Free Family Christmas Concert at the West Vancouver Memorial Library

Laudate Singers’ annual fun concert for young kids and their families. Feel comfortable with squirmy little ones. Short, excellent and Christmassy! Everyone welcome Free. No tickets required. Please note 2 concerts same afternoon, Sunday December 17th: 2pm at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive; and 4pm at St Andrews, 1044 St Georges, North Vancouver. […]

Vancouver Santa Claus Parade 2017

The Vancouver Santa Claus Parade is a major Christmas event with floats, marching bands and Santa in downtown Vancouver on Sunday, December 3, 2017. 2017 Santa Claus Parade The Vancouver Santa Claus Parade is an annual tradition that attracts over 300,000 people in good years. The event typically lasts for a couple of hours and […]

Bright Nights at Stanley Park Vancouver

Vancouver’s most amazing and affordable Christmas lights are the Bright Nights displays at Stanley Park which feature millions of sparkling festive lights. Stanley Park Christmas Lights Arguably the best place to take children in December to see holiday decorations and illuminations in the Lower Mainland, Bright Nights is an annual event running from the end […]

The Nutcracker at the Kay Meek Centre West Vancouver

Presented by Ballet Bloch Canada A night of magical fun, beloved holiday tradition celebrated through the beauty of dance and music. The traditional classic is re-worked in collaboration with Monica Proença, world renowned choreographer. Students from Ballet Bloch Canada, Ballet Classique HZ and North Shore Academy of Dance come together bringing classical ballet, contemporary, hip-hop […]

Dundarave Festival of Lights 2017 at Dundarave Park West Vancouver

DUNDARAVE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS November 18 to December 25, 2017 The annual Dundarave Festival of Lights kicks off with a Christmas tree decorating beach party on November 26th. On the four Saturdays leading up to Christmas, stop by for an afternoon of free concerts to spark your Christmas spirit. The official lighting of the Festival’s Christmas […]

Circle Craft Market 2017 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West Building

Generations of locals and visitors have attended and enjoyed a Market where they come face to face with fine BC and Canadian artisans and their work: wood-turners, glassblowers, sculptors and potters, clothing and jewellery designers, toy-makers, and many more. HOURS Wednesday, Nov 8: 10:00am – 9:00pm Thursday, Nov 9: 10:00am – 9:00pm Friday, Nov 10: […]

Santa’s Coming to Town! at Park Royal Shopping Centre West Vancouver

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the magic of Santa! Join us on Saturday morning at the Urban Barn Santa set in the Park Royal South Simons Wing from 10:30-12pm. There will be a dance performance by Vanleena Dance Academy  & face painting to keep the little ones entertained. Santa will arrive at 11am […]

Light Up The Village 2017 at Park Royal West Vancouver

Join us on Friday, November 17 from 5:30-8pm in the Village at Park Royal when we will Light Up The Village! Enjoy treats, live music, holiday dancing, a visit form Santa and many more seasonal activities including the lighting of the Village and the 30 foot Christmas tree! Many of the main activities will be […]

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Presents: A Traditional Christmas at the Kay Meek Centre

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December 17th at 4PM and 7:30 PM Conductor / Performers William Rowson-conductor Christopher Gaze-host UBC Opera Ensemble EnChor Repertoire It is the Holiday music tradition: The VSO’s Traditional Christmas concerts, featuring host Christopher Gaze, EnChor, the UBC Opera Ensemble, and the VSO’s new Assistant Conductor, William Rowson. Tickets: Available only through the VSO Box Office […]

Christmas Wassail and Bonfire at Dundarave Park West Vancouver

From the first Christmas in West Vancouver to this season of the Dundarave Festival of Lights, bonfires have burned bright on our beaches to ward off the longest nights of the year and gather together our community in a spirit of friendship. These fires have deepened our sense of belonging, celebrating the life of our […]