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Coquitlam crafts & an ugly dash in Port Moody

Two iconic Christmas events are set for this weekend in the Tri-Cities.
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Two iconic Christmas events are set for this weekend in the Tri-Cities.

On Friday, the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair opens for its 36th year, running through Sunday at the Poirier Forum.

More than 100 vendors will be selling handmade products, from Christmas decorations and décor to baked treats and sweets, as well as jewelry, pottery and fine art.

And there’s more to the market than just goods for sale. Friday, local quartet Fandango will entertain shoppers as they arrive. Saturday, Place des Arts will be in the Winter Workshop hosting a lantern-making activity. And on Sunday, there will be an ornament-making activity for the kids. As well, all weekend, visitors will find a selection of local food trucks on site.

Last year, the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair was held in the Poirier Forum for the first time and the temperature was an issue. This year, heaters have been installed to fight the cold.

The craft fair runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, and kids 12 and under get in free. Visit coquitlamcrafts.com for a complete list of vendors and activities.

Also this weekend is the 2016 Ugly Christmas Sweater Dash, starting at 11 a.m. at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park.

You can celebrate by running or walking 5 km in your favourite ugly Christmas sweater, or simply join the fun at the Finisher’s Festival, with its holiday-themed stations, snow blowers and inflatables.

This event is a fundraiser for the Make a Wish Foundation. Go to nowthatsugly.com to register or find out more.