CANDY-LAND CHRISTMAS: There will be holiday fun throughout the Christmas season at Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Activities will include photos with Santa, storytime with Santa, pet photo nights with Santa, cookie decorating and more.Info: capilanomall.com.
COME TOGETHER FOR THE HOLIDAYS: This holiday season, Park Royal invites the public to celebrate with family-friendly events. Pose for a photo with Santa Claus, listen to live musical sounds of the season, including carolers and excerpts from the Nutcracker by the GOH Ballet, make holiday crafts, decorate a gingerbread house, write a letter to Santa and sing along to holiday carols. Events are on until Dec. 24. Details can be found at shopparkroyal.com.
PEAK OF CHRISTMAS: Grouse Mountain will have reindeer-themed festivities with a reindeer ranger talk, reindeer and Christmas themed holiday movies, a craft area with antler making and reindeer tattoos. There will also be sleigh rides and outdoor ice skating. SOS Children's Village will have its Parade of Christmas gingerbread village display in the Spirit Gallery. Info: grousemountain.com/events/the-peak-of-christmas-2012.
WINTER GIFT GALLERY: The Seymour Art Gallery will be selling a selection of holiday gifts by local artists until Jan. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Meet the artists and enjoy homemade holiday baking at a reception Sunday, Nov. 25, 2-4 p.m. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.
NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE: Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves and be entertained by interactive scenes and activities from Nov. 29 to Dec. 24 at Maplewood Farm, 405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver. Tickets: $14.95-$19.50. Visitors must be pre-booked at maplewoodfarm.bc.ca or 1855-444-4539.
CAROLS AND BRASS: Musica Intima and the Local Brass Ensemble will perform a holiday concert Friday, Nov. 30, 7-8: 30 p.m. followed by a wine and cheese reception at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: $20 or $5 for the concert only will be available at the door. Info: seycovemusic.ca.
CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA - PARADE OF TREES: The North Vancouver Chamber will host a display of decorated trees from Nov. 30 until Jan. 7 at Shipbuilders' Square, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Harvest Project and Hollyburn Family Services Youth Safe House. Info: nvchamber.ca.
CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME - SLEEPING BEAUTY: A pantomime version of this classic tale will run Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 6-9 and Dec. 13-16 with Thursday and Friday shows at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 and 4 p.m. at Theatre at Hendry Hall, 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Tickets: $10/$5. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.
GREAT STUFF: Unique gifts by local artisans, jewellers and craft artists will be on sale Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. from Nov. 30 to Dec. 21 at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Late night shopping Fridays until 8 p.m. Opening reception: Friday, Nov. 30, 4-8 p.m. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com.
HOLIDAY HI-LIGHT FESTIVAL: Park & Tilford will have a display of more than 50,000 lights at the community gardens from Nov. 30 to Dec. 31 at 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. The light-up will take place Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Family Friday Nights will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. with Santa visits, hot chocolate, cookies and live entertainment.
ADVENT CHRISTMAS PARTY: Children ages four to eight and their parents are invited for games, songs, crafts, stories and cookie decorating Saturday, Dec. 1, 1: 30-3: 30 p.m. St. Andrew's United Church at 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Free.
BRIGHT CHRISTMAS: Mollie Nye House will hold their annual lighting event Saturday, Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m. at 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. There will be a lantern parade, craft activities, balloon twisting, carol singing, hot chocolate, treats and more including a visit from Santa. Donations of socks and mittens will be accepted for the Lookout Shelter. Info: Gillian, 604-987-5820 or mollienye.com.
