BC Mom Tourist

Wednesday, Nov 18

9 things on for kids around Vancouver ← Whole season

Opening day

Shows · Vancouver

East Van Panto: Hercules

York Theatre

Evenings 7pm; weekend matinees at 2pm (more Dec 22–31)

$35–64, children 16 and under $49 for most dates

A playful local twist on Hercules, full of Vancouver jokes.

3 days left

Lights · Surrey

Bear Creek Lights

Bear Creek Park

5–9pm

Free, timed tickets

An evening walk through glowing gardens and lit nature trails.

Markets · Vancouver

Vancouver Christmas Market

Jack Poole Plaza

Nov 16–Dec 4 Mon–Fri 4–9:30pm, Sat–Sun 11:30am–9:30pm; Dec 5–18 11:30am–9:30pm (Fri–Sat to 10pm); Dec 19–23 10am–10pm; Dec 24 10am–6pm

Single entry from $7.99 presale (through Nov 15); kids 6 and under free

European-style huts, festive treats and a spin on the carousel.

Lights · 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.

Shows · Vancouver

Elf: The Musical

Stanley BFL Canada Stage

Matinees and evenings, varies by date

Tickets

Buddy the Elf on stage, holiday songs and laughs.

Lights · 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.

Other · 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.

Shows · 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.

Other · Vancouver

Holiday History and Hot Chocolate Tour

Downtown, from 738 Granville Street to the Marine Building

6pm nightly from Nov 15, extra times on weekends and Christmas week

$54 adults, $49 youth and seniors, before fees

Forbidden Vancouver's 90-minute walking tour with hot chocolate, ending at the Marine Building.