August in the Tri-Cities is full of cultural celebrations, outdoor adventures, live music, and family fun. From food festivals to arts workshops and outdoor concerts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy before summer winds down. Here’s your guide to what’s happening this month:


🗓️ August 16, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | 📍 Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam
Enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail or mocktail during the pre-show hour, followed by live music in the theatre. Tickets are $55, including one drink.
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Community & Cultural Events
BC Dumpling Festival
🗓️ August 9, 11 AM – 8 PM | 📍 Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
A delicious celebration of multicultural cuisine featuring dumplings from around the world, live entertainment, cultural displays, and a family fun zone. Admission is free.
Water Lantern Festival
🗓️ August 16, 6 PM – 10 PM | 📍 Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
Experience a magical evening of music, food trucks, and the breathtaking sight of floating lanterns lighting up Lafarge Lake. Free admissions for kids under 8 with paid adult ticket. Lantern not included.
Port Moody Car-Free Day
🗓️ August 17, 12 PM – 5 PM | 📍 St. Johns Street, Port Moody
Stroll through a pedestrian-friendly street filled with live music, local vendors, delicious food, and community activities.
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🗓️ August 17, 12 PM – 5 PM | 📍 St. Johns Street, Port Moody
Stroll through a pedestrian-friendly street filled with live music, local vendors, delicious food, and community activities.
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Arts & Workshops
Art Out Side Festival
🗓️ August 1–10 | 📍 Various locations in Port Moody
Enjoy an immersive art experience with installations, performances, and interactive workshops celebrating creativity in the “City of the Arts.”
Enjoy an immersive art experience with installations, performances, and interactive workshops celebrating creativity in the “City of the Arts.”
Collage Postcard Nights
🗓️ August 14 & 15, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 📍 Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House
Create one-of-a-kind art postcards with collage techniques in this fun, family-friendly drop-in workshop.
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🗓️ August 14 & 15, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 📍 Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House
Create one-of-a-kind art postcards with collage techniques in this fun, family-friendly drop-in workshop.
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Outdoor & Active Events
Guided Forest Walk – Sasamat Lake
🗓️ August 7, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 📍 Sasamat lake
Join a guided nature walk and learn about the plants and wildlife that call this beautiful area home. Meeting Spot: In front of White Pine Beach Bathrooms.
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🗓️ August 7, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 📍 Sasamat lake
Join a guided nature walk and learn about the plants and wildlife that call this beautiful area home. Meeting Spot: In front of White Pine Beach Bathrooms.
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Music & Entertainment
Cocktail Concert: Alpha Yaya Diallo🗓️ August 16, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | 📍 Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam
Enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail or mocktail during the pre-show hour, followed by live music in the theatre. Tickets are $55, including one drink.
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Port Moody Summer Sundays Concerts
🗓️ August 10, 17 & 24, 2 PM – 4 PM | 📍 Rocky Point Park, Port Moody
Enjoy free live music in a beautiful waterfront setting every Sunday afternoon.
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🗓️ August 10, 17 & 24, 2 PM – 4 PM | 📍 Rocky Point Park, Port Moody
Enjoy free live music in a beautiful waterfront setting every Sunday afternoon.
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Mariner Brewing 8-Year Anniversary Concert
🗓️ August 16, 2 PM – 8 PM | 📍 Mariner Brewing, Coquitlam
Celebrate with craft beer, food, and live music from Alpha Yaya Diallo at this brewery tailgate party.
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🗓️ August 16, 2 PM – 8 PM | 📍 Mariner Brewing, Coquitlam
Celebrate with craft beer, food, and live music from Alpha Yaya Diallo at this brewery tailgate party.
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Markets & Food

Coquitlam Farmers Market
🗓️ Sundays, 9 AM – 1 PM | 📍 Dogwood Pavilion, Coquitlam
Fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade treasures — every Sunday morning.
Port Moody Farmers Market
🗓️ Wednesdays, 3 PM – 7 PM | 📍 Port Moody, 300 Ioco Rd
Midweek shopping with a mix of local growers, artisans, and live entertainment.
Port Coquitlam Farmers Market
🗓️ Thursdays, 3 PM – 7 PM | 📍 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam
Celebrate the season and support local with this vibrant weekly market.
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