📍 What’s Happening in Whistler —
From autumn adventures and food festivals to arts, culture and the start of ski season, here’s a point-form roundup of what’s happening in Whistler, with links for event details and tickets.
🍂 October 2026
– 🍷 October 23 & 30 | Whistler Wine Walk Explore local galleries while enjoying wine tastings and food pairings. A great way to experience Whistler’s arts and culinary scene.🔗 Whistler Wine Walk
– 🎿 October 16–24 | iF3 WhistlerCelebrate ski and snowboard culture with films, mountain stories and winter-sports inspiration ahead of the upcoming season.🔗 Whistler Events Calendar
– 🏆 October 22 | Whistler Excellence AwardsCelebrate local businesses, entrepreneurs and community achievements.🔗 Whistler Events Calendar
– 🎃 October 31 | Halloween in WhistlerLook out for themed parties, costumes, nightlife and family-friendly activities around Whistler Village.🔗 Tourism Whistler Events
– 📚 November 5–8 | 25th Annual Whistler Writers FestivalCelebrate 25 years of storytelling with readings, author conversations, workshops and literary events featuring Canadian authors, including Michelle Good, Robyn Harding and Glenn Dixon.🔗 Festival programme and tickets
– 🍽️ November 5–15 | Whistler Cornucopia — 30th EditionEleven days celebrating food, wine and culinary creativity.
- November 5: BC House Party opening celebration.
- November 6: 30th Dinner with Reception.
- November 7: CRUSH Grand Tasting.
- November 13: Night Market — Legends & Next Generation.
- November 14: 30th Edition Gala.
- Plus restaurant events, winemaker dinners, drink seminars and cooking demonstrations.🔗 Full programme and tickets
– 🎿 November 20 | Whistler Blackcomb Opening -The planned opening of the 2026–27 ski and snowboard season, subject to snow conditions and resort changes. The new Showcase Chair on Blackcomb is expected to improve access to high-alpine terrain.🔗 Whistler Blackcomb official website
– 🎨 November 21 – May 3, 2027 | Eleven Painters Start a WarThe Audain Art Museum’s new exhibition explores Painters Eleven, the influential Canadian artists who helped bring abstract painting into the mainstream.🔗 Audain Art Museum
– ✨ November 27–29 | Whistler WinterlightA festive weekend at Whistler Olympic Plaza featuring lights, music, seasonal treats, interactive activities and a Ferris wheel. Outdoor skating is weather permitting.🔗 Tourism Whistler events
– 🎁 November 28–29 | Arts Whistler Holiday MarketShop for handmade gifts, local art, jewellery, crafts and festive finds from approximately 100 artisan vendors. The Bratz Biz Young Entrepreneur Market also showcases young local business owners.🔗 Arts Whistler