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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
Breaking Bread: An Exhibit About the History of Bread – Mackin House Museum
Mackin Park - Maillardville' 1046 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaBread – 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
Soup & Bread: Tour, Cooking Demo & Lunch – Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaLearn about how to make Mulligatawny Soup with Naan bread from cook Jasbir Maghera who will convey the history of this Indian recipe, which was co-opted by the British. Enjoy a tour of our exhibit Breaking Bread featuring the historical & cultural importance of bread, followed by lunch in our... Read more
Feasts of Coquitlam: Spanish Cuisine – Mackin House Museum
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaJoin Chef Javier Blanc of Paella Guys & Co, born and raised in Madrid, Spain for an evening of learning about paella and Spanish cuisine. For a Feasts of Coquitlam first, this session will take place in the garden under a tent where Chef will cook chicken & vegetable paella... Read more
Diwali Colour Fest – Town Centre Park
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamHoli is an ancient Hindu spring festival, originating from the Indian subcontinent. The festival signifies the arrival of spring, the end of winter, the blossoming of love, and for many, a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships. The event will feature... Read more
Feasts of Coquitlam: Israeli & Jewish Cuisine – Mackin House Museum
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaThe last Feast of Coquitlam for 2023. Together with Chef Victoria Paikin, create a three-course meal of homemade Hummus, olives, Israeli salad, red cabbage salad, and homemade zaatar bread with Hamin/Cholenta, a traditional Jewish stew. For dessert you'll enjoy Chocolate Rugelach pastry with black cardamom coffee! Learn the origins of... Read more
Indigenous Voices, Community Action with IRSSS – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaColonial heritage has left many scars on our collective knowledge and history. The impacts on our past, present, and future are complex, leaving many of us feeling overwhelmed. Indigenous Voices, Community Action presentations aim to increase knowledge, share stories, and foster understanding and reconciliation in our community. Get involved during... Read more
ScotFestBC: The British Columbia Highland Games
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamJoin us for all the fun of a great west coast highland games, with pipe bands, caber tossing, lots of piping, dancing, singing, a whisky school, live Celtic music on Friday evening June 16 (Concert in the Park on Main Stage, Whisky & Oysters & live Celtic music on the... Read more
Music in the Square with AM Gold – Mackin House Museum
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaJoin us for our first Music in the Square of 2023! Enjoy an energetic and nostalgic performance by AM GOLD featuring Doug on guitar & vocals and Kyrst on vocals & percussion. AM GOLD is an acoustic spin down memory lane featuring the best feel-good retro radio hits from the... Read more
Summer PJ Storytime with CPL – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaJoin us outside in Heritage Square for an evening with Programming Assistants from Coquitlam Public Library. Celebrate summer with stories, songs, drinks & treats. Free. Registration Required. (Recommended for ages 3-8 years)
Canada Day in Coquitlam – Town Centre Park
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamCoquitlam recognizes that Canada Day can mean different things for different members of our community. As a result, the City has adapted the July 1 event to provide a day that is sensitive to the diverse range of community perspectives. Canada Day in Coquitlam is a safe and inclusive family-friendly... Read more