EVENTS
& TOURS
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.
Afternoon Tea Tours at Mackin House
Visit us on the last Tuesday of each month for a curators talk along with tea and scones.
Registration Required. $8 Per Person.
Hobby Workshop: Introduction to Book Binding
Learn the steps and techniques for book binding in our introductory workshop, and make your own book to take home.
Sold Out. Thank You!
Mashup: Pride Pins
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.
Hobbies in Coquitlam Opening Reception
Come celebrate with us at the opening reception for our new exhibit about hobbies around Coquitlam!
Free. No Registration Required.
Cheoyongmu (처용무): Traditional Korean Mask Dance
Presented for the first time in Canada, come experience this UNESCO certified intangible cultural heritage!
SOLD OUT. Thank You!
Mashup: Origami Nights
Visit the museum and try your hand at different levels of origami.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Your Image: Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of our multi-media art exhibit at Place des Arts!
Free. No Registration Required.
Festival du Bois
Stop by Mackin House for music workshops during the 36th Festival du Bois!
Mackin House Workshops Free. No Registration Required.
Mashup: Activism Pins
Learn about the history of activism pins and make your own!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Sci-Fi Collector’s Talk
Get a look at our upcoming exhibit and chat with a local collector on his science fiction memorabilia.
Free. No Registration Required.
Black History Month Family Day
Come attend our Black History Month Celebration this Family Day weekend!
Free. No Registration Required.
Vintage Date Night
Go on a vintage date night this Valentines Day at the museum!
Entry by Donation. No Registration Required.
February Book Club: The Heaven & earth grocery store
Join us to discuss the February book, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
Free. No Registration Required.
Mashup: Winter Art Cards Night
Spend an evening learning about and making your own art trading cards to trade, give away, or keep for yourself!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Ring in the year of the snake with us at Mackin House! Attend multilingual storytimes, do crafts, and try out traditional New Year snacks.
Free. No Registration Required.
January Book Club: Persuasion
Start your year with Persuasion by Jane Austen.
Free. No Registration Required.
Intergenerational Sharing Project: Traditional Stamp Carving
Learn about traditional stamp carving techniques with our Senior in Residence and create your own stamps. All guests will be given their own carving kit to take home.
SOLD OUT. Thank You!
Retro Holiday Screening: Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town (1970)
Get in the holiday spirit and come watch a screening of the 1970 kids movie Santa Claus is Comin to Town in our Edwardian parlour.
Registration Required. Entry by Donation.
Holiday PJ Storytime
Join us at the museum for Holiday PJ Storytime!
SOLD OUT. Thank You!
December Book Club: Greenwood
Join us for a discussion of Greenwood by Michael Christie.
Free
BCMA IBPOC Tea & Talk
Come connect with museum, gallery, and heritage IBPOC professionals from across BC.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Intergenerational Sharing Project Open Studio: Jackson Chien
Visit our Senior in Residence at this open studio session, learn about his work and have a chat.
Free. No Registration Required.
Intergenerational Sharing Project Talk: Jackson Chien
Meet the Senior in Residence for our Intergenerational Sharing Project, Jackson Chien, at this evening artist talk presented in English and Mandarin.
Free. Registration Required.
Painting of the elements chest carrier
Visit us to view the painting sessions for the Elements Chest as part of the Honouring Our Grandmothers Healing Journey project.
Free. No Registration Required.
November Book Club: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Join us for a discussion of The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison for our November Book Club.
Free.
Honouring Our Grandmothers Healing Journey: A Community Meal
We invite artists of all backgrounds to a community meal where they can learn and get involved with the Honouring Our Grandmothers Healing Journey art project.
Free. Registration Required.
Retro Horror Screening: House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Spend your Halloween evening with a screening of the film House on Haunted Hill (1959).
Registration Required. Entry by donation.
ACE Poetry Night
Join us for a poetry gathering and writing session as part of the "Art for Ace Week" festival!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Sukkot Presentation and Music
Listen to an evening presentation about the holiday of Sukkot.
Free. Registration Required.
Diwali Coquitlam
Celebrate Diwali with us at the Town Centre Park Community Centre!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
October Book Club: The Testament of Mary by Colm Toibin
Join our October book club discussion of The Testament of Mary by Colm Toibin.
Free
LGBTQ+ History Zine Night
Learn about the history of zines and self-publishing throughout LGBTQ+ history and make your own zines.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Roots of K-POP - live radio broadcast
Live radio broadcast at the museum during BC Culture Days!
Join DJs from KTV Media Productions as they spin a selection of songs that demonstrate the roots and evolution of K-pop.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
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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.
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.