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Orange Shirt Day
September 30, 2023 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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Burt the Beetle with Ashley Spires
Ashley Spires continues to delight classes, teachers, and families with her prolific and delightful books. In Burt the Beetle Lives Here, our favourite bug learns about the different places insects call home.
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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, Nov. 4th, to raise funds for our Adopt a Class Program.
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Teach Your Children Rail Safety: 10 Important Tips from CN Railway
In collaboration with CN Railway, the Vancouver International Children's Festival brings you this educational blog post to equip parents with essential safety tips to teach your children about rail safety.
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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 Announces 2023 Lineup
The 46th Annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival takes place May 30 – June 4 In-person on Granville Island and May 30 - June 23 Online where world-class theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry and storytelling performers come to entertain Metro Vancouver children and families.
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Youth for Youth
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival Society’s Youth for Youth (Y4Y) program provides training, mentorship and performance opportunities for emerging artists and young people ages 19–35. The…
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Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf pack) Opening Ceremony
Comprised of one family, Tsatsu Stalqayu proudly promotes Coast Salish culture through the songs and dances it performs and the carving and textile arts it practises. Come see them perform in our Opening Ceremony.