1. Squamish Ocean Canoe Family

    In addition to paddling together, members of the Squamish Ocean Canoe Family are committed to sharing Skwxwú7mesh culture through traditional songs and dances. Squamish Ocean…

    Performers from Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolfpack)
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  2. 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. The program develops their artistic skills…

    Six performers from the One of a Kind show are standing beside each other, singing.
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  3. Welcome Kirith

    Learn more about the Festival's Volunteer Coordinator, Kirith Bains. She joined our team last year so this introduction is well overdue.

    A photograph of Kirith Bains, Volunteer Coordinator
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  4. Indigenous Content and Programming: School Fieldtrip 

    If you’re a teacher looking for an Indigenous learning experience for your students, a field trip to see an Indigenous performance at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival is a great way to enhance student engagement and inspire learning.

    A group from Tsatsu Stalqayu wear traditional Indigenous clothing.
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  5. LunarFest 2024

    Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at LunarFest. Make friends and make art with free family-friendly workshops on Granville Island, from Feb 9 - Feb 29. Celebrate LNY like no other through arts and culture!

    A poster of a yellow moon and dragon collages promoting the Year of the Dragon
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  6. Welcome Anika

    We’d like to officially introduce you to Anika Vervecken. She has recently joined our team as our new Access Activator. Learn more about Anika!

    VICF Access Coordinator Anika Vervecken smiling at the camera.
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  7. Remembering Norman Armour

    Norman Armour was a passionate and visionary leader who shaped the arts community in Vancouver building connections between artists, presenters and arts organizations worldwide. The Vancouver International Children’s Festival Society was incredibly fortunate to work with him over the past 10 years.

    A photograph of a man (Norman Armour) in a blue shirt and black-rimmed eyeglasses, smiling.
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  8. 2023 Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting

    Back for its 17th year, the Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Friday, December 1 at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Standing at 76 feet tall, the magnificent Vancouver  Christmas tree is Western Canada's tallest Christmas tree.

    a large Christmas tree lit up at night, with crowds of people standing around it, with a buildings in the background.
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