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Friday, March 24

CARNIVAL RIDES

Take a spin on the Scrambler, Hurricane and ferris wheel with West Coast Amusements, a family-run company that returns to the parking lot of the Coquitlam Centre mall (2929 Barnet Hwy , Coquitlam) this week

The family-friendly carnival includes rides and games, as well as Sno Kones, Hawaiian shaved ice and mini doughnuts

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SPRING HOME SHOW

Get some ideas about how to spruce up your home at the 2023 Tri-City Home Show, running from March 24 to 26 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St , Coquitlam) The event runs on Friday from 1 to 8 p m , Saturday from 9:30 a m to 5:30 p m and Sunday from 10 a m to 4 p m Visitors are eligible to win a $250 gift card to Home Depot Admission and parking are free

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LEGION DANCE

Sweet Max will perform at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave ,

Coquitlam) tonight and Saturday from 7 to 11 p m

Membership is waived on Saturday nights

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Festival Du Bois

Try out the Contra Dance with the Sybaritic String Band and caller Sherry Nevins for the launch of the 34th annual Festival du Bois From 7 to 10 p m , the French–Canadian fete will see Podorythmie & Devon et Louis Léger opening

Admission is free; however, registration is required

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Hockey Night

The Coquitlam Express battles the Cowichan Valley Capitals on home ice at 7 p m at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St , Coquitlam) The BCHL players are back at the rink on March 26 for a 3 p m game against the Powell River Kings

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Coffeehouse

The 1543 Duo headlines the Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse, held in the Mabbett Hall North room at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave , Port Coquitlam) The fundraiser for the Crossroads Hospice Society will see Yvon Malenfant open at 7:30 p m followed by Jeff Richter at 7:45 p m and Don Kellet and Susan Vigneux at 8 p m The feature duo takes the stage at 8:40 p m Admission is $10 MORE: facebook com

Saturday, March 25

Festival Du Bois

Calling francophones and francophiles: The annual Festival du Bois returns to Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Ave Coquitlam) this weekend with French-Canadian music to kick your heels up and a lot of family fun Today, from noon to 8 p m , the Grand Chapiteau/ Main Stage will feature performances from the Métis Jiggers (12 p m ); Les Echos du Pacifique (1:15 p m ); Genticorum (2:15 p m ); Jocelyne Baribeau (3:30 p m ); Forro do Cana (4:45 p m ); Les Grands Hurleurs (6 p m ); and Elage Diouf (7:15 p m ) There will also be entertainment from noon to 3:45 p m in the Petit Chapiteau/ Children’s Tent, as well as workshops from 1 to 3:30 p m at the nearby Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave ) from Genticorum, the Métis Jiggers and Forro do Cana General admission on Saturday and Sunday is $32/$22/$10 per day; the single-day family rate is $75 for two adults and two children (ages five to 12) MORE: festivaldubois.ca

Roll The Dice

Join Evan and Alexandra Chan to play board games and sip tea aboard the historical Venosta rail car at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St , Port Moody) There are two sessions: noon to 1:30 p m and 1:30 to 3 p m Kids are welcome; no outside food or drinks are allowed The cost is $10 per person with proceeds supporting the museum

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Sunday, March 26

Festival Du Bois

Keep the party spirit going at Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Ave , Coquitlam) for the last day of Festival du Bois Today’s lineup starts with a mass at the Grand Chapiteau/Main Stage at 9 a m followed by a pancake breakfast from 10 to 11 a m (extra cost, not included in admission) Five performers take the stage for the day: Jocelyne Baribeau (10:30 a m ); Forro do Cana (11:45 a m ); Les Grands Hurleurs (1 p m ); Genticorum (2:15 p m ); and Elage Diouf (3:30 p m ) At the Petite Chapiteau/Children’s Tent, Seeka Sings kicks off the afternoon followed by Conte d’Afrique ave Mulungie, Madame Diva and Robin Layne General admission is $32/$22/$10; the single-day family rate is $75

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Visitusatthe

Tri-CitySpringHomeShow

March24–26

PoirierSportsandLeisureComplex,633PoirierStreet

LearnabouttheCity’snewheatpumptopuprebates,andchatwith Citystafftolearnaboutmanagingwildlifeattractants,reducing waste,conservingwaterandhowtoprepareyourselfincaseof anemergencyinyourhome.

We’llbethereallweekendtoansweryourquestions andprovideyouwithvaluableinformation