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.

Performers from the Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolfpack) opening ceremony performance
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CFMA and VICF Announce Children and Family Music Showcase

The CFMAs are thrilled to announce the lineup for the Family Folk, Children and Family Music Showcase Concert, Co-Presented with The Vancouver International Children’s Festival, on Sunday April 2 at 11:00 AM at the Waterfront Theatre (Granville Island).

Image showcasing the nominated performers for the 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards, co-presented by the Vancouver International Children's Festival. The featured artists are My Friend Christoper, The Oot n' Oots, Ginalina, Paige Penny, The Relative Minors, and Will's Jams.
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What’s Your Story

Deb Williams is offering an intensive storytelling workshop and play development  for emerging performers. She’ll share 35 years of storytelling and comedy knowledge, giving you tools to create and share compelling stories, one-person shows, and many other genres.

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LunarFest 2023

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at LunarFest. Make friends and make art with free family-friendly workshops on Granville Island, every weekend from Jan 20 - Feb 20. Celebrate LNY like no other through arts and culture!

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Giving Tuesday

We invite you to join us in celebrating #GivingTuesday by making your tax-deductible donation to the Vancouver International Children’s Festival Society's Good Neighbours Program.

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Say ‘Yes’ to Fun with Family Guard

We’re so excited to have Family Guard as a Community Partner for this year’s Vancouver International Children’s Festival!

Graphic of a child holding a teddy bear lovingly as mother crouches down and smiles. Another child plays with a toy car on the floor. The Words 'expertly formulated for use in homes with Children and pets. Two spray bottles of Family Guard are pictured in the foreground.
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Thank You to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Big thank you to our festival partner, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, proudly representing the Port of Vancouver, for supporting another year of the Children’s Festival!

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Ignite Your Child’s Playful Joy

Vancouver, BC (April 28, 2022) – After a two year in-person hiatus, the 45th annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival returns In-person from May 31 – June 5 on Granville Island and May 31 – June 12 Online.

Vancouver International Children’s Festival Poster with the text ‘Ignite your child’s playful joy’ and images of three children smiling.
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Activity Village 2022

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…

Children smiling with face paint and holding up crafts created in our activity village
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