraction invites all Swifties who are 19+ to the Eras Edition, featuring a sing-along dance party, Swift-inspired Trivia, a binary-code friendship bracelet station, and more. You can also enjoy live music, interactive activities, feature exhibits, and more. All with drinks in hand from 6 to 10 pm.
Science World will also be hosting Swiftie Days from December 5 to 8 during regular operating hours. All ages are invited to make friendship bracelets, play Taylor’s tunes on a giant piano, check out the Sound Show at the Science Theatre, and more.
When: December 4, 2024 (After Dark), December 5 to 8 (Swiftie Days)
Time: Various times
Where: Science World — 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
What: The holiday season is upon us, and festive fans can get into the spirit with the return of Merry & Bright to Martini Town.
Langley-based Martini Film Studios will transform its massive backlot into the holiday extravaganza from Wednesday, December 4 until Sunday, January 5. Guests can live out their holiday movie fantasies at the unique outdoor film set while enjoying live entertainment, delicious treats, and more.
When: Wednesday to Sunday from December 4, 2024, to January 5, 2025 (Closed Christmas Day)
Time: 3 to 10 pm
Where: Merry & Bright at Martini Town — 1123 272nd Street, Langley
Cost: $22 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for children and free for children aged 6 and under. Purchase online
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What: Music superstar Billie Eilish is coming to Vancouver this fall on her new world tour, adding to the stacked lineup of artists coming to town.
The nine-time Grammy winner will bring the new Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to Rogers Arena on Tuesday, December 3. Vancouver is just one of three Canadian stops on the highly anticipated tour.
When: December 3, 2024
Time: 7 pm
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices; purchase online
All aboard the Christmas season, food and libations pop up in a 1920s antique rail car at the Port Moody Museum. Head to Brewers Row in Port Moody for handcrafted holiday concoctions, tasty bites, and festive spirits for a limited time.
When: December 5, 6, 12, 13, 21, and 22, 2024
Times: Various times
Where: 2734 Murray Street, Port Moody
Cost: $25 per person, book online
What: The sixth annual Fleurs de Villes Noël is happening in Vancouver from December 6 to 15. The stunning activation creates a “floral art trail” that decorates Vancouver’s downtown core with some of the city’s top florists and local businesses being inspired by favourite holiday songs.
When: December 6 to 15, 2024
Where: Various locations in Downtown Vancouver
Cost: Free
What: Create the perfect custom gift for the holidays. The Glenlivet will be bringing their premium bottle engraving station to BCLIQUOR Cloverdale so you can customize your bottle of The Glenlivet.
When: December 7, 2024
Time: 2 to 6 pm
Where: BCLIQUOR Cloverdale — 17780 56 Ave #101, Surrey
Cost: Free
What: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is celebrating Taylor Swift’s visit Vancouver by transforming its iconic 450-foot-long bridge into a gigantic friendship bracelet.
Head to Canyon Lights (Taylor’s Version) from December 5 to 9 to see the giant bracelet and make your own, listen to a Taylor Swift tribute singer at the Loggers’ Grill entertainment stage, pose for pictures at the various themed photo ops around the park, and enter the Fearless Bridge colouring contest for a chance to win exclusive swag.
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: December 5 to 9, 2024. Canyon Lights on 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: Jingle + Mingle is back and better than ever at the Bentall Centre, with new elements to make this year’s all-ages experience even more festive than ever.
Get ready to be holly and jolly by visiting the Holiday Market in partnership with Made in the 604, taking part in a wreath-making workshop led by the team from Studio Full Bloom, and enjoying treats from Lee’s Donut. You’ll also be serenaded by the award-winning Lions Gate Chorus as you get cozy by the fire tables, toast s’mores, and raise a glass of holiday-inspired drinks with House of Funk/FUNK Coffee Bar.
When: December 5, 2024
Time: 4 to 7 pm
Where: 1055 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver
Admission: Free (wreath-making workshop $65)
What: Just For Laughs Vancouver regular Sam Tonning is recording his album live at Little Mountain Gallery on December 4. He has shared the stage with Mark Normand, Jessica Kirson, and Bobby Lee and has been named one of Reader’s Digest’s comedians to watch in Canada.
When: December 4, 2024
Time: 7 pm and 9 pm
Where: Little Mountain Gallery – 110 Water Street, Vancouver
Cost: $20 plus fees, purchase online
What: A Taylor Swift Eras Tour Private Merchandise Pop-Up for Marriot Bonvoy members is launching at the Westin Bayshore in the Grand Ballroom. In addition to all of the coveted merch, there will also be bracelet-making stations, photo ops, live music, food and beverages, door prizes and merch giveaways, and more
The first 30 minutes of each day will be reserved for hotel guests only, as a room key card will be required for entry. The pop-up is also only available to Marriott Bonvoy members, which is free to join online.
When: December 5 to 7, 2024
Time: 2 to 6 pm (Thursday), 10 am to 6 pm (Friday and Saturday)
Where: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver – 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
PNE Winter Fair
What: PNE’s popular Winter Fair returns this December with holiday-themed food and drinks, light displays, live entertainment, and more.
BCAA presents the most unique winter fair in BC, which will run from December 6 to 8 and 12 to 23. It promises to delight guests of all ages once again with the return of familiar favourites like the WinterLights, the enchanting illuminated train, the Nutcracker on Ice, Ice Bumper Cars, and more.
When: December 6 to 8 and 12 to 23, 2024
Time: 4 to 10 pm
Where: Hastings Park – 2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: PNE Winter Fair tickets are $7.50-$20 in advance, purchase online. Group rates and BCAA discounted tickets are also available.