Friday, December 6, 2013

Xbox One Area
Dec 6, 10am-1pm, 2-6pm, 7-12am 
Dec 7, 10am-1pm, 2-6pm, 7-12am 
Dec 8, 10am-1pm, 2-5pm, 6-9pm
Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver Station, 1755 Cottrell Street Vancouver, BC
Drop in on one of our Area One parties to play Xbox One. Space is limited for Area One events, entry is on a first come first served basis. If the venue is full you may be asked to return at a later time or different day. Must be at least 18 years of age to enter unless accompanied by parent or guardian.

2013 Vancouver Tree Lighting Celebration
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver
Don’t miss the official launch of the 2013 holiday season with live music and sweet treats at the 2013 Vancouver Tree Lighting Celebration.

Bright Nights at Stanley Park - $11 max
Afternoon matinees Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 3:00pm to 10:00pm 
Wednesday - 11am to 10pm
Friday and Sunday- 11:00am to 11:00pm
During the holiday season, Stanley Park sparkles with two million twinkling lights, decorating the darkness that comes early at this time of year. Make the Bright Nights Train part of your holiday tradition Ride the train, watch animated displays, listen to holiday classics, sip warm cocoa, and feast on fresh popcorn or roasted nuts. Enjoy the sight of young eyes dazzled by the display of lights and the excitement of the holidays. Partial proceeds from the sale of Bright Nights tickets go to the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund. Adult $11, Matinee $6. Entrance to the plaza is by donation (you don't need to purchase train tickets to see the lights). Donations will be accepted at the front gate. We suggest a $4 minimum donation. Thank you!

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Xbox One Area
Dec 6, 10am-1pm, 2-6pm, 7-12am 
Dec 7, 10am-1pm, 2-6pm, 7-12am 
Dec 8, 10am-1pm, 2-5pm, 6-9pm
Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver Station, 1755 Cottrell Street Vancouver, BC
Drop in on one of our Area One parties to play Xbox One. Space is limited for Area One events, entry is on a first come first served basis. If the venue is full you may be asked to return at a later time or different day. Must be at least 18 years of age to enter unless accompanied by parent or guardian.
Kensington Community Centre Holiday Craft Fair
10am - 4pm
Kensington Community Centre, 5175 Dumfries Street, Vancouver
Join us at the Annual Kensington Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday December 7, 2012, from 10:00am-4:00pm. Public Admission to the event is free. Hand crafted items, doors prizes and food. 

Deck the Halls Craft Fair - $2
11 am – 5 pm Sat & Sun
3102 Main Street, Vancouver
More than 50 craft vendors offering unique hand-made items perfect for gift giving.

5th Annual Collingwood Artisans’ Village Market
11am - 5pm
Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver
Admission Free. Local artisans from the Renfrew-Collingwood area will be showcasing handmade crafts and special entertainment by the Windermere Vocal Ensemble, Van Tech music group, and Community Choir. The Red Sunset dance group will also grace the stage, and a lively puppet show will bring holiday cheer. Enjoy Chinese calligraphy, crochet and weaving by local artisan's demonstrations & paper craft-making. Raffle draw for a chance to win an original gingerbread house and food baskets prizes!

Portobello West: Holiday Market - $2
11am - 5pm Sat & Sun
Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver
Vancouver’s Favourite Artisan/Craft Fair is back for its final show of 2013 this December 7th & 8th! Shop from a wide variety of  local goods ranging from Fashion, Jewelry, Accessories, Art, Sweets, Baby & Kids items, and more.Be one of the first 25 people each day to receive a FREE swag bag filled with goodies from our wonderful vendors and sponsors!

Light Up the Heights
12pm - 5pm, tree lighting at 4:45pm
Hastings Street between Boundary and Gammer, Burnaby
‘Tis the season for shopping and celebrating the re-launch of Light up the Heights in its brand-new format! With a focus on shopping locally for the holidays, the Heights Merchants Association invites community members and friends to celebrate with us at our sidewalk festival on Saturday, Dec. 7, for Light up the Heights. As carollers stroll along Hastings Street, the Man in the Red Suit will be visiting merchants with his helpers while Heights merchants offer holiday specials all day long. Tree Lightin Ceremony at Burnaby Firehall No.5 (Hastings & Caleton) at 4:45pm

Lonsdale Christmas Festival
4:30pm - 8:00pm
at the Shipyards at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver

Come Share in the Holiday Spirit Saturday Dec 7th, 2013 4:30pm - 8:00pm  The Lower Lonsdale Business Association in partnership with the City of North Vancouver invites you to celebrate their annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at The Shipyards located at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue from 4:30pm – 8:00pm. Stilt walkers, a gingerbread cookie character, a Christmas fairy and the inviting sounds of Christmas carolers will welcome you as you arrive on-site. Stage entertainment gets underway at 4:30pm with performances with a Christmas Elf Show; followed by the official lighting of the City of North Vancouver Christmas tree then the arrival of the Big Guy in the red suit around 5:30pm. Children are welcome to visit Santa at his workshop.

