Are you ready to plan your next adventure?
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.
Do you have an event to add to our calendar?
arts
October Exhibitions Opening Reception – Place des Arts
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCelebrate the opening of two new exhibitions: Figurative Abstractions, charcoal, pastels and acrylics by Elsa Chesnel; and Nature in Watercolour, watercolours by Carol Rui. Individually packaged wine and soft drinks will be available from the cash bar. This event will be held in accordance with the current Provincial Health Order.... Read more
Holiday Artisan Shop – Place des Arts
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaVisit our annual Holiday Artisan Shop to find one-of-a-kind presents for everyone on your gift list. We have finely handcrafted housewares, accessories, skincare, décor, cards, ornaments and more, made by talented local artists from our community. View what we currently have available at our Online Artisan Shop, which will be... Read more
#SupportLocalCQ
Support Local this Holiday Season Local businesses are the heart of the community, and your holiday shopping dollars can go a long way to helping them make it through these challenging times. Tune in to @visitcoquitlam on social media for amazing contests, insider shopping tips and spotlights on local retailers,... Read more
Positively Petite Miniature Exhibition
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaPositively Petite is an annual exhibition unique to Place des Arts that showcases miniature artwork created by local artists. This year, come take a look at one-of-a-kind pieces by over 30 artists. Find something for the art lover on your holiday gift list! A virtual tour of the exhibition will... Read more
Evan Lee: Artist Talk – hosted by the Art Gallery at Evergreen
Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, CanadaJoin us and register for Evan Lee’s online artist talk. 𝘌𝘷𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘦𝘦: 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘥 presents a range of Lee’s past and most recent sculpture, painting and lens-based work that addresses perceptions of value. We look forward to hearing more from Lee about his expansive practice and career as a conceptual artist.... Read more
A Robert Burns Celebration
VirtualPresented by ScotFestBC and SFU's Centre for Scottish Studies Dust off your kilts, grab your tartans and charge your whisky glasses for the second annual ScotFestBC Robert Burns Celebration, an online presentation in collaboration with SFU’s Centre for Scottish Studies. Enjoy piping, poetry, sing-alongs and fiddling — just the way Scotland’s... Read more
Balloon Twisting Workshop (10yrs+)
Join us for this Balloon Twisting workshop where you will learn how to make cute creations from balloons. This is a great workshop for volunteers to expand their knowledge. Tell your friends! Registration is required. Registration deadline: Jan. 29
The Bergmann Duo: Oboe d’Amour
Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, CanadaEvergreen's favourite duo is back with another musical matinée: Oboe d'Amour! The oboe’s characteristic longing and soulful sound has inspired some of the most beautiful and lyrical works of the entire classical literature. Oboist Emma Ringrose joins the Bergmann’s as they interpret the 3 Romances by Clara Schumann, the elegiac... Read more
Parents’ Night Out: Valentine’s Day
Kids can enjoy this 2 hour event, full of Valentine’s Day themed games and crafts while you, the parents, enjoy some alone time. Register your child before space is all gone. This is for children in grades K - 7. Registration deadline: Feb. 7
Family Day Activity Kits
Register your family for a FREE Family Day Activity Kit. We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the SHARE Food Bank in return. Your Family Day Activity Kit will include fun activities for you to do as a family. You will be able to collect your activity kit at... Read more