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Celebrate Lunar New Year with LEGO® bricks at Metropolis at Metrotown from February 7-11, 2026. This immersive LEGO Lunar New Year activation invites families and fans of all ages to enjoy hands-on free-building, explore festive red-and-gold displays, and pose for photos in front of a large-scale LEGO brick–built lion backdrop
Get into the holiday spirit at BC’s biggest shopping centre. This wintry season, The Met hosts a plethora of festive activities for all ages to enjoy, including the return of the Met’s beloved Santa Experience; the first-ever, free-to-enter outdoor Holiday Hive Market (Dec 6 & 7); a dance party with
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
Summer Market at the Met returns to Metropolis at Metrotown from July 3-6! Located at the centre’s outdoor south Plaza on Central Boulevard, facing the Metrotown Skytrain Station, the free-to-enter market has grown with over 15 food vendors offering a constellation of culinary delights, along with a plethora of family-friendly
Explore the Galaxy this summer at Metropolis at Metrotown. Starting June 16 until September 1, Summer at the Met brings an (inter)stellar roster of festivities to visitors of BC’s largest shopping centre. From July 3 - 6, indulge at the Summer Market at the Met. Visit Metropolis at Metrotown’s headlining
Let the essence of the Mediterranean embrace you – no passport needed – at Metropolis at Metrotown. From June 4 until June 30, BC’s largest shopping centre invites beauty and lifestyle enthusiasts to experience a sun-drenched escape at the Armani Mare Pop-up – a collaboration between Armani and Sephora. Discover
This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature! The Met’s annual “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” returns with an adventurous twist from April 18 to May 19, 2025. From an indoor “glampsite” to the beloved Mother’s Day
Returning for a second year in a row is Metropolis at Metrotown’s beloved “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” event! On May 10th from 12 - 2pm, BC’s largest shopping centre encourages moms to let loose at a party in their honour. Mothers work hard every day of the year
Make Me Blush with YSL’s newest line of blushes! From February 28 until March 20, Metropolis at Metrotown invites shoppers to experience an exciting collaboration with YSL and Sephora for an exclusive beauty pop-up at BC’s largest shopping centre. Discover YSL’s full Make Me Blush line at the YSL Make
Welcome the Year of the Snake at Metropolis at Metrotown with its first-ever Chef Series, a celebration of Asian cuisine, featuring a line-up of some of BC’s most celebrated chefs – including the recent winner of Top Chef Canada. With food an integral element of Lunar New Year celebrations, Metropolis
Welcome the Year of the Snake at Metropolis at Metrotown, beginning January 13 until February 16! This Lunar New Year at the Met, visitors and locals alike can experience a mix of traditional and inventive Lunar New Year activities like the highly-anticipated inaugural Chef Series – a celebration of Asian
Beat the post-holiday blues at Metropolis at Metrotown and meet with Tropical Santa on vacation from December 27-30! After a long season of hard work, building and delivering presents to kids around the world, Tropical Santa returns to BC’s largest shopping centre as part of his post-holiday vacation. With a