Every month, the Cit compiles a list of Vancouver’s must-see events. This makes it easy to ensure that you’re always around ‘n about town experiencing all that Vancouver has to offer.
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We’ve drawn from various sources to make this calendar your monthly go-to list for all things Vancouver.
The Cit is pleased to release the December edition of your Vancouver Social Calendar. As always, if you have an event you’d like us to include, leave a comment below and submit it to our Events Calendar.
Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium
When: Nov 1 – Apr 25
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium, 4601 Ontario St.
What: Shop locally grown produce + enjoy hot food trucks + live music + more from 10am-2pm every Saturday
Vancouver Festival of Trees
When: Nov 20 – Jan 4
Where: Four Seasons Hotel & Pacific Centre Mall
What: View spectacularly decorated trees in support of BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver Christmas Market
When: Nov 22 – Dec 24
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza
What: Authentic outdoor German Christmas village + market
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
When: Nov 27 – Jan 4
Where: Stanley Park
What: Ride the Stanley Park train to view 3 million twinkling lights, supporting The Burn Fund
The Peak of Christmas
When: Nov 28 – Dec 24
Where: Grouse Mountain
What: Sleigh rides + outdoor ice skating + breakfast with Santa + real reindeer + gingerbread village + more!
Holiday Hi-Light Festival
When: Nov 28 – Dec 31
Where: Park & Tilford Gardens, North Vancouver
What: More than 50,000 Christmas lights + Family Night Dec 5, 12, 19 & 26 w/ Santa, hot chocolate, face painting + more, supporting North Vancouver Firefighters
Canyon Lights
When: Nov 29 – Jan 3
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge
What: 250,000 sparkling lights + the world’s largest living Christmas tree + music + Winter Pavilion
Dundarave Festival of Lights
When: Nov 29 – Jan 3
Where: Dundarave Park, West Vancouver
Where: Magical Christmas tree forest + free concerts on Saturdays
Robson Square Skating
When: Dec 1 – Feb 28
Where: Robson Square
What: Saunter the open-air rink on skates
Gingerbread Lane
When: Dec 3 – Jan 1
Where: Hyatt Vancouver
What: 30+ gingerbread house displays feat. an 11ft gingerbread house, supporting Make a Wish Foundation
make it! The Handmade Revolution
When: Dec 4 – 7
Where: PNE Forum
What: Shop unique, ethically made goods from top artisans from all over Canada + food carts + bar + funky music
Vancouver Tree Lighting Celebration
When: Dec 5, 5:30-7:00pm
Where: Jack Poole Plaza
What: Tree lighting + free concert + local celebrities + food vendors, supporting Kids Help Phone
Vancouver Craft Beer Week’s Holiday Beer Festival
When: Dec 5 at 6pm
Where: Studio East, 1480 Frances St.
What: 20 of the best craft breweries + live music + photobooth + ugly sweater contest
Carol Ships Parade of Lights
When: Dec 5 – 23
What: More than 50 decorated boats, with in excess of 100,000 lights sailing around Vancouver
Shipyards Christmas Market
When: Dec 5 – 7, 12 – 14 & 19 – 21
Where:The Shipyards, North Vancouver
What: Over 50 local artisans + food trucks + live music + an outdoor light display on Fridays 5-9pm, Saturdays 12-8pm & Sundays 12-6pm
Vancouver Farmers Market: Holiday Market
When: Dec 6, 10am – 4pm
Where: Croation Cultural Centre
What: Annual showcase of seasonal food and fine crafts from over 80 vendors
North Vancouver Christmas Festival
When: Dec 6, 5 – 8pm
Where: The Shipyards, North Vancouver
What: Skating rink + family activities + food trucks + free hot chocolate & coffee + carolers + Santa + lighting of the City’s Christmas tree
Rogers Santa Claus Parade
When: Dec 7 at 1pm
Where: Parade starts at Georgia and Broughton, travels east on Georgia to Howe, turns south on Howe, and finishes at Howe and Davie
What: 3,500 participants + more than 65 marching bands, choirs & festive floats
VanDusen Festival of Lights
When: Dec 10 – Jan 4
Where: VanDusen Botanical Gardens
What: 1.4 million twinkling lights + Santa + Scandinavian Christmas Elves + community choir concerts
Karaoke Christmas Lights Vancouver Trolley Tour
When: Dec 10 – 30
Where: Pick-up at Canada Place 6:30pm daily
What: 3 Hrs of Christmas family fun feat. Stanley Park’s Bright Nights and Van Dusen Garden’s Festival of Lights
Christmas at Canada Place
When: Dec 13 – 31
Where: Canada Place
What: Historic Woodward’s Windows + Rudolph’s Theatre + Christmas Crafts + Avenue of Christmas Trees
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy 2014
When: Dec 13 – 14
Where: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street
What: Shop the work of 20+ artists in the world of fashion, art, and design
Got Craft?
When: Dec 13 – 14
Where: Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph Street
What: Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair
Winter Solstice Lantern Festival
When: Dec 21, 6-10pm
Where: Yaletown, Strathcona, Chinatown, Eastside & Granville Island
What: Festival illuminating the longest night of the year w/ lanterns + singing + dancing + more
CONTACT Winter Music Festival
When: Dec 26 & 27
Where: BC Place
What: Some of the world’s biggest DJ’s play Western Canada’s largest ever indoor festival
Krakit Holiday Themed Escape Game
When: November 27 to January 1
Where: 4035 North Road, Burnaby (North of Lougheed Hwy on the West Side of North Road)
Flyover Christmas at Canada Place
When: December 1 to January 6, 2015
Where: Canada Place, 999 Canada Place
What: FlyOver Canada transforms into a winter wonderland this holiday season as we take guests on a magical journey with Santa across Canada and on to the North Pole
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