Car Free Day Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam Car Free Day is a free event in the Tri-Cities area that features music, food vendors, games and other activities near the end of the summer.

In 2025 the event takes place on September 6th, which is a week after the Labour Day Long Weekend.

Visit portcoquitlam.ca for the event’s official webpage.

Port Coquitlam Car Free Day

Car Free Days is a series of outdoor festivals across Metro Vancouver. One of the newest additions to the Car Free Day scene is in Port Coquitlam. The first ever Car Free Day event in the city took place in 2023 and it has been happening ever since. It’s lots of fun and free to attend.

Similar to other events in the series, Car Free Day in Port Coquitlam is a day full of free family-friendly activities. Presented in part by TransLink, the event includes live entertainment, community booths and food vendors.

TERRY FOX RUN ON SEPTEMBER 14TH

Another event you might want to check out this month is the Terry Fox Home Town Run which happens on Sunday, September 14th.

Did you know that Terry Fox went to Port Coquitlam Senior Secondary School as a teenager? He did. That’s why the same place is now called Terry Fox Secondary School in his honor.

Click Terry Fox Home Town Run to learn more, register for the event or donate.

When and Where is PoCo Car Free Day?

In 2025 the third edition of Port Coquitlam Car Free Day takes place on Saturday, September 6th. The event runs from 1:00 until 8:00 pm, so for most of the afternoon and evening.

When it happens, the event is held along McAllister Avenue in Port Coquitlam. Sticking with the theme of Car Free Day, organizers encourage everyone to leave their cars at home and use a different mode of transportation to get to the event. Try cycling, walking or using public transit to get there if you can.

Live Music at Car Free Day in Port Coquitlam

What to Expect

As with other Car Free Day events in the Lower Mainland, expect to see people of all ages walking and enjoying the fresh air along with all of the activities on offer. McAllister Avenue is closed to traffic for the day. The only cars you’ll see in the area are the electric vehicles that are on-site to check out.

At the event you can also expect to see market vendors and community booths with representatives to talk to. Games and activities in previous years have included miniature golf, an obstacle course and an area for bicycle tricks. In 2025 there is a Zero Gravity Bike Show, Little Sprockets Bike Course for kids, a Games Area and Arts & Crafts activities.

The other big component of Car Free Day Port Coquitlam is the live entertainment. Performances take place on two different stages throughout the day.

Consider attending Port Coquitlam’s Car Free Day event with an empty stomach as there are all sorts of local foods and beverages available for purchase. Participating food vendors in 2025 include Stackers, Gordo’s Concession, I Heart Souvlaki(Greek), Me N Eds (pizza), Gary’s Kettle Corn, JG Sweet & Salty Foods, and Rico N Lalo Popsicles. There is also an “adult beverage” garden!

For a good idea of what Car Free Day in Port Coquitlam looks like, check out the 360-degree photo below. It was captured at the event last year. The photo is interactive so be sure to try panning or zooming yourself.

See the City of Port Coquitlam‘s website for full details about the event.

Car Free Day Entertainment Schedule

The following is the schedule of performers and entertainment from the 2025 event.

On the Main Stage (in 2025)

1:00 pm – Cookin’ with Brass
2:05 pm – Anna Katerina
3:10 pm – Official Welcome by Mayor & Council
3:20 pm – Kyle Hensby & the Rowdy Spurs
4:25 pm – Royal Oak
5:45 pm – Double Overtime
7:00 pm – Double Overtime (Set #2)

On the Family Stage (In 2025)

1:00 pm – Stars of the North Drum Group
1:50 pm – Magical Kingdom
2:50 pm – Kellie Haines
3:55 pm – The Coyotes
4:50 pm – Parvaneh Belly Dance
5:30 pm – The Coyotes (Set #2)

Port Coquitlam Car Free Day Video

For a better idea of what to expect at the event, watch the video below. It includes footage from the 2023 Car Free Day event in Port Coquitlam. The band featured in the video is Taxmen.

Other Information

For more information about the event, visit the City of Port Coquitlam‘s website.

To learn about other Car Free Day events, see our articles about Car Free Day Surrey, New Westminster, Commercial Drive, Main Street and Denman Street, as well as the Shipyards Festival in North Vancouver (which is affiliated with Car Free Day on the North Shore).

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