If you're looking for family-friendly events across Metro Vancouver, the Sea to Sky Corridor, Fraser Valley, & the Sunshine Coast this month, we've got you covered from Whistler - Chilliwack + everything in between. From festivals to concerts + seasonal celebrations, we've got the inside scoop on the fun, active outings happening this month!
There is even more fun to be found in our seasonal Metro Vancouver Holiday Events Guide, family-friendly Taylor Swift events, at our favourite outdoor skating spots, and on one of our go-to winter date nights. You can also find last month's November 2024 event listing archive 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, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Surrey, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler, and Online!
Family Events & Activities Near You
Cirque du Soleil - echo
in Vancouver
When: Until January 5, 2025
Where: Concord Pacific Place
Cirque du Soleil is a mesmerizing adventure into the world of imagination and possibilities that is loved by all! ECHO tells a tale of connection, intention, and the bond between humans, the animal kingdom, and the world we share. Through a stunning show of acrobatics, tech, and artistry, ECHO highlights our interconnectedness and takes us on a journey of hope, youthful optimism, and empathy. Perfect for a date night or an adventure for the whole family! Grab your tickets now - matinees & evening shows are available under the big top in downtown Vancouver!
Canyon Lights
When: Until January 19, 2025
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is a holiday tradition that never disappoints! Our kids love crossing the world-famous bridge, lit end-to-end with a changing multi-colour display, and swaying high above the illuminated Capilano River. Journeying into a glittering rainforest & walking high above the forest floor on the transformed Treetops Adventure is also a family favourite, where the kids can pick up a festive card, then collect character stickers on their adventure to create they own greeting card. We love that Canyon Lights continues its support of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund!
ABBOTSFORD
- Ongoing in 2024 - Abbotsford Locally Made Culinary Tour
- Ongoing in 2024 - Weekend Family Arts
- December 6th & 7th, 2024 - Charlotte's Web
- December 6th, 13th, & 17, 2024 - Trivia Nights at Maan Farms
- Until December 7th, 2024 - The Paper Bag Princess
- December 7th, 2024 - The Santa Shuffle & Elf Walk
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Cineplex Family Favourites
- December 14th, 2024 - Abbotsford Canucks Teddy Bear Toss
Burnaby
- December 3rd, 2024 - January 3rd, 2025 - Heritage Christmas
- December 6th, 13th, & 20th , 2024 - Cantonese Storytime
- December 7th, 2024 - Breakfast with Santa
- December 7th, 2024 - Tigrinya Storytime
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Cineplex Family Favourites
- December 21st, 2024 - Swim with Santa
- December 21st, 2024 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Toonie Skate
- December 21st, 2024 - Holly Jolly Swim
- December 29th, 2024 - Nikkei Mochitsuki 2024
CHILLIWACK
- December 6th - 8th, 2024 - The Christmas Gifts Expo
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Cineplex Family Favourites
- December 14th, 2024 - Family Art Class: Holiday Art Cards
- December 14th - 24th, 2024 - Seasonal Scavenger Hunt
- December 21st, 2024 - The Nutcracker
- December 21st - 22nd, 2024 - Raptor's Ridge Birds of Prey
- Until December 24th, 2024 - Homemade Community Holiday Market
COQUITLAM
- December 7th, 2024 - Rudolph Run
- December 7th, 2024 - Cram the Cruiser
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Cineplex Family Favourites
- December 8th, 2024 - Winter Wonders Community Celebration
- December 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st, 2024 - 2024 Christmas Lights Tour
- December 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st, 2024 - Christmas Night Market
- December 29th, 2024 - Chanukah Celebration
DELTA & Tsawwassen
- Ongoing in 2024 - REACH Down Syndrome Support Group
- Ongoing in 2024 - Get Crafty
- Ongoing in 2024 - Family Games Afternoon
- December 7th, 2024 - Delta Ukulele Circle
- December 7th & 14th, 2024 - Morning with Santa
- December 19th, 21st, & 23rd, 2024 - Movie Nights
LANGLEY
- Ongoing in 2024 - Close Knit Langley
- December 4th, 2024 - January 5th, 2025 - Merry & Bright at Martini Town
- December 5th - 29th, 2024 - Christmas in the Country
- Until December 7th, 2024 - Copper Star & Lantern Workshops
- December 7th, 2024 - Magic of Christmas
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Cineplex Family Favourites
- Until December 12th, 2024 - Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum
- December 14th, 2025 - Kids Workshop: Olaf's Magic Centrepiece
- Until December 15th, 2024 - Cranberry & Crumm
- December 15th, 2024 - The Paddle Event
- December 16th - 30th, 2024 - Bah! Humbug!
