Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park runs Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (closed Dec 25). It's included in regular park admission, with timed entry, a new Light Storm display, and Wildlight 3D wildlife projections.
Read More >>Kids Fun is a local guide to things to do with kids across Metro Vancouver, from seasonal events and playground maps to restaurants that work for families. Each post pulls together the dates, prices and practical tips parents need to plan a day out. Browse the latest guides below, or use the filters to find ideas by city or activity.
Christmas Light Shows in Metro Vancouver 2026: Dates, Prices and Booking Compared
Every confirmed 2026 holiday light show in Metro Vancouver in one table: dates, what a family of four pays, and which ones need timed tickets. VanDusen, Canyon Lights, Noël Surrey with Bright Nights, Glow Langley, Grouse, Merry & Bright, plus free light walks in Coquitlam, Burnaby and Surrey.
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Surrey Tree Lighting Festival 2026: Free Skating, Santa Photos and Holiday Market (Nov 21–22)
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival is Nov 21–22, 2026, 12–8 pm at Civic Plaza. Free admission, with a new outdoor ice rink, Santa photos and a holiday market.
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We Stayed at Postcard Cabins Skagit Valley: An Honest Family Review of a Tiny Cabin Near Mount Vernon, WA
We stayed in a bunk cabin at Postcard Cabins Skagit Valley, just south of Mount Vernon, WA. Here's how tight it felt for a family, what the $45 fire-pit kit included, and what to pack for the drive from Vancouver.
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Santa Photos in Metro Vancouver 2026: Dates, Prices and Booking Compared
Santa photo season starts next week. The first mall Santas open on Friday, November 13, 2026, and some of them take bookings only. CF Richmond...
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Glow Langley 2026: Christmas Treasures Dates, Tickets and What’s Included (Nov 19 – Jan 2)
Glow Langley’s 10th season runs Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 with an underwater Christmas Treasures theme, a three-storey Crystal Palace, the Glow-comotive train and timed tickets. Here’s what’s included, what it costs, and when to book.
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Lumière Festival Vancouver 2026: Free Light Art Across Downtown, West End and Gastown (Nov 12–14)
Lumière Festival lights up downtown Vancouver, the West End and Gastown for three free nights, Nov 12–14, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:30 pm. Here are the plazas, what to expect with kids, and how it fits with the rest of light-show season.
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Merry & Bright at Martini Town 2026: A Family Guide to Langley’s Holiday Movie Set (Nov 20 – Dec 31)
Merry & Bright turns Martini Town, a working Langley film backlot, into a holiday movie street from Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026. Tickets are online only with a timed entry, kids under 6 are free, and Santa is in the gazebo until Dec 23. Here are the open dates, prices and tips.
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Indigo LEGO Make & Take 2026: Kids Build a LEGO Christmas Ornament (Nov 14, Metro Vancouver)
Reserve now: Spots are limited (45 per session), and you need a reservation for each child building an ornament. Book at ticketscene.ca/series/1746 (linked from indigo.ca’s...
Read More >>The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain 2026: A Family Guide to Vancouver’s North Pole (Nov 20 – Dec 24)
Grouse Mountain's Peak of Christmas runs Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026. Santa's Workshop, the Light Walk and the mountaintop skating pond are all included with Mountain Admission, kids 0-2 ride up free, and Santa photos are $5 for charity. Here's what kids will love, what it costs, and how to plan the trip up.
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