This year, I’m going to list events in a new post on a quarterly basis. Here is a select list of food & drink events happening around town until March 2025. They are most likely in Vancouver but I’ll try to cover the Lower Mainland and beyond, as much as I can. Obviously, I can’t know everything and can’t cover everything, but I will continue to update this list until the next quarter comes. And I will cross out the events that have taken place so be sure to keep scrolling to see the upcoming events.
If you would like to submit an event for consideration, please email vanfoodies[at]gmail.com or fill out the submission form at the end of this page.
The Hot Chocolate Festival
City: Across Metro VancouverChocolatiers, pastry shops, bakeries, cafes, gelato and ice cream makers across Greater Vancouver and beyond come together to celebrate the humble hot chocolate
January 18 – February 14, 2025
https://hotchocolatefest.com/
Dine Out Vancouver
City: Across Metro VancouverPrix fixe menus from 430+ restaurants in Greater Vancouver priced mostly between $20 and $65, plus unique culinary events
January 22 – February 9, 2025
https://www.dineoutvancouver.com/
LunarFest Vancouver
City: VancouverCelebrate Lunar New Year, and Asian arts and culture
January 27, February 1-2, 7-9, 14-17, 2025
https://lunarfestvancouver.ca/
The Wellness Show
City: VancouverWestern Canada’s leader in all things wellness, bringing the event attendees the latest approaches to nutrition, fitness and overall well-being, including exhibitors, and cooking and fitness demonstrations
February 1-2, 2025
https://www.thewellnessshow.com/
Cup of Cheer
City: AbbotsfordCome together, share a Cup of Cheer, and support local businesses while contributing to a good cause
February 1, 2025
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cup-of-cheer-tickets-1048052211377
The Langley Ale Trail Tasting Passport
City: Langley
Explore, sip, and savour along the Langley Ale Trail, collect your stamps for a chance to win great prizes!
February 1-March 9, 2025
https://bcaletrail.ca/langleypassport/
Squamish Hot Chocolate Festival
City: SquamishSquamish’s finest local crafters create unique hot chocolates that will tempt your taste buds and awaken your senses
February 6-26, 2025
https://www.exploresquamish.com/event/squamish-hot-chocolate-festival/
Frost & Fable Ice Cave Pop-up
City: Vancouver
Tucked away inside Hotel Belmont, this limited-time pop-up offers an intimate, elevated cocktail experience designed to transport you to a frozen retreat.
February 7-March 22, 2025 (Fridays and Saturdays)
https://www.the-livingroom.ca/whats-on/frostandfablepopup
Romantic Glo Dome Dining Experience at Camp Howdy
City: Port MoodyStep into an enchanted evening under the shimmering lights of the glowing domes, indulge in a five-course dinner, dance to serenading melodies, and be awed by a romantic light show
February 8-March 2, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays, plus February 14)
https://www.camphowdy.com/romantic-glo
Shucked Vancouver
City: VancouverA Vancouver taster of the annual BC Seafood Festival, enjoy all-you-can-eat selection of BC oysters and three hot small plates, along with two complimentary beverages
February 11, 2025
https://www.showpass.com/shucked-vancouver-2025/
Taste of the Tri-Cities
City: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody
Tri-Cities’ own food and drink festival, designed to highlight the local businesses in Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam
February 15-March 15, 2025
https://www.trilocal.ca/taste-of-the-tricities
Shipyards Brewery District Family Day Crawl
City: North VancouverTickets are $3 each and will get you $3 off your first drink at each participating brewery, cidery, and distillery you visit!
February 17, 2025
https://ti.to/shipyards-brewery-district/familydaybrewerycrawl2025
2025 Canadian Culinary Champion’s Tasting Menu
City: Vancouver
For a limited time, experience the winning menu by Five Sails’ own Chef Alex Kim that earned him the title of 2025 Canadian Culinary Champion
February 19 – March 19, 2025
https://glowbalgroup.com/five-sails/
Vancouver International Wine Festival
City: VancouverThe 2025 festival will feature 122 wineries from 15 countries, through the signature tasting room, seminars, mingle events, wine pairing dinners, and more
February 22 – March 2, 2025
https://vanwinefest.ca/
Coquitlam Craft & Ales Festival 2025
City: CoquitlamCome for some local craft beer, wine and cocktail fun! No tokens required, food and shuttle service included.
February 22, 2025
https://www.eventbrite.ca/
Snacks in the City
City: Langley, Surrey, Vancouver
Discover new healthy food & drinks from 30+ brands with swag bags valued at over $200, plus over $5000 in prizes to be won
February 22, 2025
https://healthyfamilyliving.com
Bite of Burnaby
City: Burnaby
A celebration of diversity, bringing together cultures, flavours, and communities
March 1-31, 2025
https://biteofburnaby.ca/
Vancouver Cocktail Week
City: Vancouver
Celebrating Vancouver’s cocktail culture through seminars, neighbourhood crawls, special happy hours, brunch and gala, and more
March 2-9, 2025
https://www.thealchemistmagazine.ca/vcw/
2025 Flourish
City: Vancouver
A fusion of food, wine and fundraising for the Vancouver Community College Foundation, celebrating the culinary arts students and alumni
March 5, 2025
https://www.vcc.ca/flourish/
12th Street Food Crawl
City: New Westminster
Sample at five food tasting stops while learning about the hidden histories, culture and art of historic 12th Street of New West
March 9, 2025
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/12th-street-food-crawl-tickets-1252646482349
2025 Ethiopian Coffee Festival
City: New Westminster
A free event to celebrate Ethiopian culture and coffee – explore traditional coffee ceremonies, sample brews from various roasters, and witness the art of coffee cupping
March 15, 2025
https://www.ethiopiancoffeesociety.org/
BC Gin Festival
City: Vancouver
Enjoy 2 hours of unlimited tastings—no tokens needed—featuring the finest craft gins from distillers from BC and beyond.
March 29, 2025
https://bcginfestival.com/
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