Winter 2026
Things to do with kids around BC this winter, no ads.
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Markets Β· North Vancouver
Holiday Pop Up Market at the Pipe Shop
- Where
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Pipe Shop, The Shipyards
115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Nov 7 β Nov 15 Β· 8 days left
Nov 7β8 and 14β15, 12β6pm - Cost
- Free
- Notes
- Made in the 604's market, two weekends and each a little different, with holiday activities and music.
Found by Made in the 604
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Lights Β· Surrey
Bear Creek Lights
- Where
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Bear Creek Park
13750 88 Avenue, Surrey Map β - Dates
- Nov 6 β Nov 20 Β· 13 days left
5β9pm, closed Nov 11 - Cost
- Free, timed tickets
- Notes
- An evening walk through glowing gardens and lit nature trails. Free 30-minute slots, up to six a booking, at bearcreektickets.surrey.ca.
Found by by.aiyna
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Lights Β· Vancouver
Astra Lumina, Stanley Park
- Where
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Stanley Park
690 Pipeline Road, Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Nov 4 β Dec 31 Β· Until Dec 31
Evenings from 6:15pm, about an hour's walk, rain or shine - Cost
- $39.90 adults, $29.90 kids 4β12, under 4 free
- Notes
- A night walk through nine lit-up areas of the park, by Moment Factory. Free for under 4s.
Found by BC Mom Tourist
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Markets Β· Vancouver
Circle Craft Holiday Market
- Where
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Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada Place, Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Nov 11 β Nov 15 Β· In 4 days
WedβFri 10amβ9pm, Sat 10amβ7pm, Sun 10amβ5pm - Cost
- Tickets, kids 12 and under free; $8 after 5pm on weekdays
- Notes
- Canadian handmade things, artisan demos and a kids' craft corner.
Found by by.aiyna
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Shows Β· Vancouver
PAW Patrol at the planetarium
- Where
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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver Map β - Dates
- From Nov 11 Β· In 4 days
Showtimes online - Cost
- Tickets, members 25% off
- Notes
- The holiday PAW Patrol on the planetarium dome, for ages 5 and under, with a Santa's sleigh ride scene at the end.
Found by Space Centre
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Lights Β· Vancouver
Lights of Hope at St. Paul's
- Where
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St. Paul's Hospital
1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver Map β - Dates
- From Nov 12 Β· In 5 days
The lighting is Nov 12, 6β8pm, with fireworks; the lights stay up through the season - Cost
- Free
- Notes
- The last Lights of Hope at this site before the hospital moves.
Found by ren_yoshima
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Festivals Β· Vancouver
Lumière Festival
- Where
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Downtown plazas
Downtown Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Nov 12 β Nov 14 Β· In 5 days
5β9:30pm - Cost
- Free
- Notes
- Glowing art installations and performances at 800 Robson Plaza, Jim Deva Plaza, 1800 Davie Plaza, Blood Alley Square, Morton Park and the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza.
Found by by.aiyna
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Other Β· Vancouver
Holiday History and Hot Chocolate Tour
- Where
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Downtown, from 738 Granville Street to the Marine Building
738 Granville Street, Vancouver Map β - Dates
- From Nov 15 Β· In 8 days
Nightly at 6pm, more times on weekends and Christmas week - Cost
- $54 adults, $49 youth, before fees
- Notes
- Forbidden Vancouver's walking tour with hot chocolate stops. A date-night sort of thing more than a toddler one.
Open forbiddenvancouver.ca β
Found by ren_yoshima
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Markets Β· Vancouver
Vancouver Christmas Market
- Where
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Jack Poole Plaza
1055 Canada Place, Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Nov 16 β Dec 24 Β· In 9 days
Nov: MonβFri 4β9:30pm, SatβSun 11:30amβ9:30pm; Dec varies - Cost
- Tickets, kids 6 and under free
- Notes
- European-style huts, festive treats and a spin on the carousel.
Open vancouverchristmasmarket.com β
Found by by.aiyna
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Lights Β· Langley
Glow Christmas Treasures
- Where
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Glow Gardens
6690 216 Street, Langley Map β - Dates
- Nov 19 β Jan 2 Β· In 12 days
Nov 19β21 and 26β28: Thu 5β9pm, Fri 5β10pm, Sat 4β10pm; closed Sundays and Christmas Day - Cost
- From about $20 adults plus fees
- Notes
- An underwater holiday adventure with glowing sea creatures and a Crystal Palace.
Open langley.glowgardens.com β
Found by by.aiyna
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Lights Β· North Vancouver
Canyon Lights
- Where
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Nov 20 β Jan 10 Β· In 13 days
11amβ10pm, last entry 9pm, after dark for the lights; closed Dec 25 - Cost
- Park admission, about $67 an adult online; kids 5 and under free
- Notes
- The suspension bridge and the rainforest full of lights, timed entry booked on capbridge.com. A BC Residents Annual Pass costs the same as one visit and covers Canyon Lights, so a second trip is free.
