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Surrey tree lighting, Coquitlam lights and lots of holiday markets happening in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Bymichael

Don’t look now, but Christmas is less than five weeks away, and holiday festivities are ramping up across Metro Vancouver. Here are some events to check out this weekend. Surrey’s Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market Surrey’s holiday tradition returns for its 14th year this weekend and – like last year – it will be a two-day affair. The free festival will take over Surrey Civic Plaza from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with the titular lighting of the city’s 60-foot Christmas tree at 6:30 p.m. Surrounding the marquee event will be four stages of live entertainment, a holiday market, amusement rides and light displays. A full schedule of events and lots more information can be found on the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival website.  Lights at Lafarge Coquitlam’s signature winter event also kicks off this weekend with the return of Lights at Lafarge. Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display features a 1.2-kilometre pathway with more lights and “reimagined elements,” according to the city. The lights will be on from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily beginning Friday night, and this year the display will continue into February. The city is hosting an opening ceremony event with live entertainment and food trucks from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.  Canyon Lights Another holiday light display kicking off this weekend is Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. From Friday through Jan. 19, visitors to the suspension bridge will find it illuminated from end to end with a changing multicolour display. There will also be live music and other lights displayed throughout the park. Canyon Lights is included with the price of park admission, but tickets must be purchased online in advance and a limited number are available during peak times, according to the attraction.  Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Head to the Burnaby Village Museum in Deer Lake Park starting Saturday for “Heritage Christmas.” The 10-acre open-air site will be decorated with lights and classic decor, and guests will be treated to seasonal activities and roving entertainers. Admission to Heritage Christmas is free and the festivities run through Jan. 3. However, it is closed on Mondays, as well as on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. More information can be found on the Burnaby Village Museum website.  ‘Soar with Santa’ In Vancouver, this weekend marks the return of “Soar with Santa,” the annual Christmas version of Flyover Canada at Canada Place. From Thursday through Jan. 1, the attraction says it will be celebrating with “special activities and surprises” to get guests into the holiday spirit. Flyover Canada is open daily and tickets can be booked online.  Holiday markets, craft fairs and art sales Numerous holiday markets and craft fairs are scheduled around the region in the coming weeks. Here’s a roundup of some of the ones happening this weekend. Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair : More than 140 local artisans will gather at Dunbar Community Centre in Vancouver from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Children 12 and under get in free.  North Shore Artists Winter Art Sale : North Shore artists will be selling their work from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School on West Keith Road in North Vancouver.  Emily Carr Indigenous Winter Market : The Aboriginal Gathering Place on the Emily Carr University campus will host an Indigenous Winter Market as part of the university’s Student Art Sale. The Indigenous market will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.  Got Craft Holiday Market : Got Craft is hosting its holiday market at the Croatian Cultural Centre in Vancouver from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online or at the door. 

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15 fun things to do in Vancouver this weekend: November 22 to 24

