There’s a bit of a holiday shuffle going on around Vancouver, with the Vancouver Christmas Market moving to Jack Poole Plaza and a new Christmas Light Maze in False Creek. Now the iconic 50 ft. Christmas Tree will find a home at Robson Square this season, with a free lighting ceremony and family event at […]

The City of Burnaby Wedding Show and Swap at the Riverway Clubhouse in south Burnaby is coming up, just in time for wedding planning season, and it’s completely free to attend! This 4th annual event promises to be bigger and better than ever with more than 40 vendors – including bakeries, DJs, florists, photographers and […]

The Love to Sew Expo is a full weekend of sewing, quilting, knitting, and needlework at the Agriplex in Cloverdale. The two day expo features classes, shopping, and a dream sewing room exhibition along with a VIP evening event with legendary fashion historian Ivan Sayers. Love to Sew Expo Where: Cloverdale Agriplex (17763 62 Ave, […]

Vancouver’s largest outdoor carolling competition is returning to Gastown for its 2nd year! Yule Duel brings together Vancouver’s top choirs and some of the city’s most notable personalities to fundraise for May’s Place which provides much-needed compassionate end-of-life care to vulnerable people in the Downtown Eastside. Yule Duel in Gastown Under the canopy of fairy […]

The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret, East Vancouver’s beloved performance and production company that is known for creating fully immersive theatrical worlds, presents the Parade of Lost Souls: The Wild! on Saturday. Parade of Lost Souls Parade: October 29th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm After Party: October 29th from 9:00pm to 2:00am As it has for decades, the […]

Thrill The World Vancouver is back again, joining other cities around the world for one big, global, simultaneous Thriller dance on October 29th, where local causes are also supported. Thrill The World Vancouver 2016 Where: Olympic Village Plaza When: Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 3:00pm (rain or shine). Arrive early (from 12:00pm) for rehearsals and […]

The Government of British Columbia has declared October 31st to November 4th Variety Week in BC in support of Variety – The Children’s Charity. From Monday to Friday, you can tune into Global BC newscasts for stories, interviews and entertainment that will showcase how Variety helps organizations and kids in your own community and throughout […]

There’s nothing like the steady clickety-clack of steel wheels on polished rails, miniature and otherwise, and those who like trains will love the Vancouver Train Expo, coming up at the beginning of November. That time I slept in a train caboose in Alberta Vancouver Train Expo 2016 Where: PNE Forum (2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver) […]

This Saturday, movie lovers can enjoy a morning of free family-friendly movies at their local Cineplex theatre during Cineplex Community Day. Proceeds from donations and concession sales will go towards Cineplex’s national charitable partner, WE, a movement that brings people together and gives them the tools to change the world. Cineplex Community Day 2016 Popcorn, […]

At this time of year eerie amusements with the sole purpose of scaring your proverbial pants off pop up all around town. These haunted house attractions have activities for the little ones all the way up to frightening fun for adults. Haunted Mansion at the PNE. Photo by Phillip P on Flickr Surrey What: Potter’s […]