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Coquitlam is a hub of cultural, arts, sporting and family-friendly events, with plenty of festivities to keep you entertained year round. Browse our Festivals & Events calendar below.
While we do our best to keep our Calendar of Events up to date, with the current rapid changes in event decisions, please visit the actual event website or contact the event organizers to confirm the event is happening.
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Holiday Hellos! – Coquitlam Public Library
Coquitlam Public Library - City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaShare some joy this holiday season by sending a Holiday Hello to an older adult living in our community. We're inviting everyone to create holiday greetings, well-wishes, or art projects that we will add to care packages and deliver for the holidays.
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Candle Making for the Dark Season Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaAs we head into the dark time of year, join us at Mackin House to make various candles to warm and light up your home. Learn and try out dipping candles in various colours, rolled beeswax tapers, seasonally scented soy t-lights, and bayberry candles. $40 per person. $36 for CH... Read more
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Miniature Baskets Workshop – Place des Arts
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaJoin teacher Kristen Conboy to learn basic basketry techniques. Weave tiny baskets from cane, wicker, wire and other materials. These baskets can be hung as ornaments, used as holiday decor or given as gifts. Suitable for adults (18+) at all levels. Cost: $57
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My Favourite Things – Place des Arts
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaZoomers are invited to celebrate all things Gen-Z! Bring your friends and listen to holiday songs and popular hits from the late 90s/early 00s performed by Place des Arts music students, shop artisan booths and create special friendship bracelets. We will also have a photo booth available so you can... Read more
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Lunar New Year Celebration – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCelebrate Lunar New Year with us at Mackin House on January 27, from 12pm-3pm. Learn about Lunar New Year traditions through stories and songs with Yuto Books, with story time sessions available throughout the day in three different languages (English, Mandarin, Cantonese). We will have English and Chinese books available... Read more
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Vintage Valentines – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaOur modern traditions of exchanging Valentines Day cards wasn’t common until the Victorian era, where they soon became known for their elegant aesthetics of lace, paper cut, and colour. Join us on Thursday, February 8, for an evening of making your own vintage Valentine cards. Grab a warm drink, read... Read more
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Calligraphy Script Sampler – Place des Arts
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaIn this introductory workshop with artist, Ming Kong, explore East Asian calligraphy and learn proper brush grip and the common brushstrokes using the traditional mediums of brush, ink and rice paper. With a step-by-step approach, learn how to write a single Chinese calligraphy character in five different major script styles... Read more
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Fun with Paper – art night for adults! – Place des Arts
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaExplore innovative and unconventional forms of woven paper art. Using photographs, image manipulation, watercolour paints and poetry, create an artwork that intertwines different aspects of your life. Supplies are included. A cash bar offering a variety of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available. This event is 19+. Tickets are... Read more
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Button Making Night – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaProtest buttons have been a staple in activism and demonstrations since the 20th century, whether it was about the Vietnam war, environmentalism, or nuclear power. Join our walk-in button making night any time between 4-8pm and create something to show your support for a cause you feel strongly about. All... Read more
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Spring Break Zines: Comics and Collaging Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaSpend your Spring Break at Mackin House and learn how to make zines through working with collaging, comics, and storytelling. Kids will be taken on a tour of our anniversary exhibit and learn about the rise of popular media through the decades by looking at retro magazines, comic books, movie... Read more
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