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: 10:30am to 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am to 5:00pm

*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! A playful pop-in space bursting with hands-on fun designed especially for little ones.

Ages 3+

Circus Arts Step right up and try juggling, Diablo and rhythm sticks guided by circus artists.

Ages 4+

Indigenous Arts Discover Indigenous ways to renew and recycle. Collaborate with Christine Mackenzie to turn our artist’s tent into a gallery space that grows throughout the week. Recycling donated art supplies from David McMann.

Ages 5+

LunarFest Celebrate the Year of the Horse with LunarFest through hands-on crafts, cultural traditions, and storytelling that honours diversity and connection.

Scavenger Hunt Crack the clues as you hop, swoop, splash and soar between Indigenous animal sculptures in this lively scavenger quest.

Spin Art Pick your paints and see your art whirl into action as a volunteer pedals the Spin Art Bicycle from MAKE Vancouver.

All Ages

Face Painting Choose your design and let our artists transform you into something magical — a classic Festival tradition for 49 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.

Kultura Kubo Explore Filipino art, creativity, and heritage in the Kultura Kubo. Enjoy hands-on crafts, storytelling, music, and experience rich Filipino cultural traditions.

Korean Arts Explore and connect with Korean culture through fun arts activities.

African Pavilion Experience the richness of African arts, stories, performances, games and languages. Share the rhythm, feel the beat, and celebrate our shared humanity.

Indigenous Arts — Installation “Honouring Women” Christine Mackenzie’s work honours the women who shape our lives and the world around us.

Blobs Explore a playful world of hanging soft sculptures made from repurposed fabrics and filled with balloons. These colourful interactive “blobs” invite children and families to move, play, and experience art in a whole new way.

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 Spark curiosity about investing with fun activity sheets, puzzles and colouring. Help them start young and learn how saving can turn their big dreams into reality. Sat and Sun only.

Sun Smart Fun with Sun Safe BC Become a sun safety pro! Test your knowledge, win fun prizes, and grab free sunscreen to stay protected while you play. Sat and Sun only.

The Costco Super Savings Playground! Jump into fun, explore giant products, and unlock an exclusive festival-only membership offer for your family adventure! Fri, Sat and Sun only.

Wait there’s more…Our roving characters and stilt walker will be on-site throughout the week and check out the performances at the African Pavilion.