A week to honour our veterans, and to enjoy, as always. Make sure to check our previous issues, we have recurring events that are great and still happening.
We sifted through 190+ events happening around Vancouver this week (for real), because we know your time is valuable.
Here's what made the cut:
📅 Friday
🕐 3:30 PM • 📍 Brighouse
This monthly program invites children to engage in hands-on activities that foster skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through teamwork and creativity.
🎨 Studio Fridays 🆓
🕐 3:30 PM • 📍 Firehall Branch
Join us for creative hands-on art activities using library materials. Ideal for children in Grades K-7 and their adult companions. This is a drop-in event, so come ready to explore.
🕐 3:30 PM • 📍 Dunbar Branch
Join fellow young builders for a creative session at the library. This event is designed for children in Grades K-7 to explore their imagination through LEGO® construction.
🕐 3:30 PM • 📍 West Point Grey Branch
Join us at the library for a chance to play chess, card games, and board games. This drop-in event is perfect for kids looking to challenge themselves and meet new friends.
🕐 4:00 PM • 📍 Brighouse
Join this engaging program to learn coding fundamentals through Scratch. Kids will create interactive stories, animations, and games using easy-to-use coding blocks.
🕐 4:30 PM • 📍 Bear Creek Park
Enjoy a scenic 1-km nature trail adorned with festive light displays and holiday decorations, perfect for families looking to celebrate the season together.
🕐 6:00 PM • 📍 Port Moody Public Library
This is a glow-in-the-dark family dance party inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters! There will be crafts, games, lantern making, and a chance to dance it out! Be real, anything K-Demon Pop-hunters gets the kids wild, just go…
📅 Saturday
🔧 Repair Cafe 🆓
🕐 9:30 AM • 📍 Marpole Oakridge Community Centre
Bring your broken stuff and maybe get a curious master to fix it for free for you! Check the link to see what kind of devices they accept.
🕐 12:12 PM • 📍 Russian Hall
Join photographer Tallulah for an insightful photo walk and workshop that encourages participants to explore and capture the essence of the Downtown Eastside. This is interesting for anyone interested in learning some photography.
🕐 7:12 PM • 📍 BCIT Planetarium
Experience a unique blend of music and visuals at the BCIT Planetarium. This event features stunning laser displays and immersive sound in a captivating dome setting.
🕐 8:12 PM • 📍 The RCC
Jokes Please! is an award-winning stand-up comedy show that regularly features comedians from The Debaters, Netflix and Just For Laughs!
📅 Sunday
🕐 Multiple times • 📍 BMO Theatre Center
A family-friendly musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale, presented by CTORA Theatre.
🕐 10am • 📍 Confederation Seniors' Centre
A festive market featuring 35+ artisans selling handcrafted gifts, decor, and treats – perfect for holiday shopping.
🕐 10am • 📍 Clayton Community Centre
A one-day community holiday market with local artisan vendors, festive treats, and live music to kick off the season.
📅 Monday
Someone’s gotta work, take a break that day 😬
📅 Tuesday
🕐 10:00 AM • 📍 Vancouver Convention Centre West
Explore a vast selection of handmade goods from over 300 Canadian artisans. This market features unique jewelry, art, textiles, and specialty foods, perfect for holiday shopping.
🕐 10:00 AM • 📍 City Hall
Join the community to honour and remember those who served. This event is suitable for all ages, providing a meaningful experience for families to reflect together.
🕐 10:25 AM • 📍 City Hall
Traditional Remembrance Day service and parade honouring veterans, featuring a cenotaph ceremony, wreath-laying, and moment of silence.
🕐 10:25 AM • 📍 City Hall
Family-friendly public skating session with holiday music and activities; includes free skate and helmet rentals.
🕐 2:00 PM • 📍 Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall
Experience a hands-on workshop with pastry chef Amara Yamamoto, where families can learn to create delicious matcha cream puffs together. Suitable for all ages.
If gyozas are more your thing, check the other workshop starting at 6:00pm.
📅 Wednesday
🕐 5:30 PM • 📍 Brighouse
Join the VanLUG community for a drop-in session focused on open-source operating systems like Linux and Ubuntu. Ideal for those seeking assistance or wanting to connect with others.
🕐 7:00 PM • 📍 Ironwood
Join us at the Ironwood Branch for a hands-on demonstration of the Cricut Maker 3. Discover its features and create a sample craft to take home. Perfect for those interested in crafting.
📅 Thursday
🕐 4:00 PM • 📍 Jack Poole Plaza
This is my favourite Christmas market in town. Outdoor European-style holiday market with twinkling lights, German food (bratwurst, Glühwein), artisan shops, kids’ carousel, and live entertainment.
Know a fellow parent who always says, "There's nothing to do"?
Forward this to them; it might just save their weekend.
Catch you next week ✌️
Nat, from Nothing To Do
Cover Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash