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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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Festival du Bois – Mackin Park – Maillardville
Mackin Park - Maillardville' 1046 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaExperience brilliant music and dance concerts, shows where you can dance along, special performances for kids and families, workshops, roving on-site performers, delicious French Canadian food, artisan and exhibit booths – and more! Visit the Métis Village Experience on-site for performances and stories – and an opportunity to learn more about... Read more
Persian New Year Fire Festival – Town Centre Park
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamJoin us in commemorating Chaharshanbe Suri, the vibrant Iranian fire festival, on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz (Iranian New Year). Fire jumping, live performances and New Years market - there is something for everyone!
Spring Break Zines: Comics and Collaging Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaSpend your Spring Break at Mackin House and learn how to make zines through working with collaging, comics, and storytelling. Kids will be taken on a tour of our anniversary exhibit and learn about the rise of popular media through the decades by looking at retro magazines, comic books, movie... Read more
Community Nowruz Celebration – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCoquitlam Heritage invites the community to come together and celebrate the Persian New Year at Mackin House, on March 28, 7pm-9pm. Connect with your neighbours through a sharing of food and discussions on your memories and experiences of Nowruz, and what this celebration means to you. Drinks and food will... Read more
Lunch With Us: 80s Food Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaPut on your party gear and travel back in time with us to the era of spinach dips, cheese balls, and carrot cake. Spend an afternoon learning all about popular finger foods from the 80s and 90s and try your hand on some retro appetizer and dessert recipes. Enjoy your... Read more
Spring Festival Fair (2024 Chinese Lunar New Year Festival)
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamJoin the Tri-City Chinese Community Society's Spring Festival Fair at Town Centre Park on Saturday, March 30th and Sunday, March 31st!
Spring PJ Storytime with CPL – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaThe Coquitlam Public Library is back in Mackin House for the spring session of PJ Storytimes. This is a quarterly collaboration with the library to bring books and stories into the community. Put on your favourite PJs and join us for an evening hour of spring themed stories and songs,... Read more
Place des Arts’ presents the Traditional India Series, The Art of Kathak in collaboration with Bandish Network Society
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaKathak dancing is a blend of technical skills, mime and body positioning. Discover the storytelling nature and rhythmic art of this classical Indian dance. Also, learn about its history and influence in popular culture through a one-of-a-kind presentation. On Saturday, April 20, 2:00-3:30 PM, learn the basics of Kathak in... Read more
Lunch With Us: 80s Food Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCoquitlam Heritage Society is celebrating our 40th anniversary in 2024 with our exhibit Retro Reflections. Each room in Mackin House will feature a different display highlighting the history of ourselves and the community. Take a look at what it was like growing up in the 1980s and 1990s; a time... Read more
Diwali: Colour Fest 2024 – 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