Starlight with Santa 2025 at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Families in Metro Vancouver can blast off into an unforgettable holiday adventure at Starlight with Santa 2025, a festive two-day celebration at the iconic H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. This limited-time event blends Christmas magic with cosmic exploration, offering the perfect holiday outing for curious kids, space lovers, and families looking to create meaningful seasonal memories.

Step inside the Space Centre’s immersive 360° Star Theatre, snap a festive photo with Santa, enjoy hands-on holiday crafts, and embark on a North Pole–themed stargazing journey like no other. With multiple planetarium shows, interactive activities, and special seasonal programming, this event promises a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Event Overview

📅 Dates: December 20 & 21, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver
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👨‍👩‍👧 Target Audience: Families, kids, and young space explorers

What to Expect

Starlight with Santa transforms the Space Centre into a magical winter experience where science meets Christmas wonder. Guests are invited to explore festive activities before or after their selected planetarium show, enjoy photo opportunities, and get hands-on with space-themed crafts designed for imaginative holiday fun.

🌠 Planetarium Showtime Schedule (Choose During Checkout)

Each show runs 30–45 minutes, and guests may enjoy activities before or after their selected showing.

• 1:00 PM — Messenger of Time and Space

• 2:00 PM — World of Ice

• 3:00 PM — Big Astronomy

• 4:00 PM — One Sky Project: Dreams of the Stars

Tip: Arrive early for the best experience, or stay later to enjoy activities available from 1–5 PM.

🎅 Santa Corner — Photos with Santa

Meet Santa and capture a magical holiday memory!

• Available: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

• Format: First-come, first-served

• Note: Guests must bring their own cameras or smartphones. No professional photography is provided.

Santa and his festive setup offer a beautiful backdrop for families wanting timeless holiday images.

✨ Festive Experiences & Activities

🎨 Cosmic Holiday Crafts

Kids can create DIY ornaments, space-themed crafts, and keepsake holiday decorations to take home.

🌌 North Pole Journey (10-Minute Add-On)

Enhance your planetarium show with a stunning 360° North Pole stargazing experience, featuring:

• Constellations over Santa’s winter sky

• Northern lights visuals

• A magical holiday narration

🔭 Cosmic Courtyard Access

Explore interactive exhibits showcasing meteorites, rockets, black holes, and hands-on science displays.

🧪 Live Science Demonstration

Watch a Space Centre science interpreter bring outer-space concepts to life with fun, family-friendly experiments.

Why You’ll Love Starlight with Santa

• Perfect blend of holiday magic + space exploration

• Unique family photo opportunity with Santa

• Engaging activities for kids of all ages

• Rare 360° planetarium holiday content

• Limited-time event for December only

If you're looking for a festive Metro Vancouver experience that goes beyond the usual Santa visit, this event is the perfect pick—fun, educational, immersive, and memorable.

🎟 Ticket Information

Tickets are limited and expected to sell quickly.
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