Having captured the imaginations of even the most jaded gift shoppers in 2017 and 2018, the Weirdos Holiday Market returns for its third edition… bigger, better, and more bizarre than ever! It takes place December 14 and 15 at The Hall at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral (154 E. 10th Avenue).
Offering a sneak peak of what is designed to be Vancouver’s biggest and best cocktail event, the Punch Brunch is a luxe and lively midday event at the award-winning Botanist in the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel.
This December, Gastown is bringing the holidays to life with a series of Not-So-Silent Nights. Known for its dynamic dining, vibrant nightlife and shopping, Gastown’s cobbled street will host four evenings of festivities this December 12, 13, 19 and 20.
East Van Roasters is a fully registered charity and social enterprise operated by the PHS Community Services Society, so shoppers can feel good knowing their purchases are providing meaningful employment to women living in the Downtown Eastside who are facing challenges and barriers in their lives.
CBC Vancouver’s annual Open House & Food Bank Day. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including newsroom tours, live radio broadcasts featuring musical guests and meet-and-greets with local and national CBC hosts and reporters.
About Fleurs de Villes: Established in 2015 by lifestyle and media professionals Karen Marshall and Tina Barkley, Fleurs de Villes Inc is a unique luxury experiential brand, grounded in hyper-local content – an intoxicating mix. In each city the company presents in, they feature the works of top florists in that city, creating stunning fresh floral mannequins aligned with, and inspired by, partnered brands presented in elegant gallery-like settings. From the stunning displays of the Mannequin Series, to pop-up fresh flower markets, Fleurs de Villes cultivates bespoke flower events that bloom with happiness. International shows in 2019 include Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Chicago, Vancouver, Quebec City and more.
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On World AIDS Day, December 1, Starbucks will donate 25 cents for every latte sold to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS with (RED). Valid in participating company operated and licensed stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VCBW) comes bearing gifts for beer lovers. VCBW is gearing up for its 11th annual festival celebrating craft beer and craft culture on June 5, 6 and 7, 2020, with some exciting changes to its venue, ticketing and format
November 28 marked the long-awaited launch of Vallea Lumina’s first-ever winter journey, inviting visitors to venture through the woods and step into an evening of ethereal enchantment. Created by global entertainment studio Moment Factory and powered by Whistler’s The Adventure Group, this dazzling multisensory experience blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, leaving each guest astonished, enlightened and moved.
Vancouver’s premier and longest running holiday event—returns for the 35th year. FOL includes the Dancing Lights show on Livingstone Lake, fireside lounge, Make-A-Wish candle grotto, selfies with Santa, beautifully lit carousel, and much more. All FOL activities are included with admission.