As January transitions into February, Metro Vancouver keeps the winter spirit alive with high-energy morning parties and exclusive culinary adventures.
This weekend offers a perfect blend of cozy indoor workshops and festive seasonal celebrations.
1. Flavours Unveiled
Flavours Unveiled is a two-night-only dining experience that invites an exclusive group of 30 guests behind the scenes of the Convention Centre kitchen.
Guests will move through an interactive, reception-style tasting with stations inspired by Vancouver neighbourhoods, featuring dishes crafted by a world-class culinary team using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
Date: January 30 and 31, 2026
Address: 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Cost: $125 + tax
2. Rum Club: Dine Out Edition
Rum Club: Dine Out Edition is an intimate, guided tasting hosted at Chupito, one of Vancouver’s standout cocktail bars.
Guests will sample five premium rums and enjoy two rum-forward cocktails, each paired with light bites inspired by island flavours.
Led by rum expert Max Chesnut, this 90-minute experience is capped at 25 guests for a relaxed, educational night.
Date: January 31 to February 1, 2026
Address: 2450 Yukon Street, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1A7
Cost: $65
3. Coffee Party YVR
Coffee Party YVR returns with a winter daytime celebration that blends high-energy DJ sets with cozy café vibes.
Expect top Vancouver DJs, unlimited coffee and pastries, and a warm indoor setting designed for dancing, connecting, or simply soaking in the atmosphere.
With a dress-to-impress code in place, it’s a feel-good morning party that makes winter mornings worth getting up for.
Date: February 1, 2026
Address: 1161 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C6
Cost: $36
4. A Wok Around Chinatown
A Wok Around Chinatown is a guided culinary and cultural tour through Vancouver’s historic neighbourhood.
Guests will explore landmarks like Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden, the Chinese Canadian Museum, and the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, sample BBQ meats and pastries, enjoy a generous dim sum lunch, and end with a traditional tea tasting led by a tea master.
The tour runs every weekend.
Date: January 24 to February 8, 2026
Address: 137 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T6
Cost: $120.00
5. Hot Chocolate Festival
Vancouver winter is wet, dark, and honestly a little rude.
That is why the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is back for year 16, running January 17 to February 14, 2026.
Expect 162+ wild hot chocolate creations at 105 spots across 10+ municipalities, from chocolatiers and bakeries to cafes and gelato shops.
Date: January 17 to February 14, 2026
Address: Around Metro Vancouver
6. 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 February 1, 2026
Address: 690 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Cost: From $70
7. Lights at Lafarge
Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights experience, presented by the City of Coquitlam.
Wander a 1.6-km illuminated pathway filled with dazzling displays and reimagined light features.
The show runs daily through mid-February, glowing from late afternoon into the evening.
Date: November 28, 2025 to February 16, 2026
Address: Lafarge, Coquitlam, BC
Cost: FREE
8. Robson Square Ice Rink
Robson Square Ice Rink invites Vancouverites to embrace a beloved winter tradition with outdoor skating in the heart of downtown.
This open-air rink offers a fun, festive way to enjoy the season, if you’re gliding with friends, spending time with family, or soaking up the city’s winter atmosphere.
It’s a classic, feel-good experience that captures the magic of winter in Vancouver.
Date: November 28, 2025 to February 28, 2026
Address: Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Free with your own skates (rentals: skates $5, ice cleats $2, sharpening $5 when available)
9. Destination Downtown Vancouver
Destination Vancouver brings festive winter fun to downtown with glowing lights, outdoor skating, and seasonal attractions for all ages.
Ride the Downtown Vancouver Ferris Wheel for skyline views, skate at Robson Square with free live entertainment, explore illuminated photo spots across neighbourhoods, and discover animal-themed light installations along the waterfront—complete with interactive contests, twinkling trees, and scenic evening strolls.
Date: December 2, 2025 to February 28, 2026
Address: Downtown Vancouver, BC
Cost: From $5
That’s it for this weekend!
See more upcoming events happening in Metro Vancouver by visiting our events calendar.