Community Events
*Events, dates and times may be subject to change.
Sep 11
| Candle Light Tribute |
The Candle Light Tribute is to honour those who fought for our freedom. Please join us at the Robinson Memorial Park Cemetary and participate in the passing of the torch of freedom to the next generation. Be part of the pagentry as Veterans, Cadets, youth, pipers and dignitaries join forces to make this event one you will never forget. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to help place the tribute candles on the Veterans grave sites.
| Date: | Sep 11 |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Address | 621 Robinson Street |
| Admission: | Free |
| Phone: | 604.927.6020 |
Sep 12
| Coquitlam Farmers Market - Kids Day |
It’s all about the kids today but age doesn’t matter! Bring everyone for a day of games, activities, stories and more! A fun time for anyone who is a kid at heart.
| Date: | Sep 12 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Dogwood Pavilion parking lot |
| Address | 624 Poirier Street |
| Admission: | Free |
| Phone: | 604.318.8966 |
| Web: | www.makebakegrow.com |
Sep 12
| Treefest 2010 |
This will be the 17th celebration of the trees at Riverview. There will be guided walks, talks and demonstrations, children’s activities, musicians and artists. This is a free, family-oriented devent. Rain or shine. Hilly site, not totally wheelchair accessible.
| Date: | Sep 12 |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Riverview Hospital Lands |
| Address | 2601 Lougheed Highway |
| Admission: | Free |
| Phone: | 604.290.9910 |
| Web: | www.rhcs.org |
Sep 21
| Spirit of Community Awards |
In collaboration with Taste of the Tri-Cities, Society for Community Development is celebrating the unsung heroes of the Tri-cities. This event honours individuals who are “community builders”. For more information about this event or about nominating a person of interest for an award, please see the SOCA poster.
| Date: | Sep 21 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Location: | Red Robinson Show Theatre Upper Floor |
| Address: | 2080 United Blvd |
| Admission: | For free tickets, please contact: soca@societyforcommunitydevelopment.com |
| or phone 604.777.2394 | |
| Phone: | 604.777.2394 |
| Web: | www.societyforcommunitydevelopment.com |
Sep 21
| Taste of the Tri-Cities |
Held in conjunction with the SOCA, Society for Community Development is presenting a celebration for the foodie in all of us. Come for samplings from popular local restaurants, food and beverage makers, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans, and many others from the culinary world. For more information, please see the Taste of the Tri-Cities poster.
| Date: | Sep 21 |
| Time: | 5:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Location: | Red Robinson Show Theatre Upper Floor |
| Address: | 2080 United Blvd |
| Admission: | Coquitlam Centre Guest Services (lower level near The Bay) |
| www.thetaste.ca | |
| www.ticketmaster.ca | |
| $30 before Sep 1 // $35 after Sep 1 // $40 at the door |
Sep 26
| Les Fêtes de Maillardville |
Come and celebrate Maillardville’s 101st birthday! Scheduled activities for the young and young at heart, including music, dancing, games, a free barbecue and birthday cake. Produced by Société francophone de Maillardville.
| Date: | Sep 26 |
| Time: | 11:00 Noon - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Mackin Park |
| Address | 1046 Brunette Avenue (at King Edward) |
| Admission: | Free |
| Phone: | 604.515.7070 |
| Web: | www.maillardville.com |
Oct 10
| Coquitlam Farmers Market - Harvest Festival |
Celebrate the abundance of produce and the changing of the season. There will be harvest displays, recipes, games, community groups and music.
| Date: | Oct 10 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Dogwood Pavilion parking lot |
| Address | 624 Poirier Street |
| Admission: | Free |
| Phone: | 604.318.8966 |
| Web: | www.makebakegrow.com |
Oct 15 - Nov 10
| West Coast Chocolate Festival |
This is the 7th year of the West Coast Chocolate Festival, a collection of unique chocolate-inspired events held in the Tri-Cities. The festival is designed for the senses and the soul with a mission to mentor youth in festival work experiences - event production, marketing, culinary arts and more - and to showcase emerging performers and artists. See www.chocolatefestival.ca for more information.
