The list of events and things to do in Vancouver this weekend is one of the biggest of the year! The holidays are here along with the Swift-ification of the city and there’s something for everyone. From light displays and Eras Tour installations, to all of your favourite season attractions, theatre, markets, and events, there’s something for everyone. The December Event List is also ready and it’s updated every day so be sure to bookmark it and check back often.

Friday, November 29 | Saturday, November 30 | Sunday, December 1

Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Events November 29 to December 1

Friday, November 29, 2024

• Sponsored by Miss604: Christmas at Canada Place
• Sponsored by Miss604: Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village
• Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
• Make Change Market in Vancouver
• NOEL Surrey – Holiday Lights Festival
• Whistler Community Foundation Glow Gala
• Intergenerational Sharing Project – Mackin House Coquitlam
• The Comedy Departmet: A Very Special Holiday Show
• Whistler Winterlight
• The Crossing Pop-Up @ 130 West Hastings
• Spotlight: BC Directors Conference
• La Juerga Española
• SPARK Animation Conference
• Holiday Photos at Mackin House
• Toy Mountain at Guildford
• Disney on Ice in Vancouver – Magic in The Stars
• The Improv Centre
• Cirque du Soleil ECHO in Vancouver
• Activities for Swifties in Vancouver

The Merry & Bright holiday display returns to Martini Town, the Langley backlot of Martini Studios, open December 4, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Indulge in festive movie fantasies, and plenty of photo ops, at this unique outdoor film set featured in movies and TV series.

Merry & Bright on a Hollywood Set in Langley

• Date: Open Wednesday to Sunday December 4, 2024 to January 5, 2025
  • Closed Christmas Day. Open Boxing day and New Years Day.
• Time: 3:00pm to 10:00pm
• Location: Martini Town (1123 272 St, Langley)
• Admission: Tickets can be purchased online for $22 for adults and $18 for seniors. $12 for children, free admission for children 6 and under. Family package (2 adults and 2 children) available for $60.

Welcome to Vancouver’s best event list, December Edition. It’s packed with engaging and entertaining events throughout the month, whether you’re in the mood for some holiday theatre, some date night inspiration, or free family fun – we have it all:

December Event Highlights

This month, Miss604 is proud to sponsor two FREE holiday events: Christmas at Canada Place in Downtown Vancouver, which is open every single day; and Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village with free family fun in a beautiful 10 acre site near Deer Lake. Miss604 is also highlighting TaylorTown in Yaletown on December 7th with a festive combo of Eras Tour fun and holiday cheer; and Steveston Festival of Trees including Santa at the Cannery on December 8th where you can enjoy free admission to the cannery. Find these events and many more fun things to do listed below:

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• Sunday, December 1 to Sunday, December 8, 2024
• Monday, December 9 to Sunday, December 15, 2024
• Monday, December 16 to Sunday, December 22, 2024
• Monday, December 23 to Sunday, December 29, 2024
• Monday, December 30 and Tuesday, December 31, 2024

This list is updated daily.
Bookmark this list and check back often.
If you have any events to add, please send them in for a free listing.

Take a break during the holiday hustle and bustle when you find this festive oasis in the middle of Metropolis at Metrotown. Their Holiday Lounge is a free, public access 3,500 square foot lounge at Centre Court, with a VIP section for shoppers*. We have a giveaway for a Date Night with Santa — your date night, not a date with Santa, you get the idea!

Holiday Lounge at Metropolis at Metrotown

Available from November 25th until December 23rd, the Holiday Lounge includes dazzling decor, a snow globe photo op, cozy chairs where you can enjoy classic holiday films streaming throughout the day, a kids craft station, and live music on select dates.

Miss604’s longest-running giveaway is back! Once again we have partnered with Aunt Leah’s Christmas Tree Lots to promote their amazing holiday fundraiser and award one lucky reader a festive, handcrafted wreath. Tree lots are now open in Burnaby, and Coquitlam until December 20th with a selection of fresh-cut trees, potted trees, and wreaths.

Aunt Leah’s Christmas Tree Lots

All profits go towards preventing children in foster care from becoming homeless, and vulnerable young mothers from losing custody of their children.