2024 New Year’s Eve Family Activities, Events & Fireworks in and around Vancouver.
Whether you want to stay up until midnight or enjoy a fun theatre show and then go for a New Year’s Eve Skate, there are plenty of options to welcome 2024 in and around Vancouver.
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Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in Vancouver
FYI: Concord NYE, complete with fireworks, is set to return on 2024 December 31st (No official fireworks this year – 2023).
New Year’s Eve Variety Show
Vancouver’s family-friendly New Year’s Eve tradition. It all starts early at 8:00 pm, leaving you enough time to get home to bed with the little ones or continue the festivities elsewhere to ring in 2024. The show is fun for all ages, but not just for kids! Details
Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM
Vancouver Playhouse, Vancouver
$39-$99
New Year’s Eve Family Party
Rocky Mountain Flatbread is hosting a New Year’s Eve Family Party. A two course dinner with lots of New Year’s Eve activities for the kids, including: A Sparkling Drinks Trolley, New Year’s Eve Pizza Making, Balloon Twisting & Magic Tricks with Living Magic and New Year’s Eve Count Down Details
Sunday December 31, 2023 | 4 PM to 7 PM
Rocky Mountain Flatbread, 4186 Main Street, Vancouver
$30 per child (2 years old and older)
New Year’s Eve Skate
Come and celebrate winter in style with free skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver with entertainment by Rumba Calzada. Details
December 31, 2023 | 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
12 Days of Christmas Skate: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Robson Square Ice Rink, Vancouver
FREE
Cirque Du Soleil’s KOOZA
KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions—acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. Details
Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 1 PM
Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
$55 & up
Family Fun Theatre Shows and Other Fun Events on New Years Eve
- Fly with Santa and his elves on a magical flight across Canada and on to the North Pole! Stop by the festive outdoor sightseeing deck to enjoy Christmas lights, hot drinks, seasonal snacks and holiday melodies.@ FlyOver Canada
- Delight in Scuba Claus visits, magical aquatic displays, and special seasonal activities at Vancouver Aquarium on NYE where you’ll create and continue traditions, making memories that will last a lifetime. Hours on NYE: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- East Van Panto: Beauty and the Beast: Get ready for a hilarious adventure through the neighbourhoods of East Van! Featuring unforgettable characters, pop song parodies, stunning sets, silly costumes, and fantastic performances by some of Vancouver’s best actors, Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto is an enchanting experience for audiences of all ages! | 2 PM @ York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
- ELF: THE MUSICAL: Join Buddy the Elf on his expedition from the North Pole to New York City, where he’s determined to win over his new family with Christmas cheer, syrupy spaghetti, and heartfelt songs. | 2 PM @ Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver
- Sinbad! by Ellie King : Sinbad! Written by the Queen of Pantos herself, Ellie King, it is a true Christmas tradition with captivating music to create a hilarious, joy-filled, and unforgettable show for the whole family. | 2:00 PM @ Metro Theatre Vancouver, 1370 Marine Drive SW, Vancouver
- Carousel Theatre for Young People presents Snow White: The wickedly funny reinterpretation sees two actors, accompanied by an on-stage musician, embody a cast of beloved characters: the handsome prince, the malicious queen, a helpful dwarf, and the pure-hearted Snow White herself. | 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM @ Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St, Vancouver
Light Displays on New Year’s Eve
- Enjoy the splendid lights at Lights of Hope @ 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver
- Capture the spirit of the season at Canada Place and enjoy annual Christmas at Canada Place presented by the Port of Vancouver.
