20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: Feb. 9 to 15

The long weekend is just around the corner, and Vancouver is full of fun events to help you get there!

From Just for Laughs Vancouver to Valentine’s events, Family Day celebrations, and more, here are 20 fantastic things to do from Feb. 9 to 15.

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Fan Expo Vancouver 2026

What: Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the three-day celebration at the Vancouver Convention Centre, drawing in fans of sci-fi, horror, comic books, and everyone in between.

The epic lineup of celebrity guests includes Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan (The Lord of the Rings), Tom Welling and Kristin Kreuk (Smallville), Ron Perlman (Hellboy), and many more.

The cast of Twilight will also be doing a historic reunion while they are in Vancouver.

When: Saturday, Feb. 14 to Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday and Monday)
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Halls B And C — 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

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Surrey Civic Plaza Ice Rink

What: This is the first-ever activation of the public plaza in Surrey City Centre with an outdoor ice rink, and the City of Surrey is aiming to potentially turn this into a new annual civic tradition.

The ice rink spans an area of 4,000 sq. ft., with 5,000 gallons of water used to create the slick surface. Moreover, it is fully covered under a large tent, protecting it from inclement weather.

When: Open daily until Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Surrey Civic Plaza — 13450 104 Ave., Surrey
Cost: Free for all ages. Skate rentals are also available for a fee

Warrior Festival

What: The Cultch’s second annual Warrior Festival celebrates the strength of women and gender-expansive artists with six funny and fierce shows this month at York Theatre, Historic Theatre, and Vancity Culture Lab.

This year’s festival includes Leah Shelton & Quiet RIOT’s Batshit (Feb. 11 to 15), Upu Collective’s Upu (Feb. 17 to 21), 2b Theatre Company’s Red Like Fruit (Feb. 18 to 22), the frank theatre company’s Tomboy (Chłopczyca) (March 4 to 8), The Search Party’s People, Places and Things (March 10 to 22), and Troupe Courage’s The Horse of Jenin (March 25 to 29).

When: Various dates from Feb. 11 to March 29, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: York Theatre, Vancity Culture Lab, and Cultch Historic Theatre
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Love Your City

What: Seventeen Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) of Vancouver have come together to help you show love to your city and to the many fantastic small businesses that make this place so amazing.

The annual February contest is all about love in Vancouver, BC. And this year, everyone is invited to rediscover and reconnect with the city by playing tourist for the month. So, get out those cameras, maps and passports and come fall in love with Vancouver all over again.

Along the way, maybe meet a new friend, call up someone to head to a neighbourhood with or text a friend who’s far away with a ‘wish you were here’. It’s all about reconnecting with the city and the people you love.

Oh, and did we mention there’s a grand prize of Vancouver goodies, valued at over $4000 to be won?! Follow the instructions on the giveaway posts throughout the month to enter. at @loveyourcitycontest for a chance to win over $4,000 worth of goodies. Giveaways and installations take place all month long.

When: All February long
Where: Various neighbourhoods and small businesses around Vancouver
More Information: Online

Just For Laughs Vancouver

What: Just For Laughs Vancouver returns this February for a milestone year, and it’s bringing a bunch of hilarious acts to join the comedy celebration.

The 10th annual Just For Laughs (JFL) Vancouver will take place from Thursday, Feb. 12  to Sunday, Feb. 22.

Western Canada’s largest comedy festival will have lots to enjoy over the 10 hilarious days, including stand-up, sketch, magic, podcasts, and more.

Some of the acts include Taskmaster and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire star James Acaster, Dropout Improv starring several favourites from the hit comedy streaming service, Group Therapy and Elio star Atsuko Okatsuka, and Somebody Feed Phil‘s Phil Rosenthal.

When: Feb. 12 to 22, 2026
Time: Various showtimes
Where: Multiple venues across Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, for sale online

After Dark: The Science of Love and Sex

What: The chemistry is off the charts at Science World for Valentine’s Day. Explore hands-on exhibits, test your knowledge of Sex Ed Trivia, and enjoy a live spectacle on poles that’s sure to get your heart racing.

When: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Science World – 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Tickets: $44.95 plus fees. Purchase online

Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Carmina Burana and T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods

What: Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) presents a double bill of acclaimed favourite Carmina Burana, and the highly anticipated West Coast premiere of T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods.

Carmina Burana combines bold, athletic movement with Carl Orff’s moving and evocative score for a visceral theatrical experience. This high-octane work demands everything of its dancers and leaves audiences exhilarated, moved, and inspired.

T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods, created and choreographed by RWB School alumnus Cameron Fraser-Monroe, is a historic collaboration of Indigenous artists that blends storytelling, contemporary ballet, and classical music while honouring the richness of oral tradition. The work is narrated in both English and Ayajuthem by Elder Elsie Paul, and scored by Juno nominee Cris Derksen.

When: Feb. 9 and 10, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Centre for the Performing Arts — 777 Homer St., Vancouver
Cost: From $66, available online

Museum Mate Meet-Cute at Vancouver Maritime Museum

What: Mingle and discover the Vancouver Maritime Museum in a new way this Valentine’s season. Museum Mate Meet-Cute

Go on a private curator‐led tour of the museum’s galleries, enjoy drag performances by What the Frock Productions, make a hands-on craft inspired by the sea, and more, all while sipping local wine and cider.

When: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Maritime Museum – 1905 Ogden Ave., Vancouver
Tickets: $35 plus fees. Purchase online

Orpheum Tours by Vancouver Civic Theatres

What: Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the historic Orpheum theatre. The event is presented in partnership with the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and will be sure to delight music fans, architecture enthusiasts, and history buffs.

