Best February Events in Vancouver and nearby

February events in Vancouver bring together the city’s best winter experiences, from cultural performances and seasonal food to immersive exhibitions and family-friendly outings. While winter still shapes the city’s pace.

Be sure to check back often for new additions as they are announced.

Best February Events in Vancouver

Dine Out Vancouver – January 21 – February 8, 2026

Savour and sip your way through Canada’s largest food and drink festival, featuring experiences designed to delight every palate. Enjoy curated fixed-price menus at hundreds of Vancouver’s top restaurants, along with standout culinary events ranging from sea foraging adventures to lively dumpling festivals.

Taste Around Abby –  January 21 – February 4, 2026

Taste Around Abby debuts as a new addition to the Taste of Abby experience, running January 21 to February 4, 2026. For two weeks, local restaurants will offer exclusive three-course, fixed-price menus, giving diners a delicious way to explore Abbotsford’s diverse food scene and chef-driven creativity.

The Winter Lodge at Stanley’s – until February 1, 2026

In Stanley Park, The Winter Lodge at Stanley’s transforms Stanley’s Bar & Grill into a mountain-inspired retreat with fireside flavours, DIY s’mores, twinkle-lit décor, and winter cocktails, all without leaving the city.

Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Vancouver’s Stanley Park until February 1, 2026

For the first time in Canada, Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience is coming to Stanley Park this fall. Opened November 7, 2025, the illuminated nighttime trail invites fans to step into the wizarding world and explore the magical Forbidden Forest as seen in the films.
The interactive, family-friendly experience features an enchanting outdoor path filled with glowing creatures like Hippogriffs and Nifflers, plus opportunities to practice spell-casting. The journey ends in a themed village with food, drinks, and a shop offering official Harry Potter merchandise.
Already a hit in the UK, US, Australia, Singapore, and France—where it has welcomed more than two million visitors—the Vancouver edition is expected to be a must-see event for locals and tourists alike.
• Location: Stanley Park, Vancouver
• Tickets: From $49.50, available now HPForbiddenForestExperience.com

Lights at Lafarge – Now – February 17, 2026

Activities: The winter Lights at Lafarge has two walking loops to help disperse crowding.
Admission: Free. Parking is limited. Consider walking or taking the SkyTrain to  Lafage Lake – Douglas station.
Hours: Now until February 17, 2026, from 4 pm – 10 pm. Avoid the crowds for the best viewing experience. Come before 6 pm or after 8 pm.
Location: Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at Notch8 – Now – February 22, 2026

Welcoming the Year of the Horse, Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver presents a Lunar New Year inspired afternoon tea that feels both celebratory and meaningful. This seasonal experience blends traditional flavours with refined afternoon tea classics, pairing beautifully crafted sweet and savoury bites with an exceptional selection of teas.

What makes this offering especially memorable is its partnership with the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Guests will find Gold Mountain tea featured on the menu, along with opportunities to receive tickets to the Storytelling Centre and be entered to win exclusive experiences in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, adding a thoughtful cultural dimension to the occasion.

For families, Notch8 also offers a charming Children’s Tea, complete with kid-friendly finger sandwiches, cookies, and scones, making this an inviting experience across generations.

Vancouver Lunar New Year Parade – February 22, 2026 at 11:00 am

The 52nd annual Vancouver Lunar New Year Parade starts at Chinatown’s Millennium Gate, located on Pender Street, at 11:00 am and runs until about 1:30 pm. The parade travels along Pender Street and ends on Keefer. The colourful parade features Lion Dances, community and cultural performances.

LunarFest Vancouver – Feb 14-28, 2026

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at LunarFest throughout Vancouver with a variety of events, including concerts, workshops, trivia, and displays. performances and multicultural cooking. Lantern City is a display of giant lanterns that will move to various locations in downtown Vancouver until March 8, 2026.

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA)- Immersive Experiences – February 2026

The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts launches the year with hands-on cooking and wine classes at its Granville Island campus, offering immersive experiences for food lovers looking to sharpen skills or explore new flavours.

