Grouse Mountain celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. To mark the occasion, it’s hosting a number of events including the Grouse Centennial Festival. Grouse Centennial Festival in Vancouver In 2026 the Grouse Centennial Festival takes place during the week of August 10th to 16th. Other events that usually happen in the Lower Mainland around that […] The post Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain Centennial Festival in 2026 first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Jack and the Beanstalk is the traditional British pantomime at Christmas at Vancouver’s Metro Theatre in 2025. The show runs from December 12th to January 4th. This season’s performance is the 40th holiday pantomime put on by Metro Theatre over the years. This annual performance is the theatre’s goofiest event, and most interactive. During the […] The post Jack & the Beanstalk Vancouver Christmas Pantomime Shows first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

New Year’s Eve activities for adults usually include boat parties, nightclubs and other social events at various venues in Metro Vancouver on December 31st. Most events listed below are restricted to folks aged 19 or older. To learn about other New Year’s Eve events, including ones for families, with fireworks, and at ski hills, click Vancouver […] The post Metro Vancouver New Year’s Eve Parties for Adults first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

The Canada Strong Pass offers free or discounted admission to Parks Canada parks and national historic sites like Fort Langley at certain times of the year. The program was first offered in the summer of 2025. It takes effect again from December 12th, 2025, until January 15th, 2026. It will happen again in the summer […] The post Parks Canada, Vancouver Attractions and the Canada Strong Pass first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Vancouver has many theatres and performing arts groups. In December there are typically lots of great Christmas concerts and other performances to choose from! Vancouver Theatre in December Plays and other performances showing at Vancouver venues in December this year include Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker and Disney’s Frozen at the Arts Club Theatre. There is […] The post What’s Showing at Vancouver Theatres in December first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Looking for special and unique Christmas gift ideas? Treat your friends and family to Vancouver and Lower Mainland experiences they won’t forget! Gift certificates and tickets to area attractions make exceptional gifts for a variety of reasons. They create memorable experiences and help support the local economy. Gift certificates are also easy to purchase online […] The post Vancouver Experiential Christmas Gift Ideas in 2025 first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

BC Buy Local Week takes place around the first week of December each year. During that time Vancouver residents are reminded of the value of buying local. BC Buy Local Week takes place around the first week of December. In 2025 it runs from December 1st to 7th. It’s important to buy from small, independent […] The post BC Buy Local Week in Vancouver first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

There so many free things to do in Vancouver in December 2025 including holiday concerts, Craft Fairs, Christmas lights and seasonal attractions. Free Activities in December 2025 For a list of some of the best things to do in December, including activities that aren’t free, check out Vancouver’s December Events Calendar. For a list […] The post Free December Events in Vancouver first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Black Friday takes place on November 28th in 2025. It’s the day after American Thanksgiving and the start of the Christmas shopping season and holiday sales. Cyber Monday, which in 2025 is on December 1st, is the Monday after Black Friday when even more things go on sale online. Black Friday is like Boxing Day, […] The post Vancouver Black Friday Shopping Deals first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Lots of festive holiday Christmas concerts by area choirs and orchestras take place in December each year in Metro Vancouver. Concerts and shows happening in mid-December include ones with the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and Chor Leoni. Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker takes place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre as well. For an idea of what else […] The post Vancouver Christmas Concerts in 2025 first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Communities across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland host family-friendly Santa Claus parades close to Christmas time to celebrate the holiday season. This article contains information about the following parades: | | | | | | | | | | Santa Claus Parades in the Lower Mainland Santa Claus parades are a […] The post Vancouver and Lower Mainland Santa Claus Christmas Parades first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Remembrance Day is on November 11th and on that day there are usually ceremonies, parades and other events throughout Vancouver. In 2025 November 11th falls on a Tuesday. Lower Mainland Remembrance Day Events There are usually over 30 different Remembrance Day events in the Lower Mainland on November 11th. Note: In addition to all […] The post Vancouver and Lower Mainland Remembrance Day Events first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

