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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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Summer Concert Series – Town Centre Park – Soul/R&B Night
Summer Concert Series – Town Centre Park – Soul/R&B Night
This year’s Summer Concert Series powerhouse performers span three musical genres. With two full 45-minute sets, audiences will get to hear more songs from each night’s band than ever before. Krystle Dos Santos: Krystle Dos Santos is a two-time Western Canadian Music Award winning soul, jazz and R&B singer. With... Read more
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Coquitlam Farmer’s Market
Coquitlam Farmer’s Market
Join us Sundays May to October at the Coquitlam Farmers Market! Shop amazing vendors for farm fresh produce, baked goods, prepared food and drink, and locally made crafts and jewellery. Don't forget our award-winning POP (Power of Produce) Kids Program, as well as hot food and live music. We look... Read more
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Music in the Square with Joan Bessie – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Music in the Square with Joan Bessie – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Join us in Heritage Square as Canadian radio darling and songwriter Joan Bessie performs her soulful rock anthems with her band. Enjoy an art activity with Place des Arts during the performance! Snacks & drinks will be available for purchase. A free, fun & family friendly event. Everyone welcome! Bring... Read more
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Coquitlam Farmer’s Market
Coquitlam Farmer’s Market
Join us Sundays May to October at the Coquitlam Farmers Market! Shop amazing vendors for farm fresh produce, baked goods, prepared food and drink, and locally made crafts and jewellery. Don't forget our award-winning POP (Power of Produce) Kids Program, as well as hot food and live music. We look... Read more
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World of Love Multicultural Carnival
World of Love Multicultural Carnival
World of Love Multicultural Carnival is a vibrant display of different cultures and heritages. It is an important cultural event with over 250 singers, dancers, musical instrument players from different ethnic groups taking turns to perform on stage. There will also be interactive and educational activities for the kids and... Read more
Autumnal Crafts & Treats Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Autumnal Crafts & Treats Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Celebrate 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
2023-2024 Season Launch Party – Evergreen Cultural Centre
2023-2024 Season Launch Party – Evergreen Cultural Centre
We are so excited to present another great season of LIVE performing and visual arts events at Evergreen Cultural Centre. This year, celebrate the opening of RISE: Sandeep Johal and Sara Khan in the Art Gallery at Evergreen, and the first of over 50 live events in our performance spaces.... Read more
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World of Love Multicultural Carnival
World of Love Multicultural Carnival
World of Love Multicultural Carnival is a vibrant display of different cultures and heritages. It is an important cultural event with over 250 singers, dancers, musical instrument players from different ethnic groups taking turns to perform on stage. There will also be interactive and educational activities for the kids and... Read more
Emergency Services Show ‘n Shine
Emergency Services Show ‘n Shine
We are hosting a Show 'n Shine at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex parking lot and Arena 1 to celebrate local Emergency Services and RCMP's 150th Anniversary. Coquitlam Fire, Bylaws, BC Ambulance, Sherrifs, Conservation, Coquitlam SAR and RCMP specialty units will be in attendance. We will have special 150th... Read more
Terry Fox Run Coquitlam
Terry Fox Run Coquitlam
Join the Terry Fox Foundation for the annual Terry Fox Run in Coquitlam. Run, walk or roll at Mundy Park on Sunday, September 17th 2023. Event details are always subject to change so please check back on the website closer to Run Day to confirm.
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Autumn PJ Storytime with CPL – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Autumn PJ Storytime with CPL – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Join us at Mackin House for an evening with Programming Assistants from Coquitlam Public Library. Celebrate the coming of autumn with stories, songs, drinks & treats. Free. Registration Required. (Recommended for ages 3-8 years)
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Fall City-Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway Event
Fall City-Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway Event
Reuse More, Waste Less Promote Waste Reduction Efforts Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 The City's City-Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway Event is a great opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability and community waste-reduction efforts. It’s an inexpensive way for keen shoppers to find sought-after treasures and bargains, as well... Read more
Mid-Autumn Moon Family Day – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mid-Autumn Moon Family Day – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Visit us in Heritage Square along with a host of performers and community partners for our third annual Mid-Autumn Moon Family Day celebration. Learn about mooncakes, get your face painted, enjoy performances from Uzume Taiko, a Lion dance by the Shao Lin Hung Gar Lion Dance Team, and a special... Read more
Culture Days – Town Centre Park
Culture Days – Town Centre Park
Join the City of Coquitlam as we celebrate Culture Days! Culture Days is an annual national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity! At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of free arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days' programs invite the public to get... Read more
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Coquitlam Farmer’s Market
Coquitlam Farmer’s Market
Join us Sundays May to October at the Coquitlam Farmers Market! Shop amazing vendors for farm fresh produce, baked goods, prepared food and drink, and locally made crafts and jewellery. Don't forget our award-winning POP (Power of Produce) Kids Program, as well as hot food and live music. We look... Read more
Fall City-Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway Event
Fall City-Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway Event
Reuse More, Waste Less Promote Waste Reduction Efforts Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 The City's City-Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway Event is a great opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability and community waste-reduction efforts. It’s an inexpensive way for keen shoppers to find sought-after treasures and bargains, as well... Read more
The Travelling Mabels – Evergreen Cultural Centre
The Travelling Mabels – Evergreen Cultural Centre
The Travelling Mabels’ show is presented to the audience in a casual, kitchen party, story telling format. All four band members are seated for the performance, with each musician taking their turn at singing their song, like a songwriters in the round. The show is 80% original composition with a... Read more
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Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW CREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER Hey Viola!, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights, Black Lives Matter, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!, Vancouver songstress and actor... Read more
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Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW CREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER Hey Viola!, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights, Black Lives Matter, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!, Vancouver songstress and actor... Read more
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Indigenous Film Festival – Coquitlam Public Library
Indigenous Film Festival – Coquitlam Public Library
Join Coquitlam Public Library for short films, documentaries, and feature length films covering Indigenous culture, history, and experiences. Registration not required. See the website for further information.
Riverview Exhibit Opening Reception – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Riverview Exhibit Opening Reception – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Please join us to celebrate the opening of our exhibit Riverview: an artist's point of view. Artists Nadine Flagel, Haley Perry, and Lolu Oyedele with contributions by Coquitlam Heritage team members, Markus Fahrner and Naomi Fong approach themes of mental health, physical separation, and the history of the Riverview Hospital... Read more
Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW CREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER Hey Viola!, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights, Black Lives Matter, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!, Vancouver songstress and actor... Read more
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Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW CREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER Hey Viola!, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights, Black Lives Matter, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!, Vancouver songstress and actor... Read more
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All My Relations: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Place des Arts
All My Relations: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Place des Arts
Place des Arts is honored to host First Nations Artist and Educator, Christine Mackenzie. Last year, Christine presented and facilitated a powerful afternoon of sharing art that was appreciated by families of all ages. Christine will be back again to share her unique art perspective around the importance of the... Read more
Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW CREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER Hey Viola!, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights, Black Lives Matter, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!, Vancouver songstress and actor... Read more
Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Hey, Viola! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW CREATED BY KRYSTLE DOS SANTOS & TRACEY POWER Hey Viola!, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights, Black Lives Matter, and Women’s Rights movements. In Hey Viola!, Vancouver songstress and actor... Read more
