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Free December Events in Vancouver

November 20, 2024

There so many free things to do in Vancouver in December 2024 including holiday concerts, Craft Fairs, Christmas lights and seasonal attractions.

Free Activities in December 2024

For a list of some of the best things to do in December, including activities that aren’t free, check out Vancouver’s December Events Calendar. For a list of the best FREE (or almost free) special events this month, see below.

In addition to what we list below, there are also Parks & Places in Nature to explore, plus attractions with free admission, like the Museum of Surrey, Granville Island, and other places of interest. You’ll find a list of other affordable events and activities in our article about Vancouver on a Budget.

Sunday, December 1st (2024)

Christmas Events & Attractions

Surrey Santa Parade of Lights – a Christmas parade in Cloverdale starting at 5:00 pm.
Christmas in Steveston Village – various holiday activities in Richmond’s historic fishing village.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.

Sunday Markets

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – a winter market at the Port Moody Rec Centre.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $4 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $2, but free for children ages 12 and under.

Monday, December 2nd (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays at Harrison Hot Springs.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Tuesday, December 3rd (2024)

Project EveryBODY – a free evening event featuring food, dancing, music, film, and comedy by artists from the disability community at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.

Wednesday, December 4th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Thursday, December 5th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.

Friday, December 6th (2024)

Bill Reid Gallery – free admission to the First Nations art gallery between 2:00 and 5:00 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission from 4:00 to 8:00 pm is free (as it’s the first Friday of the month).
Made in the 604 Markets – a free indoor artisan market happens at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver.
Santa’s Christmas Ships – the annual tradition of festive ships parading on Vancouver waters can be seen at Deep Cove today.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver. In addition to the decorated trees to admire, there is also a free event with live entertainment at Grosvenor Ambleside from 4:00 until 5:00 pm.
The Singing Christmas Tree – an impressive concert at Broadway Church in Vancouver.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.

Saturday, December 7th (2024)

Santa Claus Parade – a Christmas-themed parade in Richmond’s Steveston Village.
Candytown – a free outdoor Christmas market and street festival on Mainland Street in Yaletown. This year’s event has a Taylor Swift theme.
Mission Candlelight Parade – a fun Christmas parade that takes place in the evening in downtown Mission.

Vancouver Markets

Made in the 604 Markets – a free indoor artisan market happens at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver.
Indigenous Christmas Craft Fair – a market with over 80 First Nations artisan vendors at the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Community Centre on Vancouver’s North Shore. (Admission is by donation.)
Kensington Winter Holiday Craft Fair – a Christmas artisan market at the Kensington Community Centre in Vancouver from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Admission is free.
Riley Park Winter Farmers Market – in the parking lot at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Other Events

Candlelight Parade – a Christmas parade in Mission starting at 6:00 pm.
Maple Ridge Christmas Festival – a community festival and Santa Claus parade in downtown Maple Ridge.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – in addition to decorated trees at the beach in West Vancouver, today is the Nativity and Paddle Songs event with Indigenous storytelling and live entertainment.
The Singing Christmas Tree – a Christmas concert at Broadway Church in Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.

Sunday, December 8th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
The Singing Christmas Tree – an impressive concert at Broadway Church in Vancouver.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Lights by the Lake – Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Christmas and Other Sunday Markets

Made in the 604 Markets – a free indoor artisan market happens at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver.
Indigenous Christmas Craft Fair – a market with over 80 First Nations artisan vendors at the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Community Centre on Vancouver’s North Shore. (Admission is by donation.)
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – a winter market at the Port Moody Rec Centre from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Cloverdale Flea Market – at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $2, but free for children ages 12 and under.

Monday, December 9th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Tuesday, December 10th (2024)

Made in the 604 Holiday Market – a free pop-up market featuring local artisans at the Bentall Centre in Vancouver.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Wednesday, December 11th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Made in the 604 Holiday Market – a free pop-up market featuring local artisans at the Bentall Centre in Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.

Thursday, December 12th (2024)

Light Up the Harbour – free family-friendly activities hosted by the Vancouver Maritime Museum at Heritage Harbour.
Made in the 604 Holiday Market – a free pop-up market featuring local artisans at the Bentall Centre in Vancouver.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Friday, December 13th (2024)

Coquitlam Christmas Night Market – an artisan market at the Evergreen Cultural Centre beside Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam. Admission is just $2, but children are free. Lights at Lafarge is just outside and also free for everyone.
The Singing Christmas Tree – an impressive concert at Broadway Church in Vancouver.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Santa’s Christmas Ships – the annual tradition of festive ships parading on Vancouver waters can be seen at Bedwell Bay today.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Saturday, December 14th (2024)

Christmas Concerts

Laudate Singers Christmas Concerts – free performances take place at the West Vancouver Memorial Library at 2:00 pm and at St. Andrew’s United Church in North Vancouver at 4:00 pm.
The Singing Christmas Tree – an impressive concert at Broadway Church in Vancouver.

Christmas Events in the City of Vancouver

Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.

