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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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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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Community Nowruz Celebration – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCoquitlam Heritage invites the community to come together and celebrate the Persian New Year at Mackin House, on March 28, 7pm-9pm. Connect with your neighbours through a sharing of food and discussions on your memories and experiences of Nowruz, and what this celebration means to you. Drinks and food will... Read more
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Spring Festival Fair (2024 Chinese Lunar New Year Festival)
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamJoin the Tri-City Chinese Community Society's Spring Festival Fair at Town Centre Park on Saturday, March 30th and Sunday, March 31st!
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Oakdale Mother’s Day Self Care Market – Greater Heights Learning Academy
Greater Heights Learning Academy 550 Thompson Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaPamper yourself at the Oakdale Mother's Day Self Care Market! Join us on April 27, 2024, starting at 11:00 AM at the Greater Heights Learning Academy in Coquitlam. As Oakdale Craft Fair, we are thrilled to present this unique market that caters to the self-care needs of all the... Read more
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Mashup: Postcard Night – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaFrom tourist attractions, to national parks and museums, postcards are an ubiquitous souvenir that preserves both personal travel memories and collective ideas. They can be anything from mass produced to individually made, and cover a range of topics and themes. Join us Friday evening to view a collection of different... Read more
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