- December 20th - 31st, 2024 - Arctic Nights
- Until December 28th, 2024 - Glow Langley 2024
MAPLE RIDGE & PITT MEADOWS
- Ongoing in 2024 - Baby Social
- Ongoing in 2024 - Museum Sundays
- Ongoing in 2024 - Toddler Dance Party
- December 6th, 2024 - January 6th, 2025 - Tree of Memories
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Cineplex Family Favourites
- December 14th & 15th, 2024 - The Nutcracker
- December 18th - 20th, 2024 - Puss in Boots - A Musical Pantomime
- December 19th, 2024 - CPKC Holiday Train
- December 22nd - 23rd, 2024 - Winter Wonderland
MISSION
- Ongoing in 2024 - Mission Ukulele Circle
- Ongoing in 2024 - Baby Social
- Ongoing in 2024 - Wiggle Time
- Ongoing in 2024 - Nature Works at Heritage Park
- December 7th, 2024 - Candlelight Parade
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Cineplex Family Favourites
- December 10th & 11th, 2024 - Banff Film Festival
- December 14th, 2024 - The Nutcracker Reimagined
- Until December 31st, 2024 - Holiday Nostalgia Tour
NEW WESTMINSTER
- Ongoing in 2024 - Rotary Community Bottle Drop
- Ongoing in 2024 - Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
- Ongoing in 2024 - Kids Day Sundays
- Ongoing in 2024 - ArtStarts Explores
- Ongoing in 2024 - Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
- December 7th, 2024 - 25th Annual Carols & Bells
- December 8th, 2024 - Write for Rights
- December 13th & 14th, 2024 - A Wonderheads Christmas Carol
- December 14th, 2024 - 3rd Annual Holiday Sing-a-long
- December 14th, 2024 - British Columbia Girls Choir: Winter Songs
- December 21st, 2024 - January 5th, 2025 - Winter Discovery Days
- Until December 31st, 2024 - Shine Bright New West
NORTH VANCOUVER
- Ongoing in 2024 - Baby & Me at Cates Park
- Ongoing in 2024 - Family Fun Time
- Ongoing in 2024 - Farm Programs at Maplewood Farms
- December 6th, 13th, & 20th, 2024 - Treetop Tales
- December 7th, 2024 - Taylor Swift Dance Party
- December 7th & 8th, 2024 - Kids First at the Polygon
- December 10th, 2024 - Forest Explorers: Snowy Days
- December 14th, 2024 - Frozen Winter Wonderland
- December 15th, 2024 - Sensory Friendly Sunday at MONOVA
- Until December 24th, 2024 - Shipyards Christmas Market
- December 29th, 2024 - Create & Connect: Refresh & Renew
- Until January 2025 - Found in the Mountains
- Until January 19th, 2025 - Canyon Lights
PORT COQUITLAM
- Ongoing in 2024 - Artist Open Studio - Drop In
- December 4th, 2024 - Speech & Language Drop In Clinic
- December 9th, 2024 - Kids Uke Play Along
- December 14th, 2024 - Parade of Lights
- December 16th, 2024 - Maker Mondays: Snowmen Mobiles
- December 21st, 2024 - Skate with Santa
- Until December 29th, 2024 - Winter in the City
PORT MOODY
- December 2nd - 9th, 2024 - Baby Handprint Ornament Making
- December 5th & 6th, 2024 - Theatrix Presents: Shelved
- December 8th & 15th, 2024 - Holiday Tea on the Train
- December 11th, 2024 - Celebrate: A Night of A Cappella
- December 16th, 2024 - Baby Winter Wonderland
- December 18th, 2024 - Family Paint by Numbers
- December 20th, 2024 - CPKC Holiday Train
- December 30th, 2024 - Family Craft Day
RICHMOND
- November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & December 1st, 2024 - Frosted Fairy Tale Tea Party
- December 7th, 2024 - Family Film Club: The Lorax
- December 8th, 2024 - Carols and Crafts
- December 10th, 2024 - Tots & Tea
- December 12, 2024 - January 5th, 2025 - Lionel Bart's Oliver!