• Valentine’s Chocolate-Making Workshop
 – Saturday, February 7, 10 am–2 pm
 – Create a heart-shaped chocolate box filled with truffle bonbons and learn professional techniques for tempering, moulding, and decorating chocolate with master chocolatier Chef Patrice.
 $159 plus tax
• Chicken Butchery & Chicken Vesuvio Cooking Class
 – Saturday, February 7, 10 am–1:30 pm
 Chef Phyllis teaches essential chicken butchery skills, followed by preparation of classic Chicken Vesuvio with garlic, white wine, herbs, and potatoes.
 $175 plus tax
• Pinot Noir: Roots, Regions & Revelations
 – Tuesday, February 10, 6–8 pm
 – An exploration of Pinot Noir’s global expression, from Burgundy to the New World and British Columbia, featuring six wines and canapé pairings.
 $98 plus tax
• It Hasta Be Pasta: An Exploration of Filled Pastas
 – Thursday, February 12, 6–8:30 pm
 – A hands-on evening with Chef Shane focused on filled pastas, including ravioli with lemon, ricotta, and spinach, and tortelloni with wild mushrooms and mascarpone, paired with Aperol Spritz. Includes a PICA-branded apron.
 $139 plus tax

Arts Club Theatre The Golden Anniversaries – January 22–February 15, 2026

A witty and deeply relatable comedy-drama by acclaimed Canadian playwright Mark Crawford, The Golden Anniversaries follows Glen and Sandy Golden, who have marked every wedding anniversary at the same cottage for fifty years. This year, expectations unravel, sparking a weekend of reflection, humour, tenderness, and hard-earned honesty about long-term love.

Location: Granville Island Stage.

Hot Chocolate Festival – January 17 – February 14, 2026

The 16th annual Hot Chocolate Festival features all sorts of delicious ways to celebrate, from hot chocolate flights to a Chocolate Gelato Masterclass.

2026 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival – January 22 – February 8, 2026

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival returns to Vancouver, bringing 25 bold performances and events by local, national, and international artists. A midwinter cultural anchor for more than two decades, PuSh showcases boundary-pushing theatre, dance, music, film, and multimedia works that challenge perspectives and reward curiosity.

Romance is in the Air – Love Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge – January 30 – February 22, 2026

Love Lights returns to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park from January 30 to February 22, 2026, transforming the Park into a glowing Valentine’s-inspired wonderland. Featuring romantic illuminated displays throughout the grounds, this enchanting evening experience is perfect for couples, friends, families, or a little self-love, with extended evening hours to linger and explore.

Uncover a Dark Truth – Murder Mystery Dinner Experience – October 4-February 2026

Don’t miss this entertaining, immersive, and interactive event. In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind murder
mystery dinner experience launching for the first time in Vancouver, Canada. The Perfect Bite, A Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery takes a biteout of the captivating and thrilling universe of the Knives Out film series. This immersive and interactive event will have guests on the edge of their seats as they dine together and work to uncover a dark truth.

Guitar Festival – February 1, 2026

International Guitar Night, the world’s premier touring guitar festival, returns to Massey Theatre in New Westminster on Sunday, February 1, 2026. This all-Canadian lineup brings together four exceptional artists for an intimate evening of world-class guitar mastery, spanning classical, flamenco, jazz, and innovative fingerstyle traditions.

Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? Gateway Theatre – February 16–21, 2026

This moving Theatre for Young Audiences production by Axis Theatre Company offers a powerful and poetic journey through Métis history. Told through music, vivid storytelling, and a life-like buffalo puppet, the 50-minute performance follows two souls across seven pivotal moments—from the birth of Métis nations to the disappearance of the buffalo and beyond.

Recommended for ages 9+, this intimate and visually striking show is a meaningful choice for Family Day outings, school groups, and families seeking thoughtful, engaging theatre. Studio B
6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond
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BIG BANG Festival — Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre – February 15, 2026

The BIG BANG contemporary music festival returns for its second year. The “not just for kids” includes programming for children aged five and up. Events include live performances and interactive workshops focused on sound, rhythm, and participation.

