BC Mom Tourist

Thursday, Nov 19

11 things on for kids around Vancouver ← Whole season

Opening day

Festivals Β· Richmond

Winter in the Village, Steveston

Steveston Village

Santa arrives by boat Nov 29; the Winter Tram runs Dec 1–31, Tue–Sun 10am–5pm

Free family events, some extras

A month of free family events in Steveston Village, including visits with Santa and the Winter Tram.

Opening day

Lights Β· Langley

Glow Christmas Treasures

Glow Gardens

Closed Sundays and Christmas Day

Tickets

An underwater holiday adventure with glowing sea creatures and a Crystal Palace.

Markets Β· 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.

2 days left

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

Elf: The Musical

Stanley BFL Canada Stage

Matinees and evenings, varies by date

Tickets

Buddy the Elf on stage, holiday songs and laughs.

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.

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.

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.

Shows Β· 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.

Other Β· 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.

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.