June 28 – July 1 June 28 & 29 June 28 - July 1 30 July 1 Port Moody Firefighters – Pancake Breakfast at Inlet Centre Fire Hall Golden Spike Days Festival – June 28 - July 1 at Rocky Point Park City of Port Moody – Streetheart Concert at Rocky Point Park City of Port Moody – Canada Day Celebrations at Rocky Point Park July 1 - 5 2 5 Port Moody Farmers Market - Insect Hotel Workshop (pre registration is required Register Persian and Kurdish POP Music Concert at Inlet Theatre July 6 - 12 6 7 9 11 12 12 Summer Sunday Concerts – First concert of the season (continues every Sunday to August 24) Imagine This – Musical Theatre Summer Camp July 7 - 11 Port Moody Farmers Market – Berry Festival Port Moody Film Society - Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi : Before the Sun Port Moody Legion #119 – Barefoot Bob Safe Beginnings First Aid – Infant and Child CPR at Kushala Yoga July 13 - 19 17 17 18 18 - 20 Port Moody Public Library - The Great PMPL Family Scavenger Hunt (6 - 7pm) PoMoArts – Exhibition Opening Reception PoMoArts - Port Moody Youth Pride Festival Rotary Club of Port Moody – Ribfest July 20 - 26 21 21 23 25 26 26 26 26 & 27 Imagine This – Musical Theatre Summer Camp July 21 - 25 PoM0Arts – Art Out Side (until August 10) Port Moody Farmers Market - Tacos and Margaritas The Club Port Moody – Buddy Holly (by Zachary Stevenson) at Inlet Theatre Port Moody Legion #119 – Replay SHARE Family & Community Services - Food Drive at Coquitlam Centre, outside Walmart POMO Museum - Haunted History BC Campfire Stories POMO Museum - Junior Archaeology Workshop July 27 - 31 29 30 31 City of Port Moody Recreation – Registration Opens for Fall Recreation Programs Port Moody Farmers Market – Dogs Night out Port Moody Public Library - Pub - Style Trivia for Adults (7 - 8:30pm) August 1 - 9 6 9 Port Moody Farmers Market - Pomo Arts "Arts Outside" Port Moody Film Society – Indoor/Outdoor Double Feature (The Intouchables and Amélie) August 10 - 16 11 16 16 Imagine This – Musical Theatre Summer Camp August 11 - 15 Safe Beginnings First Aid – Infant and Child CPR at Kushala Yoga POMO Museum - Haunted History BC Campfire Stories August 17 - 23 17 17 19 City of Port Moody – Car Free Day PoMoArts - ArtSEE - PoMoArts Annual Open House Port Moody Public Library - Cyanotypes for Teens and Adults (2 - 3pm) August 24 - 31 25 27 Imagine This – Musical Theatre Summer Camp August 25 - 29 Port Moody Farmers Market – Kids Market Submit your Community Events to pomonewsletter@gmail.com Weekly Events at a Glance Port Moody Events Newsletter - July/August 2025 July/August 2025 Page 2 Port Moody Events Newsletter 48th Annual Golden Spike Days Festival June 28 – July 1 Celebrate summer at one of BC’s favorite family festivals — Golden Spike Days at Rocky Point Park, Port Moody. June 28 & 29 8:30am – 12pm Inlet Centre Fire Hall 150 Newport Drive Join your friends and neighbours over the Canada Day long weekend to eat pancakes and raise funds for causes supported by the Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society. This award - winning event features live music, awesome bands, and non - stop entertainment for all ages. Enjoy tasty food trucks, cold drinks, unique shopping, and fun activities for the whole family. With over 40,000 visitors each year, it’s a lively celebration of community spirit and local history — marking the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Port Moody. Proudly run by passionate volunteers, Golden Spike Days is the perfect way to kick off your Canada Day weekend. Don't miss it!“ July/August 2025 Page 3 Port Moody Events Newsletter July 1, 2025 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Connect with others and enjoy family - friendly activities at Rocky Point Park on Canada Day. Join us July 1 for great music, family fun, and creative crafts as part of the Golden Spike Days Festival Stop by Pop - Up City Hall between 11am and 7pm for games, crafts, cookies, and a chance to win prizes. Kids aged 5 to 12 can pick up an application form for a chance to be Mayor for a Day. At 1pm , join Port Moody’s City Council at the PCT Performance Stage for a special ceremony. Admission to the Golden Spike Days Festival is by donation – tap your debit/credit card or have cash on hand. We recommend you review the festival website before heading to Rocky Point