Winter in the City

Enjoy holiday fun in Port Coquitlam with Winter in the City celebrations.

Lit up outdoor Christmas tree in the Terry Fox Hometown Square

Christmas in the Square & Winter Market

Kick off the holidays in Port Coquitlam with Christmas in the Square and Winter Market!

Parade of Lights

Enjoy more holiday magic this season with the NEW Parade of Lights event on Sat, Dec. 14 at 5pm in downtown Port Coquitlam!

Holiday decorated train stopped with musical performance

CPKC Holiday Train

See the CPKC Holiday Train roll into Port Coquitlam!

Child drawing a Christmas tree on a piece of paper with coloured pens around

Christmas Artwork

Kids can help spread joy by submitting holiday-themed artwork to be featured on the City’s Christmas card, our website, social media, and more!

Close-up of a string of Christmas lights

Brighten Up PoCo

Submit a photo of your festive, brightly-lit home for our Brighten Up PoCo contest from Dec. 1-12!

Grab your skates, get on the ice, and enjoy the holiday spirit with festive skates at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre!

Register two days in advance starting at 8:00 a.m. online at portcoquitlam.ca/register, in person or by phone at 604.927.7529. Day-of registration available if space permits.

Public Skate – Lap skating for ages 8+, with wheelchairs and strollers permitted. Max 175 participants.
- Skate with Santa: Dec. 21, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
- Regular Skates: Dec. 21 to 24, 27 to 31; Jan. 2 to 5 (various times)
Family Play and Skate – Fun for families with young children across hockey, skating, and toy zones. Max 60 participants.
- Times: Dec. 21 to 24, 27 to 31; Jan. 2 to 5
Ring, Stick, and Puck ($4) – Practice hockey or ringette skills (ages 4+). Bring your own sticks and gloves; rentals available. Max 24 participants.

For more information, visit Skating.

We offer several fun and festive workshops throughout the holiday season!

Clay Mug 101 – Holiday Edition: Ages 15+, Dec 6 & Dec 13, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., $45

Family Clayware – Holiday Edition: Ages 6+ (parent participation), Dec 5 & Dec 12, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., $45
Holiday Drop and Shop: Ages 6-12, Nov 23 or Dec 21, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., $30
Holiday Wreath Workshop: Ages 16+, Dec 7, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., or Dec 13, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., $35
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop: Ages 16+, Nov 29, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., or Dec 14, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., $35
Holiday Cookie Decorating: Ages 12+, Dec 18, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., $40

With proceeds going to PoCo Heritage, the Downtown PoCo BIA invites you to bring your artificial trees to be set up and decorated in one of the following City locations: Port Coquitlam City Hall, Michael Wright Art Gallery, Terry Fox Library, Port Coquitlam Community Centre, Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, or in the PoCo Heritage Museum. Alternatively, you can keep your tree on location at your Port Coquitlam business and become a scavenger hunt location. The price to enter will be $125 for businesses. Non-profit community groups may enter at no cost.

Downtown PoCo Christmas Tree Festival