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Free November Activities

There are lots of free things in Vancouver in November 2022 including Remembrance Day events, Christmas craft markets and autumn activities.

There aren’t as many free things going on as there are in years without global pandemics, but there is still a good selection.

Below is a list of free events and activities that you can do in the fall of 2022. Conditions and details may change, however, so see official websites for exact details about specific events.

 

Free November Activities 2022

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

 

Dia de Muertos Celebration

 

Tuesday, November 1st (2022)

  • DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. This year there are both live and online events.
  • LAHM Events & Activities – celebrations of Latin American Heritage Month in Vancouver. Today features a free Día de Muertos Celebration at Haida House outside the Museum of Anthropology.
  • A Virtual Fraser River Dialogue – the Fraser River Discovery Centre hosts an online event with the First Nations Fisheries Legacy Fund. Admission is free (or by donation).
  • Vancouver Art Gallery – admission from 5:00 to 9:00 pm is by donation (because it’s Tuesday).
  • Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
  • Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.

 

Best Places in Autumn

 

Wednesday, November 2nd (2022)

  • LAHM Events & Activities – last day of the celebrations of Latin American Heritage Month in Vancouver.
  • DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. This year there are both live and online events.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Thursday, November 3rd (2022)

  • DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. This year there are both live and online events.
  • New West Farmers Market – final day of the season for the outdoor market at Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.

 

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Friday, November 4th (2022)

  • DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. This year there are both live and online events.
  • 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).
  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Saturday, November 5th (2022)

  • DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. This year there are both live and online events.
  • For the Love of Art – an art show and sale showcasing the work of 30 local artists at Harris Barn in Ladner. Admission is free.
  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.

 

Sunday, November 6th (2022)

  • Daylight Savings Day – don’t forget to set your clocks to “fall back” an hour the night before!
  • DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances and workshops in downtown Vancouver. This year there are both live and online events.
  • For the Love of Art – an art show and sale showcasing the work of 30 local artists at Harris Barn in Ladner. Admission is free.
  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – near Hastings Skatepark at Renfrew by Pandora between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Parking at the PNE is also free for market attendees.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – a winter market at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for children ages 12 and under.
  • Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford from 6:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. Admission is just $1.00 or so, but free for kids under 10 years of age.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.
  • Jazz Vespers – from 4:00 until 5:00 pm in the sanctuary at St. Andrews-Wesley United at 1018 Nelson Street in Vancouver. Admission by donation. Today features Jazz musician Brad Shigeta.

 

Monday, November 7th (2022)

  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • If good weather, check out the fall colours at one of Metro Vancouver’s best parks and places in nature. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Tuesday, November 8th (2022)

  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Vancouver Art Gallery – admission from 5:00 to 9:00 pm is by donation (because it’s Tuesday).
  • Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
  • Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.

 

Wednesday, November 9th (2022)

  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Remembrance Day Weekend Activities

 

Thursday, November 10th (2022)

  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Friday, November 11th (2022)

 

Saturday, November 12th (2022)

  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Positively Petite Christmas Boutique – the opening reception features art displays, refreshments, music and artisan products for sale at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts at 1120 Brunette Avenue.
  • Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

 

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Sunday, November 13th (2022)

  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – near Hastings Skatepark at Renfrew by Pandora between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Parking at the PNE is also free for market attendees.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – a winter market at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for children ages 12 and under.
  • Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford from 6:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. Admission is just $1.00, but free for kids under 10 years of age.

 

Monday, November 14th (2022)

  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Ways to Save on Adult Refreshments!

Did you know that there are nine parks and plazas on Vancouver’s North Shore where you can drink alcohol in public? You can buy your beverages at the liquor store and enjoy them with your friends at some fabulous places. See our article about North Shore Alcohol-Friendly Parks for details.

 

Tuesday, November 15th (2022)

  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Vancouver Art Gallery – admission from 5:00 to 9:00 pm is by donation (because it’s Tuesday).
  • Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).

 

Wednesday, November 16th (2022)

  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Free Events in December

 

Thursday, November 17th (2022)

  • Lights of Hope – the Christmas lights get turned on outside St. Paul’s Hospital in downtown Vancouver tonight.
  • Eastside Culture Crawl – a visual art festival showcasing the creations of hundreds of artists at various venues in Vancouver.
  • Indigenous Artisan Market at MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver hosts a market today with products made by local First Nations artists. Admission to the market is free (but you have to pay if you want to enter the museum’s main gallery).
  • Fibre Arts Market – an artisan market hosted by the Peace Arch Weavers & Spinners Guild in the Turnbull Gallery at South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre. (TBC)
  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Friday, November 18th (2022)

  • Souls Ignited – the opening reception for the exhibition of portraits by Inuit photographer Cora DeVos happens this evening at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Admission is free with advanced registration.
  • Eastside Culture Crawl – a visual art festival showcasing the creations of hundreds of artists at various venues in Vancouver.
  • Indigenous Artisan Market at MONOVA – the Museum of North Vancouver hosts a market today with products made by local First Nations artists. Admission to the market is free (but you have to pay if you want to enter the museum’s main gallery).
  • Fibre Arts Market – an artisan market hosted by the Peace Arch Weavers & Spinners Guild in the Turnbull Gallery at South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre. (TBC)
  • Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:30 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.

