BC Mom Tourist

Sunday, Nov 29

26 things on for kids around Vancouver ← Whole season

One day only

Festivals Β· Vancouver

Christmas Wonderland on The Drive

Grandview Park

2–5pm, tree lighting at 5pm

Free

Neighbourhood afternoon party at Grandview Park with free photos with Santa and treats; the tree lights up at 5pm.

One day only

Other Β· Richmond

Santa at the Cannery, Steveston

Gulf of Georgia Cannery

Cannery 10am–5pm; Santa photos 2–4pm

Free admission; Santa photo tickets on Eventbrite from Nov 15

Santa visits the historic cannery for an afternoon of photos; admission is free.

One day only

Festivals Β· Surrey

Surrey Santa Parade of Lights

Cloverdale Town Centre

6pm

Free

A lit-up parade with Santa, an evening out that fits a Noel festival trip.

Last day

Shows Β· Vancouver

Disney On Ice: Jump In!

Pacific Coliseum

Nov 25–27 7pm; Nov 28 11am, 3pm, 7pm; Nov 29 11am, 3pm

Tickets required for ages 2+; prices at ticketleader.ca

Frozen, Encanto, Toy Story and more on skates.

Opening day

Other Β· Vancouver

Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium

Vancouver Aquarium

Select dates

$55–75 a ticket, tax included; members $45–60. Includes aquarium admission.

A festive breakfast buffet and Scuba Claus's dive show, then the aquarium.

7 days left

Shows Β· Vancouver

PAW Patrol at the planetarium

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Weekend mornings (10 or 11am); Nov 11 at 10am

Tickets; under 5 free with a paying adult, ages 5–11 $19.60 plus tax

The holiday PAW Patrol on the planetarium dome, for ages 5 and under, with a Santa's sleigh ride scene at the end.

Markets Β· North Vancouver

Shipyards Christmas Market

The Shipyards

Nov 27–Dec 17 Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; Dec 18–23 11am–10pm; Dec 24 11am–8pm

Free

Waterfront huts, treats and visits with Santa.

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.

Skating Β· Surrey

Surrey Civic Plaza outdoor rink

Surrey Civic Plaza

Mon–Fri public skate 3–9pm; Sat–Sun 12–9pm; Dec 19–Jan 3 daily 12–9pm; Dec 24, 25, 26, 31, Jan 1 1–4pm

Free skating; skate rentals $5, helmets free

A rink at Surrey Civic Plaza all winter with free helmets, an easy first skate for little ones.

Festivals Β· Burnaby

Festive Village at Burnaby Village Museum

Burnaby Village Museum

2–9pm

Free admission; carousel rides about $3 ($2.86 plus tax)

A heritage village in holiday lights, old-fashioned Christmas charm.

Lights Β· Coquitlam

Lights at Lafarge

Town Centre Park

Nightly 4–10pm to late February; opening night Nov 27, 5–8pm

Free

A 1.2 km lit path around Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park.

Festivals Β· North Vancouver

Spirit of the Season tree lighting and Shipyards Skate Plaza

The Shipyards

Festival Sat Nov 28, 4–9pm, tree lit 5:45–6pm. Skate Plaza daily 12–8pm until March

Free; skate rentals $8 adults, $5.50 kids, helmets free

The festival is Saturday Nov 28 (4–9pm) with the City tree lit between 5:45 and 6pm.

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