Christmas Events Elsewhere in Metro Vancouver

Coquitlam Christmas Night Market – an artisan market at the Evergreen Cultural Centre beside Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam. Admission is just $2, but children are free. Lights at Lafarge is just outside and also free for everyone.
Santa’s Christmas Ships – the annual tradition of festive ships parading on Vancouver waters can be seen at Belcarra and Dollarton today.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey. Today is the Merry Makers market with holiday crafts.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – in addition to decorated trees at the beach in West Vancouver, today there is the Dundarave’s World Christmas event with live entertainment.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade – a Santa Claus Parade at night in Langley.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.

Saturday Markets

New West Holiday Market – an artisan market featuring over 80 vendors and food trucks in front of New Westminster’s City Hall.
Shipyards Artisan Market – a Christmas-themed market at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards and Lower Lonsdale District.
Riley Park Winter Farmers Market – in the parking lot at Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Coquitlam Christmas Night Market – at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam. Admission costs a twoonie, but it’s free for children ages 17 and under.

Sunday, December 15th (2024)

The Singing Christmas Tree – an impressive concert at Broadway Church in Vancouver.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver. Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.

Sunday Markets

New West Holiday Market – an artisan market featuring over 80 vendors and food trucks in front of New Westminster’s City Hall.
Shipyards Artisan Market – a Christmas-themed market at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards and Lower Lonsdale District.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – a winter market at the Port Moody Rec Centre.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.

Monday, December 16th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Tuesday, December 17th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.

Wednesday, December 18th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Thursday, December 19th (2024)

Beaty Nocturnal – admission is by donation at UBC’s Beaty Biodiversity Museum today between 5:00 and 8:30 pm.
CP Holiday Train – the Christmas train is making its way across Canada with stops and live music this evening in Agassiz, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Admission is by donation of food or money to the local food bank.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Friday, December 20th (2024)

Last day of school before Christmas holidays for most Lower Mainland schools.
Coquitlam Christmas Night Market – an artisan market at the Evergreen Cultural Centre beside Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam. Admission is just $2, but children are free. Lights at Lafarge is just outside and also free for everyone.
CP Holiday Train – the Christmas train is making its way across Canada with stops and live music this evening in Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. Admission is by donation of food or money to the local food bank.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Santa’s Christmas Ships – the annual tradition of festive ships parading on Vancouver waters can be seen at Belcarra, Ravenwoods, Dollarton, Cates Park and Deep Cove today.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.

Saturday, December 21st (2024)

Christmas Wassail & Bonfire Night – a special event with live entertainment, a community bonfire and a visit from Santa as part of the Dundarave Festival of Lights in West Vancouver.
Winter Solstice Lantern Festival – entertainment and other activities in Yaletown, Granville Island and Strathcona.
Coquitlam Christmas Night Market – an artisan market at the Evergreen Cultural Centre beside Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam. Admission is just $2, but children are free. Lights at Lafarge is just outside and also free for everyone.
Holidaze Pop-Up Market – a Made in the 604 market featuring local artisans at Heritage Hall in Vancouver. Admission is free and the first 25 people in line receive market money to spend at any vendor.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.
WinterFest at MOS – decorated Christmas trees and other things to see and do at the Museum of Surrey.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.

Sunday, December 22nd (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Holidaze Pop-Up Market – a free Made in the 604 market featuring local artisans at Heritage Hall in Vancouver.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Destination Downtown Events – light installations, live entertainment and other activities in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.

Monday, December 23rd (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
Shipyards Christmas Market – over 60 market vendors are at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Tuesday, December 24th (2024)

Christmas Eve
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
Shipyards Christmas Market – today is the last day for the 60+ market vendors at the waterfront in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Wednesday, December 25th (2024)

Christmas Day (Stat Holiday)
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Thursday, December 26th (2024)

Boxing Day – a crazy time for shopping.
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Lights on the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Friday, December 27th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Gingerbread Lane – gingerbread house displays at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Saturday, December 28th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Holiday Lights in Williams Park – a drive-through event in Langley with Christmas lights and displays.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Sunday, December 29th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Monday, December 30th (2024)

Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.

Tuesday, December 31st (2024)

New Year’s Eve – festivities and fireworks normally take place at various venues.
- Public transit is likely free this evening (although exact details are to be confirmed.)
Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees and holiday lights at the beach in West Vancouver.
Bright Nights – Christmas lights and decorations at Stanley Park. Admission is by donation benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme in the evening at Harrison Hot Springs.
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village – free Christmas things to do and see at Burnaby Village Museum.
Lights at Lafarge – free Christmas light displays around Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival – Christmas lights and decorations at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford Gardens. (TBC)
Christmas at Canada Place – holiday lights and seasonal displays in downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district has Christmas lights at night.
Skating at the Shipyards – free ice skating on the giant rink at Shipyard Commons in North Vancouver.
Robson Square Ice Skating – free ice skating in the square underground behind the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Today also features live music.
Bright Walk in White Rock – Christmas lights and holiday decorations along the waterfront in White Rock.