Whistler Children’s Festival

The Whistler Children's Festival is Whistler’s longest running festival. It 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.

Whistler Children's Festival 2025 has concluded. Check back for updates on the 2026 event.

2025 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 and entertainment options to enjoy every day of the festival. These include roving entertainment, captivating Bollywood dance performances, high-energy drumming shows, kids' karaoke, face painting and so much more along the Cultural Connector. So, lace up your walking (or dancing) shoes and get ready for a jam-packed weekend of creativity, laughter, and play!

Tickets and more information available at whistlerchildrensfestival.com.

The festival has now concluded. Here's a look at what happened in 2025. Check back for more information on 2025 programming.

Friday, May 16, 2025

Time Event Location
4 – 6 PM Kick-off the fun at Whistler Children’s Festival Street Party! You'll find sidewalk chalk extravaganza, music, bubbles and all the latest festival information on-site.
2-hour party
Maury Young Arts Centre

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time Event Location
10 AM - 5 PMFree Activities
Creative fun all weekend long! Enjoy roving entertainment, captivating Bollywood dance performances, high-energy drumming shows, face painting, and so much more.
Whistler Olympic Plaza
10 AMThe Myrtle Sisters – Same Same Different
performance
Maury Young Arts Centre
11 - 11:45 AMPuppet Making Junior Workshop with Kellie Haines
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
12:30 PMScience World – How2Science
performance
Maury Young Arts Centre
12 - 12:45 PMMarimba Workshop with Robin Layne
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
1 - 1:45 PMSong Writing with Norman Foote
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
2 - 2:45 PMDance Pl3y Workshop Junior
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
3 PMMike Battie – Juggler Extraordinaire!
performance
Maury Young Arts Centre
3 PMCloud Spotters Workshop with Science World
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
4 - 4:45 PMUkulele Workshop with Woody’s World
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
5:30 PMThe Rising Circus – CANDYLAND! Saturday
performance
Maury Young Arts Centre

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Time Event Location
10 AM - 5 PMFree Activities
Creative fun all weekend long! Enjoy roving entertainment, ukulele performances, arts and crafts, energetic dance parties, face painting, and so much more.
Whistler Olympic Plaza
10 AMNorman Foote
performance
Maury Young Arts Centre
11 - 11:45 AMPuppet Making Senior Workshop with Kellie Haines
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
12 - 12:45 PMImprov & Acting Workshop with Ira Pettle
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
12:30 PMScience World – Science Surprises
performance
Maury Young Arts Centre
1 PMJuggling Workshop with Mike Battie
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
2 - 2:45 PMDance Pl3y Workshop Senior
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
3 PMKellie Haines Ventriloquist – A Birdy Told Me to Do So
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
3 - 3:45 PMDirt Detective Workshop with Science World
workshop
Maury Young Arts Centre
5:30 PMThe Rising Circus – CANDYLAND! Sunday
performance
Maury Young Arts Centre

*Everything on the schedule subject to change.

Where to Buy Tickets

Tickets are no longer on sale. Visit again in Spring 2026 for updated ticket information.


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