Park to help you plan your visit – find the latest information at goldenspike.ca Parking at Rocky Point Park ( pay parking is in effect) will be extremely limited. We encourage you to leave your car at home and walk, bike, or take public transit to Rocky Point Park. The City of Port Moody is pleased to present Canadian rock band Streetheart as the headline performer on June 30 during the 2025 Golden Spike Days Festival in Rocky Point Park (2800 block Murray Street). The show is part of the City’s Canada Day celebrations but will take place Monday, June 30 rather than Tuesday, July 1 to allow festival goers to enjoy an evening performance. Streetheart will take the stage at 8:30pm. Admission to the Golden Spike Days Festival is by donation – tap your debit/credit card or have cash on hand. Don’t miss Streetheart’s headline performance on June 30, part of a great line - up of musical entertainment happening throughout the Golden Spike Days Festival, June 28 through July 1, 2025. We recommend you review the festival website before heading to Rocky Point Park to help you plan your visit – find the latest information at goldenspike.ca Parking at Rocky Point Park ( pay parking is in effect) will be extremely limited. We encourage you to leave your car at home and walk, bike, or take public transit to Rocky Point Park for the Golden Spike Days Festival. Check TransLink’s Trip Planner for bus and SkyTrain information. At RIBFEST 2025 A community event featuring Three Days of Delicious BBQ, Craft Breweries Family Entertainment and Free Live Music. See full band lineup here. RIBFEST returns to Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park July 18 - 20 ! O nce again you can expect great award - winning BBQ, music, craft beers from Brewer’s Row, along with the Kid’s Zone and other family friendly elements . Entrance is by donation. Funds raised support Rotary projects. RIBFEST is a community and family friendly event. The Family Zone is a popular part of the RIBFEST experience every year. Kids (ages 1 – 12), along with parents can enjoy physical, artistic, and intellectual activities. Although many come to RIBFEST for the energy of the event we realize that this can be a little overwhelming for some of our visitors. The Quiet Zone is a place and a space to relax and play quietly with your child. Enjoy toys, games, books, activities, and a smile. In addition to some fantastic smells, it is the sound of RIBFEST, and especially the music, that creates such a special atmosphere. Once again, we are pleased to work with our Summer Sunday’s team. A fantastic lineup of bands will have the whole park listening and moving to outstanding live music. Find out more at www.portmoodyribfest.ca Tickets for the RIBFEST 5050 jackpot are now available. This year all lottery proceeds will go to support food insecurity in our community, with the SHARE food bank and the Rotary Starfish program as designated beneficiaries. Get your 50/50 Tickets Here Page 4 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter Page 5 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter Enjoy FREE Outdoor Concerts Every Sunday , All Summer Long. Join us July 6 and every Sunday at 2pm for Free Concerts at Rocky Point Park Donations to Crossroads Hospice a re gratefully accepted 2025 Bands – Summer Sundays The Tri - City Potters Group meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss all things ceramic in a social setting. We meet at the Port Moody Arts Centre in the Appleyard room from 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm. Our in - person meetings are finished now for the summer. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday Sep. 17, 2025. Have a great summer! We look forward to seeing you in the Fall. Everyone is welcome at our meetings. Frequent visitors are encouraged to purchase annual memberships ($40) which finance our activities. Hope to see you there, tricitypotters.ca Infant and Child CPR with Safe Beginnings at Kushala Yoga 2 - 4pm July 12 August 16 For parents, grandparents, and care givers of infants or young children. Come learn important lifesaving skills for the little ones in your life! We cover CPR, choking, and injury prevention for the whole family. Register online at www.safebeginnings.ca Safe Beginnings First Aid Mark your calendars, Port Moody! Registration