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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
Fraser Mills: Foundation of a Community – Mackin House
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaThe 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: The Sticky Wicket Game – Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCricket 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
Extractions Art Exhibit Artist Panel
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaExtractions: 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
ADOV Eid Festival
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamJoin 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.
A Knock at the Door – Dinner Mystery – Mackin House Museum
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaEnjoy an unforgettable experience. Using both escape room and choose your own adventure components, Live History will entertain with Maillardville history to solve the disappearance of the dinner host with assistance from a mystery guest. Period dress and costumes are welcome but not required (prizes for the best dressed)! The... Read more
A Knock at the Door – Dinner Mystery – Mackin House Museum
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaEnjoy an unforgettable experience. Using both escape room and choose your own adventure components, Live History will entertain with Maillardville history to solve the disappearance of the dinner host with assistance from a mystery guest. Period dress and costumes are welcome but not required (prizes for the best dressed)! The... Read more
Music in the Square – Golly Gone Wild
Heritage Square 1116 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaHeritage Square is inviting you to celebrate summer with their new 'Music in the Square' concert series. Opening night performance features rock, funk & soul cover band Golly Gone Wild! Join us in front of the caboose, rain or shine, to dance with the community. Free. No Registration Required.
Train Station and Caboose Opening Weekend!
Heritage Square 1116 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaAfter a long winter sleep we are happy and to open up the Fraser Mills Train Station and CP Rail 1970s caboose for summer season tours! Join us opening weekend June 25th and 26th. Don't forget to visit Mackin House Museum's main floor, featuring period artifacts including two current exhibits,... Read more
Summer PJ Storytime with CPL – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaWe are pleased to be offering quarterly PJ Storytime in collaboration with Coquitlam Public Library. Join us for an hour of summer themed stories and songs while enjoying treats in your pajamas. Weather permitting we will meet outside the caboose in Heritage Square. Bring a blanket or camping chair. (limited... Read more
Canada Day in Coquitlam – Town Centre Park
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamWe acknowledge with gratitude and respect that we are gathering on the shared, traditional and ancestral lands of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples. Coquitlam recognizes that Canada Day can mean different things for different members of our community. As a result, the City has... Read more