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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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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
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
2 events,
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
2 events,
Candle Making for the Dark Season Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Candle Making for the Dark Season Workshop – Coquitlam Heritage Society
As we head into the dark time of year, join us at Mackin House to make various candles to warm and light up your home. Learn and try out dipping candles in various colours, rolled beeswax tapers, seasonally scented soy t-lights, and bayberry candles. $40 per person. $36 for CH... Read more
2 events,
Remembrance Day – Blue Mountain Park
Remembrance Day – Blue Mountain Park
Coquitlam residents are encouraged to honour veterans in meaningful ways this Remembrance Day. Coquitlam’s traditional Remembrance Day ceremony and parade, hosted by the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263 – will be held on Nov. 11 and is open to the public for those wishing to pay respects. The parade... Read more
2 events,
Ray Bonneville – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Ray Bonneville – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Acclaimed raconteur Ray Bonneville strips his bluesy Americana down to its essentials and steeps it in the humid grooves of the South, creating a compelling poetry of hard living and deep feeling. His ninth release, At King Electric, delivers more than his trademark grit and groove. Songs such as “The... Read more
3 events,
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
Billy Bishop Goes to War – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Billy Bishop Goes to War – Evergreen Cultural Centre
November 14 - 18, 2023 | 7:30PM + 3PM Saturday White knuckle your way through the adventures of Canada’s greatest World War 1 pilot, Billy Bishop! From feats of daring down into the trenches to flying up to the skies, through the halls of Buckingham Palace, to inside the human... Read more
2 events,
Billy Bishop Goes to War – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Billy Bishop Goes to War – Evergreen Cultural Centre
November 14 - 18, 2023 | 7:30PM + 3PM Saturday White knuckle your way through the adventures of Canada’s greatest World War 1 pilot, Billy Bishop! From feats of daring down into the trenches to flying up to the skies, through the halls of Buckingham Palace, to inside the human... Read more
2 events,
Billy Bishop Goes to War – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Billy Bishop Goes to War – Evergreen Cultural Centre
November 14 - 18, 2023 | 7:30PM + 3PM Saturday White knuckle your way through the adventures of Canada’s greatest World War 1 pilot, Billy Bishop! From feats of daring down into the trenches to flying up to the skies, through the halls of Buckingham Palace, to inside the human... Read more
6 events,
Holiday Artisan Shop – Place des Arts
November 17 – December 21 • 2023 Place des Arts’ annual Holiday Artisan Shop gives shoppers plenty of time to find exquisite, handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays. Explore finely handcrafted housewares, accessories, skincare, décor, cards, ornaments and more made by local artisans. All proceeds from sales support the artists,... Read more
Positively Petite: Annual Miniature Exhibition
Positively Petite is an annual exhibition unique to Place des Arts that showcases small artwork created by local artists. All two-dimensional artwork on exhibit is 30 square inches or smaller and all three-dimensional artwork is 60 cubic inches or smaller. This year’s show features artworks in various mediums including painting,... Read more
Glen Pine Winter Market
Formally known as the Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar, look forward to the Glen Pine Winter Market. The Glen Pine Crafters and other talented local artisans will amaze you with their wonderful creations. There will be hand-made treasures, knitting, cards, tree decorations, baby/child items and a great selection of gifts for... Read more
Billy Bishop Goes to War – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Billy Bishop Goes to War – Evergreen Cultural Centre
November 14 - 18, 2023 | 7:30PM + 3PM Saturday White knuckle your way through the adventures of Canada’s greatest World War 1 pilot, Billy Bishop! From feats of daring down into the trenches to flying up to the skies, through the halls of Buckingham Palace, to inside the human... Read more
8 events,
Billy Bishop Goes to War – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Billy Bishop Goes to War – Evergreen Cultural Centre
November 14 - 18, 2023 | 7:30PM + 3PM Saturday White knuckle your way through the adventures of Canada’s greatest World War 1 pilot, Billy Bishop! From feats of daring down into the trenches to flying up to the skies, through the halls of Buckingham Palace, to inside the human... Read more
HollyDaze in the Heights
HollyDaze in the Heights
HollyDaze is back in Austin Heights! After the success of our inaugural event in 2022, the Austin Heights BIA is thrilled to announce the return of HollyDaze in the Heights. The free, flow-through open festival site will allow patrons to move throughout the event without restrictions. Activities will include: food... Read more
4 events,
Coquitlam RCMP’s Coffee with a Cop
Coquitlam RCMP’s Coffee with a Cop
