Another week has arrived and there is plenty going on across the region! Here are 12 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this week.
Things to do in Metro Vancouver this week
Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival
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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
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
About: Now in its 22nd year, Dine Out Vancouver is a festival that brings together hundreds of chefs, more than 300 restaurants, wineries, craft breweries, suppliers and more!
The festival runs from January 17th to February 4th, 2024 and participating restaurants will have multi-course dinner menus ranging from $20 to $65.
Date: January 17 to February 4, 2024
Location: Locations across Metro Vancouver
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About: Street Food City is giving you “a delicious opportunity to sample from a collection of Vancouver’s Street Food carts all in one convenient location”. Participating food trucks this year include Shameless Buns, Shawarma Time, Tornado Potato and Reel Mac Cheese
Date: January 20 to 28, 2024
Location: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square – West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Time: 11am to 5pm (weekends), 11am to 2pm (weekdays)
About: Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from book writer Tina Fey. At school, Cady befriends outsiders Janis Sarkisian and Damian Hubbard who persuade her to infiltrate the “Plastics”, a clique consisting of wealthy but insecure Gretchen Wieners, sweet but dimwitted Karen Smith, and “queen bee” Regina George.
Date: January 23 to 28, 2024
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
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: FREE
About: Align Entertainment presents Beauty and the Beast. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self.
If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Date: January 26, 2024
Location: Michael J Fox Theatre – 7373 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
Downtown Vancouver Dumplings Fest
About: As part of Dine out Vancouver, come tantalize your taste buds at several different types of Asian restaurants in downtown Vancouver! Each restaurant will be serving up tasting plates for guests to enjoy!
Date: January 24, 2024
Location: Various locations
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Tickets: $79 per person
About: The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is back this winter to once again showcase local artists and performers. Audiences get the opportunity to watch performances that delve into important issues.
Date: January 18 to February 4, 2024
Location: Various locations
Time: Various times
Tickets: Starting at $16.75
About: Guests will once again be able to dine in spacious snow globes at H Tasting Lounge. Each dome boasts panoramic glass panelling bound by an intricately designed wooden framework.
Date: November 2 until February 2024
Address: H Tasting Lounge — 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
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
For more local events, visit our events calendar.