Overview

Car Free Day is Port Coquitlam's annual street festival where McAllister Avenue is closed to traffic and transformed into a lively community celebration! Presented by TransLink, this beloved event features live entertainment, family-friendly activities and games, great local food and beverages, community booths, and electric vehicle displays. Whether you walk, cycle, or take transit, it's a perfect day to leave the car at home and explore downtown PoCo on foot.

Date

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Time

1:00pm – 8:00pm

Good to Know

  • Free admission

  • McAllister Avenue closed to vehicles for the event

  • Live entertainment on stage throughout the afternoon and evening

  • Family activities, games, community booths, and electric vehicle displays

  • Food and beverage vendors on site

  • Presented by TransLink; Gold Sponsor: BCLC

  • Market vendor applications available at portcoquitlam.ca/explore-poco/events/market-application

Address

McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC

Website

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