This weekend in Metro Vancouver is brimming with festive markets, creative workshops, cozy gatherings, and holiday magic for every kind of explorer.
From handmade shopping and cultural events to cheerful teas, gift swaps, and winter attractions, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season.
1. Make It! The Handmade Revolution
The Make It! returns for two festive weekends of handmade shopping, creativity, and good vibes.
Explore hundreds of talented Makies offering art, jewelry, ceramics, cozy knits, treats, and unique holiday gifts.
This year brings even more cheer with food trucks, live music, Santa photos, an interactive kids zone, and a new wellness area.
Passes are $15 at the door, kids 12 and under are free, and your pass lets you visit anytime across both weekends.
Date: December 12 to 14, 2025
Address: 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 3N7
Cost: $15
2. Mini Pop Culture Mart
The Japan Market Mini Pop Culture Mart is taking over City Square Shopping Mall with 35+ vendors offering pop-culture merch, Japanese snacks, and fun weekend entertainment.
Browse unique gifts, enjoy tasty eats, and catch live performances including Cloudtown, Maple Blossom, Appare Yosakoi, Boyish 7, and even photo time with furry friends.
With free admission and three full days of shopping and shows, it’s an easy way to wrap up your holiday list.
Date: December 12 to 14, 2025
Address: 555 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7
Cost: FREE
3. Jingle Bell Afternoon Teas
Experience a cozy dose of holiday cheer at London Farm’s Jingle Bell Afternoon Teas, offering festive treats and warm vibes across multiple December dates.
Guests can enjoy freshly baked scones, shortbread, a seasonal loaf, a white chocolate macaroon, and a pot of tea, with seating throughout the day.
It’s a charming way to celebrate the season—perfect for gatherings, catch-ups, or a festive self-care treat.
Date: December 13 & 14, 2025
Address: 6511 Dyke Rd, Richmond, BC V7E 3R3
Cost: $34
4. The Great Holiday Gift Swap
Join a cheerful community morning at the Great Holiday Gift Swap, complete with surprises, coffee, and plenty of festive fun.
Bring a wrapped gift worth about $25 and dive into a lively White Elephant exchange, where swapping, stealing, and strategizing make the game even more exciting.
Come for the presents but stay for the warm conversations, laughter, and cozy holiday spirit shared with neighbors and new friends.
Date: December 14, 2025
Address: 395 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C4
Cost: $35
5. Chinatown Market & Craft Fair
Experience a festive day at the Chinatown Market & Craft Fair as the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden turns into a lively holiday marketplace.
Browse 20+ local vendors offering handmade gifts, art, accessories, and seasonal finds.
Enjoy family-friendly activities, including photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, fortune telling, and live guzheng performances.
Date: December 14, 2025
Address: 578 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
Cost: FREE
6. Paint & Sip Session
Enjoy a creative and festive escape at The Gallery George with a luxury Paint & Sip session led by Vancouver artist Elizabeth Cross.
Set inside one of Gastown’s most beautiful contemporary art spaces, this workshop invites you to paint bold florals, unwind with a drink, and explore your artistic side.
Evening and afternoon sessions are available, offering a stylish and inspiring way to celebrate the season.
Date: December 12 to 19, 2025
Address: 140 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H5
Cost: From $67.50
7. Coquitlam Christmas Night Market
The Coquitlam Christmas Night Market is a family tradition that blends festive shopping, great food, and evening fun.
Browse unique and handmade vendors perfect for last-minute gifts, enjoy delicious bites from local food stalls, and wrap up your night with a stroll through the dazzling Lights at Lafarge.
It’s a cheerful holiday outing worth visiting all three nights.
Date: December 12 to 20, 2025
Address: 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Z4
Cost: $2
8. Vancouver Christmas Market
The Vancouver Christmas Market is back, bringing a charming German-style village to the heart of the city.
Enjoy Bratwurst, Glühwein, artisan gifts, live music, and festive activities as you wander through cozy European-inspired lanes.
It’s the perfect holiday escape — no passport required.
Date: November 13 to December 24, 2025
Address: 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5
Cost: From $6.99
9. Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Experience the magic now at Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience, currently enchanting Vancouver!
Wander through an illuminated woodland where you can cast spells, meet magical creatures, and revisit iconic moments from the films.
This immersive trail brings Hippogriffs, unicorns, Nifflers, themed snacks, and tons of photo-worthy scenes to life.
It’s already underway — grab your tickets and step into the wizarding world.
Date: November 13, 2025 to January 11, 2026
Address: 690 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Cost: From $70
10. Eastside Flea Holiday Markets
Explore the Eastside Flea Holiday Market on Commercial Drive, packed with local makers, vintage finds, festive vibes, and rotating food trucks.
Sip hot apple cider, mulled wine, or boozy hot cocoa as you browse artisan eats, plants, collectibles, books, and small-batch goods.
With a heated tent, plenty of seating, and weekend dates through November and December, it’s the perfect spot to shop, snack, and soak up the holiday spirit.
Date: November 22 to December 14, 2025
Address: 1739 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H3
Cost: $5
11. Festive Village
Celebrate the season at Festive Village, where twinkling lights and classic decorations transform the museum’s 10-acre open-air site into a cozy holiday escape.
Explore sports-and-games–themed exhibits, enjoy carolers and roaming entertainers, meet Father Christmas, and dive into family-friendly activities like a scavenger hunt.
Grab a warm bite at Mai’s Cafe or sweet treats from Cravings Kettle Corn as you take in all the festive fun.
Date: November 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026
Address: 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T6
Cost: FREE
12. Wesbrook Village Holiday Market
The Wesbrook Village Holiday Market is back — bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever! Running from November 28 to December 21 at Norman Mackenzie Square, this festive market lights up UBC Point Grey with weekend shopping, seasonal treats, and holiday fun.
Visit Fridays from 3–9 PM or Saturdays and Sundays from 12–7 PM and soak in the cosy village vibes all season long.
Date: November 28 to December 21, 2025
Address: 3378 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6S 0E3
Cost: FREE
13. Breakfast With Santa
Enjoy a festive morning at Breakfast With Santa, featuring a hearty holiday buffet, a special Santa visit, and an immersive Soar with Santa ride through Canada and the North Pole.
Guests receive a complimentary souvenir photo, making it a magical seasonal experience offered on multiple dates throughout December.
Date: December 6 to 23, 2025
Address: 201-999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
Cost: From $60
That’s it for this weekend!
See more upcoming events happening in Metro Vancouver by visiting our events calendar.