Vancouver Christmas Market
Nov 22 - Dec 23, 11am-9pm
Dec 24, 11am-6pm
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Special Events at the Vancouver Christmas Market
Official Grand Opening - Saturday, November 24
Don’t miss the excitement of the opening day of the market on Saturday November 24, 2012!
The market will open at 11.00am – be the first to browse the range of authentic and unique Christmas gifts, sample the delicious range of food and drinks and soak up the vibrant atmosphere!
December 1 - Hyack Christmas Parade of Lights
The Hyack Festival Association and the City of New Westminster are proud to present the CIBC Christmas Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 1st, 2012 beginning at 4:00pm in Downtown New Westminster. The Vancouver Christmas Market will be part of this year’s parade with the festively decorated trolley bus and the gingerbread mascots Holly & Jolly.
See www.hyack.bc.ca for more information
December 2 - Rogers Santa Claus Parade
The Vancouver Christmas Market will be part of this year’s Rogers Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, December 2nd 2012 starting at 1:00pm. Our festively decorated trolley bus featuring a brass band playing festive Christmas tunes will be a highlight of this year’s parade and Holly & Jolly will say Hello to all kids. Be sure to join us at the market afterwards for a warming hot chocolate or mulled wine.
See www.rogerssantaclausparade.com for more information.
December 6 - Date Night at the Vancouver Christmas Market
Cold, crisp air, strolling through romantic rows of little wooden huts decorated in pine branches and illuminated with strings of little white lights, delicious aromas of mulled wine and spicy gingerbread in the air, a warming drink in your hand, snowflakes falling from the sky, the perfect setting for a memorable date night. December 6th is date night at Vancouver Christmas Market! Enjoy 2 for 1 entry all day and get a free carousel ride for you and your date. To receive your carousel ride vouchers please show your date night photo along with hashtag #VCMDateNight on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram at the carousel ticket booth.
A special surprise is waiting for you at 7pm, come join us!
December 6 - Celebrate St. Nikolaus Day
December 6th is a special day for children in Germany. In celebration of St. Nikolaus Day, children receive a few small presents in the morning. They usually find these in their boots if they put them in front of their door the night before.
We're bringing a piece of the German tradition to Vancouver with a visit from Santa Claus! Santa will be taking a break from his busy schedule and will be at the Vancouver Christmas Market from 5pm until 8pm.
December 15 - ‘Tis The Season To Sing Your Heart Out At Vancouver’s Biggest Christmas Carol Singalong
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and we want to celebrate! On Saturday, December 15th bring your friends, family, co-workers, neighbours and random general acquaintances down to the Vancouver Christmas Market to take part in the Biggest Christmas Carol Singalong Vancouver has ever seen. What better way to lift holiday spirits and make the season bright than to sing your heart out in public with a bunch of total strangers?
Led by the outstanding VOC Sweet Soul Gospel Choir, this merry event will take place at 12:30pm at the Vancouver Christmas Market on the Plaza at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. You don’t have to be an expert singer, even though I know that you are ;-), to enjoy this joyful holiday experience; everyone is welcome, and the more the merrier. Just grab a song sheet at the entrance, a cup of hot Gluehwein to whet your whistle, and sing to your heart’s content.
You will be granted FREE ADMISSION if you get to the market between 11:30am and 12pm and use the code word: sing-along at the gate.
Thursday, December 20 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Want to get free entry to the Vancouver Christmas Market? Here's how!
On December 20th, Thursday, it's UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY! Yes you read that right. Wear an ugly Christmas sweater and get in for FREE all day.
Get your creative juices flowing... we're expecting some magnificently ugly creations!
This year the market will have a marvelous tall Christmas Tree with fairy lights which creates a unique Christmas atmosphere surrounded by dozens traditional wooden booths, performance stages and festive decorations.
Colourful décor. Authentic gifts. Family entertainment. Tasty authentic food. The aroma of mulled wine. A truly enchanting atmosphere.
Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city with a rich history of hosting world-class events. The Vancouver Christmas Market will change the way Vancouverites celebrate the Christmas season.
Christmas markets are a delightful way to begin holiday festivities. The crisp, cold air fills with the fragrance of sizzling sausages, sweet pastries, spices and hot spiced gluhwein. Booths sell sweet treats, such as chocolates, cakes, pastries, cookies and candies. Music of Christmas fills the air, in preparation for Christmas.
