Here's what's on around the Tri-Cities on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024:
Christmas market
The annual Coquitlam Christmas Farmers Market returns to the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 40 vendors from around B.C. will be on site to sell baked goods, prepared food, drinks and crafts. There will also be entertainment.
MORE: makebakegrow.com/christmas-farmers-market
Santa train
Shopping downtown Vancouver for the holidays? Jump on the West Coast Express’ annual Santa Train, which leaves Port Coquitlam at 10:39 a.m., Coquitlam Central at 10:45 a.m. and Moody Centre at 10:50 a.m.; the return trip from Waterfront is at 4 p.m. Riders donate a new, unwrapped toy for a free ride on the Santa Train. Mr. Claus will be at Waterfront at 2:45 p.m. for photos.
MORE: translink.ca
Board games
Residents of all ages can head over to the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) at 1:30 p.m. to play board games. No registration is required. The event is suitable for ages eight and up.
MORE: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/11718576
Exhibition tour
Join staff at the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 2 p.m. for a drop-in tour of the latest display Ruth Beer: Seep | Swell. There is no cost to attend.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Anna and Elsa
Families can head to Mary Anne’s Place (50 Queens St., Port Moody) for a free holiday art event with Anna and Elsa, the characters from the movie Frozen. Organized with Placemaker Communities and Grit Cafe, the event runs from 3 to 5 p.m. and includes art instruction, hot chocolate and entertainment for the kids. Placemaker will donate $10 for every new, unwrapped toy brought in for a tween or teen for the SHARE toy drive. The activities are suitable for ages three to 10.
REGISTER: Eventbrite.ca
Light parade
Port Coquitlam will have its first Parade of Lights in the Tri-Cities to celebrate the holiday season. The procession of the city’s illuminated fleet starts at 5 p.m. from the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) and moves along Kelly Avenue to Shaughnessy Street, east on McAllister Avenue and Mary Hill Road before returning to Kelly Avenue. A public skate, activities and treats will be available afterwards at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. Some downtown roads will be closed for the parade, from 4:45 to 7 p.m. Park for free at the community hub, Gates Park and Legion branch or along Kingsway Avenue and Mary Hill Road.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Express on ice
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as they battle the Surrey Eagles on home ice at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
Legion dance
Hear live music from the band Under Fire at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) from 7 to 10 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Inlet music
Port Moody musicians Shannon Gaye, a singer and percussionist, and Kristian Alexandrov, a JUNO-nominated pianist, perform soulful seasonal tunes at the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) at 7:30 p.m. The show is part of the Inlet Theatre Music Series organized by Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper. The concert also includes musicians Jay Buetner (guitar); Gord Maxwell (bass/vocals); and Adam Cormier (drums). Advance tickets are $35.
MORE: portmoodymusic.com
Rainbow tree
Join queer-themed musician Matthew Presidente as he presents Rainbow Tree at 8 p.m. in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Presidente will share songs from his latest album, Chosen Sun, and stories in a musical journey that looks at identity, love, and self-discovery. Tickets are $25/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
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