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The Vancouver Christmas Market is about more than just dazzling holiday lights and tasty treats – it features fun festive activities throughout the season!
Whether you’re looking to test your bingo skills or belt out your favourite Christmas tunes, let’s find out what’s in store for you!
Vancouver Christmas Market events and activities
Meet Santa
Come meet Santa and take photos on your phone at his brand-new workshop near the Alpen Haus. Enjoy festive holiday décor and fun photo opportunities! Plus don’t miss Letters to Santa and Storytime with Santa right nearby!
Dates: November 28th, November 29th, December 1st, December 5th to 7th, December 9th, December 12th to 14th, December 16th, December 19 to 23rd
Breakfast with Santa
Ho! Ho! Ho! Enjoy a festive breakfast prepared by Pancake and Waffle Haus and a special meet and greet with Santa. The morning includes exclusive pre-market access before opening to the public, activity stations, and exclusive carousel rides!
Date: December 6th
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Tickets: Various prices
Purchase tickets here
Lantern Parade
Together with Holly & Jolly, you’re invited to take part in a magical Lantern Parade around the market! Choose your own sun or moon lantern, and enjoy an exclusive pre-parade experience where you can decorate a wooden ornament, snap photos with Holly & Jolly, write Letters to Santa, and get your face painted. Don’t miss this authentic German experience!
Dates: November 30th
Time: 3:30pm to 5pm
Tickets: Various prices
Purchase tickets here
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Trivia Night
Are you ready to test your knowledge?! Head over to Alpen Haus for a free-for-all trivia night hosted by IQ Trivia!
Dates: November 27th, December 4th, December 11th, December 18th
Time: 6:30pm to 7pm
Karaoke
It’s your chance to showcase your singing skills. Belt out holiday classics inside the cozy Alpen Haus tent, compete for fun prizes, and let loose!
Dates: November 28th, December 5th, December 19th
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Christmas Cookie Decorating
Get into the holiday spirit by taking part in a Christmas cookie decorating workshop. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, each person will get two classic cookies of their choice and two snowglobes that you can turn into magical snowglobe shakers!
Bring your own creation to life with colorful icing bags and a delightful mix of snowman and Santa-shaped candies.
Dates: December 3rd
Time: 4:30pm to 6pm
Tickets: $26.68
Purchase tickets here
Music Bingo
DJ Gary Richards leads participants through a version of bingo where it’s all about music. Test your song knowledge, enjoy great tunes, and win fun prizes!
Dates: December 10th, December 12th, December 17th
Time: 3pm to 5pm (December 10th and 17th), 7pm to 9pm (December 12)
Vancouver Christmas Market 2025
Date: November 13 to December 24, 2025
Location: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Admission: Starting at just $6.99
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