A lot happens in Metro Vancouver over the holiday season including markets, Christmas lights, winter sport activities, Santa and more. This article contains information about the following Christmas-themed events, attractions and activities. Christmas Events in Vancouver | | | | | | | | | | | | Events Elsewhere in […] The post Best Vancouver Christmas Activities first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Christmas craft fairs and winter holiday artisan markets take place in November and December at various venues in Metro Vancouver. The fairs offer wonderful Christmas shopping opportunities and provide inspiration and creative ideas for people. They also support local craft entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations. See below to learn about awesome Christmas craft fairs and holiday […] The post Vancouver and Lower Mainland Christmas Craft Fairs first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

There are lots of free things in Vancouver in November 2025 including Remembrance Day events, Christmas craft markets and autumn activities. Below is a list of free events and activities that you can do in the fall of 2025. Conditions and details may change, however, so see official websites for exact details about specific events. […] The post Free November Events in Vancouver first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

There is a lot happening in Vancouver over the Remembrance Day weekend most years including various winter markets and November 11th parades and ceremonies. In addition to events commemorating past wars and paying respects to men and women who have fought bravely for our country, there are other events on the holiday weekend too. During […] The post Remembrance Day Weekend in Metro Vancouver in 2025 first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Halloween activities for adults in Metro Vancouver include nightclub events, haunted houses, costume parties and other fun yet spooky stuff. This article contains information about the following topics: | | | | | Halloween for Adults in Metro Vancouver Below is a list of fun Halloween things to do for adults. Activities […] The post Vancouver Adult Halloween Activities and Events in 2025 first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

There is a lot happening on the Halloween weekend this year in Vancouver including fireworks, haunted houses, special events and costume parties. The last couple of years Halloween took place on a Tuesday or Thursday, which meant there were two Halloween weekends. The weekend before and the one after. In 2025, however, Halloween happens on […] The post Vancouver Halloween Weekend in 2025 first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

There is a lot to do on the Thanksgiving weekend in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. There’s so much to be thankful for, and so many places to explore. Family-friendly events that happen around this time of year include the Circo Osorio Circus in Richmond as well as activities at places like the Chilliwack […] The post Vancouver on the Thanksgiving Weekend first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

A number of Vancouver restaurants offer special Thanksgiving dinners for people who don’t want to cook their own dinners. You can dine in or take out. Thanksgiving takes place on the second Sunday in October each year. The day after, Thanksgiving Monday, is a statutory holiday. Those dates in 2025 are October 12th and 13th. […] The post Vancouver Thanksgiving Restaurant Dinners in 2025 first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

October is a beautiful month in Metro Vancouver. Autumn has arrived, Halloween decorations are up and there are free things to do. Best FREE Places in October in Vancouver For a list of some of the best things to do in October of 2025, including activities that aren’t free, check out the October Events […] The post Free Vancouver Events in October first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Visiting a corn maze at a Metro Vancouver or Fraser Valley farm is a fun way to spend time with family and celebrate the fall and harvest season. It’s also a great activity to combine with picking up a pumpkin for Halloween. A couple of exceptional places with pumpkin patches and corn mazes are Petey’s […] The post Vancouver & Fraser Valley Corn Mazes first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Farms with pumpkin patches in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are great family-friendly places to visit in the fall in the lead up to Halloween. Some of our favourite pumpkin patches are in the Fraser Valley. They include ones at Fantasy Farms and Greendale Acres in Chilliwack and at Maan Farms and Taves Family […] The post Vancouver and Fraser Valley Pumpkin Patches in 2025 first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

Circo Osorio Circus is a circus with performers from around the world that visits Vancouver with shows in Abbotsford, Surrey and other communities. The Latin-influenced circus has visited the Lower Mainland many times with its acrobats, clowns and jugglers. It’s a fun circus, and very affordable! In 2025 the circus is in Tsawwassen on September […] The post Circo Osorio Circus in Metro Vancouver first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.

The Terry Fox Run is a fundraising event for cancer research in mid-September at various venues in the Lower Mainland including Vancouver’s Stanley Park. In 2025 the runs happen on Sunday, September 14th. If you like running races, other events in the fall that you might be interested in are Richmond’s Big Pirate Run in […] The post Vancouver and Lower Mainland Terry Fox Runs for Cancer Research first appeared on Vancouver's Best Places.