Last updated: October 20, 2026. The date, admission and what’s planned below come from the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association’s official HollyDaze page. The festival hours, the 2026 street location and the entertainment lineup have not been published there yet, so check austinheights.ca for updates.
HollyDaze is Austin Heights’ signature holiday street festival, billed as the official start of the holiday season in Coquitlam. It is a free, award-winning outdoor family festival with live music, food trucks, holiday shopping from over a hundred vendors and kids’ activities, with the tagline “Eat. Shop. Live.”
HollyDaze 2026 is on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Here is what’s planned, how the festival has grown and what to check before you go.
HollyDaze 2026: Quick Facts
| Date | Saturday, November 21, 2026 |
| Where | Austin Heights, Coquitlam. The 2026 street location has not been announced |
| Cost | Free |
| Vendors | Over a hundred |
| Entertainment | Main entertainment stage and a kids’ stage |
| Organizer | Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (AHBIA) |
| Contact | 604-765-2055, info@austinheights.ca |
| Official page | austinheights.ca |
What’s Planned
- Over a hundred vendors: holiday shopping from local vendors.
- Main entertainment stage: live music and performances.
- Kids’ stage: entertainment for the little ones.
- Cookie decorating, ornament crafts and face painting.
- Food trucks.
- An open liquor licence area for adults.
The festival’s page does not list the 2026 hours, the vendors or the performers, so none are listed here.
How HollyDaze Has Grown
- 2022: launched as a small celebration on LeBleu Avenue.
- 2023: moved to the south side of Austin Avenue and welcomed over 12,000 visitors from across the Lower Mainland.
- 2024: expanded to Ridgeway Avenue, closing the entire block for a full day. The festival reports 50+ entertainers, 110+ vendors and 12,000+ visitors for 2024, and it was a BIABC Best in the West 2024 award winner.
The location has changed almost every year, so check the festival’s website for the 2026 site and any street closures.
Vendors
Vendor registration for 2026 is open through the festival’s website, with a registration form for Austin Heights businesses and one for regular vendors.
Getting There
HollyDaze is in Austin Heights. The festival’s page links to a Directions and Parking page, and the 2026 street location and transit details have not been announced. Check the festival’s website and a trip planner before you go.
Tips for Visiting
- Check the 2026 location. It has moved in recent years.
- Check the hours. They have not been published.
- Bring the kids. There is a kids’ stage, cookie decorating, ornament crafts and face painting.
- Come hungry. The food trucks are part of the festival.
- Dress warmly. It is an outdoor street festival in November.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is HollyDaze in Austin Heights in 2026?
Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Is HollyDaze free?
Yes. It is a free outdoor family festival.
Where is it?
In Austin Heights, Coquitlam. The exact 2026 street location has not been announced.
What time does it start?
The 2026 hours have not been published. Check austinheights.ca.
What is there for kids?
A kids’ stage, cookie decorating, ornament crafts and face painting.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. The festival has food trucks and an open liquor licence area.
How do I become a vendor?
Registration is open through the forms on the festival’s website.
Sources: Austin Heights BIA: HollyDaze.