for fall recreation programs opens bright and early at 8am on Tuesday, July 29 , exclusively for Port Moody residents. From fitness classes to creative workshops and activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone this season! You can view the full lineup of programs starting July 24 at portmoody.ca/ signmeup Don’t miss out on a season of fun, learning, and connection! Ideal for 5 – 13year olds , kids will get an unforgettable week (or more!) of musical theatre fun! Through playful singing, dancing, and acting, campers will create a mini - musical to perform at week’s end — plus they'll enjoy games, crafts, and tons of creativity. Each week features a different mini - show so repeat campers will learn new things each time! ★ Imagine This ★ Musical Theatre for Kids! MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMPS Get ready for a summer full of singing, dancing, acting, and pure imagination! Imagine This is hosting four exciting weeks of Musical Theatre Summer Camp in Port Moody ! Page 6 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter At Imagine This , we believe in sparking creativity, building confidence, and helping every child discover the joy of performing. Whether they ’ re seasoned stars or just curious to try, all are welcome — and every camper gets a chance to shine. Let ’ s make this summer one to remember! Join us for a fun and informative tasting event at Olive the Best, where you can explore the world of olive oils and vinegars. You will get a guided tour Introductory Olive Oil Tasting & Pairings $15.00 olive oils and vinegars. You will get a guided tour of our Ultra Premium extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars, and learn how to pair them with different foods and drinks. You will also get to sample a selection of recommended pairings, discover new ways to enhance your dishes with them, and can then explore any of our over 80 flavours Book a private event for your group of 8 or more Private Event Booking Week 1: July 7 - 11 Week 2: July 21 - 25 Week 3: August 11 - 15 Week 4: August 25 - 2 9 Camps run Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm Location: 2208 St. John’s Street $350 per week Info & Registration Page 7 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter Registration required for all programs unless listed as a drop - in. Register online at calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604 - 469 - 4577 Baby Summer Programs Join us for a summer of fun baby programs! Songs, activities, sensory play, photobooths, and more! Registration is required for each program separately. Monday, July 7, 10 - 10:45am - Baby Garden Party Monday, July 14, 10 - 10:45am - Baby Sensory Party Monday, July 21, 10 - 10:45am - Baby Art Monday, July 28, 10 - 10:45am - Baby Games Monday, August 11, 10 - 10:45am - Baby 90s Party Monday, August 15, 11 - 11:30am - Baby Paint and Play Monday, August 25, 10 - 10:45am - Baby Beach Party Poker Club for Adults Fri, July 4, 1 - 2:30pm AND Thurs, Aug 14, 6:30 - 8:00pm Come play a variety of card games in this fun, no stakes program. There will be some instruction given, but the focus will be on playing together. Register for each session separately. Adult Colouring Mondays, July 7 and August 18, 12:00 - 1:00pm Looking to de - stress and be creative? Join us for a relaxing colouring session. All supplies provided. Registration required. Puppet Show Wednesdays, July 9 – August 20 , 10:00 - 10:45 am Playful puppets will put on a silly show full of songs and laughs for the whole family. BYOB (bring your own blanket) and enjoy an outdoor show for all ages. Drop in The Great PMPL Family Scavenger Hunt Thursday, July 17, 6:00 - 7:00pm Is your family a treasure - hunting, fact - finding, challenge - destroying team? Solve puzzles, complete physical challenges, and race your way to the end of the scavenger hunt. Registration required. Cross - Stitch for Teens and Adults Tuesday, July 22, 2:45 - 3:45pm Learn how to cross - stitch in this intro class for beginners. Registration required. Crochet Project: Dishcloth Friday, July 25, 1:30 - 3:00pm Further your crochet skills and make a fun, and useful, dishcloth! Supplies will be provided. For crocheters who know the basic stitches. Registration required. Pub - Style Trivia for Adults Thursday, July 31, 7:00 - 