ByDaniel Chai

Enjoy the suite life this fall with Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites! Make the most of your Vancouver stay with spacious suites, central downtown location, and unique restaurant & bar, Stock & Supply. So much to do, so little time! Vancouver is packed with great events this weekend! Here are 15 exciting events to check out around town from November 22 to 24. Find stunning holiday lights, hilarious comedy shows, and more! Be sure to check out our Listed section for more fantastic things happening around town. And to stay up to date on everything happening in Metro Vancouver, BC, and beyond, sign up for our newsletters! Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park What: Cross the world-famous bridge, lit end-to-end with a changing multi-colour display, and sway high above the illuminated Capilano River. Journey into a glittering rainforest and walk high above the forest floor on a transformed Treetops Adventure. Finally, walk along the sparkling cliffside pathway of Cliffwalk.  Don’t forget to snap an Instagram-worthy photo, sip a decadent hot chocolate to the sound of live festive tunes and get in on all the festive fun of the many kids activities around the Park. Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased in advance online. There are limited tickets available during peak event times, and visits are scheduled in 30-minute arrival increments. When: November 22, 2024, until January 19, 2025 (closed on December 25) Time: 11 am to 9 pm daily. Guests are allowed to stay in the park up to an hour after closing. Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, with annual passes (included with admission) available for BC residents. Purchase online Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market What: Holiday festivities are just around the corner and one of our favourite events is helping to kick things off in a big way in the City of Surrey. The 14th annual Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market, presented by Concord Pacific, will be held on November 23 and 24 at Surrey Civic Plaza. The outdoor event will offer plenty of free activities and entertainment for all ages, including live music and dance, food trucks, amusement rides, and more. When: November 23 and 24, 2024 Time: Noon to 8 pm Where: Surrey Civic Plaza – 13450 104th Avenue, Surrey Cost: Free Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week What: Indigenous fashion designers from across Turtle Island (North America) are coming to Vancouver this week for a huge celebration of artistry and resilience. Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW) takes place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from November 20 to 23. The highly anticipated third edition of VIFW will feature a Red Dress Event, an Indigenous artisan marketplace, and dozens of Indigenous designers with new collections on the runway. When: Now until November 23, 2024 Time: Various times Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 650 Hamilton Street, Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online Got Craft Holiday Market Got Craft What: Vancouver can’t get enough of holiday markets, and Got Craft is back to help festive shoppers find the perfect gifts this season. The 17th annual Got Craft Holiday Market takes over the Croatian Cultural Centre on Commercial Drive on November 23 and 24. With 100 makers to discover, it’s one of BC’s largest curated markets of creatives, designers, and small shops. It’s the perfect way to shop locally for everyone on your list. When: November 23 and 24, 2024 Time: 10 am to 5 pm Where:: Croatian Cultural Centre – 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver Admission: $5 online and at the door. Children 12 and under are free Zoe Si – OKAY art show What: Pulitzer-nominated cartoonist, illustrator, and writer Zoe Si is hosting a new art show at Lucky’s Books and Comics titled OKAY. The Vancouver-born creator will bring a mix of existing and new comics and paintings, both original art and prints, to the East Vancouver comic shop starting on November 23 and remaining available to view throughout the holidays. When: Opens November 23 and runs throughout the holidays Time: Store Hours 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Thursday, Saturday), 11 am to 7 pm (Friday), 11 am to 5 pm (Sunday) Where: 3128 Main Street, Vancouver Admission: Free Les jolies choses (The Pretty Things) by Compagnie Catherine Gaudet (Montreal) What: DanceHouse and Compagnie Catherine Gaudet are teaming up for Les jolies chooses (The Pretty Things). Montreal choreographer Catherine Gaudet explores the power of endurance and exhaustion, of bodies sodden with effort, but somehow continuing. Be prepared to experience the synchronized, metronomic rhythms that offer no means of respite, but soon the mechanistic rituals become something new. Come before the performance for a pre-show talk, or stay after for a post-show social on Friday. When: November 22 and 23, 2024 Time: 8 pm Where: Vancouver Playhouse – 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver Tickets: Starts at $40.75, purchase online Merry/Happy/Jolly at The Improv Centre The Improv Centre (Chelsey Stuyt/Submitted) What: The holiday season can be a stressful time for a variety of reasons. That’s why the funny folks at The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island are helping chase away the winter blues with its new seasonal show, Merry/Happy/Jolly. Audiences will help the improvisers create a brand-new show each night during the “choose-your-own-adventure” performance. When: Fridays and Saturdays from November 22 until December 23, with an opening night performance on November 21 and matinee performances on December 15, 22, and 24. Time: 7:30 pm Where: The Improv Centre — 1502

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10 can’t-miss food events happening in Vancouver this week: November 18 to 24