- Take the Bright Nights Christmas Train that chugs through Stanley Park that is twinkling with three million twinkling lights. Night Train | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Stroll with friends and family through interactive themed areas, watch the famous dancing lights show on Livingstone Lake at VanDusen Festival of Lights on December 31 | 4pm to 10pm @ VanDusen Botanical Garden
Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in Burnaby
Heritage Christmas
December 31, 2023 |1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel – 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Free Gate Admission
Holiday Light Displays
Enjoy Burnaby’s bright lights this holiday season! Details
December 31, 2023
Various, Burnaby
Free
Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in Coquitlam
Lights at Lafarge
The dazzling light displays that encircle the 1.2 km Lafarge Lake loop will be on at dusk. Lace up your walking shoes (or slip on your rain boots) and embark on the 1.2 km lake loop. Details
December 31, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Free
QuiRING In The New Year
An annual tradition among classical music lovers! The brilliantly talented Quiring Chamber Players, Reg Quiring, (viola) and Rosemary O’Connor (piano), return for their 15th annual New Year’s Eve celebration at Evergreen. Details
December 31, 2023 | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Evergreen Cultural Centre
1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Adult: $46 | Senior: $40 | Student: $16
Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in Delta
Winter Wonderland Skates
See Delta ice arenas transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland! Join us at North Delta Recreation Centre or South Delta Recreation Centre for skating and holiday cheer with friends and family. Details
TBA 2023
North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Avenue, Delta & South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 56th Avenue, Delta
Regular drop-in fees apply.
Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in Langley
Martini Town Merry & Bright
Martini Town in Langley opens its Hollywood-esque film backlot to the public, transforming it into a “Merry & Bright” winter wonderland. Film enthusiasts can stroll through a unique 16-acre outdoor set with a small town vibe, New York streets, and iconic building facades. Details
December 31, 2023 | 2pm to 9pm, SFU Choir: 3 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm
Film Backlot, 1123 272 Street, Langley
$12 to $22
Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in Richmond
NYE Skate – Winter Wonderland
The perfect place for a holiday skate is Winter Wonderland at Minoru Arenas! Set under a canopy of twinkly lights with festive music, bring your family and friends to this annual winter time activity. Details
December 31, 2023 |10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Minoru Arenas
7551 Minoru Gate
Regular admission rates apply
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Bring the whole family to experience the timeless tale of Cinderella like never before in this captivating musical adaptation. Step into a world where magic dances, dreams come true, and kindness triumphs against all odds. With a bit of help from the fairy godmother, a magical pumpkin carriage transformation, and a dash of humour, Cinderella promises the entire family will have a ball! Details
December 31, 2023 |1:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond
$25-$70
Steveston Festival of Trees
See trees decorated by local businesses as you tour the Cannery. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society and Steveston Merchants Association present Steveston’s annual Festival of Trees, inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site. Local merchants and community groups will show off their creative talents by decorating their own festive trees, which will be on display inside the historic cannery. Details
December 31, 2023 | 10 AM to 5 PM
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Ave., Richmond
Regular admission.
Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in Port Coquitlam
NYE Skate – Winter in the City
Grab your skates, get on the ice, and enjoy the holiday spirit with festive skates at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre! Details
December 31, 2023 | Ring Stick and Puck 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Family Play and Skate 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Public Skate 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Public Skate 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Port Coquitlam Community Centre!
