- On August 16, 2026, St. Johns Street, between Douglas and Moody streets, will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 6am to 10pm. Parking is restricted on side streets around the event area, and temporary bus stops are located along Clarke Street. For more information, please see our traffic management summary.
- Accessible parking spots are available at the former Moody Elementary School site (2717 St Johns Street).
- Park your bike for free between 12pm and 5pm with The Bicycle Valet, brought to you by TransLink and operated by BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation).
- Hop on the City of Port Moody’s Shoreline Shuttle – it’s free to ride! Learn more and view the Car-Free Day route map at portmoody.ca/shuttle.
- Check TransLink’s Trip Planner for transit routes and schedules.
- Vehicle parking, available at Westcoast Express Park and Ride (65 Williams Street), will be extremely limited. If you choose to drive, consider carpooling with friends or neighbours who plan to attend, to reduce the number of cars on the road.
2026 Car-Free Day Event Details
Port Moody’s Car-Free Day returns to St. Johns Street, between Queens and Moody streets, on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Join us for great food, live music, and family-friendly activities between 12 noon and 5pm.
2026 Car-Free Day Site Map:
Community booths + food & beverage
Get to know the people serving your community! There will be over 120 booths presented by local businesses, artisans, and non-profit groups. You’ll also find family-friendly seating areas and a variety of food and drink options available for purchase from restaurants, cafés, and food trucks, including licensed patios that are family-friendly.
Performance schedule
Main Stage Performance Schedule (St. Johns Street at Queens Street)
12pm: Elizabeth Irving
1pm: Mayor’s Welcome
1:30pm: The Vidos
2:25pm: Space Chimp
4:15pm: Bealby Point
DJ Tent Schedule (St. Johns Street at Mary Street)
Schedule to come
Family-friendly activities
Bring the kids! We’ll have a mobile gym, inflatable slides, wacky obstacle course, games, and a soccer zone.
City of Port Moody booths
Visit us at the City of Port Moody booth. Our Recreation team will be hosting a youth lounge, and our Environment team will be on hand with information about local wildlife. Port Moody Fire Rescue, Port Moody Public Library, and Port Moody Police will each have a booth as well. Be sure to stop by!
TransLink buses
The TransLink team will be at Car-Free Day with their outreach and historical buses featuring fun interior décor, games, and transit information.
View our event map to locate on-site services
- Accessible porta potties are located on the south side at Queens Street (by the giant slide), and the north side at Kyle Street, Mary Street, and Grant Street.
- Water bottle filling stations (including Metro Vancouver’s Water Wagon), misting stations, and dog water bowls are located at Kyle Street and Mary Street.
- Seating areas with tables and tents are located at Kyle Street, Mary Street, and Grant Street. Accessible spots are available in each seating area.
- Park your bike for free between 12pm and 5pm with The Bicycle Valet, brought to you by TransLink and operated by BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation).
- The Canucks Autism Network is operating a sensory friendly space on the south side of St. Johns Street at Grant Street.
- First aid is provided by RockDoc. There is one first aid tent located on the north side of St. Johns Street at Mary Street. First aid staff will also be walking the event site.
- Questions? Ask a staff member wearing a City of Port Moody shirt.
The City of Port Moody is capturing photographs of this event. These photographs may be used in a variety of formats, including but not limited to reports, promotional materials, videos, social media, and public records. By entering this area, you acknowledge and consent to your image being captured for such use.
