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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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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
1 event,
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
3 events,
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
1 event,
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
3 events,
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
1 event,
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
1 event,
Art in History: Afterschool Program – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Art in History: Afterschool Program – Coquitlam Heritage Society
This six week program will take kids on a tour of major art moments throughout history and allow them to create their own inspired pieces. Each week will focus on a different form of art making and look at the artists who contributed to that style throughout history. We will... Read more
1 event,
Hawaiian Myths & Legends – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Hawaiian Myths & Legends – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW Pele is VERY upset with the visitors coming to her Islands and has decided they must stop! Her sisters are trying very hard to convince her that ALOHA is needed all over the world. This happens to coincide with Joan and her families dream Hawaiian Vacation. Joan... Read more
1 event,
Hawaiian Myths & Legends – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Hawaiian Myths & Legends – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW Pele is VERY upset with the visitors coming to her Islands and has decided they must stop! Her sisters are trying very hard to convince her that ALOHA is needed all over the world. This happens to coincide with Joan and her families dream Hawaiian Vacation. Joan... Read more
2 events,
Thanksgiving Market – Greater Heights Learning Academy
Thanksgiving Market – Greater Heights Learning Academy
What Better Time of Year to Give Thanks and Support Others! Come by and enjoy over 50 artisan and vendors - new school supply donations accepted. What makes this market so special? 50% of booth fees will go toward the purchase of school supplies for low-income families and 50% will... Read more
Hawaiian Myths & Legends – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Hawaiian Myths & Legends – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW Pele is VERY upset with the visitors coming to her Islands and has decided they must stop! Her sisters are trying very hard to convince her that ALOHA is needed all over the world. This happens to coincide with Joan and her families dream Hawaiian Vacation. Joan... Read more
1 event,
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
1 event,
Art in History: Afterschool Program – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Art in History: Afterschool Program – Coquitlam Heritage Society
This six week program will take kids on a tour of major art moments throughout history and allow them to create their own inspired pieces. Each week will focus on a different form of art making and look at the artists who contributed to that style throughout history. We will... Read more
1 event,
Circle of Traditions: Artmaking and Storytelling with Christine Mackenzie – Place des Arts
Circle of Traditions: Artmaking and Storytelling with Christine Mackenzie – Place des Arts
This workshop led by Indigenous artist and educator Christine Mackenzie aims to build a better community through artmaking and storytelling. Tour the exhibition, All My Relations, curated by Christine Mackenzie and learn about sacred tradition and our relationship to the natural world. Then create a work of art reflecting on... Read more
2 events,
RISE South Asian Artist Gathering – Art Gallery at Evergreen Cultural Centre
RISE South Asian Artist Gathering – Art Gallery at Evergreen Cultural Centre
In partnership with Coquitlam Heritage and facilitated by Gurdeep Birdi, board member of Diwali Celebration Society, we invite South Asian musicians, painters, singers, writers, poets and dancers to a meet & greet at the Art Gallery at Evergreen. Connect with fellow artists of all disciplines from the Tri-Cities and share stories of connection and... Read more
Dare to Shine: Susie McGregor & Teyah Kohli – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Dare to Shine: Susie McGregor & Teyah Kohli – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW Teya Kohli will open the show. Teyah was one of the 2023 Dare to Shine winners, and has recently signed with Big Records. She will be performing some heartfelt original songs. Susie McGregor will be joined by long time band mate Lisa Gillespie for and acoustic performance... Read more
2 events,
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
Family Day at Place des Arts
Family Day at Place des Arts
Looking for something creative to do with the family? Curious about programs at Place des Arts? Join us for an art-filled afternoon with fun activities for all ages led by our skilled teachers. At this free event, explore our current exhibitions, experiment with art materials and discover the performing arts.... Read more
1 event,
Art in History: Afterschool Program – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Art in History: Afterschool Program – Coquitlam Heritage Society
This six week program will take kids on a tour of major art moments throughout history and allow them to create their own inspired pieces. Each week will focus on a different form of art making and look at the artists who contributed to that style throughout history. We will... Read more
1 event,
The International Circus Under the Big Top – Coquitlam Centre
Bienvenidos! Welcome! The International Circus Under the Big Top" presents Run Away with the Circus! We invite you to the mesmerizing world of international acts from around the continent. The unique circus was designed with the family audience in mind. Children and adults will be captivated as aerial artistry unfolds,... Read more
3 events,
Halloween Crafts & Treats Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Halloween Crafts & Treats Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Join us at Mackin House for two hours of Halloween fun. Decorate cupcakes and make a craft! We have two Pro-D day time slots for students aged 5-10 and 11-14. Session One runs 10-12pm (Ages 5-10) Decorate cupcakes with spooky candies & icing, make a ghost themed craft and listen... Read more
Coquitlam Express vs Powell River Kings
Coquitlam Express vs Powell River Kings
Come support your local hockey team as the Coquitlam Express take on the Powell River Kings regular season play. Puck drop is at home, in the Train Station. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
2 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
5 events,
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
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
Salmon Come Home
Salmon Come Home
The 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
3 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
Coquitlam Express vs Vernon Vipers
Coquitlam Express vs Vernon Vipers
Come support your local hockey team as the Coquitlam Express take on the Vernon Vipers regular season play. Puck drop is at home, in the Train Station. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
