October 11, 2019
Each year at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival we paint the faces of thousands of children. Take into account that the Festival has been around for 40 years and that adds up to a lot of faces! With all that experience, you might say that we’re experts on the subject!
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October 09, 2019
Join our Team!! If you (or someone you know) are interested in joining a great organization, take a look at our posting for an Audience Services Manager below. The deadline to apply is November 8th, 2019. Job description Reporting directly to the Artistic & Executive Director, the Audience Services Manager is
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June 01, 2019
Because California is the ultimate playground for kids and families, it’s been nicknamed Kidifornia! Take a trip down south to sunny California for the family vacation of a lifetime! There are tons of great activities for kids, and for you, that don’t involve getting stuck for hours in line at a
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May 29, 2019
If you didn’t get tickets to Fred Penner at the festival this year, don’t fret- Fred is doing a Meet and Greet in the Visit California Tent on Saturday, June 1 at 12:30pm! You’re invited to meet the legendary Canadian entertainer that has been inspiring audiences for over 37 years. Fred’s award-winning
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May 22, 2019
You won’t want to miss the Indigenous Arts tent in the Activity Village this year where kids will be able to create and play the Bone and Stick Game. Port of Vancouver is a proud sponsor of this year’s Indigenous Arts activity. In this activity, using modern materials children can
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May 20, 2019
CN isn’t a kid anymore! Celebrating their 100 year anniversary this year, they’ll be marking this milestone by rediscovering their North American routes, turning back time to the past and looking forward to the future. You’re invited to hop aboard their Moving Celebration that will be full of whimsical and
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May 18, 2019
Your little one will feel like a giant at the Mainland Model Train exhibit presented by CN in the Activity Village where working modular trains make up this fun, immersive environment. Watching a whole miniature world come to life will make any train-lover light up with excitement. You might even catch
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May 14, 2019
Visit the Activity Village at this year’s Festival and head on over to Visit California’s Tent. To welcome you to ‘Kidifornia’, Visit California is excited to bring a larger-than-life digital colouring wall to the Vancouver International Children’s Festival June 1-2, 2019! Kids of all ages (and kids at heart!) will
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May 01, 2019
Spend the day being creatively playful in our Activity Village. Get creative with your kids by taking part in our on-site arts activities. Watch their eyes light up as you wander through a magical mystery maze, learn how to juggle, make crafts and have a blast! Your show ticket includes an
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April 23, 2019
Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver International Children’s Festival announces an extraordinary line up of world-class theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry and storytelling created specifically for children and youth. The Festival returns to Granville Island from May 27 to June 2 on Granville Island to entertain Vancouver children and families. This year, fourteen professional
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