Bringing Festive Spirit into the Community
Introducing four nights of family fun. From 5-8pm on December 12+13, 19+20, experience carolling choirs, elves, mistletoe kissing stations, a gigantic holiday outdoor short film, candy canes, late night shopping, and other surprises for everyone and anyone to share.
Extended Shopping Hours
Retail Stores Throughout Gastown
We want to make the holiday shopping madness, less maddening by giving you more time to shop. Head to Gastown after work during our Gastown Nights to get that gift list done and to pickup a little something special for yourself – you may even catch some instore giveaways, promotions, and discounts during these nights.
Projection Mapping Video Art Installation
The Leckie Building (across from the Steam Clock)
The Leckie Building (across from the Steam Clock)
Produced by Vancouver Film School, spectators can take a trip down memory lane with moving graphics, 3D animation, special projection techniques, and surround audio. The huge 120ft x 60ft video wall of the Leckie Building in Gastown will come to life with a two minute video playing every 30 minutes upon the chime of the Steam Clock.
#KissMeInGastown Mistletoe Scavenger Hunt
Locations to be released soon!
Locations to be released soon!
Walk the streets in search of ten mistletoe stations, expect some fun contests, and be sure to visit what will the biggest mistletoe in the city, sprinkled with a snow machine during each of the four Gastown Not-So-Silent Nights.
Carolling for a Cause
Cambie St. (North of Water St.) by the Steam Clock
Cambie St. (North of Water St.) by the Steam Clock
We are opening the street up to some of Vancouver’s most talented choirs as they take over the street to sing their hearts out for a cause. Note: Choirs will be performing from 6-7pm.
Dec. 12th Mom’s Choir (Vancouver Children’s Hospital)
Dec. 13th Los Parranderos (The Dug Out)
Dec. 19th Notre Dame – Platinum Girls & Iron Men (Wholeway House)
Dec. 20th Sweet Scarlet (Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre)
Walk Under the Stars
Abbott Street
Abbott Street
We are shining some extra light this year on the wonderfulness that is Abbott Street. Walk under brightly lit stars and explore all of the amazing shops and dining experiences this street has to offer.