When: Feb. 14, March 7 and 28, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum – 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: $10 plus fees, register online

Big Bang Festival

What: Music on Main and Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre are teaming up for the Big Bang Festival, a day of musical adventure for children ages 5 and up.

The immersive festival will be a journey through music and sound art, with mini-concerts, interactive activities, and more to discover. There will also be free activities like face painting, a Bounce House, and a carnival band.

When: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
Time: Doors at 11:30 a.m., festival starts at 12 p.m.
Where: Roundhouse Community Centre – 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Tickets: Free and ticketed events. Purchase online

Vancougar Comedy

What: Amber Harper-Young and Nancy Ho are funny, fearless cougar comedians who’ve seen it all and survived to tell the jokes. Vancougar Comedy at the Hollywood Theatre features sharp takes on modern dating, honest confessions, and the kind of laughter that only comes from women who prove that romance after 40 isn’t over, it’s just way funnier.

When: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Theatre – 3123 West Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: Early Bird Tickets:  $35.48 (after ticketing fees), General Admission tickets: $40.83 (after fees). Purchase online

Burlesque Duos

What: Burlesque Duos is an annual East Vancouver Valentine’s Day tradition that celebrates partnership and creativity on the day of love. The event pairs up renowned burlesque dancers to perform memorable duets at the Rio Theatre.

Starring Scarlet Delirium and Manda Stroyer, April O’Peel and Angora Phobia, Diva the Violet Femme and Homo Hardware, and Cherry Ontop and Chelsea Hart. Hosted by Sparkle Plenty and Dee Twenty.

When: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: Rio Theatre — 1660 E. Broadway, Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $30 online, $35 at the door, purchase online

Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival 2026

What: Taking place from Jan. 17 to Feb. 14, 100 vendors in the Greater Vancouver area will be serving up tasty and unique hot chocolate creations. There will be 100 participating vendors and a whopping total of 234 different flavours to try.

Previous years saw plenty of wacky and wonderful drinks like a hot chocolate with marinara sauce and Hot Cheetos, a Dragon Ball Z-themed drink, and even some hot chocolates that are illegal south of the border.

When: Now until Feb. 14, 2026 (specific vendor/drink dates may vary)
Where: Locations in and around Vancouver

National Geographic Live: Cosmic Adventures

What: Vancouver Civic Theatres is presenting National Geographic Live: Cosmic Adventures at the Playhouse on Thursday, Feb. 12.

When: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Playhouse — 600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online

Family Day Weekend at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

What: Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) is hosting a Family Day open house on Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre lobbies.

Catch some all-ages friendly comedy on the Family Comedy Stage supported by CreativeBC and Just for Laughs Vancouver, enjoy a story program with Vancouver Public Library, visit The Joke Factory and treat yourself to a complimentary hot cocoa at the hot chocolate station.

When: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Cost: Free; register online

Whistler Winter Music Series

What: Season 2 of the Whistler Winter Music Series is going strong until the springtime, with a variety of concerts and venues perfect for epic après-ski vibes.

On Sunday, Feb. 15, UK DJ/Producer Chris Lorenzo is bringing his gritty yet modern set to Longhorns for an afternoon of ski boots, snow, champagne sprays, and dancing.

Saturday, Feb. 21, will feature It’s Murph, AKA Garrett Murphy. He’ll be taking over the GLC with a production of euphoric melodies, edgy basslines, and sonically expansive atmospheres.

ÆON:MODE, AKA JP Orchison, is bringing his Quantum Tour to Après Après for a special 360 set on Friday, Feb. 27.

And Eli Brown will also be making his Whistler debut at GLC on Friday, Feb. 27.

When: Various dates in February 2026
Where: Various venues across Whistler
Cost: Varies by show — tickets available here

Valentine’s Comedy with Jokers Canada

What: Jokers Canada is a travelling comedy club that showcases professional and hilarious stand-ups all over Vancouver. Laugh your way into love with special Valentine’s Day comedy shows at BMO Theatre Centre and Inlet Theatre.

Featuring acclaimed comics that have performed at Just For Laughs and Winnipeg Comedy Festival, on CW and the CBC, and more.

When: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
Where: Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre – Arts Club Theatre Company, 162 W 1st Avenue #203, Vancouver; Inlet Theatre – 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody
Cost: Various prices, purchase online

Team Canada FanFest

Vancouver will be celebrating winter sports and its Olympic legacy from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, alongside a scenic, waterfront backdrop at Jack Poole Plaza.

Interactive demos from Curling Canada and Hockey Canada give fans a chance to try their hand at Olympic-style activities.

Watch live events from the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, including Men’s Hockey (CAN vs. FRA), Figure Skating Pairs, Women’s Bobsleigh, Women’s Freestyle Ski Big Air, and Men’s Curling (CAN vs. GBR).

When: Feb. 15 and Feb. 16
Where: Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lights at Lafarge

What: Lights at Lafarge, Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display, is back again for another holiday season.

The annual tradition illuminates Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam throughout the season, with over 100,000 twinkling lights to enjoy until the end of February. Guests of all ages can explore the outdoor display that wraps its way entirely around the lake, leading them on a 1.2 km loop through themed zones.

When: Now until Monday, Feb. 16 2026
Time: Nightly from 4 to 11 p.m.
Where: Town Centre Park – 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Cost: Free

Blockbuster: Rom-Com Edition at The Improv Centre

What: The Improv Centre on Granville Island is celebrating Valentine’s all month long with a variety of shows, including a rom-com version of its hit Blockbuster.

Help the comedians craft the funniest, sweetest romantic comedy live onstage, with your suggestion guiding the laughs all night long.

When: Every Thursday in February
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Improv Centre — 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online