Past Events

Arrrr! Fancy a Treasure Hunt?

Granville Island Kid’s Market is hosting a Treasure Hunt as part of Customer Appreciation Day. Collect clues and finish the hunt to be entered to win one of two Nintendo Switches. Each participant will get a bag of candy. Treasure Hunt Date: January 19, 2025 Time: 12pm-3pm Location; Granville Island
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Street Food City

Tented picnic tables and music make for a festive mid-winter outdoor picnic! This is a great family-friendly event and part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Admission to the event is free; you just have to buy your food. Street Food City: Dates: January 24-26, 2o25 Time: 11:00 AM –
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LNY at Henderson Place Mall

Head to Henderson Place Mall for a vibrant and unforgettable Year of the Snake Celebration for FREE! Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with exciting activities, and cultural performances! Event highlights include: Lion Dance & Show, Fai Chun Station, New Year Workshop, Balloon Twisting Fun, and a Pop-Up Market. Lunar
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Lunar New Year at Museum of Vancouver

Enjoy a family-friendly staged reading at the Museum of Vancouver in partnership with the Canadian Chinese Museum. The story follows bunny friends at the Bao household as they learn about the true meaning of new year festivities. Lunar New Year at the Museum of Vancouver: Date: January 18, 2025 Time:
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Lunar New Year Market at UBC Botanical Garden

UBC Botanical Garden is hosting the Lunar New Year event in 2025!  This festive event will feature lion dances, kung fu performances from UBC Kung Fu Club, and dance performances from UBC Hanfu Culture Society and YunTang Dance Club. Lunar New Year Market Date: January 25 & 26, 2025 Time:
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The Lantern City

The Lantern City returns to light up the new year with arts and culture! Featuring artworks from Indigenous artists, South Asian artists, and more, these lanterns highlight the beautiful communities of Vancouver. The Lantern City Date: January 27 – February 17, 2025 Time: All Day Venues: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (North
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Lunar New Year at Mackin House

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Mackin House on January 18th with a full afternoon of songs, dance, snacks, and crafts! This event is free, but registration is required. Arts and Crafts time runs from 12pm-3pm, with a Mandarin storytime from 12-12:30, an English storytime from 1-1:30pm, and a Cantonese storytime
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LunarFest Vancouver

LunarFest returns to Vancouver this February with weekends full of arts, crafts, and stories. Drop in for crafts workshops, take some inspiration from the live artist talks, and explore art installations. LunarFest 2025: Date: Starting January 29, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Venue: Various locaitons Website: lunarfestvancouver.ca

Polar Bear Plunge
Plunge Into The New Year!

I’ve always been curious about the yearly Polar Bear Plunge in Vancouver, and when I was younger, I used to say to myself “This will be the year I participate!” Alas, January 1st came and went many times over and I always found an excuse to not go– too rainy,
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NYE at Cypress Mountain

Cypress Mountain is the place to be if you’re searching for fireworks, fresh air, and tons of family fun! There will be a DJ, food and drink specials, and the fireworks will start at 8pm so you still have time to make it home before midnight! NYE at Cypress Mountain:
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