Spring is in full bloom, and communities across the Tri-Cities and beyond are alive with energy. Whether you're looking for local festivals, unique markets, hands-on workshops, or family-friendly fun, there’s plenty to enjoy this May. Here’s a roundup of upcoming events to check out:
Kiwanis Annual Plant Sale
🗓️ May 9–10 | 📍 Ridge Meadows Hospital & Hospice Thrift Store, Maple Ridge
Find a variety of plants to spruce up your garden while supporting a good cause.
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Find a variety of plants to spruce up your garden while supporting a good cause.
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Colour Fest 2025
🗓️ May 10, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 📍 Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
Experience the vibrant celebration of spring with music, dance, and the traditional throwing of colors. A family-friendly event that brings the community together.
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Experience the vibrant celebration of spring with music, dance, and the traditional throwing of colors. A family-friendly event that brings the community together.
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Port Coquitlam May Day Parade & Festival
🗓️ May 10, Parade at 11:00 AM | 📍 Downtown Port Coquitlam
A Port Coquitlam tradition featuring floats, bands, and family fun. Come early for the pancake breakfast and kids bike race!
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A Port Coquitlam tradition featuring floats, bands, and family fun. Come early for the pancake breakfast and kids bike race!
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Anmore Community Market
🗓️ May 10, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM | 📍 Village of Anmore
Browse local vendors offering handmade goods, fresh produce, and more in a charming community setting.
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Browse local vendors offering handmade goods, fresh produce, and more in a charming community setting.
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Gathered Vintage Market
🗓️ May 10, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 📍 Port Moody Secondary School Gym
Discover unique vintage items and support local vendors at this special market event.
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Discover unique vintage items and support local vendors at this special market event.
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Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane: Yukon Roots Music
🗓️ May 11, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | 📍 Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam
Enjoy an evening of authentic Yukon folk and roots music by acclaimed artists.
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Enjoy an evening of authentic Yukon folk and roots music by acclaimed artists.
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Pride Tie-Dye Workshop
🗓️ May 14, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | 📍 Coquitlam City Centre Library
Create your own tie-dye masterpiece in celebration of Pride Month. All materials provided.
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Create your own tie-dye masterpiece in celebration of Pride Month. All materials provided.
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Floral Wellness Workshop
🗓️ May 18, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 📍 Port Moody Station Museum
Spend an afternoon with Sunday Flowers - play with flowers, journal, and connect with like minded individuals.
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Spend an afternoon with Sunday Flowers - play with flowers, journal, and connect with like minded individuals.
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City-Wide Garage Sale
🗓️ May 18 - 19, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 📍 Various locations throughout Burke Mountain, Coquitlam
Participate in this community-wide garage sale to find hidden treasures and connect with neighbors. Maps of participating homes will be available closer to the event date.
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Participate in this community-wide garage sale to find hidden treasures and connect with neighbors. Maps of participating homes will be available closer to the event date.
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Cocktail & Food Pairing Class - Mexican Inspired
🗓️ May 23, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 📍 96 Kyle Street, Port Moody
Learn to craft delicious cocktails and pair them with complementary dishes in this interactive class.
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Learn to craft delicious cocktails and pair them with complementary dishes in this interactive class.
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Tri-Cities Writers Festival
🗓️ May 28–31 | 📍 Coquitlam Public Library
Celebrate local and Canadian authors with four days of free panels, workshops, and readings. Hosted by Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam libraries.
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Celebrate local and Canadian authors with four days of free panels, workshops, and readings. Hosted by Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam libraries.
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Coquitlam Farmers Market
🗓️ Sundays, May–October, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 📍 Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave
Shop local every Sunday morning at Metro Vancouver’s longest-running suburban farmers market.
🗓️ Sundays, May–October, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 📍 Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave
Shop local every Sunday morning at Metro Vancouver’s longest-running suburban farmers market.
📍 Stay Connected For more events and updates, visit the official city calendars:Enjoy the vibrant happenings in the Tri-Cities this May!