Guide
Holiday lights, Christmas markets and winter festivals 2026
Light displays, Christmas markets, parades and winter festivals in Metro Vancouver. Dates, hours and which ones are for kids.
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Light displays
3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
November 20, 2026 – January 10, 2027
11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Last entry 9:00 p.m. Closed December 25.
Included with park admission or an Annual Pass.
Kids’ activities are part of the night.
Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 17905 62 Ave, Cloverdale
November 27 – December 29, 2026
3:00–9:30 p.m. Closed November 30, December 7, December 24 and December 25.
Kids 6 and under free. Youth 7–18 from $18. Adults 19–64 from $24. Seniors 65+ from $18. Plus tax and service charges. Parking is free.
The Ferris wheel is included. Bright Nights is the light walk on the grounds.
VanDusen Festival of Lights
5251 Oak Street at West 37th
November 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027
4:00–10:00 p.m. Last entry 9:00 p.m. Closed December 25.
Before tax and service fees: adults 19–64 $29, seniors 65+ $19, youth 13–18 $19, children 5–12 $12, garden members $18. Ages 4 and under free with a reservation. A $1 AIF is included.
Timed tickets go on sale November 4. Sensory-friendly evening on Tuesday, December 1: capacity reduced by half, lower audio, no flashing lights. Parking is free in the lot off West 37th, and limited.
Christmas markets
Vancouver Christmas Market
Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place
November 16 – December 24, 2026
November 16–December 3: Monday–Friday 4:00–9:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. December 4–18: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. December 19–23: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. December 24: 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Admission from $7.99. Kids 6 and under free. Season pass from $30.99 before November 15, then from $35.99. Family pass (2 adults 15+ and 2 youth 7–14) from $69.99 before November 15.
Family-friendly, with Santa’s Workshop and a carousel.
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