20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: Nov. 24 to 30
Who’s ready for loads of festive fun in Vancouver?!
Invite your friends to check out these 20 fantastic events happening from Monday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 30.
From stunning light displays to gingerbread creations and more, there’s so much to see and do this week! So let’s get started.
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St. Paul’s Hospital Lights of Hope kickoff and fireworks
St. Paul’s Foundation
What: The holidays in Vancouver just wouldn’t be as bright without the Lights of Hope, and this year is kicking off with the return of the popular fireworks display.
St. Paul’s Foundation’s massive light display outside of St. Paul’s Hospital has been an annual Christmastime tradition and fundraising campaign since 1998.
More than 100,000 lights and hundreds of shining stars recognizing the support of generous donors will be officially switched on Thursday, Nov. 27, and fireworks will commemorate the occasion on opening night.
When: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 (lights will be on display until early January)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. for kickoff, nightly throughout the holiday season
Where: St. Paul’s Hospital – 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver
Admission: Free; donations can be made online
Vancouver Etsy Co – Holiday Pop-Up Market
What: Calling all local handmade enthusiasts! Join Vancouver Etsy Co. for its annual Holiday Pop Up Market featuring over 80 local Canadian makers, designers, and artists.
Shop for authentic handcrafted ceramics, jewelry, apparel, home goods, food, body care and more, all designed or made in Canada. Plus, take part in creative workshops, check out the Kids Zone with STEAM activities, and support 12 Mini Makers (ages 7-14).
The first 50 attendees each day will receive market cash and as well as a limited edition tote bag. Fifty per cent of ticket sales will go to support Mom2Mom Child Poverty Initiative and Renfrew Collingwood Seniors’ Society Pet-friendly venue.
When: Saturday, Nov. 29 and Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Pipe Shop – 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Tickets: $5 (valid for both days). Kids 12 and under are free. Purchase online
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum
What: Heritage Christmas and the Burnaby Village Museum are truly where history comes alive. Enjoy the magical atmosphere of festive lights and traditional decorations in this 1920s-era village.
There will also be seasonal entertainment, demonstrations and activities, and delicious food served up at Heritage Christmas. Keep an eye out for the historic streetcar on your way to the old-timey ice cream parlour.
When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, until Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 (closed Dec. 24 and 25)
Time: Various times
Where: Burnaby Village Museum — 6501 Deer Lake Ave.
Admission: Free, Carousel rides $2.62 plus tax
Lauryn Hill
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What: Lauryn Hill, who burst onto the music scene as part of The Fugees’ hit 1996 album, The Score, will be playing the Orpheum Theatre on Nov. 24 as part of an artist-in-residence tour.
Hill is best known for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which produced hits such as “Doo Wop (That Thing)” and “Everything Is Everything” and won five Grammy Awards. She’s also well known for her political activism.
When: Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theatre — 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
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
Lights by the Lake at Harrison Hot Springs
What: Harrison Hot Springs will be overflowing with Christmas spirit this season, thanks to the return of its annual holiday lights festival.
The village’s annual Lights by the Lake will happen until Sunday, Jan. 11. Visitors will enjoy magical holiday displays that transform the Harrison lakefront into an enchanting world of lights celebrating the local wildlife as well as the elusive Sasquatch.
When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026
Time: Dusk to 11 p.m.
Where: Harrison Hot Springs
Cost: Free
Estée Lauder Warehouse Sale
What: Get your shopping bags ready and your wishlists prepped, the Estée Lauder Warehouse Sale is returning to Vancouver this November.
Back by popular demand, this massive beauty event is set to take over Hall B at the Vancouver Convention Centre from Thursday, Nov. 27, to Sunday, Nov. 30, and it’s your golden ticket to scoring major deals on all your favourite brands.
The lineup is downright iconic: expect Clinique, MAC, Tom Ford, Too Faced, Smashbox, Aveda, Origins, and more — all in one place and for a fraction of the usual price.
When: Nov. 27 to Nov. 30, 2025
Time:
- Thursday and Friday — 9 a.m. to 7.30 p.m
- Saturday and Sunday — 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Where: Hall B, Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Cost: Free to attend.
Gingerbread Lane at Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Daniel Chai/Daily Hive
What: Gingerbread Lane, the sweetest street in Vancouver, is back for its 33rd year as the Hyatt Regency once again plays host to the popular festive tradition.
As per tradition over the past three decades, the free event features delightful gingerbread creations designed by secondary school students, amateur culinary artists, and professional bakers.
In addition to providing a welcome dose of holiday feels, the event also helps to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of BC and the Yukon, which is celebrating its 41st year of granting wishes to children living with critical illnesses.
