Drop by Place des Arts and Mackin House in December for activities that celebrate connections and culture in our community. Through storytelling, music and artistic endeavours, discover how we are entwined this holiday season. This year’s theme is collaboration. Place des Arts is collaborating with many artists, both emerging and professional, to create a festival of unique events that celebrate light during one of the darkest times of the year. Featuring artists Meredith Bates, Maki Yi, Michael Vairo, Sofia Sanchez, Suze Mercado, Christine Mackenzie, Catherine Dumaine, Kelsy Schumacher, Matthew Lo, Julie Epp, Laila Wu, Ava Graf, Annie Kwok and more!

Find out more about the events in the Festival:

• Dec 1: The Sounds of the Season: a reflection on light through words and music
• Dec 3: Winter Wonders
• Dec 6: Holiday PJ Storytime with Coquitlam Public Heritage
• Dec 9: A Celebration of Light
• Dec 9: Youth Arts Council Event
• Dec 15: My Favourite Things