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What you can do for free in Port Coquitlam on Family Day

Port Coquitlam is offering a number of free activities for Family Day Feb. 20, but some require pre-registration so be prepared.
Diane Strandberg
Diane Strandberg
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Hyde Creek Recreation Centre offers a free public swim from 1-5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.City of Port Coquitlam

From drumming performances to swimming and skating, the City of Port Coquitlam has plenty of activities planned for Family Day on Monday, Feb. 20

Here is what you can look forward to:
 
Gathering Place – Michael Wright Art Gallery
 
African Traditional Dance Performance (Free)

  • 1 -2 p.m.
  • In celebration of Black History Month, experience a traditional African dance performance, brought to Port Coquitlam by the Africana School of Performing Arts. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. No pre-registration.

 
Interactive Drumming Show (Free)

  • 3 - 4 p.m.
  • Fun hands on Afro-Peruvian drumming show for all ages. Release your Rhythm in this energetic, tapping, clapping, drumming experience.
  • Pre-registration required at portcoquitlam.ca/register. 

The Outlet
PoCo Heritage Museum (Free)
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
Family Day Heritage Writers' Group (Free)

  • 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! Join us in person at the museum to begin recording your favourite stories. The theme for this month is Winter Mornings.

 
Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC)

Free Public Skate – Arena 3. (However, there is a limited supply of free skate and helmet rentals and skating aids. Pre-registration required seven days in advance at portcoquitlam.ca/register.)

  • Family Play and Skate
  • 9:15-10:15 a.m.
  • Activity #78616
  • Public Skate
  • 10:45-11:45 a.m.
  • Activity #78617 
  • Public Skate (Max 175 participants)
  • 12:15-1:15 p.m.
  • Activity #78618

Public Swim (Free) at the PCCC pool
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Pre-registration required at portcoquitlam.ca/register.
 
Drop-in Weight Room (Free)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
 
Family Day Playmania (ages 1-6)
9 – 10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Run, jump and play - Explore fun indoor spaces where your little one will enjoy a variety of playtime activities.
Free - Pre-registration required at portcoquitlam.ca/register.
 
Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (HC)
Public Swim (free)
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Pre-registration required at portcoquitlam.ca/register.

Drop-in Weight Room (Free)
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Learn more at portcoquitlam.ca/familyday.