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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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Calendar of Events
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The Ross McLaren Company began sawmill operations on the Fraser River in 1890, beginning a company that was destined for economic ups and downs, several name changes and numerous expansions. Commonly called Fraser Mills, it was also the Canadian Western Lumber Company, and until it closed, the Crown Zellerbach Company.... Read more 
Cricket has a long and proud history around the world. As part of the British colonial legacy, the complex yet popular game has spread to all corners of the globe, even Coquitlam. Cricket: The Sticky Wicket Game looks at the thriving cricket community in the Lower Mainland, focusing on the... Read more 
Registration for Summer Fun! begins on Sunday, April 17 at 7:00 am for online registration and 1:00 pm in-person or by phone. Place des Arts’ Summer Fun! program runs for six weeks offering many exciting week-long options for creative young people. Summer Fun! includes a wide variety of visual and performing arts classes designed to... Read more 
Registration Deadline April 30th Rotary Rush is a charity walk/run event that supports youth programs in the Tri Cities. There are 4 challenges to choose from with varying distances to complete over the month of May. Registration for all 4 challenges included in the price. Go the physical distance for... Read more
$35
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Extractions: Resources Through an Artistic Lens reflects on the abundance of natural resources in British Columbia that have inspired artists for millennia. Join four exhibiting artists to learn about the inspiration behind the pieces included in Extractions. Drinks will be served. Exhibit runs until Thursday May 19th, 2022. Featured artists:... Read more |
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Join us in the Mackin House kitchen to learn recipes and stories from four local cooks. This interactive experience starts with an hour of cooking together followed by an hour of enjoying the dishes you’ve made with the cook in our dining room. Learn about the culture and the food... Read more
$25
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Coquitlam’s Park Spark and Urban Forestry staff are teaming up to offer tree-rific walks this spring. Explore Coquitlam’s tree canopy and learn fun facts about all of the amazing types of trees that call Coquitlam home. For more information about this activity and to register, please email the Park Spark staff. This activity is... Read more |
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The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival returns to Coquitlam May 7th and 8th, with more than 20 food trucks serving up meals and treats, live entertainment and a local marketplace courtesy of BC Shop Local at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). May 7: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May... Read more
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In celebration of International Compost Awareness Week (May 1 – 7), we're having a free compost giveaway on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Austin Service Centre (500 Mariner Way). One free bag of compost per Coquitlam household only, while supplies last.* Composters will be... Read more
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Hilarious Hollywood stereotypes, sizzling, super-fast dialogue plus a rather suspect murder mystery colour this affectionate and brilliantly realised spoof, written by one of Canada’s own most successful and popular playwrights, Norm Foster. It’s 1938 and Jeff Kincaid, star reporter, is falling down on the job of writing for a major... Read more
$40
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This is a friendly and free event to meet artists from all backgrounds (visual arts, music, literature …) and discover their creative work. Harmonie Garry is a visual artist of poetry Trotte-tête – Scenographer – Cultural ambassador in schools She will present her universe through two creations that never end:... Read more |
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Join the Afghan community in the celebration of Eid with a festival including carnival games, food and live music. The donation based festival is open to the public to enjoy together with the Afghan community.
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Beethoven transformed the piano trio when he replaced the usual violin with a clarinet. Almost a century later Brahms would come out of retirement to take this ensemble to new depths of romanticism. Together, these works contrast joy and despair and highlight the inevitability of change. Admission: Students* & Seniors**... Read more
$21
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Refresh your skin by making your skin care products with natural ingredients. Cell Renewal Serum, Orange Blossom Night Cream, and a refreshing Rose Water Finish are just some of the products you will learn to make in this workshop. Registration required (16+).
$40
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Welcome to Coquitlam to all those participating in BC Mayhem! Be sure to check out @visitcoquitlam and VisitCoquitlam.ca for ideas on things to see and do in Coquitlam. Have fun and good luck. |
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The Coquitlam Farmer's Market has been a Coquitlam tradition for 25 years. Join the market weekly on Sundays for a great selection of local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and one of a kind artisan crafts. Operating under covid19 protocols, the Farmers Market offers a safe, open air, shopping experience.... Read more |
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Learn the basics of drawing portraits in just one class! Rebecca Blair will give you tips on how to draw the proportions of a generic face and then apply them to individual people. You’ll also have the chance to bring your portraits to life with shading. Come to our adult-only... Read more
$26
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Join the Park Spark team on an urban-nature adventure and learn fun facts about the trees, flora and fauna found in Coquitlam parks. We're teaming up with an experienced nature educator- who also happens to be one of our dedicated Park Spark volunteers! Rain or shine. For more info and... Read more |
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Taste Of The Tri-Cities Launched in 2021, Tri-Local’s Taste of the Tri-Cities is an annual food and drink festival designed to highlight the amazing restaurants, eateries, pubs, breweries, distilleries and cafes in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. This summer, Tri-Local will highlight a different cuisine every week from June... Read more
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A free event geared towards youth under 16 years of age, the Como Lake Fishing Derby has prize giveaways and a pancake breakfast available for a nominal charge. The event is hosted by the Coquitlam Festival Society, the Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam and the Port Coquitlam & District Hunting and... Read more
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The Coquitlam Farmer's Market has been a Coquitlam tradition for 25 years. Join the market weekly on Sundays for a great selection of local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and one of a kind artisan crafts. Operating under covid19 protocols, the Farmers Market offers a safe, open air, shopping experience.... Read more
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The Naadaleela Ensemble comes to Evergreen Cultural Centre to create a musical conversation between ancient cultures that span the Silk Road – from Iran to India and China – and which have been influencing each other for over 2,000 years. Even though the group represents some of the largest cultural... Read more
$35
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Registration is Open! With the official Spring Equinox this past Sunday (March 20), what better time to announce #SpringGoByBikeWeek 2022! Get your calendars! SPRING GOBYBIKE WEEK is May 30 – June 5, 2022! Register now, and start tracking your kilometers biked to see how many kilograms of greenhouse gases you... Read more |
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BC Spring Classic Tournament 2022 Team Fee Open to any team that has been approved for participation in the 2022 BC Spring Classic. Dates: June 3-5, 2022 Divisions: 2015-2007 Level: Elite, AAA, & AA Location: Planet Ice Delta, Planet Ice Coquitlam Cost: $2350.00 plus GST Payment schedule: At time of... Read more
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Join Place des Arts and First Nations artist Christine Mackenzie to take part in our community art project. Help us create an art piece that celebrates multiculturalism through First Nations art and culture. Fill in the designs and experiment with techniques such as shading, colour blending, perspective and texture. We... Read more
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Join us for the opening night reception to celebrate the Place des Arts’ vibrant and creative community! This exhibition showcases artwork created by the Place des Arts community including current and past students, teachers and staff of all ages. This past year, the theme at Place des Arts has been... Read more |
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The Coquitlam Farmer's Market has been a Coquitlam tradition for 25 years. Join the market weekly on Sundays for a great selection of local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and one of a kind artisan crafts. Operating under covid19 protocols, the Farmers Market offers a safe, open air, shopping experience.... Read more |