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It's the most wonderful time of the year and there are a plethora of fun things going on around Metro Vancouver.

With that being said, there's so many things going on in the region that sometimes it can be difficult to know where to begin. Luckily, we've compiled a comprehensive list of all the awesome things to see and do in the Lower Mainland so that you can choose the perfect things for you.

UKRAINE, LUGANSK 鈥� February 5, 2014: Donetsk Opera dancers perform The Nutcracker Ballet in Lugansk / Shutterstock

The Nutcracker

It鈥檚 one of the most celebrated ballets of all time, and The Nutcracker is hugely popular in 麻豆传媒映画around the holidays.听If you鈥檝e never seen the artistic dance unfold on the stage, or you simply want to catch it this year, check out our comprehensive list of places to do so around the Lower Mainland.

When: Friday, Dec 7 -听Sunday, Dec 23 - various show times

Where:听Multiple locations across the Lower Mainland

Cost:听痴补谤颈别蝉.

Aurora Winter Festival

While there are a number of holiday festivals in the city, none offer the sheer number of activities that the Aurora Winter Festival does. From a frozen river to dazzling light displays, a soaring 60 foot ferris wheel to a 200 foot long slide, Canada鈥檚 largest winter festival has some impressive offerings.

When:听November 23 鈥� December 30 daily from 4 pm 鈥� 10 pm except Mondays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

奥丑别谤别:听Concord Pacific Place 鈥撎�88 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver

颁辞蝉迟:听Adults听(ages 13-64): $19.99; Seniors听(ages 65+): $14.99; Children听(ages 4-12): $14.99; Families听(up to 5 members): $59.99; Tots & Infants听(ages 3 and under): Free

McArthurGlen Richmond Tree Lighting

The annual Richmond tree lighting at the听McArthurGlen Designer Outlet 麻豆传媒映画Airport takes place this Thursday, November 22, and promises to delight onlookers with a massive,听breathtaking display. What's more, the area will stay lit up with festive cheer long into the holiday season to make your shopping experience extra jolly.

When:听Thursday, November 22 at 5 pm

Where:听McArthurGlen Designer Outlet 麻豆传媒映画Airport 鈥� 1000-7899 Templeton Station Road

Cost:听贵谤别别

Maan Farms Country Experience & Estate Winery / Facebook

Maan Farms Christmas Markets

Maan Farms Christmas Markets offer three weekends of fun for guests during the 2018 holiday season. The farm is transformed into a winter wonderland and offers festive surprises for the whole family to enjoy.

When:听November 24 鈥� 25 from 10 am 鈥� 5 pm

Where:听Maan Farms Country Experience & Estate Winery 鈥� 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford

Cost:听Entrance is by Donation to the Fraser Valley Development Centre

• Food + Wine Market

When:听December 1 鈥� 2 from 10 am 鈥� 5 pm

Where:听Maan Farms Country Experience & Estate Winery 鈥� 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford

Cost:听Entrance is by Donation to the Fraser Valley Development Centre

When:听December 8 鈥� 9 from 10 am 鈥� 5 pm

Where:听Maan Farms Country Experience & Estate Winery 鈥� 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford

Cost:听Entrance is by Donation to the Fraser Valley Development Centre

Keithmas Vancouver

There are a number of classic Christmas events to attend in Vancouver, but Keithmas is certainly not one of them. Indeed, this 鈥渇undrager鈥� takes festive cheer to听debaucherous new听heights, as the annual affair pays tribute to the rock legend himself while raising funds for a good cause.

When:听Saturday, December 15 at 7 pm 鈥� 1 am

Where:听Rickshaw Theatre听鈥� 254 E. Hastings, Vancouver

Cost:听$20.00 Advance

Tasting Plates Holiday Edition

The 麻豆传媒映画Foodster and Tasting Plates Holiday Edition takes place on the evening of Weds. Dec. 5, 2018, and features several stops at markets where vendors will have samples for guests to enjoy.

