Last Updated on November 8, 2026 by Explore Vancouver
Remembrance Day is behind us, and the weekend of November 13 to 15 is the busiest one yet for the Christmas season in Metro Vancouver. Circle Craft enters its final weekend, Lumiere lights up downtown for its last two nights, Bear Creek Lights keeps Surrey glowing, and Diwali Fest closes with its big Surrey finale on Sunday. Friday night alone has ten concerts and shows, from K-pop at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to metal at the Rickshaw, and the craft fairs run all weekend from Burnaby to Maple Ridge. Here are 37 things to do, day by day.
Circle Craft Holiday Market, Vancouver Convention Centre West (Friday to Sunday, Nov 13 to 15)
Circle Craft enters its final weekend at Vancouver Convention Centre West, with more than 315 Canadian artisans showing jewellery, ceramics, textiles, woodwork and more. Hours are Friday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday is the last day, so this is the final chance to catch it this year. Read our Circle Craft Holiday Market guide and our Christmas craft fairs roundup for more fairs this weekend.
Lumiere Festival, downtown Vancouver (Friday and Saturday, Nov 13 to 14)
Lumiere wraps up its 2026 run this weekend, with light installations across five locations in the West End, downtown and Gastown, including Jim Deva Plaza, the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza, Robson Square and Blood Alley Square. The installations are on from 5:00 to 9:30 pm each night and are free to visit. Saturday is the last night. See our November events guide for the full list of locations.
Bear Creek Lights, Surrey (all weekend)
Bear Creek Lights runs all weekend in Bear Creek Park, Surrey, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, with the lights off at 9:30 pm. Entry is free, with a free timed-entry ticket for the garden light walk and the waterpark event area open to everyone without a ticket. This is the second weekend of the largest display yet, with a 1.5-km garden loop, live music Friday to Sunday, and Nature at Night Walks on Tuesday and Thursday. Read our Bear Creek Lights guide before you go.
Deer Lake Winter Craft Festival, Burnaby (Friday to Sunday, Nov 13 to 15)
The Deer Lake Winter Craft Festival returns to the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby for its 55th season, with more than 50 local artisans and makers under one roof. Hours are Friday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free, and the centre sits at the edge of Deer Lake Park, so it pairs well with a walk around the lake. See our Deer Lake Park guide for the park itself and our Christmas craft fairs roundup for more fairs.
Winter Market at Glen Pine Pavilion, Coquitlam (Friday and Saturday, Nov 13 to 14)
The Winter Market at Glen Pine Pavilion in Coquitlam runs Friday and Saturday, with local artisans, baked goods and holiday gifts. It is one of several craft fairs on this weekend, and our Christmas craft fairs roundup has the full list of 47 fairs across the region.
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (Friday, Nov 13 to Sunday, Nov 22)
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival opens Friday and runs for ten days, screening adventure, climbing, skiing and outdoor films at venues in Vancouver and North Vancouver. It is a good pick for hikers and skiers getting ready for winter, and a solid rainy-day option if the weekend turns wet.
Canucks vs New York Rangers, Rogers Arena (Friday, Nov 13)
The Vancouver Canucks host the New York Rangers at Rogers Arena on Friday at 7:00 pm, in the team's dark blue Hometown Remix jerseys. It is the only home game of the weekend, with the team on the road in Las Vegas on Sunday.
BOYNEXTDOOR, Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Friday, Nov 13)
K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR brings the Knock On Vol. 2 tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Friday at 7:30 pm. It is the biggest pop show of the weekend, and one of the loudest nights downtown, with the Canucks at Rogers Arena the same evening.
Wolf Parade, The Pearl (Friday, Nov 13)
Montreal indie rockers Wolf Parade play The Pearl on Granville Street on Friday at 8:00 pm, with a second show on Sunday night. The room is small, so book in advance.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, Orpheum (Friday and Saturday, Nov 13 to 14)
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra plays Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 at the Orpheum on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm. It is the classical pick of the weekend, in one of the best-sounding rooms in the city.
