VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Spend the weekend with family and friends celebrating the holidays with bright lights, food, generosity, and good cheer. You can also get your dose of hockey at the Coliseum.

Come celebrate Christmas at Canada Place.  There will be amazing Christmas trees, lights, food, entertainment, and Santa will be there of course.  It’s on until the end of the month.


The Festival of Lights is back on at VanDusen Botanical Gardens.


Looking for some unique Christmas gifts?  Check out Got Craft this weekend at the Croatian Cultural Centre.  It’s the biggest indie craft fair in Vancouver.


This is your last weekend to check out the West Coast Christmas Show at the TradEx in Abbotsford.


Bright Nights at Stanley Park is on until January 1.  Come and ride the Christmas train, enjoy holiday tunes, and some warm cocoa.


Canyon Lights is back at the Capilano Suspension Bridge.


Bring the kids out to Breakfast with Santa Saturday at the Mount Pleasant Community Centre.


Drop by the 3rd Annual Community Cares Food Bank Fundraiser at the Aldergrove Legion on Fraser Highway Saturday and help the hungry.  Just drop off some food and enjoy some great entertainment, refreshments, and arts and crafts.  


Check out the QMUNITY Winter Holiday Celebration at the Lions Den on Commercial Drive Saturday.  There will be music, food and drink, fun games, and a silent auction. Best of all, admission is free.


Take a tour of the Pop Culture Collectibles Fair and Computer Swap Meet Saturday at the Scottish Cultural Centre on Hudson.


Take a trip back in time at A Pioneer Christmas Saturday at the Surrey Museum.  There will be a carol sing-along, refreshments, and you can make your own Christmas ornaments.


The Giants host the Kamloops Blazers Sunday at the Coliseum.


Bring the kids out to see Al Simmons: Festive Frivolity!  The favourite children’s entertainer will be performing with the VSO at the Orpheum Sunday. 


Check out some unique locally-made crafts and jewellery Sunday at the Winter Craft Market at the River District Centre on Kerr Street.


Visit the Vancouver Christmas Market this weekend on the Plaza of the QE Theatre. Check out the cool gifts, live music, tasty mulled wine, spicy gingerbread.


Show your support for the Be Someone anti-bullying initiative Sunday at the Snowflake Walk at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex.


Bring the whole family out to Bloedel Jewel Box of Lights Sunday at the Bloedel Conservatory and experience the warmth of a tropical paradise transformed for the holidays.


Come check out the more than 700 pieces of art by more than 100 local artists Sunday at the Christmas Art Show and Sale at the Parkgate Community Centre in North Vancouver.


Mark International Human Rights Day Sunday at a candlelight vigil at Robson Square and remember people who have suffered from and still suffer from human rights violations.


Learn all about various winter festivals at Celebrate Solstice Sunday at Lost Lagoon Nature House in Stanley Park and find out about the traditions behind things like Christmas trees and menorahs.


Bring your kids out to the Roundhouse Community Centre Sunday for a free movie.


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