8:30pm We'll test you with questions about books, movies, popular culture, and more. You can compete on your own or as part of a team (up to 4 people) to determine who is the Trivia Champion! Registration required. Intro to Weaving Circles for Teens and Adults Tuesday, August 5, 2:45 - 3:45pm Learn how to use or build your own circle loom to make fabulous textile art. Registration required. Cyanotypes for Teens and Adults Tuesday, August 19, 2:00 - 3:00pm Use the sun and nature to make unique art pieces. Registration required. Page 8 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are now live for Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation’s Evening of Caring Gala , presented by RBC! We are excited to invite you to join us on Saturday, September 13 at the stunning Fairmont Pacific Rim for an elegant evening inspired by the glitz and glamour of Vintage Vegas Enjoy classic casino games, exclusive auctions, and an exciting after - party — all while making a lasting impact on patient care at Eagle Ridge Hospital , and throughout our community. Last year, thanks to our incredible guests, sponsors, donors, and volunteers, we raised over $875,000 – and this year, we’re aiming to break that record. With your support, we know we can do it! Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of celebration, generosity, and community. Tickets are on sale now at https://trellis.org/2025erhfgala — get yours early and help make a difference in our community! For more information contact Jenna Hobbs at Jenna@erhf.ca A Gathering Place for Those Over 50 Visit Calendar - The Club For a list of all our activities, events, excursions and Café menu Friday, July 25 – 7pm Inlet Theatre Tickets $45 Click Here to order tickets via Eventbrite This is a fundraising concert in support of The Club – Port Moody’s Centre for those over 50 Presenting Buddy Holly (By Zachary Stevenson) Page 9 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter Subscribe to the PoMoArts Newsletter to stay up to date on our programs and events! Click to Sign Up] Port Moody Youth Pride Festival (Jul 18 at 4 - 6PM) Port Moody Youth Pride Festival ArtSEE - PoMoArts Annual Open House (Aug 17 at 12 - 5PM) ArtSEE Annual Open House PoMoArts Exhibition Opening (Jul 17 at 6 - 8PM) Exhibition Opening REDUCED PRICES - Register for Summer Art Camps! pomoarts.ca/programs - registration We are excited to announce that many of our summer art camps are now being offered at a discounted price, thanks to our generous sponsors PCI Developments and Placemaker Communities! We have a diverse offering of summer camps featuring clay, paint, drama, crochet, and more! Reduced Prices Register for Summer Art Intensives! pomoarts.ca/programs - registration Beginning and experienced artists looking to focus on a single art discipline will have the time and space to develop their technique, explore new creative challenges, and push their artistic practice further. Leave the car at home, and walk, bike, or take public transit to Port Moody’s Car - Free Day! Join us on St. Johns Street, between Queens and Moody streets, from 12 noon to 5pm on Sunday, August 17, 2025. This huge street celebration is filled with local businesses, musicians, green transportation displays, delicious food, and a family - friendly activities. Page 10 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter TriCity Strummers all who are 18+ years old are welcome! For more info or for newcomers to get the music ahead of time, please contact Andrea at andreahorse@shaw.ca or 604 - 786 - 4678. Wednesdays, 2:00 to 3:45 pm with drop - in fee of $2.30 (pay at the reception desk or online with Port Moody Drop - in Adult and Senior Recreation). Kyle Centre: 125 Kyle Street, Port Moody the room opens at 1:30 pm so we're ready to go right at 2pm. Port Moody Farmers Market Wednesdays – 3pm to 7pm 300 IOCO Road Summer’s here and we continue to gather, sing, and strum through the summer months every Wednesday. Come and join us – bring your own ukulele, downloaded music (emailed out the Sunday prior), and music stand. New Event Dates July 2 Insect Hotel Workshop (pre registration is required Register Here July 9 Berry Festival July 23 Tacos and Margaritas August 6 Pomo Arts "Arts Outside“ August 27 Kids Market While we do not offer any instruction, beginners are