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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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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
Explore Coquitlam’s Tree Canopy at Como Lake
Como Lake 700 Gatensbury St., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCoquitlam’s Park Spark and Urban Forestry staff are teaming up to offer a tree-rific walk around Como Lake. Explore Coquitlam’s tree canopy and learn fun facts about all of the amazing types of trees that call Coquitlam home. For more information about this activity and to register, please email parkspark@coquitlam.ca. This activity will... Read more
Compost Giveaway Event
Austin Works Yard 500 Mariner Way, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaIn celebration of International Compost Awareness Week (May 1 – 7), we're having a free compost giveaway on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Austin Service Centre (500 Mariner Way). One free bag of compost per Coquitlam household only, while supplies last.* Composters will be... Read more
Springing Forward: Spring GoByBike Week is May 30 – June 5, 2022
Lafarge - Lake Douglas Skytrain StationRegistration is Open! With the official Spring Equinox this past Sunday (March 20), what better time to announce #SpringGoByBikeWeek 2022! Get your calendars! SPRING GOBYBIKE WEEK is May 30 – June 5, 2022! Register now, and start tracking your kilometers biked to see how many kilograms of greenhouse gases you... Read more
Community Annual Easter Egg Hunt – MLA Selina Robinson
Blue Mountain Park 975 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam, British ColumbiaPlease join us for a free community Easter Egg Hunt. Kids can enjoy: -decorating eggs, -crafts, -face painting, -pictures with our mascot at the photo booth and, -after the egg hunt, all kids will receive goodie bags. Easter Egg Hunt Times: 11:00 am - 5 years and under 11:30... Read more
Go By Bike Week is May 29 – June 4, 2023 – Celebration Stations
Lafarge - Lake Douglas Skytrain StationSPRING GO BY BIKE WEEK is May 29 – June 4, 2023! 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 before May 15 for a chance... Read more
Salmon Leave Home
Hoy Creek 2828 McCoomb Drive, Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaCome bid farewell to the salmon Grads of 2023 as they leave Coquitlam for the long journey out to sea! In 2023 the Hoy - Scott Watershed Society will host Salmon Leave Home from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Hoy Creek Hatchery on Sunday, May 14. Help release young... Read more
Coquitlam Amateur Radio Field Day
Blue Mountain Park 975 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam, British ColumbiaVisit us at Blue Mountain Park for an overnight event on Saturday, June 24th to Sunday, June 25th (6:00 am-1:00 pm) to engage in emergency communications training and exercises.
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
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