The first full week of February has plenty of events and activities to help you make plans! Here 11 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this week.
Things to do in Metro Vancouver this week
Love Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
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About: Love Lights returns to Capilano Suspension Bridge from February 2 to 25, 2024, letting you take your date night to great heights with Valentine’s-themed lights.
The suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk’s Arc de Lumina and Park will all feature Valentine’s-themed lighting experiences and activities that will dazzle and amaze romantics of all ages.
Date: February 2 to 25, 2024
Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
Time: 10am to 8pm
Tickets: Various prices
About: Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver (800 Robson Street), this magical experience is perfect for the entire family.
Date: December 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024
Address: Robosn Square – 800 Robson Street, Vancouver
Time: 9am to 9pm
Cost: $5 skate rentals
Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival
About: Nothing like warming up with a good cup of hot chocolate when it’s cold outside. This is the ultimate opportunity to explore some of the city’s best hot chocolate spots and discover new cafes.
Date: January 13 to February 14, 2024
Location: 95 participating locations across Metro Vancouver
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About: The festival lets you discover the best poutine dishes across Canada. From February 1st to 7th, restaurants across Canada join the festival and create a unique poutine dish for participants to try.
Date: February 1 to 7, 2024
Location: Participating locations across Canada
About: Taste of Chinatown! returns with a three-day festival celebrating the Lunar New Year featuring culinary delights, special promotions, a Lunar New Year Parade, illuminating lights and lanterns, and exciting prize draws!
Date: February 9 to 11, 2024
Location: Chinatown, Vancouver
About: Visitors get to walk through the 1.2 km pathway around Lafarge Lake that gets transformed into a winter wonderland. Awe-inspiring seasonal lights and beautiful displays will definitely get you and the entire family in the holiday spirit.
Date: Open until end of February 2024
Location: Town Centre Park – 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Tickets: FREE
About: Come skate at Metro Vancouver’s largest outdoor skating rink! The skate plaza offers daily skating, as well as free helmets and skate aides
Date: December 1, 2023 to March 3, 2024
Location: The Shipyards – 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Time: Various times
Tickets: $17
Vancouver Winter Pride Festival
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About: The Vancouver Winter Pride Festival returns this winter from February 2 to 24. A range of events will be held across the city including an all-ages community skating event, their signature Winter Pride dance and costume party, and much more!
Date: February 2 to 24, 2024
Location: Various locations across Vancouver
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
About: Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Chinese dumplings, to Italian gnocchi, Nepalese momos to Mexican empanadas, dessert dumplings and more! Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different types of restaurants throughout the event.
Date: February 2 to 25, 2024
Location: Various locations
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Tickets: $79 per person
Whistler Blackcomb’s Fire & Ice Show
About: Head up to Whistler this winter to see a spectacular display of skills and cultural sharing. World-class athletes jump and flip through a blazing ring of fire to the beats of a live DJ. Learn about the legend of Spo7ez, a village shared by the Squamish Nation and the Lil’wat Nation and see a performance by world champion hoop dancer, Alex Wells.
The show will be held every Sunday until March 12th, 2024.
Date: December 31, 2023 to March 12, 2024
Location: Skier’s Plaza in Whistler Village (base of Whistler and Excalibur Gondolas)
Time: 7pm
Tickets: FREE
About: The BC Home + Garden Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services. This year’s event will have 400+ booths to explore.
Date: February 8 to 11, 2024
Location: BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
For more local events, visit our events calendar.