Bright Nights at Stanley Park - $11 max
Afternoon matinees Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 3:00pm to 10:00pm 
Wednesday - 11am to 10pm
Friday and Sunday- 11:00am to 11:00pm
During the holiday season, Stanley Park sparkles with two million twinkling lights, decorating the darkness that comes early at this time of year. Make the Bright Nights Train part of your holiday tradition Ride the train, watch animated displays, listen to holiday classics, sip warm cocoa, and feast on fresh popcorn or roasted nuts. Enjoy the sight of young eyes dazzled by the display of lights and the excitement of the holidays. Partial proceeds from the sale of Bright Nights tickets go to the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund. Adult $11, Matinee $6. Entrance to the plaza is by donation (you don't need to purchase train tickets to see the lights). Donations will be accepted at the front gate. We suggest a $4 minimum donation. Thank you!

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Xbox One Area
Dec 6, 10am-1pm, 2-6pm, 7-12am 
Dec 7, 10am-1pm, 2-6pm, 7-12am 
Dec 8, 10am-1pm, 2-5pm, 6-9pm
Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver Station, 1755 Cottrell Street Vancouver, BC
Drop in on one of our Area One parties to play Xbox One. Space is limited for Area One events, entry is on a first come first served basis. If the venue is full you may be asked to return at a later time or different day. Must be at least 18 years of age to enter unless accompanied by parent or guardian.
Bright Nights at Stanley Park - $11 max
Afternoon matinees Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 3:00pm to 10:00pm 
Wednesday - 11am to 10pm
Friday and Sunday- 11:00am to 11:00pm
During the holiday season, Stanley Park sparkles with two million twinkling lights, decorating the darkness that comes early at this time of year. Make the Bright Nights Train part of your holiday tradition Ride the train, watch animated displays, listen to holiday classics, sip warm cocoa, and feast on fresh popcorn or roasted nuts. Enjoy the sight of young eyes dazzled by the display of lights and the excitement of the holidays. Partial proceeds from the sale of Bright Nights tickets go to the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund. Adult $11, Matinee $6. Entrance to the plaza is by donation (you don't need to purchase train tickets to see the lights). Donations will be accepted at the front gate. We suggest a $4 minimum donation. Thank you!

Ongoing:

Christmas at Canada Place
Dec 1 - 31, 2013
Canada Place, 999 Canada Place Way
Come down to Canada Place from December 1 – 31, 2013 to experience the 26th annual Christmas at Canada Place. Along our outdoor promenade and throughout the city, Canada Place is bringing you and your family the best in Christmas cheer this holiday season.

Gingerbread Lane at the Hyatt
9:00am - 9:00pm Nov 28 - Dec 27th 
Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street, hotel lobby
From November 28, 2013 - December 27, 2013, guests of the hotel can enjoy a walk through Gingerbread Lane, which features over 40 gingerbread houses that have been created by various partners.

Vancouver Christmas Market - $6
November 22 to December 24 11:00am - 9:00pm
Just outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 649 Cambie Street  Vancouver, BC
Opening day! The Vancouver Christmas Market is back for its fourth year from November 22 to December 24, 2013 on the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza!  Enjoy our expanded offerings of delicious food items and find unique Christmas gifts for everyone on your list. We'll have seasonal music to set the mood and a great entertainment program of authentic folk groups.

Vancouver Festival of Trees
November 20, 2012 - January 2, 2013 
Four Seasons Hotel & Pacific Centre Mall  
For the past 27 years, Festival of Trees has transformed the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel and the corridors of Pacific Centre Mall into a vision of beautifully decorated trees with the goal of raising much-needed funds for BC Children's Hospital Foundation.  The Festival continues to bring together a vast array of generous sponsors both business and individual from Vancouver in what has become a much anticipated holiday tradition and the unofficial beginning of Christmas in the Vancouver. Every year, local businesses, organizations and individuals, sponsor and decorate their trees in a wacky, creative, unique, and always beautiful fashion.