7 Ways to Cool Down in Coquitlam This Summer: Spray parks, pools, shows, shopping, and icy sweet desserts, here are a few ways to enjoy Coquitlam and beat the heat this summer.

CBC Vancouver Musical Nooners: Free Lunchtime Concerts at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Vancouver, Mondays to Fridays, from July 10 to August 17, 2018

Canucks Autism Network (“CAN”) is turning 10 and they’re celebrating with the first-ever CAN Birthday Festival, presented by Coast Capital Savings, happening July 7th at Surrey Civic Plaza.

The Vancouver Biennale is officially launching the 2018-2020 exhibition, “re-IMAGE-n”. Attend the launch event Tuesday, June 26 or the community picnic Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Vanier Park.

The Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival marks one of the largest community festivals in Vancouver, offering three days of races, food, music and beautiful scenery to boot. From June 22 to 24, more than 200 teams will be participating in a series of races.

The annual Richmond Canada Day in Steveston will feature a free, full-day street party throughout Steveston Village alongside the much beloved Steveston Salmon Festival on Sunday, July 1, 2018.

Port Moody residents invited to enjoy free and fun activities at their first-ever Port Moody Community Fair on June 23rd from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Civic Centre (100 Newport Drive).

Free Outdoor Dance in Vancouver: Dance in Transit returns with free, public dance events for all skill levels, running until September 1, 2018.

Kaleidoscope Arts Festival in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park: Saturday, August 11, 2018 with artisan market, food trucks, craft beer, and Juno award-winning band, The Philosopher Kings will take to the TD Community Plaza stage as the headlining act.

The South Granville ArtWalk returns for the 7th year, organized by the galleries of the South Granville Gallery Association (“SGGA”). Everyone is welcome to be part of this art-filled, interactive event on Vancouver’s original Gallery Row on June 16th.