More than any other month, December is all about eating, drinking and being as merry as humanly possible. Here’s what’s happening around Metro Vancouver this month to do all three at once!
Luxury Holiday Wine Tasting and Paint at Van Urban Collective | Vancouver
Dec 7, 2025
Take a little break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and maybe come away with a pretty unique gift idea! You and I Paint is hosting a guided paint-and-sip afternoon at Belgard Kitchen in Railtown. Tickets are $110 and include a pro-led painting session, a BC wine flight, and charcuterie. All skill levels welcome!
Luigi’s Italian Salsiccia (Sausage) Making Class | Vancouver
Dec 9, 2025
Learn how the sausage gets made–literally!–from one of the best in the business. Luigi Bastone brings his expertise to The Italian Cultural centre in this hands-on class, making old-school homemade Italian sausages from scratch. You’re welcome to make it even more festive by bringing along your own bottle of wine!
Breakfast with Santa at Grouse Mountain | Vancouver’s North Shore
Dec 6 – 24, 2025
Part of Grouse Mountain’s family-favourite Peak of Christmas celebrations, breakfast with the big guy is served buffet-style on select days throughout December. Fill your belly and Santa’s ear full of all you want for Christmas this year!
The Shipyards Christmas Market | Vancouver’s North Shore
Until Dec 24, 2025
Stroll the Shipyards Christmas Market in North Vancouver and immerse yourself in holiday cheer. Weave your way through the sparkling lights and aisles of over 100 wooden stalls selling unique artisanal gifts. Enjoy festive music, skate on the ice rink, and admire the City’s Christmas tree. Come hungry! Our vendors are bringing the finest European cuisine to Vancouver’s North Shore. Bratwursts, mulled wine, hot cocoa and more yuletide faves.
Christmas Eve Buffet at Newlands Golf and Country Club | Langley City
Dec 24, 2025
The beautiful Newlands Dining & Oak Room will be decked out for a magical evening with friends and family. Check their website for the menu, but expect Christmas classics like Herb Dijon Pork Tenderloin, Roast Top Round or Turkey Breast and Roast Brussel sprouts with Stuffing.
Noel Surrey | Surrey
Until Dec 28, 2025
Noel Surrey brings the magic of Christmas home to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds throughout December. Millions of twinkling lights will guide you through the Noel Village where Santa and other Holiday characters await you! Shop the Christmas market for unique gifts and stay merry at two fully-licensed bars, cozy dining huts, food trucks, and fire pits. Kids 6 and under are free!
Steveston Sips | Richmond
Until Dec 31
Toast the Holiday season with Steveston Sips, a village-wide lineup of limited-time festive drinks, bites, and desserts from local restaurants and bars. Hop from spot to spot for cozy coffees, cheerful cocktails and zero-proof options, plus appetizer and dessert specials that will have you wassailing through the night.
New Year’s with Plaza | Coquitlam
Dec 31, 2025
Ring in the New Year at the Plaza Hotel with live music, great food, and festive vibes! Let your last meal of 2025 be an elegantly prepared dinner buffet accompanied by live music. A champagne toast at midnight, plus other exciting party favours will welcome in the new year right.
Festive Village | Burnaby
Until Jan 2, 2026
Step into a Holiday movie at Festive Village at Burnaby Village Museum, presented with Concord Pacific. Stroll the 10-acre open-air site lit up with seasonal displays, traditional décor, and a full lineup of entertainment, demos, and activities. As always, admission is free for the whole family. When you’re ready for a warm-up, grab a bite at Mai’s Cafe (formerly the Ice Cream Parlour) or hit the onsite food trucks!
Nutcracker Afternoon Tea | Vancouver
Saturdays & Sundays until Jan 11, 2026
Experience the Wedgewood Hotel’s popular Afternoon Tea…with a festive twist! Enjoy exotic teas from around the globe, or even a glass of champagne, alongside an assortment of seasonal, hand-crafted delicacies, finely cut sandwiches, and freshly baked scones. Live music and bespoke holiday décor round out this new Christmas tradition.
Lights at Lafarge | Coquitlam
Until Feb 28, 2026
Don’t miss Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display! Pack up the whole family for a 1.2 km walk around Lafarge Lake under dazzling lights and past festive displays all newly imagined for 2025. Come early or stay late to grab a bite from the on-site food vendors hawking a full menu of delicious options. Enjoy warm beverages, comfort food and plant-based options available too.
Featured Photo Credit: wedgewoodhotel.com
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