When: Thursday, Nov. 27, until Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025
Time: Regular hotel hours
Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver — 655 Burrard St., Vancouver
Admission: Free
Bradley Sakawsky’s Pro Comedy
What: Vancouver comedian Bradley Sakawsky presents a radical night of laughs inside a skateboard shop. Get ready for a lineup of the city’s funniest comedians curated by Sakaswsky, with huge laughs, unique points of view, and more.
Performers include Graham Clark, Danielle Florence, Nancy Ho, and more.
When: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Flatspot Longboard Shop — 112 East Pender St., Vancouver
Tickets: Early bird at $14.95, $20 at the door, purchase online
Papa Roach
What: Three-time Grammy nominees Papa Roach celebrate the 25th anniversary of their hit album, Infest, with a concert at Rogers Arena with The Used and special guests Sleep Theory.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Broadville – An All-Women Comedy Variety Show!
What: Vancouver burlesque star Clare Voyeur presents Broadville – An All-Women Comedy Variety Show at the Rio Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Enjoy a night of comedy, burlesque, circus acts, and more with Shirley Gnome, Bella Bizzare, Randee Neumeyer, Lola Loops, Yumi Nagashima, Tahina Awan, and Voyeur.
When: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rio Theatre – 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $38 in advance, VIP tickets also available. Purchase online
Got Craft Holiday Market
Got Craft
What: Vancouver can’t get enough of holiday markets, and Got Craft is back to help festive shoppers find the perfect gifts this season.
The Got Craft Holiday Market returns with not one, but two festive weekends at the Croatian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver. This year’s markets will feature 100 local makers and small shops, plus food trucks, hands-on workshops, free DIY zine making, a mobile bookshop, an expanded Mini Makers area for kidpreneurs, and limited-edition swag bags for the first 50 people through the doors each day.
When: Nov. 29 and 30, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre – 3250 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
Admission: $5 online and at the door. Children 12 and under are free.
Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
What: One of the city’s most beloved holiday traditions, the free outdoor celebration will take place at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square on Friday, Nov. 28.
Guests will enjoy live entertainment, colourful photo opportunities, and free cocoa at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square. Santa Claus is even rumoured to be making an appearance.
When: Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – 850 W. Georgia Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Botanica Design Holiday Wreath Workshops
What: Get ready for festive fun with Botanica Design’s Holiday Wreath Workshop.
Guests will create gorgeous wreaths while enjoying light refreshments at Botanica’s Mount Pleasant studio. No experience is necessary and all of the materials will be provided, including fresh greens, dried florals and plenty of beautiful ribbon.
When: Thursday, Nov. 27, Saturday, Nov. 29 and Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. (Thursday wreath workshop), 3 to 6 p.m. (Saturday mom and teen workshop), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sunday wreath workshop)
Where: Botanica Design – 342 E. 19th Ave., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
Teen Angst Night at Fox Cabaret
Sara Bynoe (Chelsey Stuyt)
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
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 will illuminate 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: Friday, Nov. 28, until February 2026
Time: Nightly from 4 to 11 p.m.
Where: Town Centre Park – 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Cost: Free
Moms Moms Moms: A Burlesque Comedy and Smut Slam
What: Comedian moms turned burlesque performers DD Brassiere and Your Mom Kathy shine a hilarious light on the relentless expectations of motherhood during Moms Moms Moms at the Revue Stage.
Afterwards, stick around for Smut Slam, the adult-only storytelling open mic created by award-winning playwright, performer, sex activist and educator Cameryn Moore. Consenting Slammers sign up at the event to tell a five-minute dirty story, based on real life.
When: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. (Moms Moms Moms), 9:30 p.m. (Smut Slam)
Where: Revue Stage – 1601 Johnston St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase tickets for Moms Moms Moms and Smut Slam online.
Surrey Santa Parade of Lights
Cloverdale BIA
What: The 17th annual Surrey Santa Parade of Lights is happening on Sunday, Dec. 3, throughout Cloverdale Town Centre, with seasonal floats, stunning lights, and more.
Attendees of the free community event are also asked to bring donations to support important local causes, including the Cloverdale Community Kitchen, Surrey Food Bank, and the Surrey Christmas Bureau.
When: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Throughout Cloverdale Town Centre. See the full route online
Admission: Free. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item or gift item for donation
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-$22 from Monday to Thursday, $19-$25 from Friday to Sunday, and free for children six and under. Purchase online
Disney On Ice Presents: Let’s Dance
What: Disney On Ice is returning to Vancouver this fall with an all-new live show, and the cast is sure to delight fans of all ages.
Let’s Dance!, taking place from Nov. 26 to 30 at the Pacific Coliseum, will take the audience on an electric journey through memorable worlds from Disney classics to modern box office hits.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Pacific Coliseum at the PNE – 2901 E. Hastings St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices; purchase online