On Site Child Activities

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Child Activities In Our Activity Village

From toddlers to tweens, our child activities allow kids of all ages to get creative or just have some fun in our Activity Village. Spend the day being creatively playful in our Activity Village. Explore a variety of activities for children. Your In-person show ticket includes access to the Activity Village!

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Everyone needs a wristband to enter the festival site Activity Village.

If you purchase a Show ticket then it includes an Activity Village wristband!
If you don’t want to see a show but want to visit our Activity Village (only), then you can purchase wristbands on-site: Festival site activity wristband – $8 per person (includes GST and Service Charges)
On-site activities are NOT open during the evening shows. Show your ticket anytime during the Festival and you’ll get an Activity Village wristband for that day.

Tuesday — Friday: 9:30am to 2:30pm*
Saturday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am to 4:30pm

*Note: Activities do not take place after 2:30pm on weekdays.

Younger children are not to be left unattended in the festival activities.

Discover a World of Art in Our Activity Village

Ages 0–4

Twist & Toddle! Play and create in this tent jam-packed with fun for the under 4 set.

Ages 3+

Circus Arts Learn the basics of juggling, Diablo, rhythm sticks and stilt walking from young circus pros.

Ages 4+

Indigenous Arts In this hands-on craft workshop, you will engage in sharing your strength and power through your voice and create a collaborative art installation of beautiful and powerful voices.

Ages 5+

Hai Origami Make a heart, boat, fish, swan, butterfly, or elephant while learning the intricate art of Japanese paper folding.

LunarFest Explore our fluidity in diversity with LunarFest through crafts, storytelling, and culture in the Year of the Snake.

Scavenger Hunt Follow the clues to swim, flutter, glide and jump from one Indigenous animal sculpture to another in this fun scavenger adventure.

Spin Art Create colourful one-of-a-kind splatter painting while riding a bike! Courtesy of MAKE Vancouver.

All Ages

Face Painting Get your face painted as a flower, a rainbow , a cat or a superhero! A Kids’ Fest tradition for 47 years!

Inner Garden Need a space to rest? The Inner Garden is a relaxing, comfortable space for you and your kids to rejuvenate. A perfect place for naps or some nice downtime for the family.

African Pavilion Step into African arts, cultures, stories, games and languages. Children will learn and practice how friendship is cultivated through rhythm in African villages. Listen to each other’s beat, feel our collective rhythm and connect to our shared humanity.

Indigenous Arts — Installation “Honouring Women” This piece is to honour Mother Earth and the women in our lives that still walk in this world and the ones that have passed on. By Christine Mackenzie.

Magical Mystery Maze Burn some energy and play games in our enchanting outdoor maze.

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Activity Zone Visit Salty at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority tent to learn how the port brings toys, shoes, games and snacks to your home and school! Sat and Sun only.

Odlum Brown Photo Station Get creative and capture the moment! Kids are invited to design and decorate their very own “Dream Sheets” at our drawing station—then strike a pose in front of our colourful media wall for the perfect photo op. Parents, have your cameras ready! Sat and Sun only.

Tree Island Yogurt Tent Treat yourself to a taste of BC! Sample delicious, fruity yogurt made with less sugar and milk from grass-fed family farms. Then, brighten your day with vibrant face painting inspired by nature’s colourful palette! Sat & Sun only.

Girl Guides of Canada Join in on hands-on games, bracelet-making, and more, led by the girls who are guiding the way. Explore how Girl Guides empower young leaders through creativity, teamwork, and fun. Stop by to learn more and take part in the adventure—everyone’s welcome! Sat and Sun only.

Woody’s Ukulele Workshop Join us for a relaxed, hands-on session where you’ll borrow a ukulele and learn to play in a creative and exciting way. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to have fun, come strum along and let the music flow! Sun only from 1pm — 1:35pm

Wait there’s more…Check out our on-site performances on Saturday and Sunday by Aché Brasil students, Immortal Dragon Kung Fu school, Bridge Elementary Jazz Band and performances at the African Pavilion. Our roving characters and stilt walker will be on-site throughout the week.