- December 14th, 2024 - Friends of the Richmond Library Christmas Mini Sale
- Until December 15th, 2024 - Sip, Savour, Swift
- December 15th, 2024 - Holiday Dog Parade
- December 17, 2024 - Winter Wonderland Celebration
- December 27th, 2024 - Habia Una Vez - A Spanish Storytime
- Until December 31st, 2024 - Winter in the Village
- Until January 5th, 2025 - Steveston Festival of Trees
SQUAMISH
- Ongoing in 2024 - Baby + Me Social Hike
- Ongoing in 2024 - Paige's PopUp Sewing & Mending
- December 7th - 8th, 2024 - SEEK Bespoke Market
- Until December 8th, 2024 - Photos with Santa
- Until December 21st, 2024 - North Pole Express
- Until December 14th, 2024 - Squamish at Dusk
- Until February 2025 - Ore & Orcas, Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound: A RECOVERING ECOSYSTEM
SUNSHINE COAST
- Ongoing in 2024 - Family-Friendly Trivia Night
- December 6th - 8th, 2024 - Winter Festival & Market
- December 7th, 2024 - Festival of Lights 2024
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Saturday Nights in Space
- December 11th - 16th, 2024 - Sunshine Coast Nutcracker
- December 14th, 2024 - Pender Harbour Winter Festival
- December 21st, 2024 - Holiday Family Magic Show
- December 21st, 2024 - Solstice Celebration
SURREY
- Ongoing in 2024 - Kids Day Sundays
- Ongoing in 2024 - Park Cleanups
- December 7th, 2024 - stɑl̓əw̓ Craft Fair
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Cineplex Family Favourites
- December 9th, 16th, & 18th, 2024 - Sensory-Friendly Swims
- December 13th, 2024 - Voyageurs Portage 1824 - 2024
- December 14th, 2024 - Bird Count 4 Kids
- December 14th, 2024 - Indigenous Christmas Market
- December 14th, 2024 - January 5th, 2025 - 25th Annual Winter Ice Palace
- December 20th, 2024 - January 5th, 2025 - Knotted: Rapunzel's Story
- Until December 21st, 2024 - WinterFest at MOS
VANCOUVER
- Until January 5th, 2025 - Cirque du Soleil ECHO
- November 1st - 20th, 2024 - Legendary Iceland: Landscapes and Lore
- December 6th - 23rd, 2024 - PNE Winter Fair
- December 7th & 14th, 2024 - Santa Swap
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Cineplex Family Favourites
- December 8th, 2024 - The Snowman
- December 15th, 2024 - Winter Bird Count 4 Kids
- December 18th & 19th, 2024 - Home Alone in Concert
- December 20th & 21st, 2024 - Elf in Concert
- Until December 31st, 2024 - Soar with Santa
- Until December 31st, 2024 - Christmas at Canada Place
- Until January 5th, 2025 - East Van Panto: Robin Hood
VANCOUVER ISLAND
- Ongoing in 2024 - Games Night
- Ongoing in 2024 - Tiny Tots Playgroup
- Ongoing in 2024 - Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Cineplex Family Favourites
- December 14th - 29th, 2024 - Helmcken House Old-Fashioned Christmas
- December 15th, 2024 - Indigenous Artist Market
- December 18th - 21st, 2024 - A Wonderheads Christmas Carol
- December 21st, 2024 - Winter Solstice Stonehenge Tour
- December 21st & 22nd, 2024 - Home Alone in Concert
- December 24th - 31st, 2024 - Winter Wonderland
- Until March 30th, 2025 - Lions Free Skate
WEST VANCOUVER
- Ongoing in 2024 - Drop In Play & Storytime
- Ongoing in 2024 - Orff Kodaly Music for Children
- December 1st, 2024 - Making Dreamcatchers
- December 7th, 2024 - Pancake Brick-fast with Santa
- December 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 2024 - Cineplex Family Favourites
- December 8th, 2024 - Family "Drive In"Cartoon Theatre
- December 19th, 2024 - Celebrating Yalda - The Longest Night of the Year
- December 21st, 2024 - A Winter Solstice Festival
WHISTLER
- Ongoing in 2024 - Whistler Indoor Playgroup
- December 4th - 8th, 2024 - Whistler Film Festival
- December 5th, 2024 - Giant Wreath Workshop
- December 7th - 8th, 2024 - SEEK Bespoke Market
- December 20th, 2024 - VIP Bouncy Castle Experience
- December 20th, 2024 - January 5th, 2025 - Holiday Magic
- December 21st, 2024 - January 5th, 2024 - Wintersphere
- Until March 2025 - Vallea Lumina: Winter Edition
- Until May 5th, 2025 - Curve! Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast
WHITE ROCK
- Ongoing in 2024 - Chess Club
- Ongoing in 2024 - Art Club
- December 4th, 2024 - Glow-in-the-Dark Slime Lab
- December 4th - 29th, 2024 - Cinderella Panto
- December 7th, 2024 - January 12th, 2025 - Bright Walk in White Rock
- December 21st - 31st, 2024 - Holiday Break Skates
ONLINE/VIRTUAL
- Ongoing in 2024 - Artstarts Explores: A Province at Play
- Ongoing in 2024 - Generation Health
- Ongoing in 2024 - AutismBC Meets
- Ongoing in 2024 - A Year of Blessings: Celebrating Traditional Chinese Festivals
- December 4th, 2024 - Meet the Author: Jason Reynolds
- Until December 7th, 2024 - Copper Star & Lantern Workshops
- December 11th, 2024 - Surviving Winter
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