Looking for family-friendly events across Metro Vancouver, the Sea to Sky Corridor, Fraser Valley, and the Sunshine Coast? We've got you covered from Whistler to Chilliwack and everything in between. From festivals to concerts and seasonal celebrations, we've got the inside scoop on all the fun & active outings happening this month.
There are even more events in our seasonal Holiday Shows in Metro Vancouver article and Metro Vancouver Holiday Events guide, plus you can find our most current monthly events listings here.
We've made it easy to find family events near you with options in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Whistler, and Online!
Family Events & Activities Near You
Beyond King Tut Immersive Experience
When: November 4 – January 8
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre
See King Tut like never before in a world premiere digital immersive experience: Beyond King Tut produced in partnership with National Geographic Society. Presented during the historic 100-year anniversary of the tomb discovery, guests will journey to Egypt, come face to face with the boy king, join Howard Carter in the historic tomb discovery, meet the Egyptian Gods of the Underworld, and travel with him in his quest for immortality as they descend into the tomb of the most famous Egyptian pharaoh of all time. And be sure to start your Beyond King Tut journey at home with this free Companion Guidebook from National Geographic, a great compliment to your family's exhibition experience!
Pet Lover Show
In Vancouver
When: November 5 & 6
Where: Pacific Coliseum
The Pet Lover Show is a celebration of you and your pets. With continuous shows and interactive activities throughout the show as well as informative seminars, complimentary keepsake photos, and hundreds of exhibitors showing their newest products and services, there is plenty to see and do for every Pet Lover. This year, there are many brand-new exhibitors with thousands of products to show you and amazing show specials. Attend interactive and informative seminars by veterinarians and top professionals. Don’t miss the dog agility shows, raptor shows, dancing dogs, and the SuperDogs – just a few of the attractions!
Ore and Orcas: the Remediation of Howe Sound |Átl’ḵa7tsem
When: October & November 2022
Where: Britannia Mine Museum
Explore how copper contamination impacted the marine food chain from plankton to predators, and learn how remediation efforts now protect this ecosystem. This unique display includes a number of specimens from the Howe Sound ecosystem, including a real killer whale skeleton, rockfish, salmon, sponges and other iconic animals that call Howe Sound home.
The Chutzpah Festival in Metro Vancouver
When: November 3-24
Where: Various Locations around Lower Mainland
The Chutzpah! Festival: The Lisa Nemetz Festival of International Jewish Performing Arts is an annual festival of world-renowned dance, music, theatre, and comedy, through a lens of Jewish experiences, stories, and values in all their richness and diversity, creating unforgettable and unique experiences for audiences throughout the Lower Mainland.
ABBOTSFORD
- November 2nd, 2022 - Conversation with Indigenous Leaders
- November 2nd, 2022 - Horn Creek Park Planting
- November 3rd & 4th, 2022 - Fraser Valley Literary Festival
- November 11th - 19th, 2022 - The Magician's Nephew
- November 14th, 2022 - Magical Storytime for Kids
- November 18th - 20th, 2022 - West Coast Christmas Show
- November 25th, 2022 - Holiday Dreams, A Spectacular Holiday Cirque
- November 25th & 26th, 2022 - Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Burnaby
- November 3rd, 2022 - Brentwood Bees: From Hive to Honey Jar
- November 5th, 2022 - Chris Funk: The Wonderist
- November 5th, 2022 - Edmonds Remembrance Day Ceremony
- November 5th, 12th, & 19th, 2022 - We Imagine: Storytime & Crafts
- November 11th, 2022 - Skate to Remember Toonie Skate
- November 20th, 2022 - BC Exotic Birds at Gardenworks
- November 25th, 2022 - Pro-D Day Toonie Skate
CHILLIWACK
- October 30th - November 5th, 2022 - Rotary Book Sale
- November 6th, 2022 - Black Umfolosi
- November 12th, 2022 - Th'owxiya: The Hungry Feast
- November 12th - December 15th, 2022 - Positively Petite: 33rd Annual Miniatures Exhibition
- November 12th - December 17th, 2022 - Holiday Artisan Shop
- November 18th - 20th, 2022 - Chilliwack Independent Film Festival
COQUITLAM
- November 11th, 2022 - Remembrance Day in Port Coquitlam
- November 19th, 2022 - Hollydaze in the Heights
DELTA
- October 12th - November 16th, 2022 - Reading Buddies
- October 18th - November 13th, 2022 - White Rock Museum Annual Book Fair
- November 5th, 2022 - Delta Ukulele Circle