Bymichael

We’re halfway through November Vancouver, which means the holiday (and Taylor Swift) events are coming in hot. From Christmas markets to a Pad Thai throwdown, here are some can’t-miss events happening in and around Vancouver this week. One-time-only Hibernation Harvest Enjoy a five-course Italian feast celebrating seasonal comfort food at Locanda dell’Orso. Guests are invited to embrace the cozy spirit of hibernation season with a feast that captures the essence of autumn, featuring rich, comforting Italian dishes crafted from seasonal ingredients. When: November 18 Time: From 5 pm Where: Locanda dell’Orso — 350 W Pender Street, Vancouver Cost:  $139 per person Wine Dinner with Rombauer Vineyards Five Sails Enjoy a seasonal menu from Five Sails expertly crafted to complement the wines of Rombauer Vineyards. Enjoy dishes like Canadian Lobster Tail, Fraser Valley Duck Breast, and Grilled Bison Tenderloin, each paired with a selection of Rombauer wines. When: November 18 Time: 6:30 pm Where: Five Sails — 999 Canada Place, Vancouver Cost:  $185 per person The Little Mermaid Drag Show Head over to Fanny Bay Oyster Bar for a Little Mermaid-themed drag show production by the epic team from SleepyQueers Productions paired with an OceanWise-themed menu. When: November 20 Time: Doors 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm Where: Fanny Bay Oyster Bar  — 762 Cambie Street, Vancouver Cost:  $25.83 Lightning Strikes at Meo: A night of electric sips and sizzling BBQ Meo is welcoming LA’s Thunderbolt for one epic bar takeover on Wednesday, November 20. Thunderbolt will serve up its distinctive signature cocktails while guests feast on an exclusive, good old-fashioned cookout by Basta Barbeceu’s Alden Ong, a way to pay tribute to Thunderbolt’s Southern roots. When: November 20 Where: Meo — 265 E Pender Street, Vancouver Cost: $88 per person Recurring Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl The fall festival, which will take place from November 1 to 21, is a self-guided tour of creative and Instagrammable limited-edition croissants from bakeries across Metro Vancouver. Thirty-five vendors are taking part in this year’s festivities, serving up all sorts of wild croissants. When: November 1 to 21 Where: Participating bakeries and cafes around the city Vancouver Christmas Market 2024 With festive live entertainment, unique holiday vendors, and a beautiful Christmas carousel, this event, happening from November 13 to December 24, is one not to miss. And you’ll want to bring your appetite with you because the market is serving up delicious German-style food and drinks. Visitors will find everything from traditional Glühwein to mini syrup-filled pancakes, gulasch, and so much more, creating an unforgettable visit. When: November 13 to December 24, 2024 Time: Various timeslots Where: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver Tickets: Various prices, purchase online The Eras Food Tour (Granville Island’s Version) Vancouver Foodie Tours invites all Swifties to embark on a special Eras Food Tour around Granville Island. Bring an appetite as you visit Benton Brothers Local Cheeses, Oyama Charcuterie Platter, Pad Siew, Lee’s Honey Dip Donut, and more. When: Every Friday to Sunday from November 15 to December 8, and December 13, 2024 Time: 1 to 3 pm Where: Meeting place at Granville Island Public Market Tickets: Various, purchase online Battle of the Pad Thai 2024 Two Thai restaurants are going head to head in a delicious and friendly competition to prove who has the best Pad Thai dish. Over 14 days, noodle lovers can visit Sen Pad Thai and Longtail Kitchen to try a limited-edition Pad Thai flavour and vote for their favourites. Plus, those participating are entered into a contest for a year of free Pad Thai from both restaurants. To enter, guests can pick up a special Pad Thai stamp card at either restaurant. After enjoying both dishes, completed stamp cards can be submitted at either restaurant. When: November 7 to 21 Where: Longtail Kitchen (810 Quayside Drive Unit 116, New Westminster) and Sen Pad Thai (1689 Johnston Street, Vancouver) Celebrating Seasonality Enjoy a special four-course plant-forward menu at Botanist every Wednesday evening throughout November. Thoughtfully curated by Executive Chef Hector Laguna, each course highlights the natural flavours and nutritional benefits of vegetable-centered cuisine.⁠ When: Every Wednesday evening Where: Botanist — 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver Cirque-Inspired Pre-Show Menu at The Victor Before heading to the big top, you can stop at The Victor for a Cirque-inspired pre-show menu featuring vibrant flavours and creative presentations. You can enjoy your choice of appetizers and main courses, including options like Columbia River Steelhead Salmon, Center Cut Ribeye, and Myca Farms Mushroom Risotto. When: Until December 15 Time: 5 to 6:30 pm Where: The Victor — 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver Cost:  $75 Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok