Summer in the City is a great way to discover and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities throughout Port Coquitlam.
Events include the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market, Artist-in-Residence Workshops, Art Exhibitions, Hot Summer Nights, Cinema Under the Stars and more.
Watch a popular film, buy farm fresh food and say hello to your local neighbours. There's something for everyone to enjoy this summer.
- PORT COQUITLAM FARMERS MARKET
The Farmers Market is running every Thursday 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Kelly Avenue in the Terry Fox Hometown Square at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. The Market features locally grown vegetables and fruit, home-made baking and artisan-made goods. Enjoy themes, events and performances for the whole family. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket for more information.
- ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Join Lions Park Artist-in-Residence, Nickie Lewis, for free creative workshops at Lions Park. Nickie will be working on "Mix and Match Creatures" - a community engaged sculptural project where workshop participants will assist the artist in creating creatures from natural materials found in Lions Park. To finish her summer residency and celebrate our creative community, Nickie will be hosting a free public event in Lions Park on August 24, 2024. To learn more about Nickie and her project, please visit portcoquitlam.ca/air.
- ART EXHIBITIONS
Stroll through the City's gallery spaces this summer to take in new art exhibitions. All are welcome to the opening reception for the summer art exhibitions on Thursday, June 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.:
- Michael Wright Art Gallery: Tamana Djuya, "Energy and Vibration"
- Outlet Gallery: Maan Kaur, "Beautiful Trepidation"
Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists! Visit portcoquitlam.ca/exhibitions for details.
Starting June 29, families are invited to take part in "Art in the Gallery" on Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This free drop-in program is offered at the Michael Wright Art Gallery in Leigh Square. Enjoy the exhibition and make an art piece to take home. All supplies provided, no registration required.
- MUSIC IN THE PARK
It's back! Enjoy the summer with free afternoon performances at Lions Park. Music in the Park features professional musicians from across Metro Vancouver playing a variety of genres including jazz, pop, rock, blues, folk, world fusion, and contemporary. All ages welcome - rain or shine from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on the following dates:
- Sun., July 14
- Beauty Shop Dolls
- The Jason Lane Band
- Matt Storm
- Sun., July 21 (Pride in PoCo Event)
- Carrie Dawn
- Margaux Rita
- Scarlett Rosé
- Genesis
- Sun., July 28
- Audrey and the Imposters
- Mostly Marley
- CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
An unforgettable Saturday or Sunday night experience at Cinema Under the Stars! Enjoy a movie for free on an enormous 40 feet tall silver screen. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, round up some friends or bring the whole family to our outdoor movie night at Evergreen Park.
- Sat., July 13 - 9:15 p.m. - The Marvels
- Sat., July 27 - 8:45 p.m. - The Fall Guy
- Sun., Aug. 11 - 8:45 p.m. - The Garfield Movie
- Sun., Aug. 25 - 8:45 p.m. - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
- POCO SPRAY DAY
Come for a fun-filled afternoon with Port Coquitlam Community Police Volunteers, Coquitlam RCMP, PoCo Fire, and Metro Vancouver Transit Police with water games, misters, and our Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC) spray park on site!
- Wed. July 24 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Terry Fox Hometown Square (PCCC)
- HOT SUMMER NIGHTS PROGRAM
Invite Fire crews out to your neighbourhood and talk to local firefighters, receive fire safety information, learn about fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and other topics. Also, it's a great opportunity to check out the rescue vehicles and equipment. Book online at portcoquitlam.ca/fireprogram.
- BLOCK PARTIES
Host a block party! They're a terrific way to meet your neighbours, build a sense of community, show your PoCo Pride, and just plain have fun. With the support of the Downtown Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association (PoCo BIA), Freshmart and Dynamic Equipment Rentals, we can help make your Block Party a success. Learn more and apply online at portcoquitlam.ca/blockparty.
- FOOD TRUCK WEEKENDS AT LIONS PARK
Head down to Lions Park for the City's food truck weekends at Lions Park. The food truck program was initiated last summer to animate a park space and to encourage and support the growing food truck industry. The program will run until Sept. 29.
Food trucks attending Lions Park this weekend are as follows:
- Beaver Tails - Fri., June 14 - 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Say Cheese - Sat., June 15 - 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Vendors will choose their own operating hours between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/foodtrucks for the listing of upcoming food trucks.
Other free or low-cost outdoor activities available to residents this summer include:
- Outdoor tennis, pickleball and sport courts are open on a first come first served basis (see the Facilities & Amenities link at portcoquitlam.ca/recreation)
- More than 271 hectares of parks and trails open dawn to dusk
- Spray parks and outdoor pools:
- Castle and Sun Valley Parks, and spray features at Lions Park and Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC), open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily
- Free drop-in outdoor swimming - Centennial, Routley, Sun Valley and Robert Hope Pools. Hours of operation may change by location. Opening dates and times can be viewed online at portcoquitlam.ca/outdoorpools.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar for more upcoming events:
- Canada Day - July 1
- Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show - Aug. 18
- Car Free Day - Sept. 7
- Terry Fox Hometown Run - Sept. 15
Watch the City website at portcoquitlam.ca/summer and social media channels for updates.
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