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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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September Exhibitions at Place des Arts (September 4 – October 21)
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaMiss tour galleries? Call Place des Arts to set up an appointment to view their three new exhibitions (604-664-1636) on display September 4 - October 21, free admission: Rural Ukraine Today, paint and pastel works by Lyn Tretiak My Pacific Northwest, acrylic paintings by Debbra Halyk On Time, oil paintings... Read more
Christmas Boutique
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaPlace des Arts annual Christmas Boutique features beautifully handcrafted items by local artisans. Take the time to find one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays. New items are added frequently for an ever-changing treasure trove of exquisite works. Find finely made wares large and small, including original holiday cards, Christmas ornaments, handmade... Read more
Positively Petite Annual Miniature Exhibition
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaThis annual exhibition unique to Place des Arts showcases miniature artwork created by local artists. All two-dimensional artwork on exhibit is 30 square inches or smaller and all three-dimensional artwork is 60 cubic inches or smaller. This years’ show features small artworks in various mediums including painting, ceramics, fibre arts, collage,... Read more
The Art Gallery at Evergreen presents “Wayfinding”
Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, CanadaWayfinding November 14, 2020 – January 31, 2021 The exhibition Wayfinding brings together recent work by local artists Leanne M. Christie, Sara Graham and Devon Knowles, who live and create art in response to their cities—Coquitlam, Port Moody and Vancouver—and the urban architecture that makes up these spaces and others like them. Through mediums... Read more
Diwali Chai House
VirtualJoin us in celebrating Diwali this year right from the comfort of your own home! Diwali, with origins from India, is a celebration that signifies light overcoming darkness. People all over the world partake in this glorious event by celebrating in a variety of ways, including the placement of a... Read more
Reflections Carol Sing
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaJoin us to celebrate the launch of Reflections 2020 with an outdoor performance by Amy Newman & The Christmas Revelers. Sip hot chocolate, sing along to your favourite holiday carols, enjoy the Belonging installation display in Heritage Square, and tour our Deconstructed Exhibit on the main floor of Mackin House.... Read more
Celebrations of Light
VirtualEnjoy a dynamic online presentation of poetry, music and traditions that celebrate the light during our season of short days and long nights. Learn about Diwali, Hannukah, Kwanzza and Winter Solstice as well as how the French community in Maillardville celebrated the holiday season. This program will be offered online... Read more
Family Life Virtual Tour
VirtualAimed at Pre-school to Grade 1 aged children, join us to learn about the evolution of family life in Maillardville. What did families look like and experience in 1909? How have our homes changed, and what can kids do now that they could not do then? Join us for this... Read more
A Robert Burns Celebration
VirtualPresented by ScotFestBC and SFU's Centre for Scottish Studies About this Event Live from Vancouver, Victoria and points throughout BC and the world, ScotFestBC and SFU's Centre for Scottish Studies presents an online night (via Zoom) to celebrate Robert Burns songs, poetry and brilliance. From the comfort of your home,... Read more
Heritage Live! We’ve Been Here All Along Interview
VirtualFree. No Registration Required. To celebrate the launch of our new online exhibit We've Been Here All Along: Uncovering BC's Black History join Heritage Manager Tannis Koskela in conversation with featured community members. Guests to be announced soon. Free. Watch via our Facebook page or Zoom.