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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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Breaking Bread: An Exhibit About the History of Bread – Mackin House Museum
Bread – it’s simple, delicious, versatile, and ubiquitous. It has a place in almost every cuisine around the world and comes in a seemingly infinite number of formats (think pastries, gluten-free breads, wraps, even beer). Yet we rarely stop to think about how and why bread has a universal home.... Read more
Artisan in Residence Open House – Mackin House Museum
We are pleased to present our first Artisan in Residence at Mackin House. Delali Adiamah of Dehl's Gourmet will be our baker in residence from February 7th to April 28th, 2023. Join her in our kitchen to learn about her research and watch her baking process live during these open... Read more
5 events,
Crisis On Planet Z! – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Crisis on Planet Z! is an environmental, science-fiction play for young audiences. Zephyr and their alien species the Alphabetians are celebrating 100 years of being on Planet Z when Zephyr makes a new friend and a horrifying discovery: a fuzzy Ziffle shows them how Alphabetians haven’t been ‘improving’ the planet,... Read more
The Hidden Lives Behind Coquitlam’s Corner Stores Exhibit Opening Reception – Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam Heritage Society
The Hidden Lives Behind Coquitlam’s Corner Stores Exhibit Opening Reception – Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam Heritage Society
With a growing city and a rapidly changing economic landscape, many local businesses in Coquitlam may not be around tomorrow. Each business owner has a personal story about why they opened their store. Coquitlam Heritage has documented corner stores that serve our community and will be on display at Place... Read more
March Exhibitions Opening Reception – Place des Arts
March Exhibitions Opening Reception – Place des Arts
Attend our free opening reception for four exhibitions! Corner Stores curated by Coquitlam Heritage Society; I want to think about feminism, but I have to think about climate change by Alex Sandvoss; Trash by Jeongmin Ahn and Meltdown: The Second Wave by Vin Arora. The exhibitions will be on view... Read more
6 events,
Community Annual Easter Egg Hunt – MLA Selina Robinson
Community Annual Easter Egg Hunt – MLA Selina Robinson
Please 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
Coquitlam Easter Egg Hunt – Glen Park
Coquitlam Easter Egg Hunt – Glen Park
Search for Easter eggs & receive a goodie bag! This event will also feature lots of fun and snacks, including bouncy castles, popcorn & cotton candy! Join us for some family fun, no registration required! Bring your own basket!
Krystle Dos Santos – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Krystle Dos Santos – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Krystle Dos Santos is an extraordinary blues, jazz and soul singer based out of Vancouver, Canada. With a voice that is commanding, powerful and rich with talent, her music, inspired by classic and neo-soul combined with contemporary hip-hop and R&B elements is executed brilliantly; It’s simultaneously elegant, bold and sensual... Read more
5 events,
Easter Cookie Decorating – Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Easter Cookie Decorating – Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Decorate cookies with eggs, rabbits, flowers and more. Put your creativity cap on and enjoy an hour of icing, sprinkles, and fun. Two time slots to choose from: 10-11am or 12-1pm Registration Required. (Ages 3+) $5 per child.
Easter Egg Dyeing Fun – Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Easter Egg Dyeing Fun – Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Eggs are a symbol of spring in many cultures around the world. Join us to dye and decorate hard boiled eggs that you can even eat for Easter breakfast! Two time slots to choose from: 1:30-2:30pm and 3-4pm Registration Required. (Ages 3+) $5 per child.