4 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
Art in History: Afterschool Program – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Art in History: Afterschool Program – Coquitlam Heritage Society
This six week program will take kids on a tour of major art moments throughout history and allow them to create their own inspired pieces. Each week will focus on a different form of art making and look at the artists who contributed to that style throughout history. We will... Read more
The Birds & The Bees – Evergreen Cultural Centre
The Birds & The Bees – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW Rib-tickling realizations about life and love. Sarah, a turkey farmer, has split up with her husband and moved in with her mom, Gail, a beekeeper. Add in Earl, the flirty neighbour, and Ben, an eager young graduate student, and you have the perfect breeding ground for unlikely... Read more
3 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
The Birds & The Bees – Evergreen Cultural Centre
The Birds & The Bees – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW Rib-tickling realizations about life and love. Sarah, a turkey farmer, has split up with her husband and moved in with her mom, Gail, a beekeeper. Add in Earl, the flirty neighbour, and Ben, an eager young graduate student, and you have the perfect breeding ground for unlikely... Read more
4 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
Poetry Workshop & Gathering for Asexual Awareness Week – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Poetry Workshop & Gathering for Asexual Awareness Week – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Marking LGBTQ History Month and Asexual Awareness Week please join us for a poetry workshop and gathering for those who identify as, or are questioning whether they may be, part of the asexual community (some of these folks may identify as asexual, demisexual, greysexual, aceflux, questioning - and many may... Read more
The Birds & The Bees – Evergreen Cultural Centre
The Birds & The Bees – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW Rib-tickling realizations about life and love. Sarah, a turkey farmer, has split up with her husband and moved in with her mom, Gail, a beekeeper. Add in Earl, the flirty neighbour, and Ben, an eager young graduate student, and you have the perfect breeding ground for unlikely... Read more
4 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
RISE Exhibition Tour – Art Gallery at Evergreen Cultural Centre
RISE Exhibition Tour – Art Gallery at Evergreen Cultural Centre
Friday, October 27 at 12:30PM | Free. Registration recommended and drop-in welcome. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/714915289877?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday, November 4 at 2PM | Free. Registration recommended and drop-in welcome. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/714921959827?aff=oddtdtcreator ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Sandeep Johal’s art practice engages drawing, collage, textiles and large-scale murals. Through her Indo-folk feminine aesthetic, she confronts themes... Read more
The Birds & The Bees – Evergreen Cultural Centre
The Birds & The Bees – Evergreen Cultural Centre
ABOUT THE SHOW Rib-tickling realizations about life and love. Sarah, a turkey farmer, has split up with her husband and moved in with her mom, Gail, a beekeeper. Add in Earl, the flirty neighbour, and Ben, an eager young graduate student, and you have the perfect breeding ground for unlikely... Read more
6 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
Oakdale Halloween Psychic Fair – Greater Heights Learning Academy
Oakdale Halloween Psychic Fair – Greater Heights Learning Academy
This is a unique event. A few matched vendors - Many different types of readers and psychics - Aura Photography. Funds Raised through table sales etc. go directly to a registered charity helping special needs children. FREE admission. What better way to enjoy than close to Halloween!
Heritage Halloween – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Heritage Halloween – Coquitlam Heritage Society
It's time to get spooky! Visit our haunted train station, listen to Vancouver's favourite the Carnival Band, make crafts, get your face painted, enjoy a juggling show, and have some treats! Visit our community partners in Heritage Square Coquitlam Public Library & Place des Arts for more Halloween fun! This... Read more
5 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
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
Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories Concert – Place des Arts
Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories Concert – Place des Arts
Mr. I's popular annual Halloween concert will enchant youngsters and their parents alike. Costumes are welcome and audience participation is encouraged.
2 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
2 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
RCMP Trick-or-Treat – Buchanan Square
RCMP Trick-or-Treat – Buchanan Square
Join the RCMP at Buchanan Square on October 31st for their Halloween Trick-or-Treat event! FREE
2 events,
Holiday Hellos! – Coquitlam Public Library
Share some joy this holiday season by sending a Holiday Hello to an older adult living in our community. We're inviting everyone to create holiday greetings, well-wishes, or art projects that we will add to care packages and deliver for the holidays.
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
2 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
3 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
3 events,
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Place des Arts’ Online Fundraising Auction
Help us raise funds to support our community! Our online fundraising auction is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and proceeds play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for children, youth and adults in our community. We have many exciting items to bid on like... Read more
RISE Exhibition Tour – Art Gallery at Evergreen Cultural Centre
RISE Exhibition Tour – Art Gallery at Evergreen Cultural Centre
Friday, October 27 at 12:30PM | Free. Registration recommended and drop-in welcome. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/714915289877?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday, November 4 at 2PM | Free. Registration recommended and drop-in welcome. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/714921959827?aff=oddtdtcreator ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Sandeep Johal’s art practice engages drawing, collage, textiles and large-scale murals. Through her Indo-folk feminine aesthetic, she confronts themes... Read more
2 events,
Will’s Jams – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Will’s Jams – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Will Stroet of Will’s Jams is a JUNO-nominated musician, nationally recognized educator and former CBC Kids TV star. His high-energy rock-pop music in English and French is full of witty wordplay and sing-along choruses, inspiring kids to be active, creative, caring and community-minded. Will discovered his talent for writing kids... Read more
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