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Get ready for a weekend packed with local art, glowing lights, improv, and so much more. From the Eastside Culture Crawl to the start of Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge, here are 12 of the best things to do in Vancouver this weekend (Nov. 21-23).
It won’t be long before Capilano Suspension Bridge transforms for its festive Canyon Lights attraction, which is a quintessential holiday experience in Vancouver for a reason. Millions of glowing holiday lights illuminate your way as you explore the iconic suspension bridge and suspended paths.
When: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, to Jan. 18, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver
Cost: $78 per adult
Here’s another one that’s not only free but gives you plenty of flexibility to customize your date experience. Maybe you want to dive headfirst into the open artist studios by Strathcona Park, or check out a blacksmith exhibit, an artist talk, or a film screening. Maybe you want to peruse all the creations aimlessly, stopping for a pause whenever it feels right. You can do it all and so much more at the Eastside Culture Crawl, which is now in its 29th year.
When: Thursday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
Time: 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Where: Open artist studios on Columbia Street, 1st Avenue, Victoria Drive, and the Waterfront
Cost: Free admission
The Got Craft Holiday Market returns with not one, but TWO festive weekends on Nov. 22, 23, 29, and 30 at the Croatian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver. This year’s markets will feature 100 local makers and small shops, plus food trucks, hands-on workshops, free DIY zine making, a mobile bookshop, an expanded Mini Makers area for kidpreneurs, and limited-edition swag bags for the first 50 people through the doors each day.
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23, and Saturday, Nov. 29 and Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 3250 Commercial Dr.
Cost: $5 for one weekend, $8 for both weekends
The sixth annual IndieFest by re:Naissance kicks off this weekend, and lovers of the performing arts (and those who want to dip into the scene) won’t want to miss it. The festival is all about revisiting and challenging traditional forms of storytelling with emerging technologies and creative practices, resulting in a delightful mix of both.
When: Thursday, Nov. 20 to Nov. 29, 2025
Time: Varies per show
Where: 577 Great Northern Way
Cost: Tickets vary per show; free admission is available to Indigenous, Inuit, and Métis peoples
Burnaby Heritage Museum is officially transforming into a holiday wonderland, and it’s completely free to enjoy the festivities! Visitors can expect roving seasonal entertainment, festive bites, warm lights and light installations throughout the open-air museum, exhibits centred around the theme of sports and games for the whole family to enjoy.
When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 202,5 to Jan. 2, 2026
Time: 1 to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and 1 to 9 p.m. on weekends (closed on Mondays)
Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
Cost: Free admission
It’s officially time to get in the holiday spirit, because the Vancouver Christmas Market is back starting this week. This year, the festivities kick off with a first-ever Christmas tree lighting ceremony, with plenty of new holiday bites, sips, and attractions to check out.
When: Thursday, Nov. 13 to Dec. 24, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: 1055 Canada Place
Cost: $6.99 for GA until Nov. 12, 2025
It’s time for some holiday laughs at The Improv Centre on Granville Island. This new improv show follows a classic sitcom style, with “commercial breaks,” drama, and plenty of festive jokes — and no night is the same!
When: Nov. 20 to Dec. 30, 2025
Time: Showtimes at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1502 Duranleau St.
Cost: $25+
The Chutzpah! Festival brings world-renowned dance, music, theatre, and comedy to Vancouver, all through the multicultural lens of Jewish experiences and heritage. Its 25th anniversary showcases a stellar lineup of local performances to choose from, and there’s still time to check it out this week.
When: Until Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
Time: Varies per event
Where: Multiple locations
Cost: Tickets vary per event, $136 for four regular-priced shows
Over 70 Indigenous artists and 30+ designers will showcase their work at Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, which will bring four days of fashion, art, and culture to the runway. From streetwear to powerful regalia, every design tells an impactful story.
When: Until Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 630 Hamilton St.
Cost: $35 to $80
Mine & Yours Luxury Resale, Canada’s leading destination for pre-loved designer fashion, is thrilled to announce its Black Friday Sale, running from Nov. 17 through Nov. 30, 2025, both in-store and online. This year’s event promises the biggest savings of the year, featuring designer markdowns of up to 80 per cent off and 15 per cent off regular-priced items (exclusions apply). From Louis Vuitton to Gucci, Dior, Celine, and more, shoppers can expect an unrivalled selection of luxury pieces at accessible prices.
Whether shopping for a statement bag, collectible accessories, or a timeless wardrobe staple, this is the event to elevate your designer collection for less.
When: Nov. 17 to Nov. 30, 2025
Time: N/A
Where: In-store or online, Yorkville (Toronto), The Well (Toronto), Kitsilano (Vancouver), and Davie Street (Vancouver)
Cost: Luxury resale starting at $25
It’s the MLS Cup Playoffs, and this weekend, the Whitecaps are up against the LAFC at BC Place.
When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: 777 Pacific Blvd.
Cost: $133.10+
The Vancouver Aquarium is the largest in Canada, and as such, its holiday transformation is something to look forward to every year. Starting this week, its Holiday Splash festivities will be back in full swing, with the return of Scuba Claus and a picture-perfect holiday backdrop, the Jelly Snow Globe.
When: Until Jan. 4, 2026
Time: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 845 Avison Way
Cost: $39.95 to $55.20 per person (ages 13 to 64)
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