Kitsmas 2023
Peace on Earth
The biggest message that we want to spread this Kitsmas is Peace on Earth. In the spirit of #KitsGiving, West 4th will be making donations to organizations that matter most to our businesses and community during this holiday season. We will be giving to:
If you would like to join in the KitsGiving initiative, pick up a Peace on Earth button at participating stores (see below) and send us your donation using the QR code on the button box, or donate directly through this link. On behalf of the Shop West 4th BIA and businesses, we would like to thank you for helping us in our Peace on Earth initiative!
Find your Peace on Earth at these West 4th businesses:
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2005 W 4th Ave
@bloodlinedesign -
1857 W 4th Ave
businessnow.ca
@businessnowvancouver -
2092 W 4th Ave
cibc.com
@cibc -
1787 West 4th Ave
comorsports.com
@comorgoplayoutside -
1758 W 4th Ave
778-379-7433 -
1755 W 4th Ave
duer.ca
@duerperformance -
2156 W 4th Ave
fluevog.com
@fluevog -
2138 W 4th Ave
frankandoak.com
@frankandoak
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2214 W 4th Ave
jacksonsmeat.com
@jacksonsmeatjacksonsrestobutcher.com
@jacksonsrestobutcher -
2146 W 4th Ave
knix.ca
@knix -
2242 W 4th Ave
thelatestscoop.ca
@thelatestscoop_ -
2202 W 4th Ave
leisdebuds.com
@leisdebuds -
103 - 1965 W 4th Ave
luminecoffee.com
@luminecoffee -
2177 W 4th Ave
mizmooz.ca
@mizmoozboutique -
1965 W 4th Ave
nicheeyewearboutique.com
@nicheeyewearboutique -
2082 W 4th Ave
olliequinn.ca
@oqstories
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1931 W 4th Ave
peakgolf.ca
@peak_golf -
1864 W 4th Ave
thepiehole.com
@thepiehole -
2090 W 4th Ave
shoesonfourth.ca
@shoesonfourth -
Suite 202 – 1965 West 4th Ave
suite-genius.com
@suitegenius -
1903 W 4th Ave
tractorfoods.com
@tractorfoods -
1972 W 4th Ave
zulurecords.com
@zulurecords
Kitsmas Time
Event Complete - Friday December 8th to Sunday December 10th
In Store Holiday Parties: Join participating businesses for their holiday shopping parties. Bubbly, treats, gift ideas and more. Here are the stores that are participating and what they’re getting up to!
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Kitsmas x Fluevog Pop Up Market
Where: 2156 W 4th Ave
When: Friday, December 8th to Sunday December 10th at 11AM to 5PM each day.Come down to Fluevog Kitsilano as they transform their store into a Christmas Market with local vendors! Including:
Reward Your Skin - Soap Company
Sonja Picard - Intention Fine Jewelry
Nhyira Gems - African Print Accessories
Brent Haddow - Printmaker
Patrick Davidson - Crochet Ornaments
They will also be serving hot chocolate and candy canes all weekend!
Full details at @fluevog
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KOTN x KITSMAS Community Holiday Market
Where: Kotn Kitsilano | 2064 W 4th Ave
When: December 9th 10AM to 7PM & December 10th 11AM to 6PMLive DJ with local vendors, including:
Zavi Ceramics
Quilici Essentials - Beard Oil & Essentials
Punch Jewelry & Oddities
Colette Leisen - Artwork
Shayelily Jewelry
Jemma Van Osch - Art & Glasswork
I’ll Call You Tomorrow - Art collective & lifestyle brandFull details at @kotn
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Where: Melanie Auld Jewelry Kitsilano | 2077 W 4th Ave
Friday, December 8th: Live DJ from 3-6PM.
Saturday December 9th: Piercer will be in! Come get an ear piercing or two.
Sunday December 10th: Calligrapher in store!Plus, hot apple cider and beautiful gifting ideas all weekend!
Full details at @melanieauldjewelry
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Plain Jane Pop Up Market
Where: Plain Jane Skinbar | 1970 West 4th Ave
When: December 9th, 10am - 4pmAs part of this year's annual KITSMAS Event, Plain Jane Skinbar will be hosting a Holiday Pop-Up Market at their Kits Loft Location! This is an opportunity to support & shop local this holiday season! There will be prizes, discounts and more! It's not to be missed.
· 15% off skincare purchases of $300 or more and 20% off skincare purchases of $500 or more.
· Gift Card promo - Purchase a GC of $50 or more and receive a second GC with 20% of the purchase value.
· Door prize, including items from all participating vendors
Participants include:
Roam the Brand - Candles inspired by nature and adventure, hand poured in Vancouver.
Valley Commons - Celebrating BC through the production of artisanal (and delicious) wine.
Samantha Shannon - Local tattoo artist will be offering mini-pieces valued between $100 - $150 *spots are limited
The Bondhi Effect - Offering personalised readings by donation
Representatives from both SkinCeuticals and ZO SkinHealth will be present at select times! You’ll have a chance to win respective gift baskets from both brands, as well as iS Clinical with the purchase of any corresponding product.
Full details at @plainjaneskinbar
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In Store Holiday Fun
Where: The Pie Hole | 1864 West 4th Ave
When: December 9thThe Pie Hole will be giving away free Christmas cookies and small hot chocolates with purchase, while supplies last. They will also be joined by The Dimes, singing from 6-8:30PM.
Photos with the Happy Bus: We will be joined by The Happy Photo Bus at the Maple Plaza on Saturday December 9th from 11AM to 4PM. From 11AM to 1:30PM there will be a FREE photographer available. Please sign up for your spot here (be sure to also select the date December 9th when booking). Come on down to take your holiday photos with your family, friends and pets! If you couldn’t get a spot booked, the area will be open to anyone from 2PM to 4PM to take selfies or photos of your family/friends yourself (no photographer present).
We will also have a Kids Craft area, Kitsmas Cookies, and hot drinks from Nuttea available at the Maple Plaza during these times. Saturday December 9th only.
Letters to Santa: Drop your letters to Santa in our mailboxes, scattered up and down West 4th Ave!
Mistletoe and Holiday Lights: Look out for mistletoe hung along the street posts around the neighbourhood! Plus, there will be festive lights all along the street and another photo op at the Kits Wings all season long.
Peace on Earth Pins & Tote Bags: Donate to our Peace on Earth initiative and get a pin or tote bag. By donation, available while supplies last in the Maple Plaza on Saturday December 9th and participating stores.
Annual Kitsmas Advent
December 1st to 24th
Starting December 1st, be sure to look out on @shopwest4th for daily giveaways from West 4th businesses. And even if you don’t win, you may get some great holiday gifting ideas with the prizes. See contest posts for details.
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