Car Free Day

Car Free Day, presented by TransLink, is an amazing street fest with live entertainment, family-friendly activities and games, great local food and beverages, community booths, electric vehicle displays, and more. Enjoy the community spirit and explore alternative modes of transportation!

August 29, 2026
1-8pm
McAllister Avenue

Transportation

Event-goers are encouraged to take transit, walk or cycle to the festival. There will be a FREE bike valet to securely park bikes, located in the small parking lot on the corner of McAllister Avenue and Donald Avenue.

Live Entertainment

performers on stage on street festival

Main Stage

Amazing live performances on the main stage on McAllister Avenue from 1-8pm!

performance in leigh square

Family Stage

Performances geared towards kids and families at the Family Stage in Leigh Square from 1-6pm!

Entertainer	Set Time
The Crayons	1:00pm - 1:45pm
Cat Murphy Band	1:55pm - 2:40pm
Mayor and Council welcome	3:10pm - 3:20pm
Top City	3:20pm - 4:20pm
Canyon Riders	4:40pm - 5:55pm
Rain City 6	6:15pm - 7:00pm
Rain City 6 (Set 2)	7:15pm - 8:00pm

Entertainer	Set Time
DJ Ira Dance Party	1:00pm - 1:45 pm
Parvaneh Dance	2:00pm - 2:20pm
Magic Max (Roving)	2:00pm - 6pm
DJ Ira Dance Party	2:30pm - 3:15pm
Lola Loops Roving	3:00pm - 3:25pm
Club Aviva	3:30pm - 4:00pm
Lola Loops Roving	3:45pm - 4:10pm
Magic Max	4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lola Loops Roving	4:30pm - 4:55pm
Baron	5:00pm - 6:00pm

Eat & Drink

food truck

Food Trucks & Vendors

Explore delicious local food trucks and vendors!

two people serving drinks from a cooler

Beverage Garden

Cheers! Responsibly enjoy local alcoholic beverages at the beverage garden.

Market & Displays

car free day market

Market

Bring your reusable bags and shop from local vendors at the market!

translink bus car free day

Community Displays

Check out interactive displays and booths from local businesses and community groups, including electric vehicles on display.

Activities & More

people playing foosball in the park during street festival

Games Area

arts and crafts car free day

Arts & Crafts

Fountain show in Leigh Square at night with purple and pink lightining

Leigh Square Fountain Shows

Catch spectacular fountain shows in Leigh Square 7:30pm and 8:30pm.

Event Map & Road Closures

The following road closures will be in effect on Saturday, August 29:

McAllister Avenue from Shaughnessy Street to Mary Hill Road

Donald Street from McAllister Avenue to Wilson Avenue

car free day map

Photo Gallery

people at car free day

Bike Valet

two people having drinks at picnic table during street festival

People standing in front of arch that reads "Car Free Day."

people playing foosball in the park during street festival

Dog with sunglasses and hat at event

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for generously supporting Car Free Day in Port Coquitlam.

Presenting Sponsor

TransLink

Gold sponsor

BCLC

BCLC

Silver Sponsor

PoCo BIA

Media Sponsors

Tri-Cities Are Awesome

Global BC

Community Sponsor

Haven Optometry

Mike Farnworth

Mike Farnworth, MLA

Valley Tech Production Group