20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: Nov. 10 to 16

It’s a shortened work week in Vancouver for many, so let’s fill the time with some fun events.

Here are 20 things to do around Vancouver from Nov. 10 to 16. Remembrance Day ceremonies, Christmas Market, and more.

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Vancouver Christmas Market 2025

What: The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and the city’s largest and longest-running Christmas Market has announced its return this holiday season.

Vancouver Christmas Market is transforming Jack Poole Plaza into a huge German-style holiday event from Thursday, Nov. 13, to Monday, Dec. 24.

A popular holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike, the market features over 35 food and drink vendors, as well as more than 75 artisans and makers. There are also plenty of festive activities, live entertainment and new experiences to enjoy.

When: Thursday, Nov. 13 to Monday, Dec. 24, 2025
Time: Various time slots
Where: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

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Chutzpah! Festival

What: The annual Chutzpah! Festival celebrates all aspects of Jewish culture, with Canadian and international artists performing theatre, comedy, dance, music, and more at venues around Vancouver. Highlights include the musical 8 Gays of Channukah, The Flame storytelling, and more.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets

What: Cheer on the Canucks as they host the Winnipeg Jets for a Remembrance Day game at Rogers Arena.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online

Remembrance Day at Victory Square Cenotaph

What: Victory Square’s Remembrance Day Service is the oldest continuing annual ceremony in Vancouver, beginning in 1924. This ceremony includes the Last Post, the Lament, the change of the guard, wreath-laying, the parade of veterans, and more to honour our veterans.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
What: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Victory Square — 200 West Hastings St., Vancouver

Sloan

What: Juno Award-winning Canadian rockers Sloan are coming to the Commodore Ballroom with A Tour De Force, showcasing the band’s latest album, Based on the Best Seller. Sloan is one of the country’s best-selling artists with hits like “If It Feels Good Do It” and “Losing California.”

When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Commodore Ballroom — 868 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

The Nanga Naach – A clothing-optional cocktail event for Cancer Awareness

What: The Nanga Naach is the world’s first clothing-optional cocktail event for cancer awareness.

This bold fundraiser celebrates confidence, compassion, and community while standing in solidarity with cancer patients who experience fabric sensitivity during treatment. Guests will enjoy handcrafted cocktails, live DJ entertainment, and culinary experiences. Proceeds support Save Your Skin Foundation and Vancouver Friends for Life Society.

When: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
Time: 5 to 11 p.m.
Where: The Pipe Shop – 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Tickets: $35-$40, purchase online

Cosmic Nights: The Search For Life (with SETI)

What: Skip the ordinary night out and join the most profound quest in human history at Cosmic Nights. The exclusive 19+ adults-only event features experts like Dr. Franck Marchis from the SETI Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), helping to answer the question, “Are we alone in the universe?”

Uncover how cutting-edge tools, like Laser SETI and AI, are transforming the search for extraterrestrial signals. Cosmic nights also includes an immersive 360° planetarium show, expert talks, and mingling.

When: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2025
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre – 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $30, purchase online

Secrets of the Penthouse

What: Secrets of the Penthouse is hosted by Forbidden Vancouver and includes a guided tour where guests will be invited backstage to hear all the shocking details of the nightclub’s past.

Club owner Danny Filippone will lead you on the tour, accompanied by two other guides: Aaron Chapman, author of Liquor, Lust, and the Law, and Grant McDonald, retired Vancouver Police officer who raided the club in the ’60s and ’70s, and once arrested Filippone’s own father.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Penthouse Nightclub – 1019 Seymour St., Vancouver
Tickets: $80, purchase online

Vancouver Giants

What: The Vancouver Giants continue the WHL season this week with a pair of games at Langley Events Centre. They welcome the Everett Silvertips on Monday, Nov. 10 and the Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday, Nov. 15.

When: Nov. 10 and 15, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Langley Events Centre – 7888 200th St, Langley
Cost: Various; purchase online

Homes for the Holidays

What: Enjoy all the sparkle and joy of holiday decorating at the 20th anniversary of Homes For The Holidays. Award-winning interior designers and leading home decor vendors are working their magic on UBC’s iconic Cecil Green Park House, and you can check them out for two days only in November.

Proceeds support YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Housing Action Fund, which aims to raise $5 million to accelerate the development of new, affordable housing for women and their children.

When: Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flexible or timed entry during event hours, or all weekend access pass available
Where: Cecil Green Park House – 6251 Cecil Green Park Rd., Vancouver
Tickets: From $65; purchase online

Lumière Festival 2025

What: Vancouver is about to get lit up by the returning Lumière Festival, and this year promises to shine bright in celebration!

