December 24, 2025
A photo of people walking at Lafarge Lake during Lights at Lafarge

New Year’s Eve Glow
Ring in 2026 Under the Lights

Celebrate the New Year with a festive stroll through Lights at Lafarge – the lights are staying on late. Over one million sparkling lights illuminate the 1.6 km loop around Lafarge Lake, with late-night food trucks available on-site. Lights at Lafarge is open nightly until February 16.

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Kids doing holiday crafts

Festive Activities for all Ages
Stay and Play This Holiday Season

Celebrate the season close to home with Stay and Play programs across Coquitlam. From holiday workshops for children and youth to festive socials and creative programs for adults, these seasonal offerings make it easy to stay active, connected and inspired.

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Kids skating

Register for Winter Programs
Explore the Digital Program Guide

Start planning your 2026 programming – winter registration is open now. From staying active to learning something new, there are plenty of programs to explore. Browse the digital Program Guide and register online.

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People skating in a festive setting

Winter Lights Skate
A Magical Holiday Experience

Step into a winter wonderland at our drop-in Winter Lights Skate. Enjoy sparkling lights, festive decorations, cheerful music and all the magic of the season. Perfect for families, date nights or a fun outing with friends. Join us for a skating experience you won’t want to miss this holiday season.

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Two women working out

Seniors Can Move
Strength Through Gentle Movement

Rediscover balance, coordination and strength through fun, low-impact exercises designed for adults 50+. Choose from one of two Seniors Can Move programs and rebuild everyday movement skills in a supportive setting at Maillardville Community Centre.

10 to 11 a.m.

1 to 2 p.m.
A photo of Cottonwood Park

Home Run for Cottonwood Park
Ball Diamond Upgrades Complete

The ball diamond upgrades at Cottonwood Park are officially complete. The old grass infield has been swapped for a durable rock-dust mix that stands up to soggy days and keeps play running smoothly. Upgrades also included new inground bases, updated foul poles and an extra park access gate.

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Recycle Your Tree
Community Tree-Chipping Events

Bring your natural Christmas tree (free of stands, decorations, tinsel and flocking) to one of three tree-chipping events on January 3 or 4.

Recycling your tree helps reduce waste, support local community groups and turn trees into mulch for reuse.

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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.