EVENTS

& TOURS

  • Cancellation Policy for all Registered Programs:

    • Pre-Paid Programs CHS will grant full refunds for all pre-paid programs up to five (5) business days prior to the event or workshop. Refunds will not be granted within the five (5) business day period immediately before the class start date. Refunds will be processed in the original method of payment and may take up to 2 weeks to be processed.

    • By Donation Programs and Events Please contact Mackin House should you be unable to attend. This allows the people on the waitlist to participate. No shows may be prohibited from registering for future “by donation” events at CHS.

    • Tour Bookings Thank you for booking a tour with us. Final tour numbers are requested five (5) days before the tour booking date. This number is then the minimum charge for the tour booking regardless of lower attendance.

    • Events cancelled by the museum Events may be cancelled internally by the museum due to staffing, registration, or other issues that may come up. In the event of a program getting cancelled by the museum, guests will receive notice up to 3 days prior to the event and receive a full refund.

    Notice of Filming:

    We like to show everyone how much fun our events and programs are, so we often have staff photographers on site to capture the moment. Pictures and videos are used in Coquitlam Heritage advertising online and in print materials.

    If you object to having your or your child’s picture taken, please let the photographer or other staff know during the event.

EVENTS

We offer over 50 events a year for an array of ages and abilities. From music, history, and food, to arts and crafts, all our events celebrate the rich heritage and history of Coquitlam and its residents.

Writing Your Life: Graphic Memoir Workshop
Sep
5
to Sep 26

Writing Your Life: Graphic Memoir Workshop

  • Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This four-part workshop run by our Senior in Residence will guide you in the process of collection, documenting, and creating your own living memoir based on the history and heritage of your life, or the life of someone you want to record.

SOLD OUT. Thank You!

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Diwali in Coquitlam
Oct
10

Diwali in Coquitlam

Join us at the Evergreen Cultural Centre to celebrate Diwali with Diwali Fest!

Free. Registration required only for performance.

No registration required for main event space.

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Heritage Halloween
Oct
25

Heritage Halloween

Get candy, do some crafts, and walk through our haunted train caboose at our annual Heritage Halloween event!

Free. No Registration Required.

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Mashup: Pride Pins
Jun
19
to Jun 20

Mashup: Pride Pins

  • Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Visit us on Thursday and Friday evening to learn about the history of pins used throughout Pride and make your own!

Free. No Registration Required.

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Spring Break Heritage Camp
Mar
17
to Mar 28

Spring Break Heritage Camp

  • Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us over spring break for our week long full day heritage camp! Learn through activities with local history, art, music, cooking, gardening, and more.

SOLD OUT. Thank You!

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Festival du Bois
Mar
8
to Mar 9

Festival du Bois

  • Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Stop by Mackin House for music workshops during the 36th Festival du Bois!

Mackin House Workshops Free. No Registration Required.

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  • Cancellation Policy for all Registered Programs:

    • Pre-Paid Programs CHS will grant full refunds for all pre-paid programs up to five (5) business days prior to the event or workshop. Refunds will not be granted within the five (5) business day period immediately before the class start date. Refunds will be processed in the original method of payment and may take up to 2 weeks to be processed.

    • By Donation Programs and Events Please contact Mackin House should you be unable to attend. This allows the people on the waitlist to participate. No shows may be prohibited from registering for future “by donation” events at CHS.

    • Tour Bookings Thank you for booking a tour with us. Final tour numbers are requested five (5) days before the tour booking date. This number is then the minimum charge for the tour booking regardless of lower attendance.

    • Events cancelled by the museum Events may be cancelled internally by the museum due to staffing, registration, or other issues that may come up. In the event of a program getting cancelled by the museum, guests will receive notice up to 3 days prior to the event and receive a full refund.

    Notice of Filming:

    We like to show everyone how much fun our events and programs are, so we often have staff photographers on site to capture the moment. Pictures and videos are used in Coquitlam Heritage advertising online and in print materials.

    If you object to having your or your child’s picture taken, please let the photographer or other staff know during the event.

Tours & EVENT SPACES

We offer an array of tours you can choose from during your next visit with us.

Looking for a space to host your next event? We offer a period-home with vintage décor and furniture that will impress your guests.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Coquitlam Heritage offers a variety of school programs for students at the museum and in the classroom, including Heritage Bins, Education Kits, Museum Tours, and Pop-Up Exhibits - all aligning with BC’s ccurriculum for the given grades

HERITAGE RESIDENCIES

Heritage Residencies is an ongoing programme that invites heritage makers from various fields and professions to create projects and activities in collaboration with Coquitlam Heritage. The programme’s purpose is to reflect the diversity and abilities of heritage makers in our community, providing them with a platform to research, develop new work, and host workshops.