When: Weds. Dec. 5, 2018 from 6-10 pm

Where: Begin at the Main Street Honey Shoppe 鈥撎�4125 Main St., Vancouver

Cost: $30-50; tickets available听

Jones General Store Holiday Market

The Jones General Store Holiday Market offers a听decidedly unique shopping experience along with hot, festive drinks and delectable treats. For one, 鈥渢he folks behind Jones General Store, a U.K.鈥揻ounded vintage-hunting collective, have made 麻豆传媒映画their new home, and they鈥檝e brought with them plenty of..d茅cor, apothecary objects and fashion and art items to share.鈥�

When:听Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 10 AM 鈥� 6 PM

Where:听The Cambrian Hall 鈥撎�215 East 17th Avenue, Vancouver

Cost:听贵谤别别

Fridays on Front Holiday Edition

New Westminster鈥檚 popular Fridays on Front night market is a strictly summertime affair鈥�except for one Friday in December this year. Enjoy an alcoholic beverage and sample听Frying Pan, Crab Park Chowdery, JAPADOG, Brazilian Roots Food Truck, Slavic Rolls, Bread & Cheese, and Hugs by Mollie鈥檚 Minis 鈥� Gourmet Mini Donuts.

When: Fri. Dec. 14 from 4-9 pm

Where: Front St. under the parkade (near Fourth St.) in New Westminster

Cost: FREE

Santa Claus with snowboard in the mountains / Shutterstock

Spot Santa

Father Christmas will be traversing the Mount Seymour by snowboard and snowmobile, and anyone who spots him is eligible to win a Family Day Pass with rentals.

When:听December 22 at 10 am 鈥� Dec 23 at 2 pm

Where:听Mount Seymour 鈥撎�1700 Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver

Barkerville Victorian Christmas

Take a journey back in time on this road-trip to Barkerville Historic Town & Park to experience their old-fashioned Victorian Christmas in all its enchanted glory. Guests may have their photo taken with 鈥淔ather Christmas鈥� in an enchanted forest, and then take a majestic sleigh ride through beautiful snowy streets.

When:听Saturday, December 8 鈥� Monday, December 10; 10 am 鈥� 4 pm daily

Where:听Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E. Box 19, Barkerville

Yule Duel

If all you want for Christmas is to hear those beloved holiday tunes, take note that the halls of Gastown鈥搊r rather the street鈥搘ill be decked with carol singers galore taking part in Yule Duel.

When: Thu., Dec. 6, 2018 from 6 to 9 pm

Where: Water Street in Gastown, Vancouver

Make It: The Handmade Revolution

Make It: The Handmade Revolution听is returning to the PNE with another year of its fantastic, unique, handmade treasures. Some popular selections include clothing, accessories, art, home decor, gourmet goodies, baby and kid items. In addition, festival goers may find heaps of festive food trucks as well as a beer garden.

When:听Wednesday, December 12: 5pm 鈥� 9pm; Thursday, December 13: 11am 鈥� 9pm; Friday, December 14: 11am 鈥� 9pm; Saturday, December 15: 10am 鈥� 6pm; Sunday, December 16: 11am 鈥� 5pm

Where:听PNE Forum, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver

Cost:听$8 at the door, kids 12 and under are free.听Buy your tickets early to save 50% ($4)

European Christmas Festival

The Stanley Park Pavilion will be transformed into a European Christmas Festival for one day only, and the best part is this family-friendly event is totally free to check out.听Listen to traditional and contemporary European music, and snack on delicious eats from all across Europe.

When: Sat. Nov. 17 from 11am-4pm

Where: Stanley Park Pavilion 鈥� 610 Pipeline Dr., Vancouver

Cost: FREE admission

Italian Christmas Market 鈥� Mercatino di Natale

Christmas arrives early thanks to the annual Italian Christmas Market, or听Mercatino di Natale, held at Il Centro, Vancouver鈥檚 Italian Cultural Centre.听Over 40 vendors are slated to participate, offering听Italian food products (think goods like olive oil, panettone, Christmas cookies, honey, and chocolate) as well as local liquors and wine. Of course, there is much more in store to shop for, like jewellery, pottery, crafts, and more.

When: Fri. Nov. 23 from 5:30-9pm

Where:听Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre听鈥撎�3075 Slocan St., Vancouver

Vancouver鈥檚 beautiful 76-foot tall Christmas Tree will be lit on Nov. 30, 2018 (@meghanthomas28/Instagram)

12th annual 麻豆传媒映画Christmas Tree Lighting

The 12th annual听麻豆传媒映画Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, Nov. 30 at Robson Square.听Join in the merriment and watch four magnificent holiday trees, including the stunning 76-foot tall tree, come alive with hope and light.