 

Saturday, November 19th (2022)

  • Vancouver Turkish Film Festival – in addition to ticketed films which cost between about $11 and $15 each, the festival also hosts a free panel discussion this afternoon at the SFU Woodwards Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.
  • Eastside Culture Crawl – a visual art festival showcasing the creations of hundreds of artists at various venues in Vancouver.
  • Harrison’s Lights by the Lake – first day of the season for the beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme from dusk until 11:00 pm at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
  • Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street.

 

Sunday, November 20th (2022)

  • Louis Riel Day – activities celebrating Metis culture take place at Fort Langley. (The historic site is free for children and youth under 18 years of age. Regular admission rates, however, apply for adults.)
  • Eastside Culture Crawl – a visual art festival showcasing the creations of hundreds of artists at various venues in Vancouver.
  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – near Hastings Skatepark at Renfrew by Pandora between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Parking at the PNE is also free for market attendees.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – a winter market at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for children ages 12 and under.
  • Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market at 32470 Haida Drive in Abbotsford from 6:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. Admission is just $1.00, but free for kids under 10 years of age.
  • Harrison’s Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme from dusk until 11:00 pm at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Lumiere Vancouver – a collection of art installation light displays at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street.

 

Monday, November 21st (2022)

  • Harrison’s Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme from dusk until 11:00 pm at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Rainy Day Activities

 

Tuesday, November 22nd (2022)

  • Vancouver Art Gallery – admission from 5:00 to 9:00 pm is by donation (because it’s Tuesday).
  • Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
  • Harrison’s Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme from dusk until 11:00 pm at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street.

 

Wednesday, November 23rd (2022)

  • Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Thursday, November 24th (2022)

  • American Thanksgiving
  • Harrison’s Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme from dusk until 11:00 pm at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

Friday, November 25th (2022)

  • Black Friday – first official day of the Christmas shopping season, and a time of special deals at retailers all over North America.
  • Harrison’s Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme from dusk until 11:00 pm at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Holiday Lights at Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district is decorated with Christmas lights at night. (TBC)
  • Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street.

 

Saturday, November 26th (2022)

  • Silver Harbour Craft Market – a Christmas craft fair at North Vancouver’s Silver Harbour Senior’s Activity Centre. (TBC)
  • Dundarave Festival of Lights – Christmas trees at West Vancouver’s Dundarave Beach. (To be confirmed.)
  • Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
  • Harrison’s Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme from dusk until 11:00 pm at Harrison Hot Springs. (TBC)
  • Holiday Lights at Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district is decorated with Christmas lights at night. (TBC)
  • Heritage Christmas – holiday decorations and things to see at Burnaby’s outdoor museum between 1:00 and 9:00 pm.
  • Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street.
  • Glow Maple Ridge – a handful of light installations are set up in Memorial Peace Park.

 

Best Christmas Activities

 

Sunday, November 27th (2022)

  • Hastings Park Farmers Market – near Hastings Skatepark at Renfrew by Pandora between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
  • Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – a winter market at the Port Moody Rec Centre from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market. Admission ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
  • Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50, but free for children ages 12 and under.
  • Abbotsford Flea Market – a giant market in Abbotsford from 6:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. Admission is just $1.00, but free for kids under 10 years of age.
  • Harrison’s Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme from dusk until 11:00 pm at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Heritage Christmas – holiday decorations at Burnaby’s outdoor museum between 1:00 and 9:00 pm.
  • Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of light displays at English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street.
  • Glow Maple Ridge – a handful of light installations are set up in Memorial Peace Park.

 

Monday, November 28th (2022)

 

Tuesday, November 29th (2022)

  • Vancouver Art Gallery – admission from 5:00 to 9:00 pm is by donation (because it’s Tuesday).
  • Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
  • Harrison’s Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme from dusk until 11:00 pm at Harrison Hot Springs.
  • Heritage Christmas – holiday decorations and things to see at Burnaby’s outdoor museum between 1:00 and 5:30 pm.
  • Glow Maple Ridge – a handful of light installations are set up in Memorial Peace Park.

 

Wednesday, November 30th (2022)

  • Holiday Lights at Granville Island – the world-famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district is decorated with Christmas lights at night.
  • Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
  • If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

 

 

For a list of both free and not free events this month in the Lower Mainland, click November Calendar.

To see what’s happening next month, click December Calendar of Events.

 

 

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