welcome! Summer Hours... Again Page 11 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter Looking for a Venue? Need somewhere to host your next event? Rent our train or better yet the whole museum! We can host special events such as birthdays, workshops, board game days, teas and tour, photoshoots, and other private functions. Our first - class train car holds up to 34 guests. Meditation Garden Take a deep breathe and take a walk through our meditation garden. It provides a quiet place for your personal contemplations. Junior Archaeology Workshop We are bringing back our Junior Archaeology workshops this summer! On July 26th and 27th, An archaeologist will be teaching participants all about the basics, what archaeology looks like here in BC, and how to excavate and look for artefacts. If you are interested in joining us, please email info@pomo.museum to sign up for this workshop. Haunted History BC Campfire Stories On July 26th and August 16th at 7:30 - 9:30pm, Haunted History BC will be returning to POMO Museum to share ghost stories around a campfire followed by a hands - on paranormal investigation of the museum. Please visit Haunted History BC’s website to sign up for this spooky event. https://hauntedhistorybc.com/ Something New is Coming Soon... Staff at POMO Museum have slowly been bringing out new objects as part of our latest exhibit. If you have visited us recently, you may have noticed that one of our grocery shelves has been restocked with something new! This is a bit of a teaser for our up - and - coming communications exhibition using objects on loan from SPARC ( https://sparcradio.ca/ ) Keep your eyes out on our social medias over the summer for more updates as we roll out this exhibit to the public. We have decided to change our summer hours this year to accommodate staffing needs and changes. We will be open from 11:00am – 5:00pm Tuesdays to Sundays. As always, we are closed on statutory holidays. Want to impact the Tri - Cities community? You can support or volunteer with SHARE at all our upcoming events! See our schedule and learn more about Remember the Food Bank at Remember The SHARE Food Bank This Summer From now until September 22 , SHARE invites you to Remember the Food Bank by growing our Garden of Possibilities. SHARE ’ s goal this summer is to raise $ 115,000 to bring dairy, eggs, and fresh & frozen vegetables to families with children. Together, we can nourish growing minds. Eden West Gourmet: July Events: 4 South American BBQ Cookout with Chef Luis 5 Is it Cake? Trompe l'oeil Pastries with Chef Nasser 10 Farmers Market Fresh with Chef Glenys 18 Cocktail & Food Pairing Class - Latin Inspired with Chef Luis and Mixologist Jake 24 Italian Country Grill with Chef Glenys 26 Perfectly Portable: A Midsummer Picnic with Chef Kelly Events for August are in the works...stay tuned! Page 12 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter 1 Brave Voices Poetry Night 5:30pm 2 Pour & Play Board Game Night 6pm 4 Live with Alison May 7pm 6 Yoga On Tap 11am 7 Crib Nite 5pm 8 Brave Voices Poetry Night 5:30pm 10 Open Mic Night 6pm 11 VegOUT Food Truck 1pm 12 Live with Ted Kim 14 Crib Night 5pm 15 Brave Voices Poetry Night 5:30pm 16 Pour & Play Board Game Night 6pm 17 Jazz Night with Liam Simpson 7pm 18 Friday Night Beats with DJ PopMisfit 8pm 19 Live with Dawson Boyd 7pm 21 Crib Night 5pm 22 Brave Voices Poetry Night 5:30pm 23 PoMo Arts Art Out Side 8pm 24 Open Mic Night 6pm 28 Crib Night 5pm 30 Pour & Play Board Game Night 6pm 31 Chair Series Monologues 7pm BRAVE THINGS TO DO IN JULY 1 Live with Pog Collectors 7pm 2 Live with Daniel Lew 7pm 3 Live with Dean Michael Smith 4pm 4 Crib Night 5pm 5 Brave Voices Poetry Night 5:30pm 7 Open Mic Night 6pm 8 Live with Dani Black 7pm 9 Live with Chris Drieschner 7pm 11 Crib Night 5pm 12 Brave Voices Poetry Night 5:30pm 13 Pour & Play Board Game Night 6pm Jazz Night with Liam Simpson 6pm 15 Live with Isabel Hombre 7pm 16 Live with Lanwell 7pm 18 Crib Night 5pm 19 Brave Voices Poetry Night 5:30pm 21 Open Mic Night 6pm 22 Live with EachOther Live 7pm 23 Croatian Karaoke 6pm 25 Crib Night 5pm 27 Pour & Play Board Game Night 29 Live with Dhruv Angrish 7pm BRAVE THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST Page 13 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter Noons Creek Hatchery (Port Moody