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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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Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display
Produced by the City of Coquitlam and presented by Qualex-Landmark, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display. For the best viewing experience, consider planning your visit during off-peak hours (before 6 p.m. and after 8 p.m.). The lights are on from 4 - 10 p.m.... Read more
2 events,
Afternoon Tea Tours at Mackin House – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Afternoon Tea Tours at Mackin House – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Visit us from 12pm-2pm on the last Tuesday of each month for our Afternoon Tea Tours at Mackin House. Get a curators talk tour from our Exhibitions Manager on our current exhibits, and enjoy tea and scones in our heritage house dining room and parlour. $8 Per Person. Registration Required.
3 events,
The Comedy Department: A Very Special Holiday Comedy Variety Show – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Join the 5-star rated team behind The Comedy Department for an unforgettable evening of laughter and joy as they bring you a holiday show like no other! Grab a mug of spiced eggnog and sit back as they spontaneously create an old-fashioned classic holiday special. This festive event features a... Read more
Intergenerational Sharing Project Talk: Jackson Chien – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Intergenerational Sharing Project Talk: Jackson Chien – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Meet the Senior in Residence for our Intergenerational Sharing Project, Jackson Chien, at this evening bilingual artist talk presented in English and Mandarin. For more than 30 years Jackson Chien worked as an artist & art educator in Taiwan before immigrating to Canada in the mid 2000s. His work is... Read more
3 events,
Intergenerational Sharing Project Open Studio: Jackson Chien – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Intergenerational Sharing Project Open Studio: Jackson Chien – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Stop by the museum between 3pm-6pm to visit Jackson Chien, the Senior in Residence for our Intergenerational Sharing Project. View his work which integrates Chinese heritage with visual art education, learn about his traditional techniques, and have a chat. Chien’s work encompasses a wide range of media, including oil painting,... Read more
3 events,
“Ruth Beer: Seep | Swell” Tour & Opening Reception – Evergreen Cultural Centre Art Gallery
“Ruth Beer: Seep | Swell” Tour & Opening Reception – Evergreen Cultural Centre Art Gallery
Artist tour begins at Art Gallery at Evergreen at 2PM Shuttle transportation to Burnaby Art Gallery from 3 – 3:30PM Opening remarks and reception from 3:30 – 5PM Join us on Saturday, November 30th for an artist-led tour and the opening reception of Ruth Beer: Seep | Swell, an exhibition... Read more
Rehearsal Hall Sessions: The Bingpot! Trivia Royale – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Rehearsal Hall Sessions: The Bingpot! Trivia Royale – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Join host Danny Mags in an interactive trivia game show like you’ve never seen before! Bring a fully charged phone (you’ll need it to play) as you face off against the entire room in a trivia showdown for great prizes! Have you paid attention to pop culture headlines? Can you... Read more
2 events,
Christmas in Space! A Holiday Cirque Spectacular – Great Canadian Casino
Christmas in Space! A Holiday Cirque Spectacular – Great Canadian Casino
Step into a world where intergalactic wonder meets Yuletide joy in Christmas in Space! A Holiday Cirque Spectacular. Christmas in Space! blends heart-warming storytelling with thrill-seeking theatrics. The show's sentimental core centers on an inquisitive alien who lands in a theatre, determined to abduct a janitor for a holiday crash... Read more
2 events,
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair
Join us for the Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair! Friday, December 6th, 3pm-9pmSaturday, December 2nd, 10am-5pmSunday, December 3rd, 10am-4pm Adults: $5 Seniors: $3Children 12 & under: Free Presale tickets are now available through Eventbrite. Ticket holders will receive priority access to the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair. Click here to purchase... Read more
5 events,
Rudolph 5K Run – Mundy Park
Rudolph 5K Run – Mundy Park
Get ready to jingle all the way at the most festive 5KM run of the year, presenting the Rudolph Run! Join Us at Coquitlam’s beautiful Mundy Park for a holiday event that’s all about fun, community spirit, and giving back. We encourage everyone to dress up in your festive attire... Read more
Holiday Treats & Crafts – Mackin House Museum
Holiday Treats & Crafts – Mackin House Museum
Join us at Mackin House on Saturday afternoons in December to celebrate the holiday season by decorating some cookies, making a holiday craft, and listening to a holiday story by our fireplace. For ages 3-6, with multiple sessions to choose from.
Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble: Holidays – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble: Holidays – Evergreen Cultural Centre
HOLIDAYS Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble Not just Christmas you understand. This show will cover lots of territory regardless of origins, philosophy, ethnicity or creed. ABOUT PACIFIC SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble is a 45 piece band made up of highly skilled musicians in the Lower Mainland of... Read more
3 events,
Winter Wonders Community Celebration
Winter Wonders Community Celebration
Come visit our annual winter holidays festival! Every December we turn our outdoors area into a winter wonders celebration, featuring holiday performances and characters, snacks and drinks, craft activities, and vendors to browse through. Also be sure to get your photo taken with Santa in his workshop, available throughout the... Read more
2 events,
Eat, Drink & Be Cozy – Great Canadian Casino
Eat, Drink & Be Cozy – Great Canadian Casino
Get ready to jingle all the way to our favourite event of the year – the Eat, Drink and Be Cozy Annual Holiday Luncheon & Silent Auction. This is your chance to shine! We're looking for auction items, your generous donation may attract new customers to your business while spreading... Read more
2 events,
Christmas Night Market – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Christmas Night Market – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Lights at Lafarge is one of Metro Vancouver’s best Christmas light attractions. It’s free to attend and features beautiful Christmas illuminations around Lafarge lake from November 22rd until the end of February 2025. The Coquitlam Christmas Night Market is an artisan craft fair and as many as 50 vendors participate.... Read more
5 events,
Holiday Treats & Crafts – Mackin House Museum
Holiday Treats & Crafts – Mackin House Museum
Join us at Mackin House on Saturday afternoons in December to celebrate the holiday season by decorating some cookies, making a holiday craft, and listening to a holiday story by our fireplace. For ages 3-6, with multiple sessions to choose from.
Prep Ahead Cookie Dough Session- Mackin House Museum
Prep Ahead Cookie Dough Session- Mackin House Museum
Prep your holiday cookies ahead of time with us at Mackin House! Each participant will receive a variety of different recipes, along with all the ingredients and instructions needed for you to prep multiple cookie doughs to take home and bake when you need it.
Christmas Night Market – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Christmas Night Market – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Lights at Lafarge is one of Metro Vancouver’s best Christmas light attractions. It’s free to attend and features beautiful Christmas illuminations around Lafarge lake from November 22rd until the end of February 2025. The Coquitlam Christmas Night Market is an artisan craft fair and as many as 50 vendors participate.... Read more
3 events,
Breakfast with Santa – Westwood Plateau Golf Club
Breakfast with Santa – Westwood Plateau Golf Club
Come celebrate the season with us while brunching on Chef Mario's delicious buffet. All the classics featuring: Danishes, banana bread, mini croissants, dinner rolls, charcuterie, mixed greens (Vegan and Gluten Free), potato salad (Vegan and Gluten Free), pasta salad, spinach salad, smoked salmon, prawns, mussels, chicken strips, fries, hash browns,... Read more
The Nadeau Ensemble: A Prairie Christmas – Evergreen Cultural Centre
The Nadeau Ensemble: A Prairie Christmas – Evergreen Cultural Centre
THE NADEAU ENSEMBLE: A PRAIRIE CHRISTMAS Vancouver Harpist Janelle Nadeau has earned fans across the country with her magnetic solo performances, which draw from a diverse repertoire of classical, Celtic, original, and contemporary tunes. Warm and funny, Janelle is just as engaging a presence between songs as she is performing... Read more
3 events,
Afternoon Tea Tours at Mackin House – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Afternoon Tea Tours at Mackin House – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Visit us from 12pm-2pm on the last Tuesday of each month for our Afternoon Tea Tours at Mackin House. Get a curators talk tour from our Exhibitions Manager on our current exhibits, and enjoy tea and scones in our heritage house dining room and parlour. $8 Per Person. Registration Required.
