SCHEDULE / PERFORMANCES
Stay tuned for our event calendar! Our 2023 Festival will feature dazzling performances from artists far and wide. From local treasures to international gems, these captivating performers will put a smile on your child’s face and make you hoot with laughter.
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The Cat Came Back
Sing along with one of Canada’s best-loved children’s singers and four-time Juno winner Fred Penner at this year’s Festival!
Age/Grade: All Ages (Grades Pre — 2)
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Ginalina
Dance and sing along in English, French and Mandarin with CBC-featured musician and 3x Juno nominated artist, Ginalina!
Age/Grade: 3–9
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Future Music
New, exciting voices that reflect the world we live in! dynamic and talented QT+BIPOC artists that took part in the FM Music residency program.
Age/Grade: All Ages
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Forgotten Folk Songs Workshop
Enjoy the beauty and meaning of the Mandarin language in this Family Folk workshop, and learn a treasured 18th century Chinese folk tune! Blending melody, movement, context, and a playful approach, Juno-nominated Singer-Songwriter, Ginalina, will introduce families of all ages to the song, Mò Lì Huā (“Jasmine Flower”).
Age/Grade: 4–12
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Parents Are Still a Drag
Join local drag queens Peach Cobblah & Isolde N. Barron for a drag dress-up spectacular! Add some rainbow to your day at this fun and inclusive event. It’s never too early (or too late!) to get silly and dress-up!
Age/Grade: All Ages
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Project Element
The film follows a group of children who must travel through magical worlds to find their friend, the Prince, who has been captured by the evil Troll Princess. Will the gifts from the mystical creatures of the lands be enough to help them on their quest?
Age/Grade: 9‑up (Grades 4‑up)
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The Wild & Wonderful West Coast Workshop
In this hands-on music and book-inspired workshop, families will explore some of the flying, swimming, running, and crawling creatures that call our backyards home. Together, we will experience what eco-diversity is, why it is vital, and how young people today are helping to protect the environment!
Age/Grade: 4–12
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