June 03, 2017
It breaks our hearts to announce that a very special member of our Kids’ Fest Family, Diana Stewart-Imbert, our Education and Volunteer Manager, is retiring from the Festival after spending 20 years with us. Over the years, Diana has worked in many roles at the Festival. She started out as
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June 01, 2017
Hello from the Vancouver International Children’s Festival 2017! My name is Rachel-Kathleen McNee and I am this year’s Youth Blogger/Marketing Assistant on my 6th week of work experience with the festival staff. Today I had the honour of watching two of a wide selection of shows playing here at the
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June 01, 2017
The Knowledge Kids Science Lab is one of many activities here at the Festival that keep kids entertained and inspired! Art and Science come together and rainbows come to life. See colours change, jump and walk right before your eyes! At the Science Lab, kids get to experience what it’s
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May 24, 2017
What do you call a train that eats toffee? A chew, chew train. If jokes like these are common place in your house then you need to visit the Vancouver International Children’s Festival this year and the CN and Mainland Modular Railway Society’s Modular Train Exhibit. When you come down
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May 24, 2017
In honour of our 40th festival, Vancouver’s mayor, Gregor Robertson, has proclaimed the week of May 28th as “Vancouver International Children’s Festival Week” in Vancouver. Our Mayor loves our festival just as much as we do, stating “As 2017 marks the 40th festival, I was thrilled to proclaim the week
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May 23, 2017
Join the Encorp team of recycling scientists at the Encorp Return-It 101 booth. Encorp will be at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival from June 2 – 4 teaching kids and parents about the basics of recycling. Their booth includes an interactive trivia game, a Return-It 101 process board and a
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May 03, 2017
We are thrilled to announce that our Artistic and Executive Director, Katharine Carol, has been nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award! Each year, the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards honours individuals and organizations whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the well-being and future of our community. Katharine Carol
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April 19, 2017
Vancouver, BC (April 19, 2017) – Celebrating its 40th year of presenting remarkable, world-class theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry and storytelling to West Coast children and families, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival returns on May 29 – June 4 to Granville Island. This year, thirteen professional performing artists from as far-reaching as Mexico and Australia
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April 13, 2017
Interested in creating work for young audiences, or already do so and need support? With greater encouragement, local artists and theatre companies will have more confidence to produce theatre for young audiences. This workshop will allow you to voice your opinion, tell your story and discuss how the local arts
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April 13, 2017
In addition to our many great performances this year, we have several unique and fun activities such as our Activity Village, birthday party, pyjama nights, evening shows and roving artists, and this year, we’ve added a great workshop that’s perfect for kids interested in the performing arts. Take the kids to an active
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