Events at a Glance
You can be sure there’s always something fun to do in Port Moody, whether it’s winter, spring, summer, or fall. Check out a free concert, gallery opening, or festival. Release chum salmon into Noons Creek at the Fingerling Festival in May, see can-can dancers at the Golden Spike Days Festival in July, or cozy up to a roaring bonfire at the CPKC Holiday Train celebration in December.
Check out some of our key annual events below, or browse through our event calendar to find a full listing of public events and activities.
| Penguin Plunge - Wednesday, January 1, 2024 |
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Are you ready to take the plunge? Come on down and jump into the chilly waters of Burrard Inlet. This event, hosted annually by the Pleasantside Community Association, is a New Year’s Day tradition in Port Moody. |
| Earth Week - Monday, April 22, 2024 |
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Each year on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day as a way to demonstrate their commitment to protecting our planet. In Port Moody, we plan a whole week of activities to strengthen our connection with nature and raise awareness of how our activities affect the Earth. |
| Fingerling Festival - Saturday, May 4, 2024 |
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The Fingerling Festival, hosted by the Noons Creek Hatchery, takes place annually on the first Saturday in May and features more than 60 environmental and community organizations.
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| Golden Spike Days - June 29-July 1, 2024 |
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This long-running festival features fun activities, live entertainment, tasty food, arts and crafts, and a variety of craft beer vendors.
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| Canada Day - Monday, July 1, 2024 |
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Spend Canada’s birthday in beautiful Rocky Point Park! Canada Day festivities also include the Port Moody Firefighters Annual Pancake Breakfast. |
| Summer Sundays Concerts - July 7-August 25, 2024 |
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Enjoy free outdoor concerts every Sunday, all summer long. Take a look at the full musical lineup and plan your afternoon of great entertainment. |
| RibFest - July 19-21, 2024 |
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The Rotary Club of Port Moody hosts this annual event featuring three days of delicious BBQ, free live music, craft breweries, and family entertainment. |
| Car-Free Day - Sunday, August 18, 2024 |
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Port Moody’s Car-Free Day takes over St. Johns Street in August. We close five blocks and have a huge street celebration, filled with local businesses, musicians, green transportation displays, delicious food, and a family-friendly activities.
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| Ioco Ghost Town Day - 2024 date TBD |
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This family-friendly event hosted by POMO Museum is a community favourite. |
| Culture Days - Sep 20-Oct 13, 2024 |
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Culture Days is a free, hands-on, interactive weekend of activities, where members of the public get a sneak peak behind the creative process of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers. Come get cultural with us! |
| Remembrance Day Ceremony - Monday, November 11, 2024 |
| On November 11, the Port Moody Legion honours our veterans and their families on Remembrance Day. Over 500 Cadets, Scouts, Girl Guides and Brownies join the Colour Party, Veterans, Legion members and First Responders to participate in a parade that ends at the cenotaph for the official act of remembrance and two-minute silence, followed by the laying of the wreaths. |
| Holiday Cheer at the Pier - Saturday, November 30, 2024 |
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Join us at Port Moody's iconic pier for Holiday Cheer at the Pier. Enjoy the twinkling lights, sing along with carolers, and play festive games! A great night to kick off the holiday season. |
| CPKC Holiday Train - 2024 date TBD |
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Decked out in thousands of lights, the CP Holiday Train travels across Canada during the holiday season to raise food and cash donations for local food banks. Your generous donation stay right here in the Tri-Cities.
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