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
 – February 14, 2026 – February 14, 2027

This world premiere exhibition is guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, and brings together 13 emerging and established Salish artists. Every River Has a Mouth explores stories carried across generations—honouring ancestral knowledge while weaving contemporary perspectives through visual and narrative traditions. The exhibition reflects on how Indigenous teachings continue to shape identity, memory, and ways of seeing the world today.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet – Carmina Burana and T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods an Indigenous-led ballet in double bill performance – February 9 and 10, 2026

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents a powerful double bill at The Centre Vancouver on February 9 and 10, 2026, pairing its iconic Carmina Burana with the West Coast premiere of T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods by BC choreographer Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe. From the visceral intensity of Orff’s legendary score to an Indigenous-led work rooted in Tla’amin oral history, the evening offers a striking balance of classical power and contemporary storytelling.

Animal-themed Light Installations – January 9 to February 28, 2026

Animal-themed light installations brighten downtown Vancouver from January 9 to February 28, transforming the Canada Place area into a playful winter experience. Visit each illuminated animal, scan its tag to collect digital stamps and enter to win major prizes, then continue your evening stroll along the Coal Harbour seawall, where more than 120 twinkling trees light the way between the Vancouver Convention Centre and Cardero Park.

Robson Square Outdoor Skating – December 2 to February 28, 2026

Outdoor skating at Robson Square Ice Rink from December 2 to February 28, offering one of Vancouver’s most iconic winter experiences. Admission is free, with skate rentals available for $5. On select evenings, live entertainment from local performers adds to the festive atmosphere.

Vancouver Opera – Mozart’s Così fan tutte – February 7, 12 and 15, 2026

Vancouver Opera presents Mozart’s Così fan tutte at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre with three performances on February 7, 12, and 15, 2026. This sparkling comic opera blends playful disguises and unforgettable melodies with sharp insight into love, loyalty, and human nature, making it an ideal choice for both first-time opera-goers and devoted fans.

Fan Expo Vancouver – February 14-16, 2026

Fan Expo Vancouver takes over the city for a full weekend of pop-culture immersion, drawing celebrity guests from film, television, voice acting, and the comic world. Fans can meet stars throughout the weekend, attend panels, and collect autographs and photo keepsakes that last long after the show ends.

Anime fans will find plenty to love, from voice-actor appearances and themed panels to cosplay meetups, parties, and hard-to-find memorabilia. Families are equally well served, with an Interactive Kids’ Zone and hands-on activities designed for younger fans. From sci-fi legends to beloved fantasy icons, including special appearances by cast members from The Lord of the Rings universe. Check out the full list of celebrities.

Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO® Bricks at Science World Now – Apr 6, 2026

Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO® Bricks, presented by White Spot Restaurants, brings the science of space travel to life through hands-on challenges inspired by NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond. Visitors step into the roles of engineers, scientists, and astronauts, using LEGO® bricks to design and solve real-world space exploration challenges. Larger-than-life LEGO® builds and interactive workshop stations spark creativity while revealing what it takes to explore deep space.

Arts Club Theatre Production of Burning Mom on Tour January 8 to March 8, 2026

Burning Mom is a heartfelt and humorous road-trip story about grief, courage, and late-life reinvention. After losing her husband, Dorothy sets off in an RV bound for Burning Man, discovering along the way how art, human connection, and the open road can transform a life.

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
 – February 14, 2026 – February 14, 2027

This world premiere exhibition is guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, and brings together 13 emerging and established Salish artists. Every River Has a Mouth explores stories carried across generations—honouring ancestral knowledge while weaving contemporary perspectives through visual and narrative traditions. The exhibition reflects on how Indigenous teachings continue to shape identity, memory, and ways of seeing the world today.

FlyOver – Awaken Canada – ongoing

FlyOver Canada is always a favourite. The seated flight simulation motion, scent, and large-scale visuals. The experience lasts under ten minutes and is suitable for a wide age range. It’s an easy addition to a day downtown.

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