Weekend Events in Vancouver Things to do December 1-3, 2023

This weekend is packed with events and things to do around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. There are tree lightings, parades, free and paid attractions, festivals, and so much more. Have a great weekend!

Friday, December 1st | Saturday, December 2nd | Sunday, December 3rd

Weekend Events in Vancouver
Things to do December 1-3, 2023

Friday, December 1, 2023

• Sponsored by Miss604: Burnaby Village Museum Heritage Christmas
• Sponsored by Miss604: Christmas at Canada Place
• Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
• CBC Food Bank Day
• Vancouver Art Gallery Free First Friday Nights
• Downtown Vancouver Night Market
• Hollywood-Style Holiday Fun in Langley
• John Reischman and the Jaybirds
• Dance Into Christmas
• Back to the Holidays Improv
• Ebony Roots
• Toy Mountain at Guildford
• Free Festive Fun in Coal Harbour at Liven Up
• Vancouver International Black Film Festival
• Do I Hear a Waltz? At the PAL Theatre
• Festival of Lights at Tsawwassen Springs
• Seasonal Attractions:
• Robson Square Ice Rink 
• BCIT Alumni Holiday Market 
• Winter Tram in Steveston 
• Steveston Festival of Trees 
• Cloverdale Christmas Tree Fest 
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – Canyon Lights 
• Soar with Santa at FlyOver Canada 
• Holiday Splash at the Vancouver Aquarium 
• Festival of Lights at VanDusen 
• Vancouver Christmas Market 
• Bright Nights in Stanley Park 
• Lights at Lafarge 

Saturday, December 2, 2023

• Sponsored by Miss604: Burnaby Village Museum Heritage Christmas
• Sponsored by Miss604: Christmas at Canada Place
• Hollywood-Style Holiday Fun in Langley
• First Saturday Open Studios
• stɑlə̓w̓ Christmas Craft Market
• Bright in Burnaby
• Ayacuchan Embroidery Workshop
• Deck the Heights
• Coastal Bird Tour 
• Port Moody Craft Fair
• Chinatown Holiday Market
• City Centre Holiday Market
• Sip & Shop at The Shipyards District
• Good Stuff Market by First Pick Handmade
• Free Festive Fun in Coal Harbour at Liven Up
• Maplewood Flats Shoreline Clean Up
• CandyTown Street Festival
• Magic of Christmas Festival
• Candlelight Parade in Mission
• Candy Cane Cabaret – Naughty & Nice Dance Show 
• Do I Hear a Waltz? At the PAL Theatre
• Maple Ridge Santa Claus Parade
• Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade
• Tugboat Landing Artisan Market
• Back to the Holidays Improv
• Vancouver International Black Film Festival
• Firehall Arts Centre: Reflections on Crooked Walking
• Seasonal Attractions:
• Robson Square Ice Rink 
• BCIT Alumni Holiday Market 
• Winter Tram in Steveston 
• Steveston Festival of Trees 
• Cloverdale Christmas Tree Fest 
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – Canyon Lights 
• Soar with Santa at FlyOver Canada 
• Holiday Splash at the Vancouver Aquarium 
• Festival of Lights at VanDusen 
• Vancouver Christmas Market 
• Bright Nights in Stanley Park 
• Lights at Lafarge 

Sunday, December 3, 2023

• Sponsored by Miss604: Burnaby Village Museum Heritage Christmas
• Sponsored by Miss604: Christmas at Canada Place
• Family Services North Shore Toy Drive
• The JCC Chanukah Carnival
• Surrey Parade of Lights
• Book Launch: Corben and the Crow Commute
• Christmas in Steveston Village
• Laudate Singers Free Family Christmas Concert
• Good Stuff Market by First Pick Handmade
• Winter Wonders Community Celebration
• Hollywood-Style Holiday Fun in Langley
• Vancouver International Black Film Festival
• Tugboat Landing Artisan Market
• Do I Hear a Waltz? At the PAL Theatre
• Firehall Arts Centre: Reflections on Crooked Walking
• Christmas Magic: Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir & Winter Harp
• Seasonal Attractions:
• Robson Square Ice Rink 
• BCIT Alumni Holiday Market 
• Winter Tram in Steveston 
• Steveston Festival of Trees 
• Cloverdale Christmas Tree Fest 
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – Canyon Lights 
• Soar with Santa at FlyOver Canada 
• Holiday Splash at the Vancouver Aquarium 
• Festival of Lights at VanDusen 
• Vancouver Christmas Market 
• Bright Nights in Stanley Park 
• Lights at Lafarge 

Multi-Day Events & Activities

Attractions & Tours:

• Talaysay Tours: Spoken Treasures
• The Monumental Scandals Tour
• The Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour
• Winter Treasures Artisan Market (til Dec 20)
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
• James Cameron – CHALLENGING THE DEEP (til Jan 1)
• Space Explorers: The Infinite (til Jan)

Exhibits:

• Van Art Gallery: Emily Carr: A Room of Her Own (Sept ’24)
• The Polygon Gallery: From Slander’s Brand (Nov 10-Feb 4)
• Anonymous Art Show (Nov 18-Dec 19)
• Spirit Journeys: Walking with Resilience, Wellbeing & Respect
• Surrey Art Gallery: Kampala to Canada (til Jan)
• Bill Reid Gallery: Bright Futures (til Jan)
• Bill Reid Gallery: 13 Moons Around the Lake (til Jan)
• Britannia Mine Museum: Ore & Orcas (til Feb)
• Land of Thundering Snow (til Apr)

Theatre, Movies, Music:

• East Van Panto: Beauty and the Beast (til Jan 2)
• The Gingerbread Men: A Holiday Cabaret (Dec 1-17)
• Tightrope Theatre: Blind Date (Dec 5 – 23)
• Pacific Theatre: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (til Dec 23)
• The Arts Club Presents: ELF the Musical (til Dec 31)
• Reflection on Crooked Walking (Dec 2-24)
• Holiday Comedy at The Improv Centre (til Dec 31)
• Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Dec 14-31)
• Mom’s The Word: Talkin’ Turkey (Dec 5-31)
• Carousel Theatre for Young People Presents Snow White (til Dec 31)
• East Van Panto: Beauty and The Beast (til Jan 7)

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