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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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outdoors
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
West Coast Amusements Carnival – Coquitlam Centre
Coquitlam Centre 2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam, B.C., CanadaFour Family Generations. Three Travelling Units. One World-Class Carnival. Based in British Columbia, West Coast Amusements is the largest Canadian midway operation in Western Canada and one of the few that remains family-operated. West Coast Amusements has 125 rides, employs 500 staff at peak season, and has four travelling units.... Read more
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.
Coquitlam Community Fest – Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamExperience the Heart of Coquitlam! Join us for the inaugural Coquitlam Community Fest, packed with activities and fun for the whole family. Set in the beautiful Town Centre Park, it’s the perfect weekend plan for families and friends alike. Why You Should Visit the Coquitlam Community Fest: Family-Friendly Fun: Participate in activities... Read more
CMTA District Music Festival – Town Centre Park
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamCelebrate Music Monday with the Coquitlam Music Teachers Association as SD43 music teachers and band students fill Town Centre Park with musical performances!
Pacific Distance Carnival & Canadian 10,000m Championships – Percy Perry Stadium
Percy Perry Stadium 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamAs part of the 2024 Athletics Canada National Track and Field Tour, the 2024 Pacific Distance Carnival & Canadian 10,000m/10,000m RW Championships is a track and field meet designed to bring new excitement to long distance track racing while also offering Canadian and international athletes an ideal environment to achieve... Read more
Cutie Circle Mother’s Day Ukulele Jam – Town Centre Park
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamCutie Circle is celebrating its 10th anniversary serving Coquitlam and the surrounding region on Mother's Day with a public ukulele jam, a hula performance and a demonstration by representatives from the volunteer community "Tree2Music Project" of the instruments already built from the trees that were taken down for the water... 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
Como Lake Fishing Derby
Como Lake 700 Gatensbury St., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaA free event for youth under 16 years of age, the Como Lake Fishing Derby has prize giveaways and a pancake breakfast available for a nominal charge. The event is hosted by the Coquitlam Festival Society, the Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam and the Port Coquitlam & District Hunting and Fishing... Read more
Walk for Alzheimer’s – Town Centre Park
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamThe IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is Canada’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, taking place in more than 200 communities across the country. Funds go toward local programs and services that improve quality of life for people living with dementia and their families in your community... Read more