Fun Family Things To Do During This 2024 Holiday Season – Shows

It’s the Holiday season and Metro Vancouver is packed with shows, attractions and events. There’s never been a better time to be in this city! Below is a list of some of the popular family friendly shows that Vancouverites can attend this holiday season:

Arts Umbrella: Mixed Nuts
December 13-15 at the Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St., Vancouver.

This is a show that is a unique twist on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. It is packed with energy, dance skills and different dance styles, all done by the Umbrella Dance Company.

Elektra Choir: The  Light Of Hope Returning
November 30 & December 1 at the Pacific United Church, 2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver

Listen to familiar Christmas songs and new winter carols performed by the Elektra adult treble voice choir. There is a unique accompanying multimedia approach.

A Wonderheads Christmas Carol
December 11-12 at the Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver

December 13-14 at the Massey Theatre, 735 8th Ave, New Westminster

Using puppets, glowing ghosts, towering figures and giant masks, all appearing on stage, this production is a unique and original retelling of Charles Dicken’s holiday story.

Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Robin Hood
November 20 – January 5, 2025, at the York Theatre 639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver.

A show about Robin Hood and the Merry-Thems, that is filled with music, jokes and great costumes. It is a spectacular East Van panto running for its 12th year.

The Hobbit
November 13 – December 21 at the Pacific Theatre, 1440 West 12th Ave, Vancouver

A world premiere production of JRR Tolkien’s magical masterpiece. The show balances creative storytelling and a highly imaginative set, while delivering a generous slice of laughs along the way.

Lionel Bart’s Oliver
December 12 – January 4 at the Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond

Watch one of the world’s best loved musicals, packed with toe tapping tunes and show stopping songs, retelling the Charles Dickens’s classic story about Oliver Twist and company.

Knotted: Rapunzel’s Story
December 20-22 & 26-29 at the Surrey Arts Centre 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey

December 20-22 & 26-29 at the Massey Theatre, 735 8th Ave, New Westminster

A show produced by the Royal Canadian Theatre Company retelling the story of Rapunzel, with toe tapping songs and well-worn jokes.

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
December 4 – December 15 at the Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver

A magically inventive theatrical adaptation retelling the classic Narnia story that is sure to delight children and adults alike. 

Handel’s Messiah in the Valley 
December 7 at the Holy Rosary Cathedral, 650 Richards Street, Vancouver

Listen to the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for a spirit lifting performance of Handel’s revered holiday season masterpiece.

Holiday Singalong
December 17,18,20,21 at the Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver

A 90-minute hearty holiday singalong event with provided song sheets, featuring a host of beloved festive songs.

The Gift of Music – A Classic Christmas
December 8 at the Canadian Memorial United Church, 1825 West 16th Ave, Vancouver

Join a team of talented vocalists and the beloved 96-year-old Casavant Pipe Organ, in a joyful menu of classic carol singalongs and Yuletide favorite organ pieces.

Mary Poppins – The Musical
November 17 – December 14 at the Theatre in the Country, 5708 Glover Road, Langley

Listen to and sign along with a playbill of memorable classic tunes to warm you for the entire festive season.

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