Trivia Night

It’s back! Join us for an exciting evening of good times, fun and trivia! Grab a team of 4 together and join us for our Trivia Night Fundraising Event on Saturday, Feb. 7th, to raise funds for our Adopt a Class Program.

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Gift Certificate — Christmas Gift

Lighten Santa’s load this Holiday Season and opt to give an experience rather than a thing. Holiday memories come from the shared feasting, the family jokes, the carolling, the chaos, the crafting – the shared experience.  This year, give the gift of a day at the Vancouver International Children's Festival.

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Notice of our 2025 Annual General Meeting

You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival Society on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm. 

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VICFS Seeking New Board Members

The VICFS is in its 49th year and is looking for new Board members. There are currently a number of exciting opportunities.

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Orange Shirt Day

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day to honour the Residential School survivors, their families and communities and to recognize the many forms of harm the residential school system has inflicted on Indigenous Children and their families.

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5 Screen-Free Family Activities on Granville Island

Come explore Granville Island with your family! With so much to see and do, it's the perfect opportunity to unplug and enjoy some quality time together.

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Guide to Feasting at the Festival

We are excited to offer a wide selection of local Food Trucks at this year’s festival, with enough variety to satisfy each family member’s tastes and cravings! Check out our Guide to Feasting at this year's Festival!

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Vancouver International Children’s Festival 2025 Announces: A Week of Wonder, Creativity, and Live Performance

The 48th Annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival takes place May 26 – June 1 on Granville Island where world-class theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry and storytelling performers come to entertain Metro Vancouver children and families.

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Squamish Ocean Canoe Family

In addition to paddling together, members of the Squamish Ocean Canoe Family are committed to sharing Skwxwú7mesh culture through traditional songs and dances. Squamish Ocean…

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