Port Coquitlam Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Port Coquitlam and surrounding areas
Experience the Christmas season in Port Coquitlam with Holiday lights and neighborhood festivities near Gates Park and Shaughnessy Street where community events bring families together. Browse craft fairs like the Archbishop Carney Christmas Craft Fair and enjoy local seasonal entertainment and parades. From evening light displays to family-friendly activities and markets, Port Coquitlam offers plenty of things to do that make the holiday season bright and welcoming.
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Christmas Markets
37 eventsDazzling light displays and interactive Santa journey
Christmas Lights
30 eventsOver one million lights in a botanical garden setting
Christmas Shows
11 eventsFestive symphonic holiday concert
Christmas Activities
14 eventsPersonalized Santa photo sessions with reservations.
Editor's Picks (6)
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VanDusen Festival of Lights
(Vancouver)
Over one million lights in a botanical garden setting
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The Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens
(Brentwood Bay)
Twelve Days of Christmas light displays
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Bellingham Holiday Festival of the Arts
(Bellingham)
Over 100 regional artisans in a festive holiday market.
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The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain
(North Vancouver)
Mountaintop Christmas celebration with light displays and Santa.
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PNE Winter Fair
(Vancouver)
Dazzling light displays and interactive Santa journey
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Photos with Santa at The Amazing Brentwood
(Burnaby)
Personalized Santa photo sessions with reservations.
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Port Coquitlam Christmas Events Map
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Port Coquitlam Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events include the Port Coquitlam Parade of Lights in early December and the Brighten Up PoCo neighborhood light contest held in December, both offering festive community celebrations.
Port Coquitlam’s Brighten Up PoCo contest encourages residents to decorate their homes and share photos for prizes, fostering a strong community spirit and friendly competition during the holiday season.
Neighborhoods participating in the Brighten Up PoCo contest are the best spots to see festive Christmas lights, with a map available to guide visitors to the most brightly decorated homes.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found at community centers and nearby venues like the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam, which hosts seasonal artisan markets and vendor fairs.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays during the Brighten Up PoCo contest, attending the Parade of Lights, and exploring nearby free light displays such as Lights at Lafarge in Coquitlam.
Family-friendly options include the Parade of Lights event with festive activities, public skating sessions, and holiday crafts, as well as visiting neighborhood light displays and nearby markets with kid-friendly vendors and treats.