It’s the second weekend of 2026, and Metro Vancouver is here to make sure you’ve got plenty of things to do! January has a variety of events for all sorts of weekend fun. Enjoy the winter season with some lights, eat at a seasonal restaurant, or simply enjoy the beginning of the year with your community!
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Featured Event
All Dressed In White – January 2026 Bridal Show
The All Dressed in White Bridal Show is back for 2026, taking over the Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre on Sunday, January 11, 2026. If you’re engaged and planning a wedding in 2026 or 2027, this is the show to hit for inspo, exclusive deals, and a shot at some amazing prizes.
With 70+ vendors under one roof, it’s the perfect place to meet top local wedding pros and get a serious jumpstart on planning – from venues and decor to dresses, photography, and day-of services.
Tickets start at $15 for general admission and go up to $42.56 for VIP packages, depending on your level of extra. All tickets are 50% off until Friday, January 9 at midnight with the promo code 604NOW—yes, even guest passes.
📅 Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Shining Light Displays
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
One of Vancouver’s most beloved holiday traditions is back – and it’s brighter, bolder and more magical than ever. The iconic suspension bridge and Park will transform into a sparkling holiday wonderland filled with millions of twinkling lights, festive treats and family fun! This season, guests can discover something entirely new: Wildlight, a mesmerizing 3D wildlife projection set deep within the rainforest. West Coast forest creatures such as the black bear, coyote and Great Horned Owl come to life in stunning detail across the natural landscape.
📅 Date: November 21, 2025 – January 18, 2026
📍 Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Canyon Lights 2025
Lights By The Lake
This annual event transforms the Harrison lakefront into a dazzling wonderland of lights. These stunning display lights up the esplanade along the lake. It covers a 2KM waterfront stretch, creating a breathtaking spectacle that promises to make your holiday season even more magical. There will be a grand opening ceremony scheduled for Saturday, November 22nd from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. To catch the lighting, be sure to head over to Harrison Lake for this beloved event!
📅 Date: November 22, 2025 – January 11, 2026
📍 Location: Harrison Lake
🎟️ More Info: Lights by the Lake
Bright Walk In White Rock
Although already beautiful, the White Rock Pier will become even more magical and festive during the holiday season with its annual Bright Walk! This winter, the waterfront promenade decked with magical lights and displays full of holiday cheer, transforming the popular location to be seemingly right out of a Christmas movie. Among the 50,000 beautiful holiday lights is a beautifully illuminated light tunnel, a 20-foot Christmas tree, and an 8-foot-tall selfie frame.
📅 Date: December 7, 2025 – January 18, 2026
📍 Location: Memorial Park
🎟️ More Info: Bright Walk in White Rock 2025
For The Family
Museum of Surrey Presents: Our Connection to Hockey
Hockey is more than just a sport in Canada. It’s part of our culture, our history, and it’s played an important role in bringing people from all walks of life together under one game. The Museum of Surrey’s newest free exhibit is showcasing exactly that, highlighting the integral part hockey has played in Canada’s past and present. Excitingly, it also shines a light on Surrey’s local hockey heroes, as well as having plenty of interactive activities that will get the whole family hooting and hollering for a goal.
Visitors will have the chance to learn all about how hockey is part of the glue that keeps Canada together. Alongside the national icons on showcase, Surrey’s own athletes and game-changers will be under the same spotlight, as well as the untold stories of diversity in hockey. Women’s hockey, para hockey, and Punjabi broadcasters have all played some amazing parts in making the sport what it is today– especially locally.
📅 Date: October 16, 2025 – April 26, 2026
📍 Location: Museum of Surrey
🎟️ More Info: Our Connection to Hockey
Artemis Space Adventure With LEGO® Bricks
Produced by Flying Fish and supported by Science World, kids can go in their own galactic adventure with this space-themed exhibition. Guests will be able to enjoy hands-on engineering challenges and workshop stations that are inspired by the creative problem-solving that real astronauts have to do.
