If you’re still looking for plans this weekend, we’ve got a handful of events to tell you about!
From holiday lights to seasonal markets for all your shopping needs, here are 17 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend.
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Things to do in Metro Vancouver this week
District 1881 Christmas Tree Lighting
Anywhere Vancouver, District 1881
About: District 1881, small quaint Fraser Valley neighbourhood, will once again come alive for the holiday season! This neighbourhood is a historic enclave and vibrant commercial hub, making it feel like you’re walking through the street of Europe.
The festivities kick off on Saturday, November 15 with a tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy festive music, treats, and more surprises as holiday magic transforms District 1881 into a magical experience!
Date: Open throughout the holiday season
Location: 6128 Yale Road, Chilliwack
Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO Bricks
About: Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO Bricks, presented by White Spot Restaurants, takes visitors to the moon and beyond in an all-new mission where creativity, problem-solving, and engineering collide!
Inspired by NASA’s groundbreaking Artemis Missions, each visitor will embark on their own space-faring adventure out in space.
The main draw of the exhibit is a series of striking LEGO sculptures, including a replica of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module and NASA’s most powerful rocket, designed for missions to Mars.
Date: June 26, 2025 to April 6, 2026
Location: Science World – 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver
Admission: Various prices
Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl
About: It’s time to round up your croissant crew! The Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl is back and bigger than ever before! Participating vendors across Metro Vancouver will be serving 32 unique and delicious croissant creations.
Date: November 1 to 16, 2025
Address: Participating vendors across Metro Vancouver
About: See nature shine with stunning light displays set along beautiful nature trails at Bear Creek Park this November. Discover beautiful light displays that will dazzle you with illuminated natural landscapes, whimsically lit creatures and stunning photo opportunities!
Date: November 7 to 21, 2025
Location: Bear Creek Park – 13750 88th Avenue, Surrey
Tickets: FREE
Vancouver Christmas Market
About: The beloved market is back this November with 110+ alpine huts, German food & drink, live performances, twinkling lights, and unlimited rides on the carousel! As the market celebrates 15 years, 2025 will feature new festivities like Hot Aperol Spritz, daily real snow showers, musical light shows, Santa’s Workshop, a roaming photo booth, and more!
Date: November 13 to December 24, 2025
Location: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
Arts Club Theatre Company presents Disney’s FROZEN
About: The Arts Club Theatre Company production of Disney’s FROZEN runs from October 30, 2025, to January 4, 2026 at the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage.
Experience the magic of the beloved animated movie and revel in showstopping favourites such as “Let It Go,” “For the First Time in Forever,” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and delight in enchanting new ones.
Date: October 30, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Location: Stanley BFL CANADA Stage – 2750 Granville St, Vancouver
Tickets: Starting at $39
The Christmas Store at Potters
About: Each year, Potters Nursery transforms itself into Western Canada’s largest Christmas store, boasting more than 28,000 square feet devoted to all things yuletide. The store boasts more than 50,000 ornaments to look through!
Location Potters Garden Centre – 19158 48 Ave, Surrey
Hours: Various times
D/6 Bar & Lounge Cocktail Masterclasses
About: D/6 Bar & Lounge at Parq Casino is hosting a series of Cocktail Masterclasses beginning Wednesday, November 5th.
Each seminar runs for 2 hours, leading groups on an in-depth exploration of the history behind traditional and contemporary cocktail culture and how to craft iconic libations like the Mojito, Whisky Sour and Old Fashioned.
The classes will also delve into modern cocktail culture and more current trends that include sustainability, the advent of zero-proof and low-ABV options and the recent boom in craft bars and revival of speakeasy culture.
Date: Various dates
Location: D/6 Bar & Lounge – 39 Smithe St, Vancouver
Tickets: $70 per person
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience Vancouver 2025
About: Presented by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Fever, and in partnership with Rifflandia Entertainment Company, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience opens for the first time in Canada on Friday, November 7th, 2025.
Set amongst Stanley Park’s beautiful nature, guests will discover enchanting light displays throughout an illuminated path filled with magical creatures such as Hippogriffs and Nifflers! You’ll even be able to practice casting spells!
Once you finish making your way through the trail, a themed village awaits you! Enjoy a selection of food and drink, and explore a souvenir shop offering official and bespoke merchandise.
Date: November 7, 2025 to January 1, 2026
Location: Stanley Park Railway – 690 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Admission: Various prices
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: Available starting November 5, 2025
Location: H Tasting Lounge — 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
About: VAFF celebrates its 28th edition this year from November 6 to 16, including a full spectrum of in-person events and online programs. The 11-day celebration will highlight an array of unique and outstanding talent, with both emerging and established Asian Canadian and Asian American writers, producers, and directors showcasing their latest work.
Date: November 6 to 16, 2025
Location: In-person and virtual
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival
About: Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Festival returns on Friday, November 7th with a full lineup of events throughout the North Shore. The celebrations start with the festival’s launch party at the Pipe Shop with live music, food trucks, and a curated selection of beverages.
Date: November 7 to 20, 2025
Location: Various locations
Time: Various times
Tickets: Various prices
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About: For this year’s event, Lumière Festival is guided by the theme “Unity” – a reflection on the connections that bring people together across communities and cultures. Unlike previous years, there will be no official opening ceremony, with more attention going towards the installations across the city.
Date: November 13 to 16, 2025
Location: Spots across downtown Vancouver
Tickets: FREE
About: Western Canada’s largest craft market features hundreds of craftspeople and artisans from coast-to-coast. Over 300+ artisans will be under one roof to help you find that perfect gift.
Date: November 11 to 16, 2025
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Time: 10 am to 9 pm (Tuesday to Friday), 10am to 7pm (Saturday), 10 am to 5 pm (Sunday)
Tickets: Various prices
UBC Farm Saturday Farmers Market
About: Don’t miss the only multi-vendor farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! It’s our biggest weekly event on the Farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, coffee and food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods
Date: June 7 to November 29, 2025
Location: 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver
Time: 10am to 2pm
Italian Kitchen Pasta Making Experiences
About: Celebrate World Pasta Day on October 25th with an immersive hands-on pasta making experience at Italian Kitchen! Held in their elegant La Serra Room, the experience is offered in two formats: the Basic Experience ($165 per person) or the Corporate Experience ($199 per person), both including a glass of Mionetto Prosecco or a non-alcoholic cocktail, a choice of red or white wine with dinner, an Italian Kitchen-branded apron, and a pasta cutter wheel.
After you’ve mastered the art of making pasta, enjoy an exclusive dinner featuring a Pasta Tower with the handmade pastas served alongside classic pesto, pomodoro, and cacio e pepe sauces.
Date: November 15, 2025
Location: Italian Kitchen – 860 Burrard St, Vancouver
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Tickets: Starting at $165 per person
About: This November, Lorette Brasserie will host La Fête du Brunch, a festive brunch experience featuring family-style starters and a selection of refined entrées. Guests can choose from three Eggs Benedicts, Croque Madame, Brioche French Toast, and other elevated brunch dishes, accompanied by signature cocktails, sparkling wine, and seasonal drinks designed to keep the celebration flowing.
Tickets are $90 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Date: November 16, 2025
Location: Lorette Brasserie – 4359 Main St #102B, Whistler
Time: 10:30am to 1pm
Tickets: $90 per person
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