Community

Nightmare on Rae Street returns to Port Coquitlam for Halloween 2026, opening October 16 at 5 PM at 3313 Rae St with donations supporting SHARE Family & Community Services.

Discover Routley Park on Western Drive, where a playground, seasonal wading pool, sports courts and a Scout-supported Little Free Library sit among mature trees.

What began as a blank canvas became a colourful community artwork created by Port Coquitlam residents ranging from 8 months old to people in their 90s.

Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Hometown Run returns September 20 with an accessible route beginning at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, community fundraising, and the 2026 message “Finish It.”

Celebrate the final weekend of Make · Share · September on September 26–27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at the Tiny Studio in Port Coquitlam. Enjoy free art stations, the Community Canvas, and professional face painting by Neon Light Face Paint—free for everyone.

Car Free Day 2026 brought the community together in Downtown Port Coquitlam with live music, family activities, local vendors, food and a full day of community events.

Discover the Tiny Studio at 1670 Taylor Street in Port Coquitlam, a free community creative space created by local artist Feona Schalk. Make art, take art, leave art, share supplies, or simply stop by to see what the community has created. A tiny space with a big idea: making art more accessible to everyone.

Car Free Day returns to Downtown Port Coquitlam on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Here's the full guide to event times, live entertainment, food, family activities, road closures, and everything to know before you go.

The Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show 2026 brought classic cars, live entertainment, and community spirit to the heart of the city.

Imperial Park in Port Coquitlam is a quiet neighbourhood park featuring a playground, tennis courts, open green space, and mature trees. This family-friendly park offers a peaceful setting for outdoor recreation, casual walks, and community enjoyment in one of Port Coquitlam's residential areas.

Thompson Park in Port Coquitlam has long been connected to local baseball culture and community recreation. Home to PoCo Minor Baseball, the park features maintained baseball diamonds, concession and washroom facilities, spectator seating, open green space, and a welcoming environment for families, athletes, and visitors throughout the spring and summer months.

Cedar Drive Park in Port Coquitlam is a spacious neighbourhood park with baseball diamonds, open grassy fields, mature trees, and dog-friendly amenities that make it a useful community green space throughout the year.

Terry Fox Park in Port Coquitlam is a local community park with public tennis courts, a lacrosse box, baseball diamond, open green fields, and beautiful mountain views. Surrounded by tall trees and active recreation spaces, the park offers a place for sports, outdoor activity, and relaxing in nature close to the heart of the city.

May Days Port Coquitlam brought thousands together across the city for another year of celebrations featuring the Poco Kids Bike Race, the May Days Parade, carnival rides, food vendors, live music, family activities, and community gatherings. The 103rd annual festival transformed Port Coquitlam into a lively celebration filled with local organizations, businesses, performers, first responders, and residents enjoying one of the city’s longest-running traditions.

Discover the Shaughnessy Park Off-Leash Dog Area in Port Coquitlam, a fully fenced and centrally located dog park designed for safe off-leash play. This guide covers parking, features like the small dog area and waste stations, and what to expect when visiting. Whether you're new to the area or a regular, see why this is one of the most popular dog parks in Port Coquitlam.

A complete local guide to the Coquitlam River in Port Coquitlam, including where to access the water, best spots, trails, and what to know before visiting.

Deeply Rooted Counselling is a new counselling practice in Port Coquitlam offering support for individuals, couples, and families. Founded by Nivedita Ashok, the practice focuses on creating a warm, approachable space to navigate life transitions, relationships, grief, trauma, and multicultural experiences. With both in-person and virtual sessions available, it offers a grounded place for those looking to better understand themselves and feel supported.

Discover Castle Park in Port Coquitlam, one of the city’s best family parks. Located at 2252 Castle Crescent, the park features a playground, splash park, public washrooms, walking trails, a reservable picnic shelter, bike racks, open green space, parking, and an unfenced off-leash dog area with waste stations. Castle Park is also a popular spot for Port Coquitlam’s Canada Day celebrations and fireworks.

Lions Park in Port Coquitlam is a popular family-friendly park located along the beautiful Coquitlam River. With a large playground, splash zone for kids, picnic tables, covered shelters, walking paths, and convenient amenities like parking and washrooms, it’s a great place to relax and spend time outdoors. Whether you're planning a gathering, a family outing, or a peaceful walk surrounded by nature, Lions Park is one of the best places to enjoy the outdoors in Port Coquitlam

Discover a welcoming art studio in Port Coquitlam at 1670 Taylor Street. Feona Paints has transformed her home garage into a creative space featuring peaceful abstract landscapes, local makers, and Creative Evenings: small-group guided paint classes. With just 6 spots per class, guests enjoy refreshments, all supplies included, and leave with their own artwork in a relaxed, welcoming setting.