When: Nov. 30 from 6-7 pm (tree lighting at 6:30-6:45 pm)

Where: Robson Square

Cost: Free

35 Local Craft Markets

From smaller community events to bigger multi-day markets, you鈥檒l find all sorts of art, goods, crafts, and lots of fun at these 35 upcoming craft fairs and holiday markets taking place all around Metro 麻豆传媒映画this November and December.

When: Various dates in Nov & Dec

Where:听Various locations

Cost: Free - $10 for market admission

Weirdos Holiday Market

Much like the carefully curated curios found at This Monkey鈥檚 Gone to Heaven, the vendors at the Weirdos Holiday Market will run the gamut from the occult to the purely scientific鈥搘e鈥檙e talking crystals to anatomical curiosities.听Expect to see jewellery, textiles, art, books, collectibles, and much more.听The event itself will have fun features, like tarot card readings, DJs, games, food, performances, and a bar.

When: December 8 - 9

Where:听The Hall at Britannia Community Services Centre 鈥� 1739 Venables Street, Vancouver

Pictures with Santa at Sea to Sky Gondola

Discover the magic of Christmas at 2,800 feet above sea level.听You will get the chance to take photos with Santa and write him postcards, as well as create reindeer treats and enjoy the trails decorated with thousands of twinkling lights.

When: Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 from 10 am - 2 pm

Where: Sea to Sky Gondola Summit Lodge

Cost: Photos are $15 for one, $20 for two

The Polar Express

All aboard!听The Polar Express听is arriving in Squamish on November 24 and is on the way to the magical North Pole.听Hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes are served on the train. PJs are welcome.

When: November 24 - December 16

Where: West Coast Railway Heritage Park 鈥撎�39645 Government Road, Squamish

Cost: $35-52.50; tickets available听

Photo: inumimimi / Instagram

Langley鈥檚 Glow Christmas

Glow Christmas returns to Langley for another season of festive enchantment.听Over a million lights will twinkle in the event鈥檚 four displays, and one of them is an impressive, 63-metre-long illuminated tunnel. What's more, the market showcases work from over 40 vendors, and there are a plethora of mouthwatering food-trucks on hand for when you get hungry.

奥丑别苍:听Nov. 22, 2018 鈥� Jan. 5, 2019 from Monday 鈥� Saturday 4 pm 鈥� 10 pm;听 January 10-12 & 17-19 from Thursday to Saturday 4 pm 鈥� 9 pm

Where:听Milner Village Garden Centre 鈥� 6690 216th听St., Langley

Cost:听Adults for $22.99, Family (up to two adults & three children) for $69.99, Children (4-13) & Seniors for $16.99, Children three and under are free. Tickets cost approximately $2 more at the door.

麻豆传媒映画Christmas Market

For 2018, in addition to the expected decor, food, drink, and live entertainment鈥揳nd that lovely carousel鈥搕he 麻豆传媒映画Christmas Market is adding some fun new features.听Santa and his sleigh will be there, Canada鈥檚 first walk-in Christmas tree (covered in 36,000 twinkling lights), and expanded food offerings that will have your cravings satisfied from rustic German fare to modern plant-based options.

When: November 21-December 24, 2018

Where: Jack Poole Plaza, Coal Harbour

Cost: Adult $12, Seniors $11, Youth Age 7-12 $5, Children Age 0-6 FREE. Family ticketing and season鈥檚 passes also available.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Enter a magical world for the 34th year of sparkling lights and holiday cheer at VanDusen Botanical Garden鈥檚 Festival of Lights. The expansive attraction features over 1 million lights spread out over 15 acres of the garden.

奥丑别苍:听December 1 to December 20 (4:30pm 鈥� 9pm); December 21 to 24 (4:30pm 鈥� 10pm);听December 26 to January 1 (4:30pm 鈥� 10pm);听January 2 to 6 (4:30pm 鈥� 9pm)

奥丑别谤别:听VanDusen Botanical Garden听鈥撎�5251 Oak Street, Vancouver

Cost: Prices vary on time of year

Santa Photo with your Dog

There are a number of places to get a jolly photo of your pooch in the Lower Mainland, but not all of them offer the same things. Moreover, not all places accept all types of pets. So, don鈥檛 try to take your turtle or alpaca just anywhere 鈥� have a look at our comprehensive list to ensure you find the perfect place to take your holiday photo.