Found by by.aiyna
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Festivals Β· Burnaby
Festive Village at Burnaby Village Museum
- Where
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Burnaby Village Museum
6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby Map β - Dates
- Nov 25 β Jan 3 Β· Opens Nov 25
2β9pm, WedβSun until Dec 13 then daily from Dec 16; closed Dec 24β25 - Cost
- Free, carousel rides $3
- Notes
- A heritage village in holiday lights, old-fashioned Christmas charm.
Found by by.aiyna
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Lights Β· Vancouver
Festival of Lights at VanDusen
- Where
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
5151 Oak Street, Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Nov 27 β Jan 3 Β· Opens Nov 27
- Cost
- $29 adults, $12 kids 5β12
- Notes
- Tickets on ShowPass from Nov 4.
Found by ren_yoshima
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Lights Β· Surrey
Noel Holiday Light Festival with Bright Nights
- Where
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Cloverdale Fairgrounds
17905 62 Avenue, Surrey Map β - Dates
- Nov 27 β Dec 29 Β· Opens Nov 27
3β9:30pm, timed slots; closed Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 24 and 25 - Cost
- From about $24 adults; kids 6 and under free but need a ticket
- Notes
- Bright Nights moved here from Stanley Park (the park train hasn't run since 2024). Lights, a Ferris wheel and a market; rides cost extra.
Found by ren_yoshima
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Markets Β· North Vancouver
Shipyards Christmas Market
- Where
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The Shipyards
125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Nov 27 β Dec 24 Β· Opens Nov 27
SunβThu 11amβ9pm, FriβSat 11amβ10pm, longer nearer Christmas - Cost
- Free
- Notes
- Waterfront huts, treats and visits with Santa.
Open shipyardschristmasmarket.com β
Found by by.aiyna
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Trains Β· Squamish
North Pole Express, Squamish
- Where
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West Coast Railway Heritage Park
39645 Government Road, Squamish Map β - Dates
- Nov 28 β Dec 21 Β· Opens Nov 28
Nov 28β29, Dec 5β6, 12β13, 19β20 and Mon Dec 21; departures 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm - Cost
- $49β75
Found by ren_yoshima
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Markets Β· Coquitlam
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair
- Where
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Poirier Forum
618 Poirier Street, Coquitlam Map β - Dates
- Dec 4 β Dec 6 Β· Opens Dec 4
Fri 3β9pm, Sat 10amβ5pm, Sun 10amβ4pm - Notes
- The 45th annual craft fair, which is what ren_yoshima's "Coquitlam Christmas Market" most likely is.
Found by ren_yoshima
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Markets Β· New Westminster
NWFM Holiday Market
- Where
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New West Farmers Market, in front of City Hall
511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster Map β - Dates
- Dec 12 β Dec 13 Β· Opens Dec 12
10amβ4pm - Cost
- Free, $5 suggested
Found by ren_yoshima
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Trains Β· Several places
CPKC Holiday Train
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Trackside stops
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam Map β - Dates
- Dec 19 β Dec 20 Β· Opens Dec 19
Dec 19: Maple Ridge 8pm (across from the Billy Miner), Pitt Meadows 9:05pm (Harris at Advent). Dec 20: Port Moody 5:15pm (300 Ioco Road), Port Coquitlam 6:45pm (Kingsway Avenue) - Cost
- Free
Found by ren_yoshima
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Lights Β· Port Moody
Candy Cane Lane
- Where
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Forestridge Place
2988 Forestridge Place, Port Moody Map β - Dates
- Dates to come
- Cost
- Free
- Notes
- A street of lights, on 5:30β10pm each evening last season; dates to be announced.
Found by ren_yoshima
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Festivals Β· North Vancouver
Carol Ships Parade of Lights
- Where
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Deep Cove
North Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Dates to come
- Cost
- Free
- Notes
- Dates to be announced; the Deep Cove bonfire at Panorama Park was the first Saturday of December last year, 7β9pm.
Found by ren_yoshima
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Lights Β· West Vancouver
Dundarave Festival of Lights
- Where
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Dundarave Beach
West Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Dates to come
- Cost
- Free
- Notes
- Dates to be announced; the 2024 forest ran Nov 30 to Jan 7.
Open dundaravefestival.com β
Found by ren_yoshima
Festivals
New West Santa Claus Parade
- Where
- New Westminster Map β
- Dates
- Dates to come
- Cost
- Free
- Notes
- Dates to be announced.
Found by ren_yoshima
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Skating Β· Vancouver
Robson Square rink
- Where
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Robson Square
800 Robson Street, Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Dates to come
- Cost
- Free
- Notes
- Reopens in December 2026, the site says; the day isn't out yet.
Found by ren_yoshima
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Festivals Β· North Vancouver
Spirit of the Season tree lighting and Shipyards Skate Plaza
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The Shipyards
North Vancouver Map β - Dates
- Dates to come
- Notes
- Dates to be announced; last year's was the last Saturday of November, the tree lit about 4:20pm, and the skate plaza opens late November.
Found by ren_yoshima