
Are you ready to make it a November to remember?
We’re here to help with our huge roundup of over 40 fantastic events happening around Vancouver throughout the month. Holiday markets and light displays, epic concerts, and more.
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Vancouver Christmas Market 2025

Vancouver Christmas Market
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
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 an all-weekend access pass available
Where: Cecil Green Park House – 6251 Cecil Green Park Rd., Vancouver
Tickets: From $65; purchase online
Eastside Culture Crawl 2025
What: The 29th annual Eastside Culture Crawl returns this November to dozens of buildings across Vancouver’s eastside.
Hundreds of artists, ranging from painters to glass-blowers and mixed-medium creators, are expected to welcome tens of thousands of visitors to their studios.
When: Thursday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
Time: 5 to 10 p.m. (Thursday and Friday) and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: Various locations throughout East Vancouver
Admission: Free
Eric Church

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What: Country music star Eric Church plays Rogers Arena as part of his Free The Machine Tour. The CMA and ACM award winner has several chart-topping hits in his repertoire, including “Drink in My Hand” and “Springsteen.”
Joining him at Rogers Arena is special guest Charles Wesley Godwin.
When: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various, 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, a 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
Noel Surrey and Bright Nights
What: Noel Surrey will feature massive displays, stunning LED forests, and photo opportunities, along with 300 ft. of light tunnels.
Take a stroll around the pond at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre to enjoy the accessible Bright Nights light display, produced through thousands of volunteer hours by over 800 firefighters.
Bright Nights has roots in Surrey and is the single largest fundraiser each year for the Burn Fund, which provides life-saving, life-supporting, and life-enriching services to people in B.C.
When: Friday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025
Time: Various time slots
Where: Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey
Admission: $17 to $22 from Monday to Thursday, $19 to $25 from Friday to Sunday, and free for children six and under. Purchase online
Oakridge Park presents The Autumn Palette
What: This fall, Oakridge Park presents The Autumn Palette — a six-week pop-up at the Oakridge Park Gallery celebrating Beauty and Fashion.
Enjoy a personalized Colour Analysis by Nu’An Colour, a Styling Session with celebrity stylist Michelle Addison using Oakridge Park’s AI-powered mirror, and an indulgent Dior Beauty experience featuring a hand massage, skincare consultation, and a full-size Dior Lip Glow Butter with a custom charm to personalize it
Discover your colours, refine your style, and embrace a touch of luxury this season. Limited tickets are available via the Oakridge Park website or through the link on their Instagram bio.
When: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until Nov. 20, 2025
Time: By appointment between noon and 5 p.m.
Where: Oakridge Park Gallery — 1067 W Cordova St., Vancouver,
Cost: $95, which gives guests full access to both the Beauty and Fashion activations. Purchase online
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Vancouver

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience. (Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences)
What: A stretch of Stanley Park’s towering trees will be infused with a touch of magic. After dusk, the forest will glow with an otherworldly trail where wands are welcome, creatures stir in the shadows, and Harry Potter’s Forbidden Forest is brought to life beneath Vancouver’s canopy.
When: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, to early 2026; nightly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Time: Starting at 4:45 p.m. each event night until late evening. All entry is timed.
Where: Site of the Stanley Park Train — Pipeline Road in Stanley Park, via the West Georgia Street park entrance
Admission: Tickets online. Starting at $49.50 for adults; free for children under the age of three
Animation Adventure with Molly of Denali
What: Science World’s Creative Technology Gallery has launched the new interactive exhibition, Animation Adventure with Molly of Denali.
Based on the Peabody award-winning PBS Kids show, the exhibit will celebrate Indigenous representation in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design, and Math) fields as well as spotlight B.C.’s creative technology sector.
All ages are invited to go on a hands-on journey, become animators and storyboard their own scenes, and discover a 360-degree projection of the northern lights.
When: Open daily
Where: Science World – 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Admission: Included with Science World admission, 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
NFL Football at PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge at Parq Casino Grand
What: NFL Football is officially back for the 2025/2026 season, and Parq Casino is doing it up big for NFL Pick’em.
As Vancouver’s premier sports-viewing venue, the PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge is hosting each game on a massive 50-foot screen, complete with surround sound and stadium-style energy. Hang out with friends and other football enthusiasts while cheering for the teams that bring you together.
And of course, no football viewing is complete without epic eats and delicious drinks, which is why, along with the classic Sportsbook Lounge menu, you can enjoy a special NFL brunch menu.
When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge at Parq Casino – 39 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market

