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Here are 31 FREE things to do and see in Metro Vancouver this fall.
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Free Metro Vancouver Activities
About: Mat Collective has decided to continue their free outdoor yoga classes during the fall season this year. They are the largest free outdoor yoga program in Western Canada and continue to grow bigger year after year.
Date: Tuesday September 4th – Thursday November 29th, 2018
Time: Various
About: The 40′ x 40′ Halloween Monster Maze will feature iconic Halloween scenes. Graveyards, spooky back alleys and country corn mazes will await brave shoppers to find their way. The maze will also have displays of ghosts, scarecrows, cobwebs, witches, cauldrons and rats.
Date: Wednesday October 17th – Wednesday October 31st, 2018
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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About: During the four-days, the village will be transformed into a Halloween getaway that the entire family can take part in. Craving something sweet? The Ice Cream Parlour will be open for ghoulish snacks and light meals.
Date: Friday October 26th – Monday October 29th, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat Royal City Centre
About: Enjoy a safe and fun Halloween by collecting candy from participating merchants.
Date: Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
About: All four shows are free and will feature music, dancing demonstrations, children’s activities, roving entertainment, fire juggling and more!
Date: Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
Time: Various
About: Participants will also get the chance to make Samhain-inspired crafts from eco-friendly materials.
Date: Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Behind the Lines: A Traffic Story
About: Behind the Lines: A Traffic Story – Fasten your seatbelt for this new exhibit, exploring the 100 year history of the Vancouver Police Department’s Traffic Section!
Date: Thursday November 1st, 2018
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
About: Line it up on the walking path to join the parade of pumpkins. Pumpkins will be composted following the event.
Date: Thursday, November 1st, 2018
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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About: A series of interactive art installations will once again light up three iconic Vancouver sites this holiday season:
Date: Friday November 2nd – Sunday November 4th, 2018
Time: Various
About: Come celebrate Diwali (festival of lights). Learn Bollywood dancing from the SHIAMAK Vancouver Dance Team.
Date: Tuesday, November 6th, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
About: Tony O’Regan guides participants in an art activity inspired by the paintings of J.M.W. Turner.
Date: Saturday, November 10th, 2018
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
About: Take in the Remembrance Day service at the Cloverdale Cenotaph in Veterans Square. Museum of Surrey will remain open until 5:00pm with family friendly activities throughout the museum.
Date: Sunday, November 11th, 2018
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
About: Looking for plans on Friday nights? Come out for an evening filled with family-fun at recreation facilities in Cloverdale! All events are free to attend.
Date: Various
Time: Various
About: The launch of the fundraising campaign will be celebrated with fireworks and St. Paul’s Hospital’s iconic lighting display. Burrard Street will be illuminated with over 100,000 sparkling light bulbs!
Date: Friday November 16th – Monday January 7th, 2019
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
About: More than 50 tables of pre-loved items are on display to comb through. Free admission for buyers.
Date: Saturday, November 17th, 2018
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
About: his exciting, free, workshop is for children ages six to 12. Workshops will include physical, educational, creative and inspirational components.
Date: Friday, November 16th – Saturday, November 17th, 2018
Time: Various
About: See the vibrancy of Filipino culture through textiles, performances, food and a storytelling session.
Date: Saturday, November 17th, 2018
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Vancouver Italian Christmas Market
About: Once you arrive, visitors will experience one of the world’s most unique cultures. There will be a variety of vendors selling Italian products, local food and crafts.
Date: Friday November 23rd, 2018
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
About: This event will see organizers light up Edmond’s tree. Visit Santa and enjoy hot chocolate, hot dogs, entertainment and activities.
Date: Saturday, November 24th, 2018
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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About: Lights and candy canes will adorn lamp poles and costumed characters will parade down the street.
Date: Saturday November 24th, 2018
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
About: Choirs will be setup along Water Street, performing a selection of holiday songs to entertain the crowd. Once the judges have made their rounds, the festivities will shift to the main stage as teams compete in a final sing-off!
Date: Thursday December 6th, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Park Light Festival
About: The trails and the trees will be illuminated by dazzling lights. You’ll get to walk through an enchanted forest experience that is said to be like nothing you’ve seen before.
Date: Sunday November 4th – Saturday November 10th, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
About: You’ll find talented artisans, to-die for homemade goodies and fun for the whole family.
Date: Wednesday, November 21st, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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About: Stroll through Village streets to see wreaths, cedar swags and vintage-themed displays. At the bandstand, visitors can create their own magical holiday show with lights that change colours to sound.
Date: Saturday November 24th – Friday January 4th, 2019
Time: Various
About: This free, family event, will feature a 60-foot Christmas tree, Christmas market and more.
Date: Saturday November 24th, 2018
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Harrison Hot Springs Winter Light Festival
About: Harrison Hot Springs is going to overflow with holiday cheer this year with a new winter light festival called Lights on the Lake, the Christmas Tree Trail, a Cabin Style New Year’s celebration and certainly not least, a Whoville-themed Village!
Date: Saturday November 24th – Monday January 28th, 2019
Time: Various
About: The route will take visitors through a dazzling 1.2 kilometres of festive lights with ten themed zones. This family-friendly event is free to attend and is located near the Lafarge Lake SkyTrain station.
Date: Saturday November 24th, 2018
Time: Dusk – 11:00 p.m.
About: The Ridgeway Holiday Craft Fair is back and will feature a collection of over 35 local artisans and small businesses offering their wares to holiday shoppers plus fun crafts for kids!
Date: Sunday November 25th, 2018
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
About: Join in the annual celebration of the lighting of the Hamilton Fire Hall No. 5 with an afternoon of activities, entertainment and refreshments.
Date: Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
About: hoppers, locals and gingerbread enthusiasts will have a chance to admire various Surrey-inspired gingerbread creations and can even vote for their favourites.
Date: Saturday, December 8th – Sunday, December 16th, 2018
Time: City Central Shopping Centre mall hours
About: Beginning in Montreal on November 25th and 27th respectively, two trains will make the festive journey, travelling through both the U.S. and Canada to bring holiday cheer to 164 communities along CP’s network.
Date: Monday December 17th – Tuesday December 18th, 2018
Time: Various
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