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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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history & heritage
Diwali Family Day – Coquitlam Heritage
Royal Canadian Legion #263 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam, B.C., CanadaCelebrate the colourful and joyful holiday of Diwali with us at the Coquitlam Canadian Legion Hall. Enjoy music, food, dancing, crafts, and learn about tying saris, Indian jewelry, and Rangoli. Fun for the whole family! Free, no registration required. All ages.
LGBTQ+ History Month Presentation with Glenn Tkach
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaJoin storyteller and tour guide Glenn Tkach for an evening presentation chronicling the diverse and fascinating history of the LGBTQ+ community in the Lower Mainland. Glenn Tkach is the creator of the Really Gay History Tour, with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours. Since 2017, he has spent countless hours researching and... Read more
Winter Wonders Community Celebration
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaJoin us for holiday fun at Heritage Square. Visit with Santa, make crafts, sip hot chocolate while listening to carols and stories that celebrate the magic of the winter season. Enjoy a story walk, scavenger hunt, and learn about seasonal foods and traditions from different cultures. Free. No Registration Required.... Read more
Holiday PJ Storytime with CPL – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaOne of our most popular events of the year at Mackin House! Wear your comfy PJs and join Programming Assistants from Coquitlam Public Library in our parlour for an evening of holiday stories, songs & warm drinks. Free. Registration Required. (Recommended for ages 3-8 years) We ask families to limit... Read more
Celebrations of Light – Mackin House Museum
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaEnjoy a dynamic presentation of poetry, music, and traditions that celebrate the light during our season of short days and long nights. Learn about Diwali, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, and Winter Solstice, as well as how the French community in Maillardville celebrated the Christmas season. Join us for a seasonal craft and... Read more
Soup & Bread: Tour, Cooking Demo and Lunch
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCelebrate our new exhibit Breaking Bread with this fun mini workshop & lunch event. Begin your visit with a tour of our new exhibit featuring the historical & cultural importance of bread, followed by a short soup and bread making demonstration. Learn how to make cream of tomato soup &... Read more
Beginner Cheesemaking Workshop
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCheesemaking is a wonderful skill for making fresh foods at home. Perfect for beginners, join us in the Mackin House kitchen to learn how to make a variety of cheeses. Sample some with crackers during class and bring some home (bring a container with you to the class). Registration Required.(12+)$40... Read more
Breaking Bread Exhibit Opening Reception
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaJoin us to celebrate Breaking Bread our new exhibit in Mackin House. Learn more about the exhibit here. Take in the exhibit while enjoying a beverage, and listening to the smooth sounds of a 2 Scoop Productions DJ. Craft beer graciously provided by local Coquitlam brewery Mariner Brewing. Sample various... Read more
Bones of Crows – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, CanadaBONES OF CROWS, from Vancouver-born Dene/Métis writer-director Marie Clements, is told through the eyes of Cree Matriarch Aline Spears as she survives a childhood in Canada’s residential school system to continue her family’s generational fight in the face of systemic starvation, racism, and sexual abuse. She uses her uncanny ability to understand and... Read more
Black History Month Family Day – Victoria Community Hall – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Victoria Community Hall 3435 Victoria Drive, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCelebrate the dynamic and varied cultures of the African diaspora in Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland during our 4th annual Black History Month Family Day! Come dance, craft, visit with neighbours, and enjoy amazing foods together in community. Listen to bands representing a variety of African musical traditions and styles,... Read more