City of Surrey
What: The 15th annual Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market, presented by Concord Pacific, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23, at Surrey Civic Plaza.
The outdoor event will offer plenty of free activities and entertainment for all ages, including live music and dance, food trucks, amusement rides, and more.
And new for this year is a 4,000-square-foot outdoor ice rink where you can skate for free!
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
Time: Noon to 8 p.m.
Where: Surrey Civic Plaza – 13450 104th Ave., Surrey
Cost: Free
Birdy by Hung Dance (Taiwan)
What: DanceHouse presents Hung Dance’s Birdy, where creatures of a feather dance together in a magical call to the wild.
Employing a headpiece called “Ling Zi” that incorporates pheasant tail feathers worn in traditional Chinese opera to represent a warrior’s power and skill, Birdy offers up bright bursts of freedom balanced against the weighted cage of history. Witness the dancers flock together in rippling patterns of conformity and divergence in a tightrope struggle for freedom.
When: Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Playhouse – 600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $40.75, purchase online
Orpheum Tours by Vancouver Civic Theatres
What: Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the historic Orpheum theatre this fall. The event is led by the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and will be sure to delight music fans, architecture enthusiasts, and history buffs.
When: Saturday, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: Orpheum – 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: $10 plus fees, register online
Remembrance Day
Victory Square Cenotaph

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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 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Victory Square — 200 West Hastings St., Vancouver
Remembrance Day at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial
What: All are welcome to attend the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park that begins at 10:30 am. There will be a reception after the ceremony at the Vancouver Rowing Club beginning at 11:30 am.
When: November 11, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park
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
Cheer on the home teams
BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders

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What: BC Lions roar into the CFL Playoffs with a Western Semi-Final showdown against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, Nov. 1 at BC Place.
The upper bowl has been opened for the game, and tickets up in that section can be purchased for as little as $25.
When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: Various, purchase online
Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC
What: The Whitecaps are in the MLS Western Conference semi-final for the first time in eight years, with a chance to go further than they’ve ever gone before.
The team will take on LAFC in a playoff rematch for the third year in a row, but this time around, the Whitecaps are the ones with home-field advantage. Get your tickets and cheer them on at BC Place on Saturday, Nov. 22.
When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
Time: TBA
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
PWHL Vancouver
What: PWHL Vancouver, the city’s new pro women’s hockey team, takes the ice at Pacific Coliseum in November to face fellow expansion team PWHL Seattle on Friday, Nov. 21.
When: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Pacific Coliseum at the PNE – 2901 E. Hastings St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices; purchase online
Vancouver Giants
What: The Vancouver Giants continue the WHL season this month at the Langley Events Centre with games including the Everett Silvertips on Nov. 10, Edmonton Oil Kings on Nov. 15, Tri-City Americans on Nov. 22, and more.
When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: Langley Events Centre – 7888 200th St., Langley
Cost: Various; purchase online
Vancouver Canucks

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What: The Canucks are back in action this November with games including the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday, Nov. 5, Dallas Stars on Thursday, Nov. 20, Calgary Flames on Sunday, Nov. 23, and more.
When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Abbotsford Canucks
What: Abbotsford Canucks continue their AHL campaign this month, with home games against the Henderson Silver Knights on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2, and the San Jose Barracuda on Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Wednesday, Nov. 12.
When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: Abbotsford Centre – 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford
Cost: Various; purchase online
Vancouver Warriors
What: The Vancouver Warriors begin the National Lacrosse League season at Rogers Arena this fall with a game against the Colorado Mammoth on Saturday, Nov. 29.
When: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Vancouver Rise FC vs. Ottawa Rapid FC
What: Vancouver’s newest professional soccer team continues to make history, and fans are ready to cheer them on as they gear up for a pivotal playoff game this month.
Vancouver Rise FC are hosting its first-ever Northern Super League (NSL) playoff match on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Swangard Stadium. Tickets start at just $21.58 plus fees.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Swangard Stadium – 6100 Boundary Rd., Burnaby
Cost: Starting at just $21.58 plus fees, purchase online
Bon appetite
Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl

