BC Mom Tourist

Friday, Nov 20

13 things on for kids around Vancouver ← Whole season

Last day

Lights · Surrey

Bear Creek Lights

Bear Creek Park

5–9pm

Free, timed tickets

An evening walk through glowing gardens and lit nature trails.

Festivals · 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 · North Vancouver

The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain

Hours vary, check the site

Family rate (2 adults, 2 kids) $99 Nov 20–Dec 4, $149 Dec 5–11, $169 Dec 12–25; included with Mountain Admission

Santa's Workshop, Elf Headquarters, reindeer talks and a Light Walk on the mountain.

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.

Opening day

Lights · North Vancouver

Canyon Lights

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

11am–10pm, last entry 9pm

Included in park admission; kids 5 and under free

The suspension bridge and the rainforest full of lights, timed entry booked on capbridge.com.

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

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 · 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 · 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 · 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.

Lights · Langley

Glow Christmas Treasures

Glow Gardens

Closed Sundays and Christmas Day

Tickets

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

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.

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