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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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Breaking Bread: An Exhibit About the History of Bread – Mackin House Museum
Bread – it’s simple, delicious, versatile, and ubiquitous. It has a place in almost every cuisine around the world and comes in a seemingly infinite number of formats (think pastries, gluten-free breads, wraps, even beer). Yet we rarely stop to think about how and why bread has a universal home.... Read more
Artisan in Residence Open House – Mackin House Museum
We are pleased to present our first Artisan in Residence at Mackin House. Delali Adiamah of Dehl's Gourmet will be our baker in residence from February 7th to April 28th, 2023. Join her in our kitchen to learn about her research and watch her baking process live during these open... Read more
3 events,
Artisan in Residence Open House
Artisan in Residence Open House
Join Delali Adiamah of Dehl's Gourmet, our baker in residence, to learn about her research and watch her baking process live during this open house event. Free. No Registration Required. (All Ages) March Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22
3 events,
Soup & Bread: Tour, Cooking, Demo, & Lunch
Soup & Bread: Tour, Cooking, Demo, & Lunch
Celebrate the new exhibit Breaking Bread with this fun mini workshop & lunch event. Learn about how to make Lamb & Split Pea soup and bread bowls with our Artisan in Residence Delali Adiamah. Enjoy a tour of the new exhibit featuring the historical & cultural importance of bread, followed... Read more
3 events,
Artisan in Residence Open House
Artisan in Residence Open House
Join Delali Adiamah of Dehl's Gourmet, our baker in residence, to learn about her research and watch her baking process live during this open house event. Free. No Registration Required. (All Ages) March Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22
3 events,
Alex Zerbe: Zaniac! – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Alex Zerbe: Zaniac! – Evergreen Cultural Centre
When was the last time you laughed as hard as your kids? With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other. Beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music and magic are just a few of the things that led Piers... Read more
3 events,
Place des Arts 2023 Spring Break Arts Camp
Registration for our 2023 camp opens on January 29 This one-of-a-kind Spring Break camp for children ages 5-14 is a great way to ignite creativity! Register your child for a block of activities in the visual, literary and performing arts. Our small camp sizes ensure that attendees receive individualized attention.... Read more
5 events,
Fire Festival – Town Centre Park
Celebrate Iranian New Years with us! We will have traditional fire jumping, entertainment, and food options!
Children’s Bread Making Workshop
Children’s Bread Making Workshop
Join Artisan Baker in Residence Delali Adiamah for a fun morning learning about bread making. Mix, knead and learn in our heritage kitchen and then try out some tasty samples. Please note these breads will contain gluten $5 per child. (Ages 5+) Registration Required. Workshop running on March 14 and... Read more
5 events,
Artisan in Residence Open House
Artisan in Residence Open House
Join Delali Adiamah of Dehl's Gourmet, our baker in residence, to learn about her research and watch her baking process live during this open house event. Free. No Registration Required. (All Ages) March Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22
4 events,
Salt Dough Art Making Spring Break Workshop
Salt Dough Art Making Spring Break Workshop
Our spring break programs are all about bread! Visit the museum for a tour of our Breaking Bread exhibit, followed by a fun session of making an art piece to take home from salt dough. Snacks & drinks are also included in your two hours with us. Registration Required. $5... Read more
4 events,
Children’s Bread Making Workshop
Children’s Bread Making Workshop
Join Artisan Baker in Residence Delali Adiamah for a fun morning learning about bread making. Mix, knead and learn in our heritage kitchen and then try out some tasty samples. Please note these breads will contain gluten $5 per child. (Ages 5+) Registration Required. Workshop running on March 14 and... Read more
4 events,
Artisan in Residence Open House
Artisan in Residence Open House
Join Delali Adiamah of Dehl's Gourmet, our baker in residence, to learn about her research and watch her baking process live during this open house event. Free. No Registration Required. (All Ages) March Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22
4 events,
Salt Dough Art Making Spring Break Workshop
Salt Dough Art Making Spring Break Workshop
Our spring break programs are all about bread! Visit the museum for a tour of our Breaking Bread exhibit, followed by a fun session of making an art piece to take home from salt dough. Snacks & drinks are also included in your two hours with us. Registration Required. $5... Read more
4 events,
Festival du Bois – Mackin Park – Maillardville
Rooted in the French-Canadian community and heritage of the Maillardville area in Coquitlam, Festival du Bois is the largest and most popular celebration of francophone music and culture in BC. The festival presents some of the finest Québécois, francophone, and roots music artists in the Grand Chapiteau (Big Tent), Children's... Read more
4 events,
Rehearsal Hall Sessions | Wayang Kulit: Japanese Shadow Puppetry – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Rehearsal Hall Sessions | Wayang Kulit: Japanese Shadow Puppetry – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Witness shadows, puppets, myths, and legends come to life in this spectacular adaptation of one of the oldest forms of puppet theatre in the world. Sutrisno Hartana, a master Indonesian dalang (or puppeteer) who was appointed court musician at the Paku Alaman Palace in 2004, performs a solo version of... Read more
4 events,
John Reischman & The Jaybirds – Evergreen Cultural Centre
John Reischman & The Jaybirds – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Like the powerful mandolinist and composer at its helm, John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound. Now in their 20th year, with seven acclaimed albums and two Juno nominations,... Read more
4 events,
Crisis On Planet Z! – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Crisis on Planet Z! is an environmental, science-fiction play for young audiences. Zephyr and their alien species the Alphabetians are celebrating 100 years of being on Planet Z when Zephyr makes a new friend and a horrifying discovery: a fuzzy Ziffle shows them how Alphabetians haven’t been ‘improving’ the planet,... Read more
The Hidden Lives Behind Coquitlam’s Corner Stores Exhibit Opening Reception – Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam Heritage Society
The Hidden Lives Behind Coquitlam’s Corner Stores Exhibit Opening Reception – Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam Heritage Society
With a growing city and a rapidly changing economic landscape, many local businesses in Coquitlam may not be around tomorrow. Each business owner has a personal story about why they opened their store. Coquitlam Heritage has documented corner stores that serve our community and will be on display at Place... Read more
4 events,
Krystle Dos Santos – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Krystle Dos Santos – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Krystle Dos Santos is an extraordinary blues, jazz and soul singer based out of Vancouver, Canada. With a voice that is commanding, powerful and rich with talent, her music, inspired by classic and neo-soul combined with contemporary hip-hop and R&B elements is executed brilliantly; It’s simultaneously elegant, bold and sensual... Read more