Our picks: Free things to do this weekend in the Tri-Cities

See what public events are on — at no charge — on Aug. 24 and 25, 2024, in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.

When: Saturday, Aug. 24
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What: The North America Chinese Cultural Promotion Society hosts the third annual World of Love Multicultural Carnival, featuring performances, a lantern show, activities and food. The opening ceremony is at 3 p.m. The event received a 2024 Spirit of Coquitlam grant from the city.
Where: Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam)
More: worldoflovecarnival.com

When: Saturday, Aug. 24
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What: Join Nickie Lewis, Port Coquitlam’s summer artist-in-residence, as she unveils her series of organic eco-sculptures that she constructed with sticks, moss and other plants. Lewis will also run a workshop to teach participants how to create woven hearts with sticks and twine. Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Lions Park (2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam)
Register: portcoquitlam.ca

When: Saturday, Aug. 24
- 5 to 6 p.m.
What: Girls ages four to 15 can try out hockey with the Tri-Cities Female Ice Hockey Club. Skates, helmet and hockey gear can be borrowed.
Where: Arena 3 (purple) at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam)
Register: tricitiesfemaleicehockey.ca/try-hockey

When: Sunday, Aug. 25
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What: Meet the vendors selling local fare at the weekly farmers market. And don’t forget to say hello to the members of CFUW-Coquitlam, who will have a booth set up to build awareness about their nonprofit. As well, you can sign up to take part in a free community sound bath with Mila Earth. Participants to the workshop, from 11 a.m. to noon, are asked to register in advance and bring a yoga mat, pillow, towel or eye mask, and water.
Where: Parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam)
More: makebakegrow.com

When: Sunday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What: Wondrous Tree Fellowship invites you to its second Health Benefits of Trees workshop to explore the many ways that trees provide health benefits, to learn how to make the healing Balm of Gilead salve with herbalist Joanna Giroux and to be introduced to the practice of forest bathing with Sandy Lemonnier.
Where: Settlers Park picnic shelter (1250 Confederation Dr., Port Coquitlam)
Register: [email protected]

When: Sunday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m.
What: Eagle Eyes, an Eagles’ tribute band, closes the 2024 Summer Sundays concert series with a show on the PCT Performance stage. The four-member ensemble is from southern Vancouver Island. Donations are accepted for the Crossroads Hospice Society.
Where: Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody)
More: summersundays.ca

When: Sunday, Aug. 25
- 8:45 p.m.
What: The City of Port Coquitlam presents its last Cinema Under the Stars presentation of the summer with Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a 2024 supernatural comedy flick starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon and Fin Wolfhard. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and William Atherton also reprise their roles from earlier films in the Ghostbuster movie franchise.
Where: 3500 Cedar Dr., Port Coquitlam
More: portcoquitlam.ca