1. Work off that holiday meal and enjoy a walk along the waterfront. Whether it’s rainy, snowy or sunny, the riverfront is a perfect place for an afternoon stroll.
2. Support local businesses for those last-minute holiday needs. Whether you live uptown, downtown or in Sapperton or Queensborough, there’s shops near you that offer an array of gift ideas for everyone on your Christmas list. Why head out of town to shop when you can shop local?
3. Enjoy a stroll or drive around town and view the beautiful Christmas lights adorning streets around the Royal City. Downtown, the streets lights make Columbia Street sparkle, a large tree shines in Hyack Square and Anvil Centre is aglow with red and green spotlights, while a large tree and street lights give Sixth Street a festive feel in the uptown. Neighbourhoods throughout the city are home to some lovely light displays, but it looks like the Queen’s Park neighbourhood has gone all out this year.
4. Take a spin around the ice at Moody Park Arena’s loonie skate on Friday, Dec. 23 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. or public skate on Saturday, Dec. 24 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. On Boxing Day, the arena is having loonie skates from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Moody Park Arena is at 701 Eighth Ave.
5. Hit the dancefloor at the Night Before Christmas bash featuring Randy Friskie and the Memphis Mafia. They’re playing at the Union Jack Public House, 525 Seventh St., on Saturday, Dec. 24.
6. Run away to join the circus – or at least, take the family down to River Market to try out the Vancouver Circus School’s drop-in sessions on Friday, Dec. 23.
Big Top Toddlers, for the five-and-under set, runs from noon to 2:30 p.m. It costs $5. There’s also an Intro to Circus drop-in running from 4:30 to 7 p.m. – the first hour is for six- to 14-year-olds, and from 5:30 on it’s for teens and adults. Drop-in spaces are limited, so advance registration is suggested. Call 604-544-5024.
See www.rivermarket.ca under Events for more.
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