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VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Friday, December 13, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

Santa Swap

Staff submitted There are three ways to participate in the Santa Swap: (1) Swap it. Drop off 1-2 items for others to choose from and then pick out new-to-you items dropped off by others. (2) Donate it. Feel free to donate 1-2 items without taking home anything new. (3) Take it. Nothing to donate? No problem! Everyone is welcome to take items home – there are plenty of great finds to go around. General guidelines: Items will be accepted from 10:30am-12:15pm. Size – each item will fit in a regular size grocery bag. Condition - in clean, good, working order. Quantity - bring 1-2 items, take as many as you like. What to do when you arrive: Step 1 - If you have them, check-in your donated items with the event organizers. Step 2 - Browse the swap tables and select items you can use. Step 3 - Check-out your selected items with event organizers. We reserve the right to refuse any item based on size, condition, and type. , For more information, please visit our webpage linked below. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Share, reuse, repair events. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Services. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/share-reuse-and-repair.aspx. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca. Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Hastings Community Centre - Games Room 3096 E Hastings St Vancouver, BC V5K, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Saturday, December 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Sunday, December 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Monday, December 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Thursday, December 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Friday, December 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Saturday, December 21, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Sunday, December 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Monday, December 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Thursday, December 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Friday, December 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Saturday, December 28, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Sunday, December 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Monday, December 30, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

Polar Bear Swim

Staff submitted Come and enjoy 2025 Vancouver Polar Bear Swim hosted by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation! , On January 1, jump into the new year with a splash and take an invigorating dip in English Bay. Enjoy live musical entertainment, food trucks and more beginning at noon. Whether you decide to take the plunge or just want to cheer on the polar bears, it's surely the best way to start off the year! , Actual swim takes place at 2:30pm. , Register to receive your digital certificate following the event. Event type: Celebration / festival. Neighbourhoods: West End. Audiences: All ages. Languages: English. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: FREE. Registration website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-polar-bear-swim-tickets-1095685096619?aff=oddtdtcreator. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: BrandLive. Event website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/polar-bear-swim.aspx. Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Thursday, January 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Friday, January 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Saturday, January 4, 2025, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

VanDusen Festival of Lights

Staff submitted Step into a botanical winter wonderland this holiday season at the 40th annual VanDusen Festival of Lights! Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights from November 29 to January 5, including a sensory-friendly night on December 3. , Get ready for an enchanting holiday season with the return of the beloved Dancing Lights, themed displays, delicious food vendors, and more! This year, discover a new interactive mycelium installation and a spectacular display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. , 📅 November 29 to January 5 (closed December 25), 🕙 4 PM to 10 PM, 🎟️ Book tickets online, 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - $28. Registration website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx. Buy tickets: https://www.showpass.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-46/. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Sunday, January 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada.

Orpheum Tours

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the Orpheum, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. , The Orpheum, a designated National Heritage Site, was built in 1927. Each year the theatre hosts international musicians, popular concerts and unique events; it is also home to the beloved Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. , The 90-minute walking tours are led by the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and reveal some secrets of the theatre's history. One story includes Frank Sinatra almost being kicked out of the theatre for breaking dressing room lights while he practiced his golf swing! , Reservations are strongly encouraged as tours frequently fill up in advance. Walk-up patrons will be accepted at the door as space permits. , As this tour takes place in an operating theatre, some sections of the building may be inaccessible. , This program is presented in partnership with the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and Downtown Van. Event type: Education / lecture. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Languages: English. Ticket price: 10. Buy tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/orpheum-tours-tickets-RG4F92. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Vancouver Civic Theatres. Organizer website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Saturday, January 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Orpheum 884 Granville St Vancouver, BC V6B 2C9, Canada.

Orpheum Tours

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the Orpheum, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. , The Orpheum, a designated National Heritage Site, was built in 1927. Each year the theatre hosts international musicians, popular concerts and unique events; it is also home to the beloved Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. , The 90-minute walking tours are led by the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and reveal some secrets of the theatre's history. One story includes Frank Sinatra almost being kicked out of the theatre for breaking dressing room lights while he practiced his golf swing! , Reservations are strongly encouraged as tours frequently fill up in advance. Walk-up patrons will be accepted at the door as space permits. , As this tour takes place in an operating theatre, some sections of the building may be inaccessible.  *Please note that this tour includes walking and stair climbing. , This program is presented in partnership with the BC Entertainment Hall… Event type: Education / lecture. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Languages: English. Ticket price: 10. Buy tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/orpheum-tours-tickets-RG4F92. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Vancouver Civic Theatres. Organizer website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Saturday, January 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Orpheum 884 Granville St Vancouver, BC V6B 2C9, Canada.

Mini Recycling Drop-off Event

Staff submitted Mini Recycling Drop-off, Bring your unwanted lightbulbs, household batteries and more to our FREE Mini Recycling Drop-off event on Sat. January 25, from 10am to 1pm in the lobby at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. List of accepted items, • Household batteries (5kg max weight, no car batteries), • Ink & toner cartridges, • Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, • Cell phones, • Writing instruments (pens, markers etc.), • Razors & razorblades, • Electric scooter/bike/skateboard batteries, • Lightbulbs (no light tubes), • Flexible plastics (clean and dry) – see Recycle BC for accepted items, Please note that no other items will be accepted at this event, and items will only be accepted from 10am-1pm on January 25th. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Zero Waste Strategy. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Services. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca. Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3, Canada.

