Events in Vancouver: Lunar New Year at Coquitlam Heritage

Start your Lunar New Year celebrations by welcoming the year of the snake at Mackin House!


When? Saturday, January 18, 2025 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Where? Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam

How much? Free. No Registration Required.

 
 

Learn about Lunar New Year traditions through stories and songs with Yuto Books, with story time sessions available throughout the day in three different languages (English, Mandarin, Cantonese). There will also be English and Chinese books available from Yuto Books for browsing.

Arts and crafts will be available throughout the day, along with a variety of snacks and drinks. Stop by the kitchen during select times and learn how you can make traditional New Year snacks. Don’t forget to visit the decorated photoshoot space upstairs and get a Lunar New Year photo.

All ages and language backgrounds are welcome.

12pm-3pm:

  • Browse books from Yuto Books

  • Do crafts with the Coquitlam Public Library

  • Snacks and drinks in the kichen

  • Photoshoot area upstairs

12pm: Mandarin Story Time

12:30pm: New Year Snack Demo/Talk

1pm: English Story Time

1:30pm: New Year Snack Demo/Talk

2pm: Cantonese Story Time

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