Midnight Croissant (Broye Cafe & Bakery)
What: Running from Nov. 1 to 16, 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: Nov. 1 to 16
Where: Participating bakeries and cafes across Metro Vancouver
The Wedding Party
What: The Wedding Party, an immersive experience presented by Secret City Adventures, will take over Glowbal Restaurant in Downtown Vancouver starting Friday, Oct. 3.
The unique event will see guests taking in a live performance, deciphering clues and solving puzzles, and enjoying a delicious dinner at the wedding reception of Norah and Jack.
When: Saturdays and Sundays starting on Oct. 4. Opening night on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
Time: 1 and 6 p.m.
Where: Glowbal – 590 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, including individual tickets, tables of four, and VIP. More info online
Whistler Cornucopia
What: Whistler Cornucopia is Whistler’s signature fall festival of food and drink, held every November. It’s known as the ultimate celebration of taste, bringing together chefs, winemakers, distillers, brewers, and food lovers for 11 days of culinary adventure.
Most events are held at the Whistler Conference Centre or at local restaurants in Whistler. Exclusive Cornucopia packages start from $95 per person, per night. Plus, extend your stay to 3 nights or more and receive a complimentary $100 CAD Dining Voucher, valid for use at a variety of Whistler restaurants.
When: Thursday, Nov. 6 to Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various venues and restaurants in Whistler
Cost: Exclusive Cornucopia packages start from $95 per person, per night. More info online
Yes Shef

Worth Association
What: Yes Shef is happening on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, with live entertainment, gourmet food and beverages, and more.
Guests will get to indulge in unlimited tastings from more than 15 chefs, sommeliers, brewers, and mixologists at Fairmont Pacific Rim. Premium wine, beer, and cocktail pairings will also be served.
The fifth annual event is presented by the Worth Association, with funds raised supporting scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development for women in the tourism, recreation, and hospitality sectors. Tickets are on sale now.
When: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Pacific Rim – 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: $200, purchase online
Le Petit Chef and Family
What: Le Petit Chef and Family will be headed to the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, where guests will be able to watch an extravagant meal prepared right before their very eyes by a very tiny chef using video projection and state-of-the-art 3D mapping technology.
The event will follow the story of Le Petit Chef as he falls in love in spring, stars a family, and shares moments of joy, surprise, and connection across the season. Each chapter unfolds through immersive projection mapping right onto the dining table.
While following the chef’s journey, guests will enjoy a four-course meal that includes options for children, vegetarians, and those who are gluten-free.
When: Select dates until Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel — 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond
Price: From $155 for adults and $75 for children; buy tickets online
Enjoy the arts
Bif Naked Live

Bif Naked
What: The Rio Theatre hosts the Canadian theatrical premiere of the documentary Bif Naked, about the trailblazing Vancouver artist. The 18+ screening will be followed by an intimate acoustic performance and Q&A with Bif herself at the East Vancouver venue.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Rio Theatre – 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
22nd Annual DTES Heart of the City Festival
What: Discover over 100 Heart of the City Festival events at over 40 locations in the Downtown Eastside and online this fall. The 22nd annual event has the theme of “Dignity in Community,” and the events include theatre, dance, storytelling, workshops, exhibits, and more.
When: Friday, Oct. 31 to Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various venues
Tickets: Various prices, including free events. Purchase online
Jokers Comedy
What: Jokers Canada is a travelling comedy club that showcases professional stand-ups all over Metro Vancouver. Featuring acclaimed comics that have performed at Just For Laughs and Winnipeg Comedy Festival, on CW and the CBC, and more.
This week, Jokers is bringing the laughs to The Roxy in Vancouver on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Invite your friends and get ready to laugh all night long.
You can also save 35 per cent off your Roxy show tickets by using the promo code DailyHive35.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: The Roxy — 932 Granville St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
‘Tis the Sitcom at The Improv Centre