Ballet Victoria: The Nutcracker – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Ballet Victoria: The Nutcracker – Evergreen Cultural Centre
THE GIFT OF THE NUTCRACKER Ballet Victoria December 17 at 7PM | December 18 & 19 at 3PM + 7PMA Christmas ballet filled with both tradition and innovation! The Victoria Symphony plays Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and drive Clara’s adventures on a Christmas night filled with magic and fantastic characters. A... Read more
2 events,
Ballet Victoria: The Nutcracker – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Ballet Victoria: The Nutcracker – Evergreen Cultural Centre
THE GIFT OF THE NUTCRACKER Ballet Victoria December 17 at 7PM | December 18 & 19 at 3PM + 7PMA Christmas ballet filled with both tradition and innovation! The Victoria Symphony plays Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and drive Clara’s adventures on a Christmas night filled with magic and fantastic characters. A... Read more
3 events,
Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Comes to Coquitlam
Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Comes to Coquitlam
The Coca-Cola® Holiday Caravan will make its way across Canada again this year, travelling coast to coast and will be making its last stop at Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in a FREE interactive and festive gathering featuring a meet-and-greet session and a complimentary... Read more
Ballet Victoria: The Nutcracker – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Ballet Victoria: The Nutcracker – Evergreen Cultural Centre
THE GIFT OF THE NUTCRACKER Ballet Victoria December 17 at 7PM | December 18 & 19 at 3PM + 7PMA Christmas ballet filled with both tradition and innovation! The Victoria Symphony plays Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and drive Clara’s adventures on a Christmas night filled with magic and fantastic characters. A... Read more
4 events,
Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Comes to Coquitlam
Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Comes to Coquitlam
The Coca-Cola® Holiday Caravan will make its way across Canada again this year, travelling coast to coast and will be making its last stop at Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in a FREE interactive and festive gathering featuring a meet-and-greet session and a complimentary... Read more
Christmas Night Market – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Christmas Night Market – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Lights at Lafarge is one of Metro Vancouver’s best Christmas light attractions. It’s free to attend and features beautiful Christmas illuminations around Lafarge lake from November 22rd until the end of February 2025. The Coquitlam Christmas Night Market is an artisan craft fair and as many as 50 vendors participate.... Read more
Retro Holiday Screening: Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Retro Holiday Screening: Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town – Coquitlam Heritage Society
Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy a retro Christmas movie in our decorated Edwardian parlour. Watch our screening of the 1970 kids movie Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town in which Fred Astaire narrates the story of how Santa Claus came to be, along with a variety of other... Read more
4 events,
Holiday Treats & Crafts – Mackin House Museum
Holiday Treats & Crafts – Mackin House Museum
Join us at Mackin House on Saturday afternoons in December to celebrate the holiday season by decorating some cookies, making a holiday craft, and listening to a holiday story by our fireplace. For ages 3-6, with multiple sessions to choose from.
Intergenerational Sharing Project: Traditional Stamp Carving
Intergenerational Sharing Project: Traditional Stamp Carving
Join us for a traditional stamp carving workshop with the Senior in Residence for our Intergenerational Sharing Project, Jackson Chien. Learn about the traditional carving techniques that he’s been doing since his time in Taiwan and create your own personal stamps that can be used to create art prints or... Read more
Christmas Night Market – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Christmas Night Market – Evergreen Cultural Centre
Lights at Lafarge is one of Metro Vancouver’s best Christmas light attractions. It’s free to attend and features beautiful Christmas illuminations around Lafarge lake from November 22rd until the end of February 2025. The Coquitlam Christmas Night Market is an artisan craft fair and as many as 50 vendors participate.... Read more
2 events,
Hanukkah/Menorah Candle Lighting
Hanukkah/Menorah Candle Lighting
Join the Chabad of Coquitlam for their Hanukkah Candle lighting event at Spirit Square off Burlington Drive. Everyone is welcome.
2 events,
QuiRING In The New Year – Evergreen Cultural Centre
QuiRING In The New Year – Evergreen Cultural Centre
QUIRING IN THE NEW YEAR The Quiring Chamber Players An annual (and usually sold-out) tradition at Evergreen, Quiring Chamber Players (Reg Quiring & Rosemary O’Connor) bring together special guest musicians for a new Chamber Music concert each year to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Complete with sparkling wine and dessert with... Read more
3 events,
Tree Chipping & Bottle Donations – Hosted by Coquitlam Kin
Reduce waste this holiday season by disposing of your natural Christmas tree at a community tree-chipping event. Chipping is by donation to support various local community groups. Trees must be free of any stands, decorations or tinsel. Bottle donations are also welcome!
Friends of Mundy Park Christmas Tree Chipping
Happy New Year!!! If you’re feeling chipper, there are a host of places to dispose of your Christmas tree this weekend. After de-decorating and clearing away any leftover tinsel, Coquitlam residents can unload their Christmas trees at Mundy Park on Saturday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Trees... Read more