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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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Autumnal Crafts & Treats Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCelebrate the coming autumn season with an afternoon workshop at Mackin House. Make maple leaf floating candles, and decorative autumn wreaths. Enjoy a fall fruit dessert and make a cream cheese dish with nuts, apples, and sage. A perfect way to learn about and celebrate the tastes of the fall... Read more
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Salmon Come Home
The Hoy Creek Hatchery Between Walton Ave. & Barnet HighwayThe name Coquitlam comes from the Coast Salish word “kwikwetlem,” which means “red fish up the river.” This is the time of year when salmon return to spawn in our local rivers – and one location to view this natural wonder is along the Hoy Creek trail, walking toward Hoy... Read more
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Critter Capers – The Case of the Scrambled Eggs – Minnekhada Regional Park
Minnekhada Regional Park Coquitlam, B.C., CanadaApril fools! The prankster crows switched a bunch of eggs into the nests of others. Nature detectives of all ages are needed to help get the scrambled eggs back to their parents. Examine egg colour and size, nest materials and other evidence to help sort the eggs. Earn a detective... Read more
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Salmon Leave Home – Hoy Creek Linear Park
Hoy Creek 2828 McCoomb Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaCome and bid farewell and help release our Chum salmon Grads of 2024 as they leave us for the long journey out to sea! This is a free family-fun event that takes place rain or shine.
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Coquitlam in Bloom – Town Centre Park
Coquitlam Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaYou’re invited to Coquitlam in Bloom Week! Get ready for Coquitlam in Bloom Week from July 14 - 21! Celebrate the incredible efforts of our residents, volunteers, staff, and local businesses while diving into a week of fun and exciting opportunities to get involved in Coquitlam in Bloom. Participate in... Read more
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Coquitlam in Bloom – Dogwood Pavilion
Dogwood Pavilion 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam, B.C., CanadaYou’re invited to Coquitlam in Bloom Week! Get ready for Coquitlam in Bloom Week from July 14 - 21! Celebrate the incredible efforts of our residents, volunteers, staff, and local businesses while diving into a week of fun and exciting opportunities to get involved in Coquitlam in Bloom. Experience the... Read more
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Park Spark: Bat Walk and Talk – Como Lake Park
Como Lake 700 Gatensbury St., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaLearn about your local neighbours of the night, flying around behind the scenes! Discover the secret lives of local bats, their ecological importance and how you can help conserve their natural bat habitat on this Bat Walk. Bring your flashlights, a camp chair, and join the Park Spark team with... Read more
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Go By Bike Week is September 23 – October 6, 2024 – Celebration Station
Lafarge - Lake Douglas Skytrain StationFALL GO BY BIKE WEEK is September 23 – October 6, 2024! Go by Bike Week is a week-long celebration of cycling, where we encourage everyone in Metro Vancouver to give cycling a try and motivate those that already do, to keep riding. Register now, and start tracking your kilometers... Read more
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Annual Salmon Come Home Event – Hoy Creek Hatchery
The Hoy Creek Hatchery Between Walton Ave. & Barnet HighwayThe name Coquitlam comes from the Coast Salish word “kwikwetlem,” which means “red fish up the river.” This is the time of year when salmon return to spawn in our local rivers – and one location to view this natural wonder is along the Hoy Creek trail, walking toward Hoy... Read more
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Coexisting Safely with Urban Coyotes – Town Centre Park Community Centre
Town Centre Park Community Centre 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaCoyote breeding season is approaching, and during this time, these fascinating wildlife will be more active as they establish and defend their territories. Residents may notice increased howling and yipping as coyotes communicate with one another, and it is not uncommon to spot coyotes out and about as they search... Read more