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 PM | Free 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 AM | The Myrtle Sisters – Same Same Different
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 11 - 11:45 AM | Puppet Making Junior Workshop with Kellie Haines
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12:30 PM | Science World – How2Science
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12 - 12:45 PM | Marimba Workshop with Robin Layne
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 1 - 1:45 PM | Song Writing with Norman Foote
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 - 2:45 PM | Dance Pl3y Workshop Junior
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 3 PM | Mike Battie – Juggler Extraordinaire!
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 3 PM | Cloud Spotters Workshop with Science World
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4 - 4:45 PM | Ukulele Workshop with Woody’s World
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 5:30 PM | The Rising Circus – CANDYLAND! Saturday
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
Sunday, May 18, 2025
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 10 AM - 5 PM | Free 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 AM | Norman Foote
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 11 - 11:45 AM | Puppet Making Senior Workshop with Kellie Haines
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12 - 12:45 PM | Improv & Acting Workshop with Ira Pettle
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12:30 PM | Science World – Science Surprises
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 1 PM | Juggling Workshop with Mike Battie
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 - 2:45 PM | Dance Pl3y Workshop Senior
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 3 PM | Kellie Haines Ventriloquist – A Birdy Told Me to Do So
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 3 - 3:45 PM | Dirt Detective Workshop with Science World
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 5:30 PM | The 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.