The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (“OWL”) is hosting a holiday fundraiser like you’ve probably never seen before! On December 2nd they’re inviting you to get your photos taken with Santa and his very own owl helper. OWL I Want for Christmas Where: Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 10:00am to 3:00pm When: 3800-72nd Street, Delta, BC […]

The Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley Park runs Thursday, November 30, 2017 to Saturday, January 6, 2018 and is closed on Christmas Day.

Vancouver Santa Claus Parade presented by TELUS in Downtown Vancouver on Sunday, December 3, 2017 supporting the Vancouver Food Bank & CKNW Orphans’ Fund. Route and event information.

Did you know that Santa spends late fall over in Nanaimo? Last year I got to hang out with the jolly old elf himself when I was researching the Kris Kringle Craft Market, and this year I’m giving away some passes to this fun family event. Kris Kringle Craft Market Where: Beban Park Social Centre […]

Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s will switch on November 16, 2017. 100,000 sparkling lights and more than 200 stars that make up the spectacular display with donations supporting Providence Health Care’s hospitals and residences.

It’s been a holiday tradition in Vancouver for the last 45 years! A kick-off to the season, Circle Craft Christmas Market returns with over 300 artisans (more than 50 new to the Market) including clothing designers, potters, wood and metal workers, glass blowers, jewellers, toy makers, candle and soap makers, and more. Circle Craft Christmas […]

Hundreds of thousands of lights will illuminate one of Coquitlam’s star attractions this holiday season. The Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display is a free attraction with community engagement, family fun, and plenty of photo opportunities! Winter Lights at Lafarge Lake Dates: November 25, 2017 to January 21, 2018 Times: Nightly 4:30pm to 11:00pm (past […]

The City of Surrey is set to kick off the Christmas season with the return of the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival on November 25th with free family fun, a new holiday market, holiday fun zone, and of course the lighting of a 55-foot Christmas tree – one of the tallest Christmas trees in Canada. Surrey […]

On Christmas Day, after the stockings are open and the turkey heads into the oven, there is a group of dedicated community volunteers that hits the streets to make sure everyone gets some holiday cheer as a part of the Whalley Santa Cause. Whalley Santa Cause Now in its 6th year, the Whalley Santa Cause […]

This is one time of year where we really start watching our spending (and our waistlines) with so much to do, so many gifts to give, and so much delicious food to eat. It’s tough to stay on budget, but there are a few ways to avoid breaking the bank while still having a lot […]