Coquitlam RCMP is inviting the public to attend Coffee with a Cop. Officers, volunteers, and staff hope you are able to join us to engage with officers and ask any question or gather more information about community safety. This is also a great opportunity to discuss a career in policing... Read more
6 events,
Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display
Produced by the City of Coquitlam and presented by Coquitlam Centre, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display. Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for updates throughout the season. The event will run from Friday, November 24, 2023 until the end of February... Read more
Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display – Kick-off Event
Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display – Kick-off Event
Produced by the City of Coquitlam and presented by Coquitlam Centre, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display! We're kicking off the season with live entertainment, food vendors and dazzling light displays that encircle the loops around Lafarge Lake. Stay tuned for more exciting information... Read more
4 events,
Rehearsal Hall Sessions: Musical Theatre Cabaret – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Rehearsal Hall Sessions: Musical Theatre Cabaret – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Broadway comes to Evergreen as Play on Word Productions gathers a number of talented Musical Theatre artists throughout the lower mainland to perform in this one special event! Listen to these artists belt out some of the most popular and beloved Musical Theatre tunes as they weave them through the... Read more
5 events,
Westwood Plateau Santa Brunch
Westwood Plateau Santa Brunch
Come celebrate the season with us while brunching on Chef Mario's delicious buffet. All the classics featured: Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, French Toast, Egg's Benny, Danishes & Cinnamon Rolls along with Carved Roast Beef, Pasta, dessert and a build-your-own omelet station. Santa will be in attendance so bring the whole... Read more
Quartetto Gelato – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Quartetto Gelato – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Virtuosic showpieces and romantic ballads, blazing gypsy tunes and forgotten chestnuts, all brought to life with multi-instrument mastery: this is Quartetto Gelato - a popular and highly unusual classical quartet. With sold-out performances in New York, Washington, L.A., London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and elsewhere, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences... Read more
4 events,
Musical Matinées: Carnival! – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Musical Matinées: Carnival! – Evergreen Cultural Centre
The Bergmann Duo will celebrate the fall season with a performance of Saint-Saens ever-popular Carnival of the Animals, which remains one of the all time classical favourites of audiences young and old! Bring your children and grandchildren to this concert that you won’t want to miss. Adult: $32 | Senior: $28... Read more
5 events,
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair
Join us for the Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair! Friday, December 1st, 4pm-9pmSaturday, December 2nd, 10am-6pmSunday, December 3rd, 10am-4pm Adults: $5 Seniors: $3Children 12 & under: Free Presale tickets are available through Eventbrite. Ticket holders will receive priority access to the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair. Click here to purchase tickets... Read more
The Sounds of the Season: a reflection on light through words and music – Place des Arts
The Sounds of the Season: a reflection on light through words and music – Place des Arts
During the dark months, we turn to light – a dancing candle, a cozy fire – for comfort and to lift our spirits. Even natural light has a special quality in winter: the morning sun, glinting icicles, early sunsets, stars glittering in the cold, moonlight on fresh snowfall. For some,... Read more
7 events,
Henderson Place Christmas Market
Year end is approaching and it means holidays are coming! The market features festive mall decorations, Santa Claus photography sessions on weekends, and a vibrant Holiday Market or Craft Fair, including artisans and craft vendors offering various seasonal items. Ongoing Every Saturday & Sunday Until December 24th, 2023
Miniature Baskets Workshop – Place des Arts
Miniature Baskets Workshop – Place des Arts
Join teacher Kristen Conboy to learn basic basketry techniques. Weave tiny baskets from cane, wicker, wire and other materials. These baskets can be hung as ornaments, used as holiday decor or given as gifts. Suitable for adults (18+) at all levels. Cost: $57
Oil Painting: Expressive Brushwork Workshop – Place des Arts
Oil Painting: Expressive Brushwork Workshop – Place des Arts
Dive into the world of oil painting with teacher Cara Bain. Explore the dynamic potential of oil painting by using brushwork to paint simple objects. Learn to create depth and dimension, capture essence and convey emotion through hands-on learning. Suitable for all levels. Cost: $37.50
6 events,
Winter Wonders Community Celebration
Winter Wonders Community Celebration
Join us for holiday fun at Heritage Square. Visit with Santa, make crafts, sip hot chocolate while listening to carols and stories that celebrate the magic of the winter season. - Story walk in our Train Caboose - Santa visits at Fraser Mills Train Station - Mackin House Holiday Decor... Read more