Stay and Play

Make new holiday traditions and memories with your family. Snuggle up during one of the many holiday movie nights, make art to share in a family art workshop, or get moving together at a family pickleball drop-in or registered family kickboxing class. 

How to Register | Sign Me Up Online Registration Portal

• Movie nights, art programs and special family fun eventgs: Browse through the Special Events section in the Sign Me Up online registration portal 
• Family kickboxing: Search “Family Kickboxing” in the keyword search to find a fun, active way to spend time together this holiday season
• Drop-in activities: Browse by age in the “Drop In” and “Drop In (Pre-registration Recommended)” sections

Special holiday programs and interactive workshops for kids and youth are running throughout the month. Programs include holiday editions of year-round favourites, such as dance, cooking and crafts. Special Kids Night In events for 6 – 10 year olds on Saturday nights allow parents to drop the kids for a fun night of crafts, games, snacks and a movie.

Youth can look forward to cooking classes, a paint night, movie nights and special holiday parties at the youth centres. 

How to Register | Sign Me Up Online Registration Portal

• Search “Holiday Workshop” or browse the special events section of the Sign Me Up online registration portal. You can filter by age, location and days of the week to find just what you’re looking for. 

There are still some spaces available in select Winter Break Camps. Check out camps for kids 7 – 10 years old at Pinetree and Poirier Community Centres and swim camps for kids 7 – 12 years old at City Centre Aquatic Complex. Camps for youth 11 – 14 years old are also available at Pinetree Community Centre.

How to Register | Sign Me Up Online Registration Portal

• Browse the “Winter Break” section under Camps of the Sign Me Up online registration portal. You can filter by age, location and days of the week to find just what you’re looking for. 

Dogwood Pavilion, Glen Pine Pavilion and Maillardville Community Centre have some great ways to get into the winter spirit this season. Try a slow cooker cooking class, paint nights, festive luncheons with friends, and even a holiday variety show. You can learn new skills to use over the holiday season at a portrait photography workshop, a gift wrapping workshop or discover how to balance the stress of the season at a wellness workshop.

How to Register | Sign Me Up Online Registration Portal

• Browse through the “Special Events” section by month to see what’s happening at your favourite facility
• Search “Workshop” and filter by age to find adult-specific workshops
• Under the “Adult” section, click on “Lifelong Learning” and then browse the different categories such as “Cooking” or “Wellness” to find unique programs over the holiday break 

Swim, skate, play and stay active this winter! Find all drop-in activities under the “Drop In” and “Drop In (Pre-registration Recommended)” sections of the Sign Me Up online registration portal. Browse by age, and activity type to find something that suits you. 

Drop-in Schedules 

View the drop-in schedules here. Schedules are subject to change without notice, so please call the recreation facility ahead of time if you have questions.

Holiday Facility Hours 

Coquitlam’s recreation facilities have different operating hours over the holidays. Find up-to-date hours here.

Stroll around Lafarge Lake at Town Centre Park to see Metro Vancouver’s largest, free outdoor winter lights display. Learn More.