Culture Days
Culture Days in Coquitlam
Culture Days takes place across Canada over three weeks every year in the fall. It is a network of events, presentations, activities, workshops, and more that showcase, share, and explore the culture of participating communities.
Through thousands of free events across the country, Culture Days promotes inclusivity, awareness, participation, and engagement in arts and culture for all.
Culture Days 2025 is set to occur from September 19 to October 12, 2025.
The City is pleased to present the following programming for free. Registration is required for some activities:
Culture Days Kick Off and Visual Arts Exhibition 2025 Opening Reception
Celebrate creativity at the Visual Arts Exhibition Opening Reception on Friday, September 19 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Town Centre Park Community Centre. Enjoy light refreshments as you explore an inspiring collection of two-dimensional works by emerging and professional artists from Coquitlam.
- Exhibition Runs: September 2025 – March 2026
- Location: Town Centre Park Community Centre
Don’t miss this chance to connect with local artists and experience the vibrancy of our arts community!
Learn more about the Visual Arts Exhibition.
Culture Days Kick Off and Visual Arts Exhibition 2025 Opening Reception
6 to 8 p.m.
Town Centre Park Community Centre
Guided Public Art Tours of City Centre
Click the links below to register:
Korean Language
12 to 1 p.m.
Meet at Lincoln Sky Train StationMandarin Language
1 to 2 p.m.
Meet at Lincoln Sky Train StationEnglish Language
2 to 3 p.m.
Meet at Lincoln Sky Train StationFrench Language
3 to 4 p.m.
Meet at Lincoln Sky Train StationFarsi Language
4 to 5 p.m.
Meet at Lincoln Sky Train Station
Stories Behind the Circle of Life and smə́q́ʷaʔ at Mundy Park Pool
Attend this talk with representation from the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation, and artist, Rosalie Dipcsu (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) to learn more about how the Cultural Recognition pieces at Mundy Park Pool were made. Hear about the inspirations behind the designs of Circle of Life and smə́q́ʷaʔ and see how the pieces were fabricated. Learn about the ideas behind Cultural Recognition here in Coquitlam as a part of the City's Reconciliation journey.
To register, please visit coquitlam.ca/registration.
Guided Public Art Tours of Maillardville
Click the links below to register.
Korean Language
12 to 1 p.m.
Meet at 928 Brunette AvenueMandarin Language
1 to 2 p.m.
Meet at 928 Brunette AvenueEnglish Language
2 to 3 p.m.
Meet at 928 Brunette AvenueFrench Language
3 to 4 p.m.
Meet at 928 Brunette AvenueFarsi Language
4 to 5 p.m.
Meet at 928 Brunette Avenue
Live Art Demonstration with Kendra Lam
Join us at Town Centre Park Community Centre for a Live Art Demo by Kendra Lam. Kendra Lam is a selected artist of this years Visual Arts Exhibition. No registration required.
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Community Partner Events
Join our community partners for a series of engaging Culture Days events in Coquitlam, where you can fuel your passion for creativity and culture through hands-on activities and interactive experiences:
- Saturday, October 4: Juried Art Exhibit Reception
- Saturday, October 4: Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration
- Friday, October 10: Diwali in Coquitlam
- Saturday, September 6: “Maya Beaudry: Nesting” Opening Reception
- This exhibit is on display until November 16
- Tuesday, September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Empowering Voices Through Art
- Sunday, October 5: Family Day at Place de Arts
For information or to search for other Culture Day events, visit CultureDays.ca.