Events Happening in and around Vancouver in January

Jan 24, 2019 | 11:13 PM Amanda Breen

If you’ve got a bit of cabin fever… there are a number of events happening around Vancouver you and your kids can check out.

Posted by Art of Lights on Wednesday, January 9, 2019

The Art of Lights

The Art of Lights at the Cloverdale Millennium Amphitheatre is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5 PM to 10 PM till February 10th.

This is a huge international lantern festival with lit up paper lantern-style dragons, temples, animals and more. It’s a big colourful display with a portion of the proceeds going to the BC Children’s Hospital and the BC SOS Chile Village

Family Literacy Day

Family Literacy Day is on Sunday, January 27, 2019. From January 24th till the 27th visit your local Library for fun activities, story time, puppet shows and performers. Perfect for your little ones! Libraries that will be hosting events are listed here.

Cineplex Family Favourites

Catch a movie at Cineplex Family Favourites for $2.99! Every Saturday at 11 am Cineplex will be playing a family-friendly movie. See Movie Listings.

The 9th Annual Hot Chocolate Festival

This yummy festival is back in Vancouver now till February 14, 2019. Check out their site map, pick a couple cafes and bakeries around the city and make a little date out of it! Give it a try and maybe you’ll find a new favourite coffee shop and bakery! HotChocolateFest.com

Dine Out Vancouver

On now till February 3rd, 2019, this is a great opportunity to try out some of Vancouver’s best restaurants at an affordable fixed-price. This is a great date night idea but you’ll want to make reservations! Details at dineoutVancouver.com

Canyon Lights

The canyon and suspension bridge is still lit up from Christmas! Catch this display before it’s done on Sunday, January 27th. Bring your BC ID and ask to get a free BC Residents Annual Pass with your regular admission. You’ll get discounts at the park and be able to visit at any time during the year for free. Details here.