奥丑别苍:听Various times from Nov 18 until Dec 17

Where: Various locations around the Lower Mainland

Cost:听By donation, usually starts at $10

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The Robson Square Ice Rink and Plaza

There are a number of places to enjoy ice skating in Vancouver, but there is something decidedly magical about the听Robson Square Ice Rink.听The festive oasis is the perfect place to enjoy the holidays with your friends, family and loved ones. What鈥檚 more, the attraction is completely free if you bring your own skates, and only $5 to rent a pair.

When:听December 1, 2018 until February 28, 2019

Where:听Robson Square听鈥� 800 Robson Street

Cost:听贵谤别别 if you bring your own skates. $5 to rent a pair 鈥撎�cash only听

Lights at Lafarge

The holiday season will sparkle this year at the largest free outdoor lights display in Metro 麻豆传媒映画during听听from November to January. The popular attraction offers tens of thousands of lights installed in various configurations, including a beautifully lit 1.2 km walkway around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam.

When:听Nov 24, 2018 until Jan 20, 2019

Where: Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree, Coquitlam

Cost:听贵谤别别

The Big Elf Run

The annual Big Elf Run returns to 麻豆传媒映画for its fourth year of festive fun. Hundreds of elves turn up to enjoy a holiday-themed fun run that features a 1km Wee Elf Run, 5km as well as a 10km Big Elf timed run/walk around scenic Stanley Park.

奥丑别苍:听Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm

奥丑别谤别:听Lumberman鈥檚 Arch Concession, Stanley Park 鈥� 3301 Stanley Park Drive

颁辞蝉迟:听10 km and 5 km portions are $30

Grouse Mountain

The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain

The Peak of Christmas returns to Grouse Mountain with its annual display of festive enchantment and fun activities.听Described as 鈥淰ancouver鈥檚 north pole,鈥� the area sparkles with breathtaking light installations, including a majestic light tunnel and illuminated reindeer. Guests may watch a family holiday film on a big screen TV in the sky, or even take a magical sleigh ride.

奥丑别苍:听November 23, 2018 鈥� January 6, 2019

奥丑别谤别:听Grouse Mountain 鈥� 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver

Cost:听Complimentary with a听Mountain Admission Ticket, Annual Membership, Winter Season Pass, or Lift Ticket.

SantaCon 2018

SantaCon Vancouver draws out an enormous crowd of amped up, santa-clad people each year for an afternoon of red and white mayhem. The festive troupe meets up at noon at a designated starting location, and then visits various bars throughout the city.

When:听Saturday, December 15 from 12 PM 鈥� 8 PM

Where:听The stops will be announced the morning of, and Santa is arranging a starting location.

Cost:听贵谤别别听to attend, but you must be legal drinking age.

Canyon Lights, A Winter Festival

The annual Canyon Lights event is set to transform the Capilano Suspension Bridge into a winter wonderland for another year of festive cheer. Thousands of twinkling lights will decorate the park, which includes the suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, the rainforest and canyon.

When:听November 22, 2018 to January 27, 2019, 11 am 鈥� 9 pm, closed Christmas Day

奥丑别谤别:听3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver

Cost:听$46.95 for adults, $42.95 for seniors, $34.95 for students, $27.95 for youth (ages 13 to 16) $14.95 for children (ages 6 to 12) and free for children under six

While there are a number of places to see beautiful lights in the Lower Mainland, there is something extra magical about the Cultus Lake Christmas event. The event will have a big bonfire for roasting marshmallows, as well as a beautiful artisan gift market. Of course, one of the main draws is the breathing display of lights along the lake, which glisten along the water and illuminate the parklands with merry delight.

麻豆传媒映画Festive Street Food

There are food trucks in the city the whole year round, but there is something special about Vancouver's festive vendors offerings. Whether you want to sample some , a warm cup of eggnog, or even some fresh gingerbread, these merry selections will have you feeling the holiday vibes.

When: Nov 2018 until the the Jan 2019

Where: Various locations in Robson Square and downtown

CP Holiday Train

CP Holiday Train

The CP Holiday Train is set to journey across Canada this year for its 20th year collecting food and raising funds for food banks across North America.In fact, the annual journey has raised over $14.5 million and gathered 4.3 million pounds of food for communities along CP鈥檚 routes in Canada and the United States.

