Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Fall Applications Now Open Non-profits serving Coquitlam residents can now apply for funding through the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant program. Need a hand with your application? A free webinar on Wednesday, September 10 at 7 p.m. will help organizations understand the grant criteria, application process and requirements. Register now | | CCAC Fitness Centre Reopens September 9 Good news! The fitness centre at City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way) is reopening on Tuesday, September 9, with annual maintenance now complete. Enjoy a full range of fitness classes and access to the weight room. Check out the Drop-in Fitness Schedule on our website to plan your visit and get moving. Learn more | | | Culture Days in Coquitlam Discover Arts, Community and Connection Culture Days returns to Coquitlam September 19 to October 12 with free events, workshops and activities. Join us at Town Centre Park Community Centre (1207 Pinetree Way) on Friday, September 19 to celebrate the Culture Days Kick Off and Visual Arts Exhibition Opening Reception. Learn more | | | | Sounds Like Summer Live Music, Local Talent Your soundtrack to summer in Coquitlam continues into September with free street performances by incredible local talent. Street shows take place on various weekdays in the afternoons. Proudly sponsored by Long & McQuade, these performances are the perfect way for you to enjoy summer and support local talent. Learn more | | | Share Your Budget Priorities Help Shape Coquitlam’s 2026 Plan Coquitlam is building its 2026 budget, and we want to hear from you. Rising costs and new demands mean tough choices ahead, and your input helps strike the right balance between services and affordability. The online budget survey is now open — complete it by September 14 to share your input. Learn more | | | | Grade 5 or 6 Students Get Your Free Get Active! Pass If you’re in Grade 5 or 6 this year, you can now pick up your Grade 5/6 Get Active! Pass for free drop-in admissions at Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody recreation facilities. Passes are valid from September 2, 2025, to September 7, 2026. Pick up your pass at various recreation facilities. Learn more | | | Be a Glow Getter Join a Park Spark Light Brigade Workshop Be part of Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor light display by helping craft glowing creations for Lights at Lafarge. The Park Spark Light Brigade Workshops are free, fun, and open to all ages. Sessions run September 19 to October 30 at Town Centre Park and Town Centre Park Community Centre. Register now | | | Coquitlam Heritage Society Coquitlam Heritage is excited to announce that our interactive Train Station and Caboose displays will now be open year-round! Stop by Mackin House Museum and learn more about Coquitlam’s past while taking a tour of the historic property. Learn more | Coquitlam Public Library Coquitlam Public Library has an updated text messaging system. Get due date reminders, hold notices, checkout receipts, and more sent directly to your phone. To sign up for text alerts, please contact the Library. Learn more | Evergreen Cultural Centre Celebrate Evergreen’s 29th season! Join us on Saturday, September 20, from 5 – 9 p.m. for a free Season Launch Party. Explore a new exhibition at the Art Gallery at Evergreen, enjoy live music and refreshments in our lakeside lobby, get creative with a hands-on art activity, and dance the night away with the Top City Band. Learn more | Place des Arts This season, celebrate the arts by attending live concerts, fun family events and arts-based activities for all ages. Discover exhibitions, concert series, an adults-only Weave and Unwind workshop, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation initiatives. Learn more | This message is sent on behalf of Jon Pavich, Manager Business Services Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities City of Coquitlam prcs_info@coquitlam.ca | We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples. | | | | |