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FEATURED EVENTS

St. Paul’s Lights of Hope

Join us on Thursday, November 12 to experience the 29th annual Lights of Hope community celebration at St. Paul’s Hospital in downtown Vancouver. It will be our final Lights of Hope on Burrard Street! This is a free, family-friendly event with plenty of activities to explore to kick off the holiday season.
Dates: 
11/12/2026
6-8 pm
Location: 
St. Paul's Foundation, 178, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6, Canada
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Broadway Across Canada presents Disney's Beauty and The Beast

Nov 24-29, 2026. Be Our Guest at Beauty and The Beast, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz. Beauty and The Beast is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.
Dates: 
11/24/2026
11/25/2026
11/26/2026
varies
Location: 
Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Pro D-Day FREE DigiCamp: Animation Magic for 10-14 year olds

Friday, Nov 20: DigiCamp : Animation Magic is a beginner-friendly 3D art class for creative kids aged 10 to 14. Students will get a chance to design their own 3D wizard character and create magic spell effects. This is an IN-PERSON program at Langara College, and includes drawing, writing, 3D design, animation and video editing, Friday, November 29 from 9am to 3pm (Full day). Early drop off from 8.30am and late pick up by 3.30pm is available. (Note that this was originally listed in our 11/5 newsletter as taking place on November 19. We apologize for the error! --Editor)
Dates: 
11/20/2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm (early drop off and late pick up available by request)
Location: 
Langara College, 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 3B3, Canada
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FREE Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Get a letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12.
Dates: 
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
12:00am
Location: 
Online Only
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Remembrance Day in Maple Ridge

Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Remembrance Day in Maple Ridgeis observed each year on November 11 with a solemn parade along 224th Street, followed by a commemorative ceremony at the Cenotaph in Memorial Peace Park. The community comes together to honor the sacrifices of veterans and active service members, reflecting on their courage, service, and dedication to Canada.
Dates: 
11/11/2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 
Memorial Peace Park, 11930 224 Street, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
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Southpointe Academy Open House

Nov 17, 2026. Come attend a Southpointe Open House to learn more about our IB programmes, athletics, co-curricular, band and theatre programmes!
Dates: 
11/17/2026
6-7:30 pm
Location: 
Southpointe Academy, 1900 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B1, Canada
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The Snowman

Dec 5, 2026. Magical things happen at the VSO this holiday season! Fun for young and old alike with the festive favourite animated short,The Snowman™, and more wintry musical fun.
Dates: 
12/05/2026
2 pm
Location: 
Orpheum, Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Nature Club: Memories

November 7, 2026. Humans aren’t the only organisms with skill of memory. Other animals can remember, mourn, share information, and recall key features. Memory can cross generations and even be retained through metamorphosis. Land formations, fossils, and minerals can be a way of remembering what the planet has been through, too! Visit the Wheaton Walk Through Time online or in person to learn about key events in Earth’s 4.5 billion year history.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
10:30 am – 1 pm
Location: 
Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Vancouver Campus, Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Bear Creek Lights

November 6, 2026 - November 20, 2026. See nature shine with stunning light displays set along beautiful nature trails at Bear Creek Park. Join in on this fall tradition at Bear Creek Park! For over a decade this event has been a source of lasting memories for its visitors.
Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
Open 5-9pm every night
Location: 
Bear Creek Park, 88 Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada
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Free First Friday Nights presented by BMO

Fri Nov 6, 2026 . Visit the Gallery for FREE on the first Friday evening of every month! Thanks to the generous support of BMO, admission to the Gallery is FREE for all visitors from 4 to 8 PM on the first Friday of every month. Please reserve your spot in advance to guarantee entry into the Gallery. Walk-in tickets are also available based on capacity. Tickets are released one month in advance.
Dates: 
11/06/2026
4–8 pm
Location: 
Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7, Canada
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Diwali Celebration at Central City

November 7, 2026. Celebrate the joy, culture, and traditions of Diwali at Central City on November 7 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join us as we mark the Festival of Lights with an afternoon of vibrant entertainment, delicious treats, and community celebration. Guests can enjoy complimentary chai from Chaiiwala, sample South Asian treats from participating vendors, and experience the energy and beauty of live dance performances and an interactive dance workshop throughout the event.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 
Central City, King George Boulevard, Surrey, BC, Canada
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