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, 2025 |
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 - Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
April is Earth Month – a month-long celebration dedicated to promoting environmental education, awareness, and action – with many international events taking place. Most notably, Earth Day, held each year on April 22, is the largest civic event in the world. The City Nature Challenge is an excellent opportunity for the community to celebrate nature and conclude Earth Month with a friendly competition. Join us at one or all of the five Port Moody events listed below. Please note that advance registration is required (with limited spots available) for most activities. Join us at one or all of the following five events happening in Port Moody: 1. City Nature Challenge – Fish & Friends of Noons Creek 2. City Nature Challenge – Heron Walk 3. City Nature Challenge – Shorebirds & Songbirds of the Shoreline Trail 4. City Nature Challenge – Tri-Cities Bear Aware 5. City Nature Challenge – Marine Species ID with BIMES |
Fingerling Festival - Saturday, May 3, 2025 |
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 28-July 1, 2025 |
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 - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 |
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 6-August 24, 2025 |
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 18-20, 2025 |
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 17, 2025 |
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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Culture Days - 2025 dates TBC |
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 - Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
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 29, 2025 |
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 - 2025 Date TBC |
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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