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COQUITLAM, B.C., Feb. 8, 2023 – Whether you choose skating, swimming, sports, movie time, brunch, a bouncy castle or a pirate party, create special memories with your family over the long weekend as we celebrate Family Day in Coquitlam.

From Friday, Feb. 17 through to the holiday Monday, Feb. 20, the City is offering a variety of activities for the whole family. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia for some of the Family Day activities.

Find all the details about Coquitlam’s Family Day activities at www.coquitlam.ca/familyday.  

Celebrate Family Day at Coquitlam’s Community Centres

Saturday, Feb. 18

• Eco Trekkers (3 – 5 yrs) from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. at Mundy Park (641 Hillcrest St.)
• *Family Badminton (6+) from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.) 
• *Family Badminton (6+) from 1:45 – 3:45 p.m. at Centennial Activity Centre (578 Poirier St.) 
• Family Movie: The Croods: A New Age from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.)

Sunday, Feb. 19

• *Family Badminton (6+) from 3 – 5 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.)

Monday, Feb. 20

• *Family Badminton (6+) from 9 – 11 a.m. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.) 
• Family Day Brunch (3+) from 9:30 – 11 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.)
• Family Movie: Encanto from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.)  
• *Family Open Gym from 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.)  
• Family Day Event from 2 – 4 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.)  

Pre-register for these activities online at www.coquitlam.ca/familyday, phone 604-927-4386 or sign up in person during recreation facility operating hours.

Note, activities with an * are pre-registered drop-ins. They are available for registration 48 hours in advance.

All Ages Skating and Swimming 

Families looking to skate or swim have a range of options at City Centre Aquatic Complex (CCAC) (1210 Pinetree Way) and Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (PSLC) (633 Poirier St.). Come make a splash in the wave pool at CCAC or get on the ice at PSLC for a Family Day Public Skate or Stick, Ring and Puck. View drop-in schedules and admission rates at www.coquitlam.ca/dropin. 

Join the Pirate Party at Town Centre Park 

Celebrate Family Day with a fun Pirate Parrr-ty on Friday, Feb. 17 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Town Centre Park. Join Park Spark staff at the TD Community Plaza for pirate-themed activities, music and fun games. Then grab a map and go on a treasure hunt around Lafarge Lake. For more information, visit www.coquitlam.ca/parkspark. The Lights at Lafarge will remain on for everyone to enjoy until Monday, Feb. 20.

Get Outdoors

You can also get active outdoors by exploring one or more of Coquitlam’s parks over the Family Day weekend. For park locations and their amenities, visit www.coquitlam.ca/parks. 

Celebrate at Home

Add a bit of movement to your family’s routine with our Family Day Workout video, led by fitness instructor Niki, and her family. Visit www.coquitlam.ca/spirit and click on the Fitness at Home tile to get started.

#SupportLocal and enjoy takeout from one of your favourite restaurants. Go to www.visitcoquitlam.ca for a list of takeout and delivery options.

Learn about Coquitlam’s history and heritage with the Coquitlam Archives at www.coquitlam.ca/onlineexhibit. 

Financial Assistance for Recreation

It is now easier than ever to access financial support for Coquitlam’s recreation services. Through the City’s Financial Assistance for Recreation program, qualifying Coquitlam residents will receive 50 free drop-in visits plus a $225 credit they can use for an expanded range of admissions, passes, programs, lessons, exam fees, supplies, equipment rentals and more. For details, or to apply online, visit www.coquitlam.ca/financialassistancerec. 

Media contacts:

Recreation 
Judy Hamanishi
Community Recreation Manager
604-927-4386
prcs_info@coquitlam.ca 

Parks
Sara Yastremski
Parks Services Manager
604-927-6224
syastremski@coquitlam.ca