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Past Events

Black History Month Celebration

Celebrate the dynamic and varied cultures of the African diaspora in Coquitlam. Come dance, craft, visit with neighbours, and enjoy amazing foods together in community. Listen to bands representing a variety of African musical traditions and styles, visit booths from community partners, enjoy African-inspired treats, and attend a storytelling session.
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Family Day Skate at the Shipyards

Celebrate Family Day at the Shipyards with pop-up activities at the warming hut, food trucks, live music performances, and skating shows on the ice rink. See the website below for a full schedule of activities over the weekend. Family Day at the Shipyards When: Feb. 19, 2024 Time: 1pm-5:30pm Location:
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Grab A Book & Celebrate Family Literacy Day (January 27th)

For the 24th year in a row, the province of British Columbia has proclaimed January 27 as Family Literacy Day.  Local libraries have a host of terrific events lined up to celebrate Literacy Day. Fort building, concerts, story time and more are part of the events planned. If you know
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Family Day at MOV

Join the Museum of Vancouver this Family Day and receive complimentary admission during opening hours. Join Jody Sparrow, a Museum born and raised Coast Salish artist as he hosts a drop-in paddle making demonstration and discussion. Family Day at MOV: When: February 19, 2024 Time: 11am-5pm Where: Museum of Vancouver
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Lunar New Year Celebrations Around Metro Vancouver

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Lunar New Year events around Metro Vancouver! If you haven’t been to a Lunar New Year event before, mark these great events on your calendar. They are welcoming and full of fun for all members of your family. Many are free or low-cost,
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Metropolis at Metrotown

From February 9-24, BC’s largest shopping centre will be transformed into a celebratory hub for the Lunar New Year. With a myriad of live performances, fun workshops, and traditional displays, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss! Catch a lively Lion Dance on February 14th at 10am, a
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Kids Take Over UBC

For too long, UBC has been run by adults. It’s time for kids to rule at this fun-filled arts festival for kids and families. The annual Kids Take Over UBC! returns on February 18th. Kids Take Over UBC! is an open-door arts and culture festival for UBC families and the
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Lunar New Year Market at UBC Botanical Garden

UBC Botanical Garden is hosting the Lunar New Year event in 2024 to welcome the Year of the Dragon!  This festive event will feature lion dances, kung fu performances from UBC Kung Fu Club, and dance performances from UBC Hanfu Culture Society and YunTang Dance Club. Lunar New Year Market
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Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

The renowned Chinese New Year Parade will return in the Year of the Dragon. This special event will feature lion dances, cultural dance, marching bands, martial arts and much more. The Chinatown parade is an annual cultural festival not to be missed. Vancouver’s Chinatown is the 3rd largest Chinatown in
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Lunar New Year at Mackin House

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Mackin House on January 27th with a full afternoon of songs, dance, snacks, and crafts! This event is free, but registration is required. Arts and Crafts time runs from 12pm-3pm, with a Mandarin storytime from 12-12:30, an English storytime from 1-1:30pm, and a Cantonese storytime
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