- November 6th, 2022 - Indoor Growing Workshop with WestCoast Seeds
- November 7th, 2022 - Meet with a Speech Pathologist
- November 11th, 2022 - Remembrance Day in Delta
- November 26th - January 3rd, 2022 - Tsawwassen Springs Festival of Lights
LANGLEY
- November 6th, 2022 - Cruise for Kids Toy Drive
- November 11th, 2022 - Remembrance Day in Langley
- November 12th, 2022 - Kids Workshop: Birdseed Ornaments
- November 12th, 2022 - Nicomekl Family Ride
- November 26th - December 19th, 2022 - Christmas in Williams Park
- November 26th, 2022 - Winged Woodworkers
MAPLE RIDGE & PITT MEADOWS
- November 26th - Jan 6th, 2022 - Glow Maple Ridge
- November 11th, 2022 - Remembrance Day in Maple Ridge
- November 11th, 2022 - Remembrance Day in Pitt Meadows
- November 19th, 2022 - Repair Cafe
MISSION
- November 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th, 2022 - Natureworks at Heritage Park
- November 5th & 6th, 2022 - Christmas Craft Market
- November 19th, 2022 - Emergency Childcare First Aid Training
NEW WESTMINSTER
- September 30th - November 27th, 2022 - Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
- November 5th & 6th, 2022 - Kids Kayak Building
- November 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th, 2022 - Kids Day Sundays
- November 8th - December 15th, 2022 - Nobody's Perfect Parenting Class
- November 11th, 2022 - Remembrance Day in New Westminster
- November 12th, 2022 - River Basin Days
- November 23rd, 2022 - Sleep Workshop
NORTH VANCOUVER
- November 2nd - 8th, 2022 - STAND Festival
- November 5th, 2022 - Cheese & Meat Artisan Food & Beverage Workshop
- November 5th, 2022 - Planning Your First Vegetable Garden
- November 6th, 2022 - Kids First Saturdays
- November 19th, 2022 - January 22nd, 2023 - Canyon Lights
- November 23rd, 2022 - An Evening With Kung Jaadee, a Haida Storyteller
RICHMOND
- November 5th, 2022 - Annual Pumpkin Drop
- November 19th, 2022 - Grand Opening: Tiny Hoppers Richmond East
SQUAMISH
- October 1st - November 30th, 2022 - Ore and Orcas: the Remediation of Howe Sound |Átl’ḵa7tsem
- November 26 - Dec 18th, 2022 - North Pole Express
SURREY
- October 18th - November 8th, 2022 - Positive Parenting Virtual Workshop Series
- November 4th & 5th, 2022 - Light Up the Night
- November 4th & 5th, 2022 - 14th Annual Surrey Kids Conference
- November 4th - 18th, 2022 - Bear Creek Lights
- November 5th, 2022 - Northern Spotted Owl Workshop
- November 6th, 2022 - Cruise for Kids Toy Drive
- November 7th, 2022 - Move, Baby Move!
- November 11th, 2022 - Remembrance Day in Surrey
- November 17th, 2022 - Dinosaur Days
- November 20th, 2022 - Pirate Play Day
- November 25th - December 24th, 2022 - Lumagica
VANCOUVER
- February 26th, 2022 - January 22nd, 2023 - Science World presents T. rex: The Ultimate Predator
- September 17th - December 31st, 2022 - Rollerskating Nights - All Ages
- September 22nd - December 15th, 2022 - KidsZone at VPL Oakridge
- September 29th - December 15th, 2022 - Les Petits Matin de Vancouver
- November 1st, 2022 - Dia de Muertos Celebration
- November 2nd, 2022 - Free Dental Health Clinic
- November 3rd, 2022 - Magic Hour
- November 3rd - 24th, 2022 - The Chutzpah Festival
- November 4th, 2022 - January 8th, 2023 - Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience
- November 5th, 2022 - Women & Water, A Printmaking Workshop for Kids
- November 5th & 6th, 2022 - Pet Lover's Show
- November 10th - December 24th, 2022 - The Sound of Music
- November 17th - 20th, 2022 - Eastside Culture Crawl
- November 16th - January 3rd, 2022 - East Van Panto: The Little Mermaid
- November 18th & 19th, 2022 - The Wizard of Oz with live Orchestra
- November 20th, 2022 - St. Roch Engine Room Tour
- November 20th, 2022 - Music is a Theme Park
- November 23rd - 27th, 2022 - Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures
- November 28th - December 3rd, 2022 - Jade Music Festival
- November 30th - December 30th, 2022 - 3 Little Pigs
WHISTLER
- September 4th - December 18th, 2022 - Sunday Family Storytime
- September 17th, 2022 - January 8th, 2023 - Out of Control: The Concrete Art of Skateboarding
- November 22nd, 2022 - April 1st, 2023 - Vallea Lumina
WEST VANCOUVER
- November 5th, 2022 - Squamish Nations Veteran's Pow Wow
- November 5th, 2022 - West Vancouver Holiday Market
- November 11th, 2022 - Remembrance Day in West Vancouver
Online/Virtual
- June 1st - December 31st, 2022 - The Grit Letter Writing Project
- October 18th - November 8th, 2022 - Positive Parenting Virtual Workshop Series
- November 21st - December 4th, 2022 - Virtual Chilliwack Independent Film Festival
- November 16th - 27th, 2022 - Got Craft Virtual Holiday Market
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