MY WESTCOAST FAMILY

Family Events for the Weekend of January 10 & 11

10.01.2026

CANYON LIGHTS

Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 9 pm, Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver

There are just two weekends left to enjoy the beautiful, festive lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge! If you didn’t get there earlier in the season, now is a great time (and maybe less crowded?) to enjoy.

LIGHTS AT LAFARGE

Saturday & Sunday, Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park, Coquitlam

Another seasonal light display that you can still enjoy for a few more weeks is at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. The dazzling light displays that encircles 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 this festive walk.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS IN CONCERT

Saturday 7:00 pm, Orpheum

This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world.

HARRY POTTER A FORBIDDEN FOREST EXPERIENCE

Saturday & Sunday 4:45 pm – 11:45 pm, Stanley Park, Vancouver

Another way to get your Harry Potter fix is to hit up the Forbidden Forest Experience in Stanley Park. Walk into the depths of a dark woodland and discover fantastic beasts and iconic wizarding world moments illuminated like never before.

EAST VAN PANTO: WEST VAN STORY

Saturday & Sunday showtimes, York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive

The final weekend for this pantomime event! Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto is back for its thirteenth (!) year — and this time, they’re switching it up. Say goodbye to the classic fairy tale and hello to a Romeo-and-Juliet-inspired romp like only East Van can deliver!

UBC THUNDERBIRDS BASKETBALL VS TWU SPARTANS

Saturday 4pm & 6 pm, War Memorial Gym, UBC

Catch some awesome university basketball as UBC takes on TWU. Women play at 4 pm and then men play at 6pm. Kids aged 12 and under are free!

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