BC Mom Tourist

Thursday, Nov 12

8 things on for kids around Vancouver ← Whole season

Opening day

Festivals Β· Vancouver

Lumière Festival

Downtown plazas

5–9:30pm

Free

Free glowing art installations and performances in plazas across downtown, the West End and Gastown, including 800 Robson Plaza, Jim Deva Plaza, Blood Alley Square, 1800 Davie Plaza, Morton Park and the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza.

Opening day

Lights Β· Vancouver

Lights of Hope at St. Paul's

St. Paul's Hospital

The lighting is Nov 12, 6–8pm, with fireworks; the lights stay up through the season

Free

Lighting night is Thu Nov 12 with fireworks, and the lights stay up through the holidays.

Opening day

Shows Β· Vancouver

Elf: The Musical

Stanley BFL Canada Stage

Matinees and evenings, varies by date

Tickets

Buddy the Elf on stage, holiday songs and laughs.

Opening day

Other Β· Vancouver

Holiday Splash at the Aquarium

Vancouver Aquarium

Scuba Claus dives daily until Dec 24

Aquarium admission; the Mighty Snow Monkeys 4D film is included

Scuba Claus dive shows, a Jellyfish Snow Globe for selfies and a new 4D film.

4 days left

Markets Β· Vancouver

Circle Craft Holiday Market

Vancouver Convention Centre

Wed–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–5pm

Tickets, kids 12 and under free; $8 after 5pm on weekdays

Canadian handmade things, artisan demos and a kids' craft corner.

Lights Β· Surrey

Bear Creek Lights

Bear Creek Park

5–9pm

Free, timed tickets

An evening walk through glowing gardens and lit nature trails.

Shows Β· Vancouver

LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil

Under the big top at Concord Pacific Place

Hours vary, check the site

Tickets from $59

Acrobatics, colourful costumes and a dreamlike journey through Mexico.

Lights Β· Vancouver

Astra Lumina, Stanley Park

Stanley Park

Timed entry, start times 6:15–9:15pm; about an hour

From $27.20 on Fever, plus a booking fee. Under 4 free.

A night walk through nine lit-up areas of the park, by Moment Factory.