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There are lots of free things in Vancouver in November 2024 including Remembrance Day events, Christmas craft markets and autumn activities.

Below is a list of free events and activities that you can do in the fall of 2024. Conditions and details may change, however, so see official websites for exact details about specific events.

For a list of some of the best things to do in November, including activities that aren’t free, check out our November Events Calendar. For a list of the best FREE (or almost free) special events this month, see below.

Friday, November 1st (2024)

DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances, events and workshops in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission from 4:00 to 8:00 pm is by donation (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Bill Reid Gallery – free admission to the First Nations art gallery between 2:00 and 5:00 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Saturday, November 2nd (2024)

LAHM Events & Activities – Latin American Heritage Month celebrations continue in Vancouver. Today features the Day of the Dead Market on Granville Island. Admission is free but tickets can be reserved online.
Community Day Movies – free movies and discounted concession treats at Cineplex Theatres across the Lower Mainland.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances, events and workshops in downtown Vancouver.
For the Love of Art – an art show and sale showcasing the work of 30 local artists at Harris Barn in Ladner. Admission is free.
Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.

Sunday, November 3rd (2024)

Daylight Savings Day – don’t forget to set your clocks to “fall back” an hour the night before!
LAHM Events & Activities – the last day of Latin American Heritage Month celebrations in Vancouver. Today is the Closing Ceremony and Day of the Dead Market on Granville Island. Admission is free but tickets can be reserved online.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances, events and workshops in downtown Vancouver.
For the Love of Art – an art show and sale showcasing the work of 30 local artists at Harris Barn in Ladner. Admission is free.
Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – a winter market at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $2, but free for children ages 12 and under.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.

Monday, November 4th (2024)

Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances, events and workshops in downtown Vancouver.
If good weather, check out the fall colours at one of Metro Vancouver’s best parks and places in nature. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Tuesday, November 5th (2024)

Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances, events and workshops in downtown Vancouver.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good. There are also lots of eagles along the Harrison River in the Fraser Valley.

Wednesday, November 6th (2024)

Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances, events and workshops in downtown Vancouver.
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Thursday, November 7th (2024)

New West Farmers Market – final day of the season for the outdoor market at Tipperary Park at 315 Queens Avenue between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at various plazas and outdoor venues in Vancouver.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances, events and workshops in downtown Vancouver.
Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.
Lower Mainland Parks – these are great free places to explore and admire the autumn colours if and while the weather is good.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Friday, November 8th (2024)

DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances, events and workshops in downtown Vancouver.
Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at various plazas and outdoor venues in Vancouver.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Saturday, November 9th (2024)

DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances, events and workshops in downtown Vancouver.
Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at various plazas and outdoor venues in Vancouver.
Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.

Sunday, November 10th (2024)

Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a series of arts performances, events and workshops in downtown Vancouver.
Lumiere Vancouver – a small collection of art installation light displays at various plazas and outdoor venues in Vancouver.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – a winter market at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $2, but free for children ages 12 and under.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.

Monday, November 11th (2024)

Remembrance Day – parades and ceremonies normally take place at various locations throughout Metro Vancouver and all of Canada.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Tuesday, November 12th (2024)

Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.

Wednesday, November 13th (2024)

Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Thursday, November 14th (2024)

Eastside Culture Crawl – a visual art festival showcasing the creations of hundreds of artists at various venues in Vancouver.
Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up at night between 4:30 and 9:00 pm. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Friday, November 15th (2024)

Saturday, November 16th (2024)

Silver Harbour Craft Market – a Christmas craft fair at North Vancouver’s Silver Harbour Senior’s Activity Centre.
Swedish Christmas Fair – a Swedish-themed market at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby at 6540 Thomas Street. Admission is usually free.
Bear Creek Park Lights – the Surrey park is lit up between 4:30 and 9:00 pm for the last time this season. It’s a free event, but tickets can be reserved in advance.
Eastside Culture Crawl – a visual art festival showcasing the creations of hundreds of artists at various venues in Vancouver.
Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.

Sunday, November 17th (2024)

Eastside Culture Crawl – a visual art festival showcasing the creations of hundreds of artists at various venues in Vancouver.
Swedish Christmas Fair – a Swedish-themed market with vendors at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby at 6540 Thomas Street. Admission is usually free.
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market – a winter market at the Port Moody Rec Centre at 300 Ioco Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.
Cloverdale Flea Market – between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm at Surrey’s Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Admission is $2, but free for children ages 12 and under.
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.

Monday, November 18th (2024)

Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Tuesday, November 19th (2024)

Cheap Movie Night – at various movie theatres throughout Metro Vancouver (so although not free, it is less expensive than usual).
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.

Wednesday, November 20th (2024)

Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Thursday, November 21st (2024)

Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Friday, November 22nd (2024)

Saturday, November 23rd (2024)

West End Holiday Craft Fair – dozens of vendors and free admission at the West End Community Centre at 870 Denman Street.
Winter Jubilee – a free celebration of the Christmas season in downtown Abbotsford with market vendors, live music and more.
Cloverdale Christmas Tree Festival – the event at the Museum of Surrey kicks off today with Christmas trees to admire, holiday crafts and photo opportunities with Santa. Admission is free, but non-perishable food and donations of new toys are appreciated.
Harrison’s Lights by the Lake – first day of the season for the beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme. Today’s opening day event includes free hot chocolate, fireworks, a pet parade and other fun activities at Harrison Hot Springs.
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival – free festivities at the Plaza at City Hall including concerts, market vendors, light displays and more.
Edmonds Festival of Lights – a family-friendly community event at Burnaby’s Edmonds Community Centre.
Deer Lake Winter Festival – a craft fair with free admission and live entertainment in Burnaby.
Heritage Christmas – holiday decorations and things to see at Burnaby Village between 1:00 and 9:00 pm.
Illuminate Maple Ridge – the City Hall building is decorated with lights and colour displays. (TBC)
Riley Park Farmers Market – from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Vancouver Flea Market – an indoor flea market at 703 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver. Admission ranges from $2 to $5 depending on the day’s event, so it’s not free, but it is pretty cheap.

Sunday, November 24th (2024)

Monday, November 25th (2024)

Tuesday, November 26th (2024)

Wednesday, November 27th (2024)

Black Friday Week – a time for special deals at retailers all over North America.
Lights of Hope – the Christmas lights get turned on outside St. Paul’s Hospital in downtown Vancouver tonight. There’s also free hot chocolate, photo opportunities with Santa, live entertainment and other activities.
Heritage Christmas – holiday decorations and things to see at Burnaby’s outdoor museum between 1:00 and 5:30 pm.
Harrison’s Lights by the Lake – beautiful Christmas light displays with a Sasquatch theme from dusk until 11:00 pm at Harrison Hot Springs.
Illuminate Maple Ridge – the City Hall building is decorated with lights and colour displays. (TBC)
Museum of Surrey – the museum in Cloverdale is free to enter. The place is also decorated with Christmas trees as part of the Cloverdale Christmas Tree Festival.
Lower Mainland Parks – if it’s nice out, then enjoy the outdoors in one of the region’s best parks and places in nature.
If poor weather, then check out our list of the Lower Mainland’s best places on a rainy day (although most aren’t free) or go shopping at an indoor mall.

Thursday, November 28th (2024)

Friday, November 29th (2024)

Saturday, November 30th (2024)

For a list of both free and not free events this month in the Lower Mainland, click November Calendar.

To see what’s happening next month, click December Calendar of Events.

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