| Date: | Oct 15 - Nov 10 |
| Time: | Various times |
| Location: | Various locations |
| Admission: | Various prices |
| Phone: | 604.939.8068 |
| Web: | www.chocolatefestival.ca |
Oct 16
| Tri-Cities Volunteer Fest |
Celebrate volunteerism and find out how YOU can get involved in your community! Over 25 organizations, big and small, would like to meet you.
| Date: | Oct 16 |
| Time: | 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Coquitlam Centre, Upper level, Centre Court |
| Address | 2929 Barnet Highway |
| Admission: | Free |
| Phone: | 604.529.5139 |
| Web: | www.coquitlamcentre.com |
| www.volunteerconnections.net |
Oct 16 - 17
| Quilts Galore: A Quilt Show |
Blue Mountain Quilters Guild proudly presents a dazzling show of over 100 beautiful quilts along with dozens of colorful and creative donation quilts for special care nurseries and seniors. A tea room, members’ boutique and vendor stalls make this an inspiring event.
| Date: | Oct 16 - 17 |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Montgomery Middle School |
| Address | 1900 Edgewood Avenue |
| Admission: | $5.00 |
| Phone: | 604.941.5945 |
| Web: | www.bluemountainquiltersguild.ca |
Oct 23 - 24
| Club Bel Âge Fall Fair |
Crafts, home baking, delicious food and a treasure trove of gently used items at our garage sale will be available at this fun event. Games and raffles too! Come and support Maillardville’s seniors.
| Date: | Oct 23 - 24 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Centre Bel Âge at Place Maillardville |
| Address | 1200 Cartier Avenue Street |
| Admission: | Free |
| Phone: | 604.933.6169 |
Oct 24
| Salmon Come Home |
Join us at the Hoy Creek Hatchery to see Coho and Chum salmon returning to their home stream! This popular family event it held rain or shine and will include children’s activies, music, nature walks, salmon dissection, life-cycle demonstrations and refreshments. Free parking is provided at Pinetree Community Centre and City Hall. Please do not park on Princess Crescent.
| Date: | Oct 24 |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Hoy Creek Park |
| Address | Hoy Creek Park, north of City Hall and West of CCAC |
| Admission: | Free. Donations gratefully accepted |
| Phone: | 604.927.6959 |
| Web: | www.hsws.citysoup.ca |
| www.coquitlam.ca |
Oct 29
| Preschool Haunted Hawlawe’en |
Bring your preschooler to this sppoktacular family event. Be prepared for creepy arts and crafts, swimming, spooky activities and ghoulicious dinner. Swimming at Chimo Pool from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. is scheduled in the fee.
| Date: | Oct 29 |
| Time: | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Poirier Community Centre |
| Address | 630 Poirier Street |
| Admission: | $6.00 Adult / $5.00 Child |
| Phone: | 604.927.6046 |
| Web: | www.coquitlam.ca |
Oct 30
| Heritage Halloween at Mackin House Museum |
Come and see how Halloween might have looked 100 years ago. Tours and treats.
| Date: | Oct 30 |
| Time: | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Mackin House Museum |
| Address | 1116 Brunette Avenue |
| Admission: | Donations gratefully accepted |
| Phone: | 604.516.6151 |
| Web: | www.coquitlamheritage.ca |
Oct 31
| Coquitlam Centre Frightening Fun |
Trick-or-treating for children in costumes under 12 years, while supplies last
| Date: | Oct 31 |
| Time: | 4:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Coquitlam Centre |
| Address | 2929 Barnet Highway |
| Admission: | Free |
| Phone: | 604.464.1414 |
| Web: | www.coquitlamcentre.com |
| *Events, dates and times may be subject to change. |
Oct 31
| Haunted Halloween Party |
A spooktacular time is planned for kids of all ages. Enjoy a scary story, Halloween crafts, games and scares for everyone. Be sure to dress in costume. This is a bilingual event.
| Date: | Oct 31 |
| Time: | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Place Maillardville |
| Address | 1200 Cartier Avenue |
| Admission: | $5.00 |
| Phone: | 604.933.9166 |
| Web: | www.placemaillardville.ca |