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May 25 — May 31, 2026
Creatively Playful
September 30th 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.
A mischievous duo begins to doodle… and suddenly an imaginative world bursts to life! What surprises await as their drawings carry us into a magical world beneath the waves—and will the turtle find its way safely home to the sea?
Every child should have the chance to explore, imagine, and lead in their own way. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Girl Guides of Canada to this year’s Festival, an organization that shares our commitment to nurturing confidence, curiosity, and connection in young people.
We all want wholesome, delicious, and fun meals for our families—and that’s why we love Tree Island Yogurt, made in small batches on Vancouver Island using 100% Canadian milk from grassfed family farms.
As the summer season kicks off, we’re excited to keep the fun going with a list of summer happenings around the city. We’ve got you covered with a fantastic lineup of things to do for the whole family!
This year, thanks to the generous support from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, representing the Port of Vancouver, 200 children will be attending this year’s Festival through our Adopt a Class program, for a day filled with learning, laughter and inspiration.
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.
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!
The 48th Annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival takes place May 26 – June 1 on Granville Island where world-class theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry and storytelling performers come to entertain Metro Vancouver children and families.
