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⛸️ Piano Heist, Skating with Santa & Cookie Decorating: Plus 50+ Things to Do on the North Shore this Week
The best things to do and know on the North Shore: December 18 to 24, 2025
What’s Happening on the North Shore: December 18 to 24, 2025
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For the Family…
For the Adults…
Cypress - Black Mountain Lodge | 5:00pm: Ski, dance, and watch fireworks at a New Year's Eve party in the Downhill Area. More info
West Van Legion | 8:00pm: Dance to DJ music, enjoy drink specials, and toast at midnight for a fabulous New Year's Eve party! More info
Wildeye Brewing | 8:00pm: Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, win prizes at NYE party at Wildeye taproom. More info
North Point Brewing @ The Wallace Venue | 7:00pm: Dance into 2026 in retro ski gear at Slopes & Sparkles NYE Party. Live DJs, drinks, and midnight toast. More info
Seymour's Pub | 9:30pm: Dance, toast, and celebrate at The Boomers New Years Party. More info
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Note: all event times listed are North Shore Standard Time. Double check events and times before you head out.
Stuff for Kids, Teens & Families
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This Week & Weekend
Santa at Seymour | Mt Seymour Resort: Meet Santa, decorate an ornament, warm treats and two tobogganing tickets included. More info
Bright: A Holiday Singalong Concert | Presentation House Theatre: Sing along to holiday favourites with family and friends at Bright: A Holiday Singalong Concert. More info
Thursday, December 18
Baby and Toddler Christmas PJ Party | Kids Physio Group Lonsdale | 11:00am to 12:00pm: Play in Christmas PJs, meet families, and chat with physiotherapists about child development. More info
North Pole Fairy Door Workshop | Edgemont Art Studio | 6:00pm to 7:00pm: Sculpt a charming fairy door with oven-bake clay. More info
Winter Wonderlane in Lower Lonsdale | Living Lane | 4:00pm to 6:00pm: Sip hot chocolate, enjoy live performances, make crafts, and hunt gnomes. More info
Friday, December 19
Solstice Storytime | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | 11:00am to 11:30am: Cozy up with a lantern for winter tales under the stars. More info
Clothing Swap | Foundry North Shore | 1:00pm to 3:00pm: Ages 12-24 - refresh your wardrobe at this free clothing swap party. More info
Winter Wonderland in Central Lonsdale | Perklets between 14th & 17th | 3:00pm to 7:00pm: Winter crafts, music, and roaming performers. More info
Saturday, December 20
Skate with Santa | Harry Jerome Rec Centre | 11:00am to 1:00pm: Bring the family to skate with Santa. $4 per person and includes skate & helmet rentals, hot chocolate, and holiday crafting. Registration required. More info
Kids Craft Station Pop Up | Lonsdale Quay | 12:00pm to 4:00pm: Create with your kids at Monika’s craft station pop-up. More info
Kids Christmas PJ Party | Bella Ceramica | 6:00pm to 9:00pm: Paint, craft, play games, and make resin jewelry in your PJs. More info
Holly Jolly Day 2025 | Crazy Raven | 12:00pm to 5:00pm: Decorate cookies, enjoy live music, and meet Santa. More info
Sunday, December 21
Monday, December 22
Christmas Cookies Decorating Coffee Party | Capilano Market | 10:00am to 4:00pm: Decorate Christmas cookies, sip hot drinks, meet Santa, and write letters. More info
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Stuff for Adults
This Week & Weekend
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play | Multiple Showings | Deep Cove Stage Society: Runs from Dec 17 to 28 at 4360 Gallant Road North Van. A live radio play with dozens of characters bringing George Bailey's story to life. Various show times: More info
Winter Harp | BlueShore at CapU | Thursday & Friday at 7:30pm: A Christmas journey with enchanting music and festive stories. More info
Willow Weaving Workshop: Make Your Own Basket, Purse or Backpack | Cork It Wine Making | Saturday & Sunday: Make a willow basket, purse, or backpack. More info
Friday, December 19
Sip and Paint: Crimson Christmas | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Paint a Poinsettia masterpiece and sip drinks with friends. BYOB 19+. More info
Sound Bath: A Deep Reset with Infrared & Magnesium | Mila Earth | 7:00pm to 8:30pm: A 6-person sound bath with magnesium therapy, infrared light, Solfeggio frequencies, cacao, and personalized bowl healing. More info
Spice Village Workshop | Edgemont Art Studio | 7:30pm to 8:30pm: Craft a clay spice home from clay. More info
Saturday, December 20
24h E-Duro Bridgman | Inter-River Edition | Bridgman Park | 8:05am: Race, walk, laugh for 24h at Bridgman Park in support of Harvest Project - bring your crazy friends. More info
Sunday, December 21
Piano Heist: A Very Merry Heistmas! | Kay Meek | 2:00pm: A festive musical heist with comedic shenanigans, and sing-a-longs. More info
Dog Mountain Trail: Intermediate Mount Seymour Provincial Park | Mount Seymour | 9:00am to 1:00pm: Dog Mountain Trail hike, intermediate, family-friendly adventure with dogs. More info
Winter 2025 Sound Bath | Mila Earth | 7:00pm to 8:30pm: Deep relaxation with sound bowls, magnesium therapy, herbal tea, and chocolate. More info
Candy Cane Lane Mug Workshop | Edgemont Art Studio | 4:15pm to 5:15pm: Craft a festive Candy Cane Lane Mug in 2-part clay workshop. More info
Weaving for Winter | Festive Wool Weaving with Jordan Dawson | MONOVA | 1:00pm to 3:00pm: Learn to weave a Coast Salish-style ornament and take home your decoration. More info
Wednesday, December 24
2025 Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier | Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier | 5:00pm to 10:00pm: Indulge in a festive dinner, multiple seating times. More info
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Events for Seniors
Thursday, December 18th | North Shore knitters | North Van City Library | 7:00pm to 8:30pm: Knit, crochet, and socialize. Newcomers welcome. More info
Friday, December 19th | Friendly Fridays | Mollie Nye House | 10:30am to 12:30pm: Stitch, chat, and connect at Friendly Fridays with coffee, tea, cookies, and casual conversations. More info
Friday, December 19th | Seniors Exercise Class | Mollie Nye House | 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Get stronger move, and improve balance in a fun seniors exercise class. More info
Saturday, December 20th | Gather with Helen Murphy | Mollie Nye House | 10:00am to 12:00pm: Connect with locals and build relationships in an intergenerational setting tea and snacks. More info
Monday, December 22nd | Musical Mondays | Silver Harbour Seniors' Centre | 11:45am to 12:30pm: Enjoy live music during lunch. More info
Tuesday, December 23rd | Seniors Exercise Class | Mollie Nye House | 10:00am to 11:00am: Get stronger move, and improve balance in a fun seniors exercise class. More info
Concerts, Live Music, Dancing & Pub Events
Thursday, December 18
Friday, December 19
The Retroactives | Eagles Club Lounge | 8:00pm: More info
Randy Swallow | Queens Cross Pub | 8:30pm: More info
Wishbone | Squarerigger Pub | 8:00pm: More info
The Magic of Christmas | Kay Meek | 7:30pm: More info
Live Music | Catch 122 | 6:30pm to 8:00pm [Reserve Online]
Karaoke | Sailor Hagars | 9 pm to 2am
Saturday, December 20
Monday, December 22
Poker Mondays | Sailor Hagar’s | 6:30pm: More info
Tuesday, December 23
Trivia Night | The Gull | 7:00pm Reserve Online
Trivia Night | Queens Cross | 7:30pm: More info
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