Ecological Society) https://www.noonscreek.org Art Out Side is a multidisciplinary arts festival transforming Port Moody this summer. Arts will fill the streets, from waterfronts to commercial hubs, alleyways to park benches, and secret locations. This new city - wide arts festival brings together bold artistic voices creating unforgettable experiences in unexpected spaces. Curated by PoMoArts with the support of the City of Port Moody, Art Out Side will leave creative marks across the city each year. Art Out Side | New Multidisciplinary Arts Festival pomoarts.ca/ artoutside Celebrating 34 years of environmental stewardship! We’re OPEN EVERY MORNING, 9 am to 11 am – find us over the wooden footbridge behind the Port Moody Recreation Centre During the summer months, our volunteers spruce up the Hatchery with various maintenance projects while also nurturing the fry. Our lab continues with weekly water quality assessments of Noon’s Creek and its surrounding tributaries. We test for a variety of chemical pollutants as well as general stream health. You can view our lab work and other local streams on Pacific Datastream : First film Indoors: The Intouchables - 7 PM (early start time!!) 14 A | Comedy / Drama | 1 h 52 m | France | 2011 A rich quadriplegic, living in a mansion in Paris, requires a live - in caregiver. A young offender turns up for an interview, but he is not really looking to get the job. However, to his surprise, he is hired. The two men then develop a close friendship. In the wrong hands this film could have been a sentimental mess. Luckily it's not, and instead of being a film about labels, it's about people and the healing power of camaraderie. "The Intouchables " is actually quite touchable. Trailer for "The Intouchables " Page 14 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi : Before the Sun Friday July 11 th , 2025, 7:30 PM NR | Documentary | 1 h 30 m | Canada | 2023 There are many sports documentaries in the world, but few are as patient and focused as this one from director Banchi Hanuse about the thrilling and terrifying world of bareback relay horse racing. Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi : Before the Sun follows Logan Red Crow, a young Siksika woman who has been watching the race since childhood. Traditionally, only males competed in this heart - pounding event, but times are changing and young women are gravitating towards such sports despite its challenges. The connections explored here are profound and lasting: those between Second film Outdoors (weather permitting): Amélie - August 9th, 2025, ~9:15 PM 14A | Comedy / Romance | 2 h 2m | France | 2001 Amélie is a delicious pastry of a movie, a lighthearted fantasy in which a winsome heroine overcomes a sad childhood and grows up to bring cheer to the needful and joy to herself. You see it, and later when you think about it, you smile. It is so hard to make a nimble, charming comedy. So hard to get the tone right and find actors who embody charm instead of impersonating it. It takes so much confidence to dance on the tightrope of whimsy. “Amelie” takes those chances, and gets away with them. Trailer for Amélie Trailer for Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi : Before the Sun" Father and Daughter, animal and human, family and community, ancestral tradition andcontemporary life. Graceful, compelling and uplifting, this is an inspirational gem. The Famous Indoor / Outdoor Double Feature! French Comedy Night! Saturday August 9 th Page 15 July/August 2025 Port Moody Events Newsletter Persian and Kurdish POP Music Concert with 4 singers and 5 instrument players, lead by Music Master Farhad Zoleikhapour Saturday, July 5 at 8pm Tickets: Standard $45, Premium $50, VIP $60 To purchase tickets and for more info, click here or text 778 - 896 - 3970. Join the Fun at Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST! REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER Calling all fun - loving volunteers aged 13 and above! Want to be part of the excitement at the Port Moody Rotary RIBFEST? We need your help to make this community event a smashing success! July 12 Barefoot Bob 7pm no tickets required July 26 Replay 7pm no tickets required Port Moody Legion Club 119 2529 Clarke Street Open to the general public Meat Draw every Friday at 5pm and Saturday at 4:30pm