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 2026 has concluded. Check back for updates on the 2027 event.
2026 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, kids' karaoke, face painting and so much more along Whistler's Cultural Connector. So, lace up your walking (or dancing) shoes and get ready for a jam-packed weekend of creativity, laughter, and play!
The festival has now concluded. Here's a look at what happened in 2026. Check back mid-March for more information on 2027 programming.
Friday, May 15, 2026
| 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 |
| 5:30 PM |
Zootopia 2 | Pyjama & Popcorn Movie Night
film screening |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
Saturday, May 16, 2026
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Free Activities
Creative fun all weekend long! Enjoy roving entertainment, Kids Karaoke, Bratz Biz Youth Market, face painting and more. | Various Locations Throughout the Village |
| 11 AM | Orbax and Pepper Do Science
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12 - 12:30 PM | Songs and Rattle Workshop
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12 - 12:45 PM | Acting Out! Improv Acting (7 - 9 yrs.)
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 1 PM | Penny Pompom and Fae the Garden Fairy
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 1 - 1:45 PM | Acting Out! Improv Acting (10+ yrs.)
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 - 3 PM | Comedy Magic
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 - 2:45 PM | Learn to Stiltwalk and Juggle
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 - 2:45 PM | Fools Proof: A Clowning Workshop
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 3 - 3:45 PM | Laugh Out LIVE! Jr: The Joke Jamboree
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4 - 4:45 PM | Rocket Science Workshop with Orbax and Pepper
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4 - 4:45 PM | Object Balancing Workshop
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Your Own Sound World: A Neurodivergent Music Therapy Experience
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 5 PM | The Comedy Magic of Rod Boss
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
Sunday, May 17, 2026
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Free Activities
Creative fun all weekend long! Enjoy roving entertainment, arts and crafts, energetic dance parties, face painting and more. | Various Locations Throughout the Village |
| 11 AM | Orbax and Pepper Do Science
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12 - 12:45 PM | Magic Art with Jess: Watercolours Workshop
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Your Own Sound World: A Neurodivergent Music Therapy Experience
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 1 PM | Yuki The Juggler: All The Way From Japan
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 - 2:45 PM | Creative Movement Workshop
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 - 2:45 PM | Learn to Stiltwalk and Juggle
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Your Own Sound World: A Neurodivergent Music Therapy Experience
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 3 PM | Glamily: Dance & Dress-Up Party
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4 - 4:45 PM | Martian Landing! Workshop
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4 - 4:45 PM | Kendama Workshop
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Your Own Sound World: A Neurodivergent Music Therapy Experience
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 5 PM | Powwow Mash-Up!
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 2027 for updated ticket information.
Stay 3+ Nights and Receive a Free Activity Voucher*
Stay longer than a weekend and enjoy more of Whistler. Enjoy a free $100 CAD Activity Voucher on stays of 3+ nights!
Offer Details:
Book 3+ nights and enter promo code SUMMER2026 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 $100 CAD
- Stay 5 nights or more, receive $200 CAD
Book by June 30. This offer is 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, 2026. Unused Activity Vouchers expire on October 31, 2026. Vouchers are only available while quantities last.
Whistler Children’s Festival Accommodation Partners