BC Family Day

On Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, British Columbians will celebrate the annual BC Family Day. This mid-winter holiday offers families the chance to spend some extra time together. Port Coquitlam has a number of fun activities planned if you’re looking for something to do with your family!
Activities in Port Coquitlam
Gathering Place – Michael Wright Art Gallery
African Traditional Dance Performance (Free)
1 -2pm
In celebration of Black History Month, experience a traditional African dance performance, brought to Port Coquitlam by the Africana School of Performing Arts. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. No pre-registration.
Interactive Drumming Show – Free
3 – 4pm
FUN hands on Afro-Peruvian drumming show for all ages. Release your Rhythm in this energetic, tapping, clapping, drumming experience.
Pre-registration required at portcoquitlam.ca/register.
The Outlet
PoCo Heritage Museum (Free)
9:30am – 4:30pm
Family Day Heritage Writers’ Group (Free)
10:30am – 12pm
Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! Join us in person at the museum to begin recording your favourite stories. The theme for this month is Winter Mornings.
Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC)
FREE Public Skates – Arena 3
Family Play and Skate
9:15-10:15am
Activity #78616
Public Skate
10:45-11:45am
Activity #78617
Public Skate (Max 175 participants)
12:15-1:15pm
Activity #78618
Limited supply of free skate and helmet rentals and skating aids. Pre-registration required seven days in advance at portcoquitlam.ca/register.
Public Swim (Free)
9am – 1pm
Pre-registration required at portcoquitlam.ca/register.
Drop-in Weight Room (Free)
9am – 1pm
Family Day Playmania (ages 1-6)
9 – 10:30am
10:45am – 12:15pm
Run, jump and play! Explore fun indoor spaces where your little one will enjoy a variety of playtime activities.
FREE – Pre-registration required at portcoquitlam.ca/register.
Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (HC)
Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (HC)
Public Swim (FREE)
1 – 5pm
Pre-registration required at portcoquitlam.ca/register.
Drop-in Weight Room (Free)
1 – 5pm
Financial Support
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia that makes these events possible.

Contact
Programs/registration: 604.927.PLAY (7529)
Email: recreation@portcoquitlam.ca