Coquitlam Express vs Chilliwack Chiefs
Coquitlam Express vs Chilliwack Chiefs
Can't miss BCHL playoff action! Come support your local hockey team as the Coquitlam Express continue their Shaw BCHL Playoff battle with the Chilliwack Chiefs, hosting Game 5 this Friday night at 7:00 PM! Puck drop is at home, in the Train Station. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
3 events,
Soup & Bread: Tour, Cooking, Demo, & Lunch – Mackin House Museum
Soup & Bread: Tour, Cooking, Demo, & Lunch – Mackin House Museum
Tour Breaking Bread our current house exhibit and learn about cooking in this fun mini workshop & lunch event. Learn the process of making Matzo ball soup & Matzo Kugel during the Jewish festival of Passover. Matzo Kugel is often made at home and comes from traditional Ashkenazi Jewish communities... Read more
3 events,
Theatre Series – The How and the Why – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Evolution, Feminism and Destiny collide in Sarah Treem’s (House of Cards,The Affair) poignant play about science, family, and the difficult choices that women face. Why do women menstruate? Modern science has supplied us with the “How”, but no one seems to have answered the “Why”. Rachel, a young grad student in Evolutionary Biology visits... Read more
4 events,
The Shape of Our Memories: Exhibit Opening Reception – Mackin House Museum
The Shape of Our Memories: Exhibit Opening Reception – Mackin House Museum
Join us for our The Shape of Our Memories opening reception! This exhibit partners local artists with Coquitlam Heritage's collection of artifacts to create new pieces of art. How do individual objects help us remember, and how do they shape our memories? Celebrate Heritage Week by enjoying the transformative magic... Read more
3 events,
Theatre Series – The How and the Why – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Theatre Series – The How and the Why – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Evolution, Feminism and Destiny collide in Sarah Treem’s (House of Cards,The Affair) poignant play about science, family, and the difficult choices that women face. Why do women menstruate? Modern science has supplied us with the “How”, but no one seems to have answered the “Why”. Rachel, a young grad student in Evolutionary Biology visits... Read more
3 events,
Power Classic Sundays | Zodiac Trio – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Power Classic Sundays | Zodiac Trio – Evergreen Cultural Centre
The Zodiac Trio’s story begins in New York in 2006 when three young musicians from the Manhattan School of Music decided to join forces in an unconventional ensemble, and spearhead a career dedicated to the clarinet-violin-piano instrumentation. The Zodiac Trio was officially launched with a concert at Merkin Concert Hall... Read more
5 events,
Peace by Chocolate – National Canadian Film Day
Peace by Chocolate – National Canadian Film Day
Dogwood Pavilion Seniors Society presents Peace by Chocolate as part of National Canadian Film Day! Join us for a special screening! Celebrating 10 years, CanFilmDay has brought together hundreds of thousands of Canadians, to celebrate our stories and the incredible achievements of our filmmakers. Whether you host a screening or... Read more
Musical Matinées: Bowed, Plucked, Strummed, and Hammered – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Musical Matinées: Bowed, Plucked, Strummed, and Hammered – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Ukulele virtuoso, James Hill and his wife, cellist Anne Janelle join the Bergmanns for a cross-collaboration and innovative programme including works from the classical, folk and contemporary repertoire. The programme will include some original works that will bring an interesting twist and flavour to this unique combination of instruments. Join... Read more
Peace by Chocolate – National Canadian Film Day
Peace by Chocolate – National Canadian Film Day
Dogwood Pavilion Seniors Society presents Peace by Chocolate as part of National Canadian Film Day! Join us for a special screening! Celebrating 10 years, CanFilmDay has brought together hundreds of thousands of Canadians, to celebrate our stories and the incredible achievements of our filmmakers. Whether you host a screening or... Read more
4 events,
Earth Friendly Skin Care – Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Earth Friendly Skin Care – Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Join us for an earth friendly workshop on Earth Day! Learn to make your own skincare products with natural ingredients. Cell renewal serum, Orange Blossom Night cream, and a refreshing Rose Water finish are just some of the products you will make in this workshop. $40 per person. $36 for... Read more
TD Music Series – Meagan & Amy – Evergreen Cultural Centre
TD Music Series – Meagan & Amy – Evergreen Cultural Centre
In search of a classical Canadian musical identity that engages listeners from all backgrounds, the duo 'Meagan & Amy' explores connections between several Canadian compositions and works from the traditional canon of classical repertoire. Their goal is to open a discussion with Canadian audiences about what it is that makes... Read more
4 events,
God of Carnage – Stage 43 – Evergreen Cultural Centre
A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their... Read more
Feasts of Coquitlam Celtic Cuisine – Mackin House Museum
Feasts of Coquitlam Celtic Cuisine – Mackin House Museum
Our second offering in 2023 for Feasts of Coquitlam celebrates Celtic flavours with cook Monica Mueller. Spend your first hour cooking and then sit down in our heritage home dining room to taste the following dishes: Green Man Salad Green Onion & Kale Mashed Potatoes Tweed Kettle Salmon Pudding for... Read more
2 events,
God of Carnage – Stage 43 – Evergreen Cultural Centre
God of Carnage – Stage 43 – Evergreen Cultural Centre
A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their... Read more