Whistler Childrens Festival
May 17 – 19, 2024
The Whistler Children's Festival is back for its 41st year! Whistler’s longest running festival engages children and families in arts and culture, urging them to explore creativity and let their imaginations run wild. Enjoy roving circus performers, magic shows, interactive experiences, and internationally acclaimed children's performers. Save the date and check back soon for updates on the 2024 event.
2024 Festival Schedule
The Whistler Children's Festival offers adventures along the Village Stroll, Cultural Connector and at Whistler Olympic Plaza. The Maury Young Arts Centre hosts musical performances, magic acts, workshops and more from internationally-acclaimed children's entertainers.
There are also many free activities to enjoy every day of the festival including puppet shows, scavenger hunts, classical quartets, and much more to explore around Whistler Village. So, lace up your walking (or dancing) shoes and get ready for a jam-packed weekend of creativity, laughter, and play!
Here's a look at what happened in 2023. Check back soon for more information on 2024 programming.
View May 19 – 21 Weekend Schedule
May 19, 20 & 21, 2023 Daily Events and Activities*
Time |
Event |
Location |
11 AM – 5 PM |
Free Activities Enjoy arts, crafts and entertainment on the Village Stroll with surprise activations along the Cultural Connector. |
Various |
Friday, May 19, 2023
Time |
Event |
Location |
4 – 6 PM |
Festival Kick-Off Party featuring music from DJ Foxy Moron and performance by three-time world hoop dance champion Alex Wells. 2-hour party |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Time |
Event |
Location |
11 AM | Science World on the Road! theatre show | Maury Young Arts Centre |
1 PM | Science World: Ozobot Dance Off! workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
2 PM | Fred Penner theatre show | Maury Young Arts Centre |
2 PM | Working Your Emotion Muscles with Ryan Avola workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
3:30 PM | Discover Your Animal Spirit workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
5 PM | Kellie Haines: Laughing Out Loud theatre show | Maury Young Arts Centre |
8 PM | Fred Penner: After Dark Grown-Up Sing-Along 19+ (big kids only) | Maury Young Arts Centre |
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Time |
Event |
Location |
11 AM | Hand Puppetry Workshop with Ventriloquist Kellie Haines workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
12 PM | Finding Your Inner Voice with Rachel Lewis workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
1 PM | Hand Puppetry Workshop with Ventriloquist Kellie Haines workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
2 PM | Working Your Emotion Muscles with Ryan Avola workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
3:30 PM | Discover Your Animal Spirit workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
View May 27 – 28 Weekend Schedule
May 27 & 28, 2023 Daily Events and Activities*
Time |
Event |
Location |
11 AM – 5 PM |
Free Activities Enjoy arts, crafts and entertainment on the Village Stroll with surprise activations along the Cultural Connector. | Various |
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Time |
Event |
Location |
11 AM | Orbax and Pepper Do Science! theatre show | Maury Young Arts Centre |
11 AM | Discover Your Inner DJ with Shanique Kelly workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
12 PM | Finding Your Inner Voice with Rachel Lewis workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
1 PM | Discover Your Inner DJ with Shanique Kelly workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
2 PM | A Little Bit: Live! theatre show | Maury Young Arts Centre |
5 PM | Circus of Thrills theatre show | Maury Young Arts Centre |
8 PM | The Monsters of Schlock: After Dark 2-Person Circus Sideshow Comedy Magic Extravaganza 19+ (big kids only) | Maury Young Arts Centre |
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Time |
Event |
Location |
12 PM | Learn to Juggle and Walk on Stilts workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
1 PM | Orbax and Pepper Present: Rocket Science! workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
2 PM | Learn to Juggle and Walk on Stilts workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
3 PM | Orbax and Pepper Present: Critical Thinking in Science Media workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
4 PM | Closing Dance Party with DJ Ira party | Whistler Olympic Plaza |
*Everything on the schedule subject to change.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets will be available for purchase at the beginning of April. Sign up for the Arts Whistler newsletter at artwwhistler.com for special early bird access.
Stay 3+ Nights and Receive a Free Activity Voucher*
Stay longer than a weekend and enjoy all of Whistler Children's Festival, with up to 30% off stays of 3 or more nights and a free Activity Voucher.
Activity Vouchers can be used towards any activities or transportation on Whistler.com.
Offer Details:
Book 3+ nights and enter promo code SUMMER2024 at check-out or call 1.800.944.7853 and mention the offer to one of our Travel Consultants when booking.
- Stay 3 nights or more, receive $150 CAD
- Stay 5 nights or more, receive $250 CAD
Hurry - this offer is available only at Whistler.com while quantities last!
*Activity Vouchers can be used towards activities and/or transportation on Whistler.com. Valid for 3+ and 5+ night stays with arrival dates between May 1 and October 31, 2024. Unused Activity Vouchers expire on October 31, 2024. Vouchers are only available while quantities last.
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Photos & Video from Past Whistler Children's Festivals