Lumière’s 12th anniversary will feature spectacular art installations in the city’s West End and downtown core from Thursday, Nov. 13, to Sunday, Nov. 16

Guests will discover illuminated artworks, light-based projections, dynamic performances, and more from an acclaimed lineup of global artists. Best of all, the festivities are free to check out.

When: Thursday, Nov. 13, to Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025
Where: Various locations in and around downtown Vancouver
Cost: Free

Remembrance Day at Richmond City Hall Cenotaph

What: New Westminster is honouring the service of veterans past and present with a Remembrance Day parade followed by a ceremony at City Hall Cenotaph. There will also be livestreamed coverage beginning at 10:25 a.m. on YouTube.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 10:15 a.m. parade assembly, 10:25 a.m. ceremony
Where: City Hall Cenotaph — 511 Royal Ave., New Westminster

World Supercross Canadian GP — Vancouver

What: A star-studded lineup that includes some of the sport’s best talent is set to go full throttle and battle it out on the track.

There will also be epic pre- and post-race performances, in which the bravest and boldest FMX riders will take to the air to perform gravity-defying stunts. Hold on to your seats!

When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase here

Tinder Tears: A Breakup Party like No Other

What: Tinder Tears at Tequila Lounge, Vancouver, is a breakup party like no other. Enjoy games, prizes, and karaoke therapy during the joyous event that will have you crying, laughing, and leaving empowered!

When: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
Time: 9 to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Tequila Lounge – 136 West Cordova St., Vancouver
Tickets: $20, purchase online

Vancouver Asian Film Festival

What: Canada’s oldest Asian film festival returns with over 90 films, panel discussions, workshops, networking, and more. This year’s theme is “Beyond Asian,” with filmmakers exploring genres from drama, comedy, sci-fi, experimental and more.

Where: Now until Nov. 16, 2025
Time: Various times
When: Various locations, including online
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl

What: The croissant crawl is a self-guided, limited-edition croissant tour taking place around the region.

This buttery and delicious event highlights some of the most creative and mouthwatering croissant creations from participating vendors, and organizers are excited for foodies to try them all.

When: Now until Nov. 16Where: Participating bakeries and cafes across Metro Vancouver

Chor Leoni – The Songs Will Remain

What: Chor Leoni presents the 34th annual Remembrance Day observance at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United. The program of music and readings showcases diverse perspectives on war and injustice and honours those who sang their songs. The Songs Will Remain is a concert for community contemplation, reflection, and dreams of peace.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 2 and 5 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church – 1022 Nelson St., Vancouver
Tickets: $20-$70, purchase online

Frankie Collective Vancouver vintage sale

What: There’s going to be some great deals to be had on vintage clothing at a warehouse liquidation sale in Vancouver this weekend.

When: Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Time: Noon to 6 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: 114 W. 8th Ave, Vancouver
Cost: Free

The Christmas Store at Potters

What: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at a massive holiday-themed paradise that has opened its doors in Metro Vancouver.

The Christmas Store at Potters is back for its 21st year of delighting shoppers with a huge array of décor items, stocking stuffers, and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Every year, the garden centre transforms its 28,000-square-foot space into a yuletide wonderland. And it’s less than an hour’s drive from Vancouver.

When: Now until Dec. 24, 2025
Where: 19158 48th Ave., Surrey
Admission: Free

Downtown Farmers’ Market

What: The pedestrian-friendly setting of the šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) welcomes visitors to check out more than 25 vendors and farmers every Wednesday afternoon. Shop for produce, artisan goods, and more.

When: Every Wednesday from Jun. 4 until Dec. 17, 2025
Time: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) – 750 Hornby St., Vancouver (Last four dates will move to South Plaza off Robson Street.)

Surrey/Cloverdale Remembrance Day Ceremony

What: The Cloverdale Legion-hosted ceremony will take place at the Veterans Square, next door to the Surrey Museum and the Surrey Archives. The ceremony includes a procession starting at 10 a.m. and a service beginning at 10:25 a.m.

This year, the Royal Canadian Legion in Whalley, the Crescent Legion in South Surrey, and the Surrey Centre Cemetery, Port Kells Community Hall, and Newton Senior Centre will also host ceremonies.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: Procession at 10 a.m., service at 10:25 a.m.
Where: Veterans Square at the Surrey Museum — 17710 56A Ave., Surrey