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Experience the first-ever Holiday Hive Market at the Met, sponsored by Novus, on December 6-7, 2025 from 11am-4pm at Metropolis at Metrotown! Explore over 30 local vendors, festive flavours, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, making it the perfect destination for all ages. Free entry and fun for all ages. Visit
Twinkle lights, cozy vibes, and local love, our Holiday Pop-Up is taking over @heritagehallvancouver! Shop 50+ small businesses for handmade goods, art, ornaments, candles, skincare, baked treats, and gift-worthy finds to wrap up (and tuck under) the tree. Bring your tote and your crew—festive market magic awaits. BONUS: The first
Lipont Gallery and Affordable Open Art are proud to announce The Inaugural Richmond Art Market – 2025 Christmas Market, a new cultural event designed to showcase Richmond’s vibrant creative community. Co-presented with Affordable Open Art, this two-day market brings together over 30 local artists, makers, and creative studios, transforming Lipont
Join us after hours for a festive evening in-store: - 30% off everything - Free gift with $200 spend - Matcha Pop-Up from Idle Hours - Exclusive drinks, plus the first 25 guests get a free drink on us - Boozy sips from A Sunday in August & Superflux -
Santa’s Enchanted Elevator at Coquitlam Centre invites visitors on a magical virtual journey to the North Pole. Step inside the elevator and watch as twinkling lights, snowy forests, and playful holiday scenes unfold before the doors open to a festive photo moment. This free, family-friendly experience runs from December 5
This holiday season, Gateway Theatre invites families and theatre-lovers to experience the heartwarming story of Annie, one of the world’s best-loved musicals, from December 11 to January 3, 2026. Directed by acclaimed Canadian theatre artist, Josh Epstein, this Tony Award-winning musical has captured hearts around the globe with its toe-tapping
Wanna have a lot of laughs for Christmas? Gay AF Christmas Spectacular is coming to Little Mountain Gallery for a Holi-Gay Comedy Extra-Vaganza! We’re celebrating the most hunty-ful time of the year with a fabulous array of stand-up, drag and musical comedy to help make your spirits bright! Last time
Game On! Fairgrounds, Canada’s popular public racket club, is debuting its first West Coast location in North Vancouver at Capilano Mall December 12 to 14. Come celebrate the grand opening weekend with FREE play and programming from 8 am to 10 pm. Check out the 15 premium indoor pickleball courts
Under the new Artistic Directorship of Christopher Stowell, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet returns to the stage in Vancouver with its iconic production of Nutcracker. Founded in 1939, the RWB is one of North America’s most historic dance companies, known for developing some of the world’s most talented classical ballet dancers
Under the new Artistic Directorship of Christopher Stowell, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet returns to the stage in Vancouver with its iconic production of Nutcracker. Founded in 1939, the RWB is one of North America’s most historic dance companies, known for developing some of the world’s most talented classical ballet dancers
Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents Mixed Nuts, a modern and engaging twist on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Performed annually at the Vancouver Playhouse each December, Mixed Nuts brings together a flavoursome assortment of dance styles for an extra-special holiday treat. Performances: Friday, December 12, 7:00pm Saturday, December 13, 2:00pm Saturday, December
This holiday themed run offers a 5km/10km/15km Big Elf Run/Walk as well as a 1km Wee Elf Run/Walk around scenic Stanley Park. Run with hundreds of elves, enjoy a DJ, “elfie station”, prize giveaways, vendors and more. The Big Elf Run tours picturesque Stanley Park. Starting at Lumberman's Arch, the