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles, Christ Church Cathedral (Friday, Nov 13)
Candlelight brings its candlelit string quartet tribute to Queen and The Beatles to Christ Church Cathedral on Friday at 8:30 pm, with a second Candlelight concert, the best of Joe Hisaishi, earlier the same evening at 6:30 pm. The cathedral setting is half the draw.
Margaret Glaspy, Biltmore Cabaret (Friday, Nov 13)
Singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy plays the Biltmore Cabaret on Friday at 7:30 pm. It is a smaller, quieter night out than the arena and theatre shows, and a good pick if you want live music without the crowds.
Blasphemy: Live Ritual, Rickshaw Theatre (Friday, Nov 13)
Friday the 13th gets its own show at the Rickshaw Theatre, where Blasphemy stages a live ritual performance from 6:00 pm. It is the loudest, darkest show of the night, and very much a Friday the 13th event.
ALLEYCVT, PNE Forum (Friday, Nov 13)
Electronic duo ALLEYCVT plays the PNE Forum on Friday at 6:30 pm, opening the weekend's dance music run before Gryffin and BLASTERJAXX take over Saturday night.
The Little Match Girl, Vancouver Playhouse (Friday and Saturday, Nov 13 to 14)
The Little Match Girl is on at the Vancouver Playhouse on Friday and Saturday, a stage take on the Hans Christian Andersen story. Check the Playhouse site for showtimes.
Songs for a New World, Gateway Theatre, Richmond (Friday and Saturday, Nov 13 to 14)
Gateway Theatre in Richmond stages Songs for a New World on Friday and Saturday, Jason Robert Brown's song cycle about people at turning points in their lives. Check the theatre site for showtimes.
Nikkei Craft Fair, Burnaby (Saturday and Sunday, Nov 14 to 15)
The Nikkei Craft Fair returns to the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby on Saturday and Sunday, with handmade goods, Japanese crafts and food. It is a good stop if you are already in Burnaby for the Deer Lake festival, which is a short drive away. Our Christmas craft fairs roundup has more fairs this weekend.
Made in the 604 Holiday Market, Shipyards (Saturday and Sunday, Nov 14 to 15)
Made in the 604 brings its holiday market to the Pipe Shop at the Shipyards in North Vancouver on Saturday and Sunday, with local small businesses, handmade gifts and food. The market moves around the region through the season, and this weekend it is at Shipbuilders' Square. See our Christmas craft fairs roundup for the full list.
Heart to Home Holiday Market, Surrey (Saturday and Sunday, Nov 14 to 15)
The Heart to Home Holiday Market runs Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4:00 pm at the Surrey Arts Centre, with local makers and holiday gifts. Admission is free. Our Christmas craft fairs roundup has the full list of 47 fairs.
Cloverdale Grand Christmas Market, Surrey (Saturday, Nov 14)
The Cloverdale Grand Christmas Market is on Saturday in Cloverdale, Surrey, with vendors, food and holiday shopping. It is one of two big Surrey markets this weekend, alongside Heart to Home at the Surrey Arts Centre. See our Christmas craft fairs roundup for the full list.
Raffi in concert, Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Saturday and Sunday, Nov 14 to 15)
Raffi is back in Vancouver for two family concerts at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm, with special guest Good Lovelies. Expect Baby Beluga, Down by the Bay and Bananaphone, and book in advance, as family shows like this tend to sell out.
Riley Park Farmers Market (Saturday, Nov 14)
The Riley Park Farmers Market runs Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium, with local farms, food vendors and crafts. It is one of the last big markets of the season, and our farmers markets guide has the full list of Saturday and Sunday markets.
Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder, Commodore Ballroom (Saturday, Nov 14)
Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder bring the Wrath Across North America tour to the Commodore Ballroom on Saturday at 5:00 pm, with Septicflesh, Crypta and Thrown Into Exile. The show moved to the Commodore after selling out its original room, so it is the biggest metal night of the year in the city.
Gryffin, PNE Forum (Saturday, Nov 14)
DJ and producer Gryffin plays the PNE Forum on Saturday at 6:30 pm, the biggest dance show of the weekend. Pair it with the Friday ALLEYCVT show if you want both nights.