National Geographic Live: Wild Wolves of Yellowstone

Staff submitted VCT Presents National Geographic Live: Wild Wolves of Yellowstone with Biologist Doug Smith. Yellowstone National Park’s two million acres of wilderness contain many stories, including one of the best case studies in wildlife conservation. Doug Smith led the project that reintroduced gray wolves to Yellowstone in the 1990s. Go behind the scenes—including never-before-seen photos and videos—of the quest to bring wolves back and the incredible changes that happened after they arrived. , Doug Smith served as a wildlife biologist at Yellowstone National Park for nearly three decades and studied everything from beavers to birds. Most importantly, he led the Yellowstone Wolf Project, which reintroduced gray wolves to the park. He’s written numerous scientific publications and has been featured in four National Geographic television specials. He has also written and edited several books about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, including the 2023 book Yellowstone’s Birds: Diversity and Abundance in the… Event type: Education / lecture. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Ticket price: $42 - $70. Buy tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/national-geographic-live-wild-wolves-of-vancouver-british-columbia-02-12-2025/event/1100609ACF235172. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Vancouver Civic Theatres. Organizer website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/national-geographic-live-wild-wolves-of-yellowstone-feb-12-2025/. Organizer email: vct.presents@vancouver.ca. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 2P1, Canada.

Orpheum Tours

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the Orpheum, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. , The Orpheum, a designated National Heritage Site, was built in 1927. Each year the theatre hosts international musicians, popular concerts and unique events; it is also home to the beloved Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. , The 90-minute walking tours are led by the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and reveal some secrets of the theatre's history. One story includes Frank Sinatra almost being kicked out of the theatre for breaking dressing room lights while he practiced his golf swing! , Reservations are strongly encouraged as tours frequently fill up in advance. Walk-up patrons will be accepted at the door as space permits. , As this tour takes place in an operating theatre, some sections of the building may be inaccessible.  *Please note that this tour includes walking and stair climbing. , This program is presented in partnership with the BC Entertainment Hall… Event type: Education / lecture. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Languages: English. Ticket price: 10. Buy tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/orpheum-tours-tickets-RG4F92. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Vancouver Civic Theatres. Organizer website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Saturday, February 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Orpheum 884 Granville St Vancouver, BC V6B 2C9, Canada.

Orpheum Tours

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the Orpheum, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. , The Orpheum, a designated National Heritage Site, was built in 1927. Each year the theatre hosts international musicians, popular concerts and unique events; it is also home to the beloved Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. , The 90-minute walking tours are led by the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and reveal some secrets of the theatre's history. One story includes Frank Sinatra almost being kicked out of the theatre for breaking dressing room lights while he practiced his golf swing! , Reservations are strongly encouraged as tours frequently fill up in advance. Walk-up patrons will be accepted at the door as space permits. , As this tour takes place in an operating theatre, some sections of the building may be inaccessible.  *Please note that this tour includes walking and stair climbing. , This program is presented in partnership with the BC Entertainment Hall… Event type: Education / lecture. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Languages: English. Ticket price: 10. Buy tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/orpheum-tours-tickets-RG4F92. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Vancouver Civic Theatres. Organizer website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Saturday, February 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Orpheum 884 Granville St Vancouver, BC V6B 2C9, Canada.

Reuse and Recycling Drop-off Event

Staff submitted John Hendry Park (parking lot on BC Parkway, off E19th Ave), Bring your unwanted electronics, small appliances, clothing and more to our FREE Reuse and Recycling Drop-off event on Sat. February 22, from 10am to 1pm at John Hendry Park (in parking lot on BC Parkway, off E 19th Ave). For details and a list of accepted items please visit our webpage detailed below. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Zero Waste Strategy. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Services. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/zero-waste-drop-off-events.aspx?utm_campaign=drop-off&utm_medium=Vanity&utm_source=drop-off_Vanity. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca. Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. John Hendry Park 2171 E 19th Ave Vancouver, BC V5N 2J5, Canada.

1088 W 12th Ave Q&A Period

Staff submitted The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from RM-3 (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 24-storey mixed-use rental building and includes: 295 units with 20% of the floor area for below-market units; , Commercial space on the ground floor; , A floor space ratio (FSR) of 6.8; and , A building height of 74.0 m (243 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space. , Read questions submitted by other residents and ask your own questions. City staff and the applicant team will aim to share an open response to your question within two business days. Event type: Public engagement. Campaign, project, or topic: Rezoning application. Neighbourhoods: Fairview. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Rezoning Centre. Event website: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/1088-w-12-ave. Wednesday, February 26, 2025 – Monday, March 10, 2025.

Silent Movie Mondays: Piccadilly

Staff submitted Escape to the 1920s silent movie era at the historic Orpheum theatre! Vancouver Civic Theatres is thrilled to present Silent Movie Mondays, an immersive experience that screens popular silent films accompanied by dramatic music played live on the historic Wurlitzer organ – the last theatre organ in Canada still performing in its original home. , Join us in the West Coast Lounge for a pre-show performance by the Gatsby Strutters Jazz Band. Following the show, Keith Blackmore of the Vancouver Film School will host a lively discussion about the movie and the role of silent films in the evolution of film history, , Piccadilly (1929), , A young Chinese woman working in the kitchen at a London dance club is given the chance to become the club's main act, which leads to a plot of betrayal, forbidden love, and murder. Anna May Wong is mesmerizing as Shosho, the dishwasher who overnight becomes the toast of the town - and the object of every man's desire. Event type: Arts / film / exhibit. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Ticket price: $17 - $23. Buy tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A2B9FA5EC9. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Vancouver Civic Theatres. Organizer website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-silent-movie-mondays-piccadilly-mar-10-2025/. Organizer email: vct.presents@vancouver.ca. Monday, March 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Orpheum 601 Smithe St Vancouver, BC V6B 1L7, Canada.