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Welcome to November, seemingly the wettest month of the year! Fortunately, there are plenty of events to keep you busy and we’ve pulled together some of our top-picks for the month. Whether it’s Remembrance Day ceremonies or holiday events and markets, our calendar<\/a> has a full list of family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n

\"Vancouver<\/p>\n

Bear Creek Park Light<\/a>s | Nov. 7 – 21<\/h3>\n

Enjoy a free, family-friendly evening festival in Surrey. Bear Creek Park is festooned with holiday lights and Christmas installations. Reimagined to bring nature to the forefront, this year\u2019s event features an illuminated nature trail with stunning light displays to enhance the natural landscape of the park.<\/p>\n

Harry Potter TM Forbidden Forest Experience<\/a> | November 7 – December 7<\/h3>\n

For the first time ever, a forbidden forest experience is happening in Stanley Park! This Harry Potter delight will welcome visitors to an enchanting outdoor experience after dark with trails filled with magical characters and ample opportunities to cast spells!<\/p>\n

Remembrance Day Services<\/a> | November 11<\/h3>\n

Join your community in commemorating Remembrance Day across the province. There are plenty of outdoor ceremonies being held that are suitable for all ages. Most are 30 minutes – 1 hour in length.<\/p>\n

Chutzpah! Festival<\/a> | November 12 -23<\/h3>\n

Breath-taking dance, hilarious comedy, internationally lauded theatre and music define the Annual Chutzpah! Festival, the\u00a0<\/b>International Jewish Performing Arts Festival. The eclectic festival showcases performances and workshops by international, Canadian and local artists.<\/p>\n

Lumiere<\/a> | Nov. 13 – 16<\/h3>\n

Lumiere \u2013 the illuminated art installation event \u2013 has returned to Vancouver for another season. All around Vancouver you can enjoy light installations for your enjoyment. This outdoor, FREE event has expanded to additional locations around the city and incorporated light parades and other fun events<\/p>\n

\u2b50\ufe0f <\/strong>Raffi in Concert<\/a> | November 14 & 15, 2026<\/h3>\n

Featured:<\/strong> A powerful entertainer who instinctively knows how to captivate through songs and storytelling, Raffi’s concerts are filled with positivity, catchy tunes, and plenty of dancing as audiences get swept away in reliving their childhood through songs they enjoyed when they were young, and bopping along to new tunes that their kids know and love.<\/p>\n

Vancouver Christmas Market<\/a> | November 13 – December 24<\/h3>\n

One of Vancouver\u2019s most beloved Christmas events is back at Jack Poole Plaza. Stroll through authentic German vendors in little wooden huts and sample delicacies along the way. Take home a beautiful glass ornament or keepsake from one of the vendors to cherish for years to come.<\/p>\n