Regular admission rates apply
Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in New Westminster
Cinderella: A Pantomime
Traditional British Panto at it’s rambunctious best! Sparkling, magical, family fun awaits when you join our wacky cast! Come and sing along with toe-tapping music, groan at corny old jokes, cheer the good guys and boo the bad in another hilariously funny show with sparkling sets and colourful costumes. A perfect holiday treat for the whole family! Details
December 31 | 2:00 PM
Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster
$ 16.50 – 36.99 plus s/c
Winter Wonderland
Pop into the library to enjoy a light display and participate in a winter wonderland scavenger hunt. Details
December 31 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
New Westminster Public Library
Free
Winter Discovery Days
Winter has arrived at the Fraser River, and we invite you to celebrate the season at the FRDC’s Winter Discovery Days. Things calm down at this time of year but there’s lots going on under the surface! Peek into the hidden happenings of winter where some species slow down… and others are hard at work! Details
December 31 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fraser River Discovery Centre , 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
$5-$20
Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in North Vancouver
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Celebrate the new year at The Peak of Vancouver! There’s plenty of fun to be had – end the year on the slopes, take a stroll through our magical outdoor Light Walk, or watch our spectacular fireworks display at the Skating Pond. Details
December 31, 2023 | 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
Regular Admission
The Wizard of Oz
A modern take on the classic L. Frank Baum story, infused with all the jokes, songs and pantomime traditions we all know and love! Cheer on Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin-Man and Lion, and help them defeat the evil Wicked Witch of the West! Will Dorothy have the brains, heart and courage to save all of Oz and find her way home? Details
December 31, 2023 | 1:30 and 4:00 pm
Deep Cove Stage, 4360 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver
$20
Canyon Lights
Re-capture the feeling of wonder and excitement of the holiday season and be amazed by the hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park. The suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, the rainforest and canyon are transformed into a world of festive lights and visual enchantment. Details
December 31, 2023 | 11AM – 9PM
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
$26.95 to $66.95
New Year’s Eve DJ Party & Kiddies Ball Drop
Lace up those skates because we’re turning the Skate Plaza into a winter wonderland for the most spectacular New Year’s Eve DJ and Kiddies Ball Drop. Details
December 31, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Skate Plaza, The Shipyards, North Vancouver
Free
New Year at Noon
Explore how some people around the world celebrate January 1st as a fresh start, enjoy kid-friendly snacks and fizzy drinks, and have fun playing games and crafts while sharing your hopes for a New Year. Details
December 31, 2023 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
MONOVA Museum of North Vancouver, 115 West Esplanade
North Vancouver
By Donation
Family First Night at Mt Seymour
Family First Night is the North Shore’s original and longest-running family-friendly New Year’s Eve event.
TBA for 2023
TBA
Mt Seymour, 1700 Mt Seymour Road, North Vancouver
TBA
Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in Surrey
Winter Ice Palace
Enjoy New Year’s Eve at the Annual Winter Ice Palace! Experience a winter wonderland at Cloverdale Arena and enjoy this fun, seasonal event with your friends and family. Details
December 31, 2023 | 11:15am–12:45pm, 1:15pm–2:45pm, 3:15pm–4:45pm
Cloverdale Ice Arena, 6090 176 St, Surrey
$4.75/person
Bear Creek Park Train Winterfest
Enjoy an enchanting train ride through interactive themed displays in the morning or chug through Bear Creek’s Enchanted Forest of Lights at night!
December 31, 2023 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Bear Creek Park Train & Mini Golf, 13750 88th Avenue, Surrey
$12.50 per person
Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in White Rock
Bright Walk in White Rock
The magical light display features a 20-foot Christmas tree, a sparkling light tunnel, neon snowflakes, festive decor, a lit picture frame for photos, and more. Details
December 31, 2023 | After Dark
Memorial Park and White Rock Pier, White Rock
Free
Holiday Break Skates: All That Glitters Skate
Wear sparkly attire for a New Year’s Eve skate. Details
December 31, 2023 | Family Skate: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Stick N’ Puck (for parents and kids 5-12 years): 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Memorial Park and White Rock Pier, White Rock
$4 (rentals are extra)
Family Activities on New Year’s Eve in Whistler
New Year’s Eve in Whistler
Whistler’s New Year’s Eve Celebration schedule is designed to offer a diverse range of activities catering to various interests, from relaxation with yoga to the high-energy dance classes, outdoor activities like disco skating, and the grand finale of the Luminosity parade, Fire & Ice Show, and fireworks. It ensures a well-rounded and unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.
Ring in the New Year early. Bundle up and head to Skier’s Plaza for a thrilling Fire & Ice Show, followed by a dazzling fireworks display at 9 PM.
Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 9 AM – 9 PM
Fireworks: 9 PM@ Skiers Plaza
Various Venues – Whistler Conference Centre and The Arts Centre, Skier’s Plaza, Olympic Plaza Whistler
Free/ticketed events