Summer Concert Series

Kicking off July 15

 
The Summer Concert Series returns to Town Centre Park for the first time since 2019. Musical guests will light up the TD Community Plaza Stage for three Friday evenings on July 15, Aug. 5 and Sept. 2 from 6 – 9 p.m., with the support of presenting partner Coquitlam Centre. 

This year’s series lineup features six great performing act:

• July 15: Rock Night – Redeye Empire and Beau Wheeler

• Aug. 5: Jazz Night – Diane Lines and Sweetpea Swing Band

• Sept. 2: Pop Night – Ashley Pater and Queer As Funk

For more info about the spectacular musical lineup and food vendors, click the link below.

SUMMER CONCERTS

Canada Day Event Survey

Have Your Say

 
Thank you to the corporate and community partners, volunteers, staff and local businesses who helped make Canada Day in Coquitlam such a success. And a big thank you to all the visitors, residents, family and friends who came out to the event!
 
Did you attend Canada Day in Coquitlam? Click the link below to take our event survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card courtesy of our Summer Survey Partner Coquitlam Centre.
 
SURVEY

Free Dan Mangan Performance in Coquitlam

Kaleidoscope Arts Festival

 
Did you hear? Two-time JUNO award winner Dan Mangan is kicking off Coquitlam’s Kaleidoscope Arts Festival with an outdoor concert on Friday, Aug. 19. The seventh annual free arts festival returns Aug. 19 to 21 with in-person, drop-in activities at three different City parks: live music Aug. 19 at Town Centre Park; performances and hands-on experiences Aug. 20 at Blue Mountain Park; and family-focused fun Aug. 21 at Victoria Park.
 
Click the link below to learn more, and stay tuned to our website and social media channels for more info as we provide updates on performers, food trucks, and art activities and other participants.
 
KALEIDOSCOPE

The Judges Are Coming!

Communities in Bloom

 
Coquitlam is entering the Communities in Bloom program and participating at the National level this year. Communities in Bloom is a friendly competition between communities to bring together local businesses, service clubs, residents and civic government with a focus on enhancing the community. Judges will be evaluating Coquitlam on July 21 and 22.
 
Curious how you can be a part of Coquitlam’s success in the Communities in Bloom competition? Click the link below for a list of ways you can contribute.
 
COQUITLAM IN BLOOM

Learn to Camp

In Partnership with Parks Canada

 
Join Parks Canada for a learn-to-camp overnight experience in beautiful Blue Mountain Park from Saturday, Aug. 13 at 12 p.m. to Sunday, Aug. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Families will learn how to prepare for a camping trip, how to set up a campsite, tips for cooking in the outdoors and other fun games and activities. Also learn how to safely coexist with wildlife while camping outdoors.
 
To register, please email PRCS_info@coquitlam.ca with Learn to Camp in the subject line and you will be contacted to complete the registration process.
 
LEARN TO CAMP

Walking Soccer Drop-in Opportunities Available

Spotlight on Sport

 
Pass, shoot, score! Join the Spotlight on Sport team on Wednesdays anytime from dawn until 10 p.m. at the North Field in Town Centre Park for Walking Soccer. It is a non-competitive, self-refereed version of soccer where players walk instead of run and play with smaller nets and field space. No pre-registration is required.

SPOTLIGHT ON SPORT

Don’t Let Our Parks Go Up in Smoke

Smokers Face Hefty Fines in Coquitlam Parks

 
As the summer weather returns, remember that smoking, including e-cigarettes and cannabis, is banned in City parks. Fines increase to $500 from June 1 to Sept. 30 due to the higher fire risk.
 
Fires are not permitted, and littering of cigarette butts can also result in a fine of $150.
 
FIRE SAFETY

Learn about Trees in Coquitlam

Block Parties

 
Plan a block party with your neighbours and receive a $150 grant to help with food or supply purchases, equipment rentals, entertainment or other costs. New this year, block party organizers can request a visit from ambassadors of the City’s Tree Spree tree-planting initiative, who will bring one or two free ornamental trees and demonstrate how to plant and care for them.

Download the Block Party Handbook with great activity ideas.

Thanks to our Presenting Partner, Emperor Stone.

BLOCK PARTIES

Stay Active All Summer Long

Summer Child & Youth Pass

 
Go to the gym and participate in fitness classes all summer long for only $20! Pick up your Summer Child & Youth Pass for unlimited access to Coquitlam’s weight rooms and fitness classes (available only to youth 13 – 18 years old). Please note, youth 13 to 15 years old must complete a fitness orientation accessing the weight room and fitness classes. 
 
Purchase your pass by phone at 604-927-4386 or in person at our Recreation facilities during operating hours. Click the link below to learn more.
 
SUMMER PASS

This message is sent on behalf of Claudette Haire, Business Services Manager
Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities, City of Coquitlam prcs_info@coquitlam.ca