• Maple Ridge听鈥斕鼶ecember 17th at 7:45 pm to 8:15 pm
• Pitt Meadows听鈥� December 17th at 9 pm to 9:30 pm
• Port Moody听鈥� December 18th at 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm
• Port Coquitlam听鈥� December 18th at 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm

When:听December 17 & 18 at various times

Where:听Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam

颁辞蝉迟:听By donation

Ugly (or adorable) Christmas sweater shopping

While you can head into an expensive shop to do your ugly (or adorable) Christmas sweater shopping, there are a number of great places to score an incredible find in Vancouver. For example,听Ned Buckland sets up his stand on the corner of W Georgia and Granville St. to dish out some of the best ugly holiday sweaters the city had to offer. They鈥檙e the perfect grab-n-go option when you鈥檙e holiday shopping downtown. Similarly, Value Village and Salvation Army both offer some fabulously tacky finds on the cheap.

Karaoke Christmas Lights 麻豆传媒映画Trolley Tour

Christmas lights and singing along to favourite carols are two of the best holiday traditions. You can experience this festive two-fer in December thanks to the 麻豆传媒映画Trolley Company, who are offering their annual听Karaoke Christmas Lights听trolley tour.

When: December 1 鈥� 29, 2018; tours start at 6:30 pm and run for 3 hours

Where: Tour departs/returns to Canada Place

Cost:听$60 for adults, $30 for children.听Each ticket includes express entry to Festival of Lights and a donation to the BC Professional Fire Fighter鈥檚 Burn Fund.

Reverse Advent Calendar

While there are a number of ways to spoil ourselves and our loved ones over the holidays, sometimes the best feeling is giving to those less fortunate. Rather than eating chocolate every day to count the days leading up to Christmas, it can be great to add a听non-perishable food item each day to a box then take it to the .

麻豆传媒映画Symphony Orchestra Holiday Show

Although some people find Christmas music on the radio extremely annoying, the 麻豆传媒映画Symphony Orchestra's annual "" series of Christmas听 concerts is pure, festive delight. The performance includes heartwarming music associated with Christmas, carols, and plenty of audience sing-alongs.What's more, the troupe makes its way around the Lower Mainland, so you can see a production at a stop near you.

When: December 12 鈥� 22 at various times

Where: Delta, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Surrey, and Burnaby

Cost: Adult is $43, Children, Students and Seniors are $37

Greater 麻豆传媒映画Food Bank.

Volunteer

Similar to a reverse advent calendar, it can also be great to volunteer your time to those less fortunate during the holidays. What's more, there are a number of places around the Lower Mainland that are in need of help. Last year,听听donated about 75,000 hours of time 鈥� the equivalent of about 38 full-time staff.听One of the most popular ways for groups of 10-25 people to volunteer is by doing a group food sort.

Cut down a Christmas tree

A beloved family tradition, cutting down your own Christmas tree makes a perfect winter听 day. What's more, there are a number of beautiful Christmas tree farms to discover across Metro Vancouver. Most of them open during the last week of November or the first week of December, and they'll typically stay open until a couple of days before Christmas.

Shop in South Granville

There's a great deal of places to go shopping in the Lower Mainland, but the South Granville area听offers a great alternative for people that are looking for a "one-stop" shopping experience. What's more, there are often carollers on the street during the holidays.

Potters in Surrey for Christmas Decorations

There might not be a better place in the Lower Mainland to search for Christmas Decorations than . "With 28,000 sq ft dedicated to Christmas this is the largest Christmas store in western Canada. We shop the world for all things Christmas, things you won鈥檛 find elsewhere. Our aim is to wow you鈥�and we do!"

When: Mid Oct - Dec 24

Where: Potters - 19158 48th Ave, South Surrey

Christmas Presence

The "" is a favourite tradition at the Pacific Theatre. "With poems and prose that range from the heartfelt to the hilarious mixed in with songs both old and new, Christmas Presence is an intimate and warm way to usher in the holiday spirit."

When: Sunday, Dec 9 to Tuesday, Dec 18

Where: The Pacific Theatre -听1440 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver

Cost: Prices vary according to seating