Upcoming 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.
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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.
Afternoon Tea Tours at Mackin House
Visit us on the last Tuesday of each month for a curators talk along with tea and scones.
$10 per person. Registration Required.
Summer Craft Saturdays at Mackin House Museum
Beat the heat at Mackin House Museum with our crafting days every Saturday of June!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Feasts of Coquitlam: Mexican Cooking Demonstration
Join us at the Museum on the evening of June 26 for a Mexican session of Feasts of Coquitlam!
$35 per person. Registration Required.
PJ Storytime
Join us at Mackin House Museum for our second quarterly PJ Storytime of 2026!
Free. Ages 3-5. RSVP Required.
Museum Book Club
Enjoy a discussion of this book in our museum with drinks and snacks.
Free. No RSVP required.
Historic Places Days Walking Tour
Mark the start of Historic Places Days with us this year by going on a guided walking tour of the Maillardville neighbourhood!
Free. Registration Required.
Evolution of Communication
As part of the theme for Historic Places Days this year being that of communication, come by the museum on Thursday and Friday evening and learn all about the evolution of communication devices and methods. From letter writing to modern computers.
Feasts of Coquitlam: Indigenous Cooking Demonstration
Learn the history of Indigenous cooking and ingredients, and enjoy a meal together afterwards in our heritage dining room.
CHS Annual General Meeting
Coquitlam Heritage Society is hosting it’s Annual General Meeting.
Monday, June 22nd from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Open to all CHS members.
MashUp: Pride Pins
In celebration of Pride month, join us at the Museum for some pin-making!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Museum Book Club
Enjoy a discussion of this book in our museum with drinks and snacks.
Free. No RSVP required.
Blood on the clocktower at Mackin House
Join us at Mackin House Museum for a free game day of the wildly popular Blood on the Clock Tower!
Hosted in collaboration with Board Games & Tea and Pacific Coast Clocktower
Free. RSVP Required.
The Culture Club
Join us at Mackin House Museum for our new discussion club for BIPOC books, movies, and music - The Culture Club!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Baking Workshop: Challah & Babka
Learn how to make Challah & Babka with local chef Victoria Palkin in our 1909 Heritage Kitchen!
$25 per person. Registration required.
Museum Book Club
Enjoy a discussion of this book in our museum with drinks and snacks.
Free. No RSVP required.
Feasts of Coquitlam: Sushi & Dumpling Making
We’re partnering with the ExplorASIAN festival this year to bring two exciting food workshops for Asian Heritage Month!
$25 per person. Registration required.
MashUp: Bookmark Making
Make yourself a bookmark for your summer reading in our 1909 Heritage House Museum.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Connecting with Coquitlam's Past: Exhibit Opening Party
Coquitlam Heritage Society & Coquitlam Grill are celebrating the launch of their new collaborative exhibit!
Free. Registration required.
The Culture Club
Join us at Mackin House Museum for our new discussion club for BIPOC books, movies, and music - The Culture Club!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Hand Stitching & Upcycling Workshop
Join us at Mackin House Museum for an intro into stitching and upcycling from former Senior-in-Residence Mei Choi!
Sold Out. THANK YOU!
MashUp: Trading Card Making
Spend an evening in our museum and relax by making your own art trading cards to trade, give away, or keep for yourself.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Easter Crafts
Stop by Mackin House Museum this Easter Weekend for some free family-friendly crafting!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
PJ Storytime
Join us at Mackin House Museum for our first quarterly PJ Storytime of 2026!
Free. RSVP Required.
The Culture Club - BIPOC Books, Music, and Movies!
Join us at Mackin House Museum for our new discussion club for BIPOC books, movies, and music - The Culture Club!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Map Making Workshop
Join us at Mackin House Museum for an immersive workshop exploring the art, craft, and adventure of mapmaking.
Free. RSVP Required.
Kids Days at the Museum
The perfect way to immerse your 5 - 8 year old in history this spring break!
$50 per child. Registration required.
Gelli-Plate Printmaking Workshop
Learn how to make your own nature prints under the guidance of local expert, Merril Hall!
$10 Per Person. Registration Required.
Mashup: Origami Night
Stop by and visit our museum to try out some origami.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Museum Book Club
Stop by to make friends, connect with community, and engage in some light-hearted literary discussion.
Free. No registration required.
The Culture Club
Join us at Mackin House Museum for our new monthly discussion group focused on diverse and underrepresented media - The Culture Club!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Black History Month Celebration
This February, join us at Mackin House Museum for our annual Black History Month Celebration.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Family Day Photo Album Making
Make a collage photo album that you'll cherish for years to come!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Valentine’s Crafting
Spend Valentine's Day as a family at Mackin House Museum!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Date Night at the Museum
Lovebirds and vintage lovers - we've got the Valentine's date night for you!
Entry by Donation. RSVP Appreciated.
Museum Book Club
Stop by to make friends, connect with community, and engage in some light-hearted literary discussion.
Free. No registration required.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate Lunar New Year with us at Mackin House through storytelling, snacks, and a photo station!
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Drop-In Nature Sketching
Drop in for a relaxing session of nature sketching with our Senior in Resident Merril Hall. All skill levels welcome.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Looking to Sponsor an Event?
Event sponsorships are pivotal in helping us connect our community to our shared culture and history, and we’re so grateful to all of those who chose to support. In exchange for sponsorship contributions, we offer a wide array of competitive benefits that can improve your organizations access to the people who matter. If you’d like to learn more about sponsorships, click here.
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.