Book Club May: Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez
Join us for our May book club to discuss Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Mashup: Postcard Night
Join us Friday evening to view our postcard collection and make your own!
Free. No Registration Required.
Honey and Florals Workshop
Celebrate spring and learn how to infuse seasonal flower blossoms into a variety of different products.
$40 per person. Registration Required.
Book Club June: Still Life by Sarah Winman
Join us in June to discuss Still Life by Sarah Winman.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
Summer Berries for the Summer Solstice Workshop
Enjoy summer at our summer solstice workshop and learn how to turn seasonal berries into ice cream, curds, and jellies.
$40 per person. Registration Required.
Mixtape: 80s themed Opening Reception Party
Celebrate with us at our 40th anniversary exhibit reception! Come dressed in a retro decade of your choosing, have drinks and snacks as you view the exhibit, and celebrate with us by contributing your favourite song from your youth to our anniversary playlist.
FREE. No Registration Required.
Book Club April: True Biz by Sara Novic
Join our April book club discussion on True Biz by Sara Novic.
Free. RSVP Appreciated.
LOOKING BACK: Expressions of History Opening Reception
Be a part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations at the opening of our Expressions of History art exhibit at Place des Arts!
Free. No Registration Required.
PJ Storytime
Join us for an evening of storytelling and songs at our spring PJ Storytime with the Coquitlam Public Library!
SOLD OUT. Thank you!
Lunch With Us: 80s Food Workshop
Take a trip back in time and learn how to make popular party foods from the 80s, and get a sneak peak of our retro themed anniversary exhibit.
$40 per person. Registration Required.
Community Nowruz Celebration
Celebrate the Persian New Year with us at Mackin House through a sharing of food, memories, and connections.
Free. No Registration Required.
Thursday mashup: creative book club
Explore your creative interests with us at the Creative Book Club! Come browse through books on topics ranging from art, to cooking, to pop culture, and get inspired.
Free. No Registration Required.
Spring Break Zines: Comics and Collaging Workshop
Spend spring break learning to tell stories through zines and collaging. Get inspired by retro magazines, comics, video games and more!
$10 per child. 2 sessions available, 11am-12:30pm ages 5-7, 1pm-2:30pm ages 8-12.
Thursday Mashup: BUTTON Making Night
Join us for a night of making buttons that show support for a cause that means a lot to you.
Free. All Ages. No Registration Required.
Book Club March: One Minus One by Colm Toibin
Join us to discuss the short story One Minus One by Colm Toibin.
Free. RSVP Appreciated. (12+)
Festival du Bois Workshops at Mackin House
Join us on March 9 and 10 for Festival du Bois performances in Mackin House!
Access to Mackin House is free but tickets are required for the main festival in Mackin Park
Black History Month Celebration
Celebrate Black History Month at Mackin House through food, stories, music, books, and art.
FREE. Registration Not Required
Thursday Mashup: Comics Night
Join us for a night of browsing comic books and graphic novels, sharing your own collection and connecting with other comic lovers.
Free. All Ages. No Registration Required.
Game Night: Get Your Game on at Mackin House
In celebration of our mini exhibit, Get Your Game On, we are hosting a game night at Mackin House. Come by anytime between 2-8pm to learn the history of games through our exhibit and play different games in our 1909 parlour room. Feel free to bring any games you would like to share with others. Grab your friends and your favourite game and come get your game on at Mackin House.
Learn more about the exhibit here.
Free. All Ages Welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Our free events are made possible by our members and generous donations. To learn about membership benefits or to make a donation visit this link.
Expressions of History: Comic Workshop for Kids
Join professional cartoonist Kathleen Gros in this afternoon workshop where she will be guiding kids on how to make a multi-scene panel comic. Ages 9-12.
Sold Out, Thank You!
Vintage Valentines
Join us for a night of making vintage Valentine cards. Grab a warm drink, read about the early history of Valentines Day cards, learn what Vinegar cards were, and get creative making your own.
Sold Out, Thank You!
Book Club February: Five Wives by Joan Thomas
Join us for a discussion on Five Wives by Joan Thomas.
Free. RSVP Appreciated. (12+)
Lunar New Year Family Celebration
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Mackin House with storytimes, crafts, drinks and snacks, and a Lunar New Year photoshoot!
Free. All ages and language backgrounds are welcome.
Book Club January: Cheri by Colette
Start 2024 with our January book Cheri by Colette
Free. RSVP Appreciated. (12+)
Holiday Fun at Mackin House
Calling all pre-schoolers! Join us for holiday fun at Mackin House. Storytime, craft making & cookie decorating.
$8 per child. Registration & Parent Participation Required. (Ages 2-5)
Gather Around the Radio: A Christmas Carol
Before screens became portable and so readily accessible families would gather around the radio for their entertainment. Join us for an evening of holiday entertainment in our parlour. Listen to the wonderful story of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol narrated by Patrick Stewart.
Free. Donations & RSVP Appreciated. (Ages 12+)
Book Club December: The Shipping News by Annie Proulx
Join us for our last read of 2023, the award winning novel The Shipping News by Annie Proulx.
Free. RSVP Appreciated. (12+)
Prepare Ahead Holiday Cookie Workshop
Before your guests arrive for holiday cheer join us to prepare ahead! Learn to make six types of Christmas cookies to take home and bake when you need them.
SOLD OUT. Thank you!
Celebrations of Light
Enjoy a dynamic presentation of poetry, music and traditions that celebrate the light during our season of short days and long nights. After the presentation make a craft & enjoy some treats.
Free. Registration Required. (Ages 5+)
Holiday PJ Storytime with CPL
Join Programming Assistants from Coquitlam Public Library at Mackin House for an evening celebrating the holiday season with stories, songs, drinks & treats.
Free. Registration Required. (Ages 3-8 years)
Winter Wonders Community Celebration
Join us for holiday fun at Heritage Square. Visit with Santa, make crafts, sip hot chocolate while listening to carols and stories that celebrate the magic of the winter season!
Free. No Registration Required. Rain or Shine.
Holiday Bread Making Workshop
The holidays are all about special foods, join us to learn about various breads that you can sample, assemble during the workshop, and bake at home!
SOLD OUT. Thank you!
Heritage Holiday Photo Fundraiser
Bring your family and/or pets for a holiday photo in our decorated heritage house museum. All proceeds from this event will support the work of Coquitlam Heritage.
$20 per session. Registration Required. (All ages)
Indigenous Voices, Community Action with the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of BC
Join us to learn about the important work being done by the Sixty Scoop Indigenous Society of BC.
Free. Registration Required. Space is limited. (Ages 16+)
Candle Making for the Dark Season Workshop
As we head into the dark time of year, join us at Mackin House to make various candles to warm and light up your home.
$40 per person. $36 for members. Registration Required. (Ages 12+)