Did you ever think an idea you and some friends hatched at a spirited holiday house party would ever turn into a decade of putting smiles on the faces of thousands of people — and raising tens of thousands of dollars for an amazing cause? The Original Ugly Christmas Sweater Party was founded by Jordan […]

The 12th annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade will hit the streets of Downtown Vancouver on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 1:00pm in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. This festive event, including many local organizations and businesses, is a kick-off to the holiday season for many and will be filled with family fun. […]

The Robson Square Ice Rink opens December 1, 2015. View 2015-2016 dates, hours, rental rates, concession, and more.

The blue and yellow big top has been in town for a few weeks now but Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA will be ringing in the holiday season with a special event on November 25th. The KOOZA Holiday Village will open up at 5:00pm that day, free of charge*, and will offer complimentary hot chocolate, treats, […]

I was recently at a wellness retreat in Whistler that had a schedule packed with yoga, seminars, workshops, and a very natural brunch each morning. My biggest take-away from the weekend was learning to slow down and find balance, especially when it comes to food. Take your time to let your body enjoy a meal, […]

Holidays in the West End just got a bit brighter with the announcement of the new Lumiere Festival. After a successful event last year, the Lumiere Festival is once again teaming up with the West End Business Improvement Association to set up free, fun and festival lighting installations from the end of November until early […]

One afternoon, after attending a show at the TRADEX in Abbotsford that left me inspired with gift ideas for the holidays, I got in my car and started writing out a shopping list on my phone. As the list grew in my notepad app, I decided to look up the closest stores that would carry […]

Snow may only fall on the local mountains this season but in town it will feel like winter as Vancouver hosts the debut of the country’s largest indoor Christmas festival. Vancouver Winter Wonderland is coming to the PNE Forum from December 11th to December 20th, 2015 and will feature activities, attractions, arts & crafts, and […]

The 19th annual Eastside Culture Crawl will showcase 457 artists over 4 days in 83 buildings and hopefully you will be one of the 25,000 visitors who check out the work of local painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, glassblowers, and furniture designers. Eastside Culture Crawl There is no admission fee. The Crawl opens a door to […]

Since 1975, the Surrey Art Gallery has featured art from local, national, and international artists. Now in its 40th year, the gallery has been focusing on the city itself and the talented creative people, born-and-raised and from around the world, who call it home. Surrey Art Gallery’s 40th Anniversary Throughout the past 40 years, there […]