The Improv Centre
What: The holiday season can be a stressful time for a variety of reasons. That’s why the funny folks at The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island are helping chase away the winter blues with its new seasonal show, ‘Tis the Sitcom.
Audiences will help the improvisers create a brand-new sitcom about a group of friends living in the big city each night. The cast will navigate festive dilemmas, create comedic commercial breaks, and have you laughing all the way through the holiday special.
When: Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 21 to Dec. 30, with an opening night performance on Thursday, Nov. 20 and additional shows on Dec. 14, 20, 23, 24, 28 and 30, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. (plus 2 p.m. on Dec. 14, 20, and 24)
Where: The Improv Centre — 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Burnout Paradise
What: Theatre collective Pony Cam from Melbourne, AU, brings the hilariously unpredictable Burnout Paradise to Vancouver in November. Witness four performers attempt to complete an escalating series of everyday tasks, such as cooking pasta or brushing their teeth, all while running on treadmills.
The chaotic and comedic show explores the daily grind in a sweaty, entertaining ride.
When: Thursday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: The Cultch Historic Theatre – 1895 Venables St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Bonus Stage Ultimate
What: Metro Vancouver-based Bonus Stage is celebrating its tenth anniversary with an Ultimate one-night-only variety show all about video games. The evening will feature live music by missingNo, Thennecan, and The Last Seahorse. There will also be improv comedy, burlesque performers, a costume contest, trivia, and more.
When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: The Pearl — 881 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: $35 advance, $40 at the door, $50 VIP, plus fees. Purchase online
Teen Angst Night at Fox Cabaret
What: Teen Angst, a comedic reading series where brave performers share the most embarrassing parts of their teenage notebooks for the audience’s entertainment, celebrates its 25th anniversary at the Fox Cabaret in November.
The lineup of performers includes comedians, actors, filmmakers, and people who may have never been on stage before. Laugh along with live readings of high school poetry, LiveJournal posts, songs, letters, journals, and more.
When: Nov 29, 2025
Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main St., Vancouver
Cost: $20 online plus fees, $25 at the door; purchase online
IndieFest 2025
What: IndieFest, presented by re:Naissance, is a showcase of new and genre-defying live performances that highlight the people and stories that have been overshadowed by history and tradition.
This year’s festival is themed “Colliding Art Forms” and will delve into the surprising ways that artists and audiences connect. Highlights include the musical premiere concert experience of Inferno: A Hip Hop Opera, Future Mythologies showcase, and more.
When: Various dates from Thursday, Nov. 20 to Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: DigiBC Creative Tech Studio and The Annex
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Farmers markets in Metro Vancouver
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 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)
Riley Park Winter Farmers Market
What: Visitors will find over 85 farms and producers and a selection of food and coffee trucks. Shop for fruits and veggies, eggs and dairy, meat, prepared food, craft beverages, craft items, and more.
When: Every Saturday from Nov. 1, 2025, until March 28, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 50 E 30th Ave. and Ontario Street, Vancouver
Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market
What: Kitsilano Farmers’ Market takes place on Sundays in the parking lot of the Community Centre and offers a good selection of fresh local produce and gourmet treats to stock up on for the week. There are also a number of artisan vendors and food trucks to check out at the market.
When: Every Sunday from Nov. 2, 2025, until Apr. 26, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: West 10th Avenue and Trafalgar Street, Vancouver
Kwantlen St. Farmers Market
What: The market is proud to highlight produce grown by student farmers in Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Schools in Richmond and Delta. The students learn ecologically sensitive agriculture practices.
When: Every Tuesday until Dec. 9, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Minoru Plaza in front of Richmond Library and Cultural Centre — 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market
What: Shop for fresh groceries (fresh foods picked from local farmers fields in the Fraser and Okanagan Valleys), along with plants, flowers, and other artisan goods, at this weekly market in Fort Langley.
When: Every Saturday until Dec. 6, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: St. Andrews Historic Church — 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley
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