📅 Date: June 26, 2025 – April 6, 2026
📍 Location: Science World
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Presented by Warner Bros. Discover Global Experiences, Fever, the Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is about to be your ticket into the mysterious and magical world of Harry Potter. Located in Vancouver’s beloved Stanley Park, expect dazzling lights and spectacular sets that will be absolutely filled with magical creatures like Hippogriffs and mischievous Nifflers. Visitors will also be able to practice casting spells!
📅 Date: November 7, 2025 – February 1, 2026
📍 Location: Stanley Park
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Cineplex $3.99 Movies
Cineplex has just revealed their lineup of $3.99 movies this January! With it still being chilly outside, now’s a great time to get into the theatre and cozy up with a good film. You catch family-favourite flicks like Madagascar, The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, and The King of Kings.
📅 Date: Select Saturdays at participating Cineplex locations
📍 Location: Various Cineplex locations
🎟️ More Info: Cineplex Family Favourites
Food Experiences
The Winter Lodge at Stanley’s
This winter, Stanley’s Bar & Grill is transforming into Stanley’s Winter Lodge – a cozy, mountain-inspired holiday pop-up tucked beneath the trees, where lanterns glow, snowflakes twinkle, and mulled wine meets cabin-warm comfort. Think fireside dining, cozy winter flavours, twinkle-lit lodge vibes and playful touches like DIY s’mores – all without leaving the city. Inside you can expect twinkling snowfall, alpine-inspired details, and a warm, woodsy ambience – designed to feel like a mountain lodge after a day in the snow.
📅 Date: November 19 – February 1, 2026 (Open Wednesday – Sunday, 12:00pm to 8:00pm)
📍 Location: Stanley’s Bar & Grill
🎟️ More Info: Stanley’s Winter Lodge 2025 – 2026
Winterlust at H Tasting Lounge
Winterlust at H Tasting Lounge is the quintessential dome dining experience. Placed on the H Tasting Lounge’s patio, you and your dining party will be seated in one of their many enclosed domes to enjoy an evening under the stars. You’ll be treated to enchanting sights, cozy vibes, and plenty of delicious food. This is a one-of-a-kind heated patio experience you won’t want to miss, complete with dazzlingly panoramic views with festive accents.
📅 Date: November 5, 2025 – March 15, 2026
📍 Location: Westin Bayshore Hotel
🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Winterlust
Ice Skating
North Vancouver Shipyard’s Ice Rink
North Vancouver’s Shipyards Ice Rink is returning for another season! This massive, 12,000-square-foot outdoor rink will officially open on November 28, 2025—marking the first day to lace up and enjoy this free winter activity. The popular rink, located in Lonsdale’s waterfront district, gives skaters a chance to glide under a retractable roof with stunning city views. Whether it’s a rainy day or a crisp evening, the rink’s unique design makes it a must-visit winter experience.
📅 Date: November 28, 2025 until March 2026
📍 Location: Shipyards District
🎟️ More Info: Shipyards Ice Rink 2025-2026
Robson Square Ice Rink
This winter, strap on some skates and frolic in one of Vancouver’s most beloved ice rinks. Enjoy the downtown vibes as you glide along the ice with your friends, date, or whoever you like skating with. This Robson Square Ice Rink has always been a popular spot for holiday shoppers. Conveniently located in the centre of downtown, it is an outdoor rink with a glass ceiling that beautifully lights up for the festive season. It provides guests a unique experience, skating around while taking in the hustle and bustle of the busiest time of year. Nothing sings Christmas quite like it.
📅 Date: December 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026
📍 Location: Robson Square
🎟️ More Info: Robson Square Ice Rink
Skating at Civic Plaza
Brand new to Surrey is the city’s covered, outdoor ice rink that offers free skating if you bring your own skates! Rentals are available for $5 a pair, and the rink will be operating all throughout winter.
📅 Date: December 1, 2025 – February 16, 2026
📍 Location: Surrey Civic Plaza
🎟️ More Info: Skating at Civic Plaza
Whether you’re working on your new year’s resolution, enjoying the winter season, or just getting back into the swing of things, Metro Vancouver is here to make sure your schedule always has a bit of fun in it.
Want even more things to do? Check out our 604 Now Events Calendar to keep your plans looking fresh.
