PORT COQUITLAM, BC - October 21, 2026…The City of Port Coquitlam is inviting families to celebrate its first-ever Children’s Week, running Monday, Nov. 16 to Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. The week features free try-it programs for children and families, plus open houses at two City recreation centres to wrap up the celebration.
Children’s Week coincides with Universal Children’s Day on Friday, Nov. 20, when Tri-Cities mayors, or their designates, will reaffirm their commitment to the Tri-Cities Children’s Charter of Rights. The charter affirms the region’s shared commitment to the well-being, safety and healthy development of every child in the community.
“Port Coquitlam is a great place to raise a family, and our recreation programs play a big role in helping kids stay active, build friendships and discover what they love,” said Mayor Brad West. “Children’s Week is a chance for families to try something new at no cost, meet our recreation staff and see firsthand the opportunities available for children in our city. I encourage every family to come out and join the fun.”
Free Programs All Week
Throughout Children’s Week, the City will offer the following free programs:
Playmania and Playzone drop-in programs, Nov. 16 to 21, for children aged one to five
Art All Ways (registered), Monday, Nov. 16, for children aged six to eight
Multi-Sport (registered), Saturday, Nov. 21, for children aged six to 10
Nature & Games (registered), Saturday, Nov. 21, for children aged six to 10
Drop-in skating at Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC), Saturday, Nov. 21, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., for children aged five to 12
Drop-in swimming at Hyde Creek Pool, Saturday, Nov. 21, from noon to 2 p.m., for children aged five to 12 (no registration required)
Drop-in Art in the Gallery at the Michael Wright Art Gallery, Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, for all ages (no registration required)
Registration is required for most programs. For registered programs, registration opens Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. for Port Coquitlam residents and Friday, Nov. 13 at 8 a.m. for the general public. For drop-in programs requiring registration, registration opens two days before each program date for Port Coquitlam residents. Spaces are limited, and families are encouraged to register early at portcoquitlam.ca/register.
Open Houses on Saturday, Nov. 21
Children’s Week concludes with open houses on Saturday, November 21at two recreation centres, where families can enjoy fun activities and giveaways for children, meet program staff, and learn about upcoming recreation programs for kids:
Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.), from 10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m.
Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Ave.), from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For more information, including the full program schedule and registration details, visit portcoquitlam.ca/childrensweek.
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