BLASTERJAXX and MaRLo, Harbour Event and Convention Centre (Saturday, Nov 14)
BLASTERJAXX and MaRLo take over the Harbour Event and Convention Centre on Saturday at 10:00 pm, a late-night dance show for the after-dark crowd.
Polyrhythmics, Rickshaw Theatre (Saturday, Nov 14)
Seattle funk and jazz outfit Polyrhythmics plays the Rickshaw Theatre on Saturday evening, a horn-driven dance night and a good pick if the metal and EDM shows are not your speed.
SonReal, Hollywood Theatre (Saturday, Nov 14)
BC-raised rapper SonReal plays the Hollywood Theatre on Saturday at 7:00 pm, a hometown-style show for the Vancouver-area artist.
Yukon Blonde, The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge (Saturday, Nov 14)
Canadian indie rockers Yukon Blonde play The ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge on Saturday, a melodic indie pop show with an Americana edge. It is the live music pick for the eastern suburbs this weekend.
VCON 44, BCIT Burnaby (Saturday, Nov 14)
VCON is back as a one-day event on Saturday at the BCIT Burnaby campus, from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. The theme is Pick Your Punk, with panels, workshops, games, cosplay and vendors across cyberpunk, solarpunk, steampunk and more. It is the first VCON under the name since 2021.
Kin Village Holiday Craft Market, Ladner (Saturday, Nov 14)
The Kin Village Holiday Craft Market and Bake Sale is on Saturday in Ladner, with local makers and holiday baking. Our Christmas craft fairs roundup has more fairs this weekend.
Winter Extreme Ski and Board Swap, Abbotsford (Saturday and Sunday, Nov 14 to 15)
The Winter Extreme Ski and Board Swap runs Saturday and Sunday at the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford, with used ski and snowboard gear at sharp prices. Admission applies, but the deals are the draw if you are gearing up for the season.
Diwali Fest finale, Surrey City Hall (Sunday, Nov 15)
Diwali Fest closes its 2026 run on Sunday with the finale at Surrey City Hall, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Expect live music and dance, food, and a celebration of South Asian arts and culture, and admission is free. Read our Diwali Fest guide for the full festival rundown.
Tyla at UBC (Sunday, Nov 15)
Tyla brings her show to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre at UBC on Sunday night, one of the bigger pop shows of the month in a weekend that is otherwise all craft fairs and light shows.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market (Sunday, Nov 15)
The Port Moody Winter Farmers Market runs Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Port Moody Recreation Complex on Ioco Road, with local farms and food vendors. Our farmers markets guide has the full list of weekend markets.
Armored Saint and Metal Church, Rickshaw Theatre (Sunday, Nov 15)
Armored Saint and Metal Church close the weekend at the Rickshaw Theatre on Sunday evening, with Livekill opening. It is the second metal night in a row at the Rickshaw, after Blasphemy on Friday.
Diyar, Orpheum (Sunday, Nov 15)
Diyar brings Shahram Nazeri, Kaykhosro Pournazeri and Tahmoures Pournazeri to the Orpheum on Sunday at 8:00 pm, an evening of Persian classical music and a very different night out from the rest of the weekend.
Albion Holiday Craft Fair, Maple Ridge (Sunday, Nov 15)
The Albion Holiday Craft Fair is on Sunday at the Albion Community Centre in Maple Ridge, with local vendors and holiday shopping. It pairs well with the Yukon Blonde show on Saturday if you are heading out to Maple Ridge for the weekend.
Still running: Elf: The Musical at the Stanley Theatre, Astra Lumina at the Stanley Park Railway site, LUZIA at Concord Pacific Place, and the European Union Film Festival at venues across the city. The Vancouver Flea Market at 703 Terminal Avenue runs Saturday and Sunday, and the Cloverdale Flea Market runs Sunday morning at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. And a heads up for Monday: the Vancouver Christmas Market opens at Jack Poole Plaza on November 16. Our December events guide and our Christmas markets guide have what is coming next.
