Whistler Children’s 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.
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!
Tickets and more information available at whistlerchildrensfestival.com.
Friday, May 17
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 4 – 6 PM |
Kick things off with the first-ever Whistler Children’s Festival Street Party! You'll find sidewalk chalk extravaganza, music, bubbles, face painting and all the latest festival information on-site.
2-hour party |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
Saturday, May 18
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 11 AM - 5 PM | Free Activities
Interact with roving entertainment, be amazed by Whistler's own Algn Dance showing you how to bust a move, and don't miss the return of the Tadaa Lady and her world famous Nylon Zoo. Round out the family fun with award-winning Bollywood star, Karima Essa, bringing her Bollywood party to the Plaza. | Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 11 AM | Will’s Jams Live!
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 11 AM | Music Together with Rachel Lewis
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12 PM | Rhythmic Journey Jr.
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 1 PM | Rain City Improv! Jr.
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 PM | Ventastic with Michael Harrison
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 PM | Rhythmic Journey Sr.
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 3 PM | Rain City Improv! Sr.
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4 PM | The Creative Cupboard
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 5 PM | MAGIC! With Travis Burnhardt
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
Sunday, May 19
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 11 AM - 5 PM | Free Activities
Interact with roving entertainment, be amazed by Whistler's own Algn Dance showing you how to bust a move, and don't miss the return of the Tadaa Lady and her world famous Nylon Zoo. Round out the family fun with award-winning Bollywood star, Karima Essa, bringing her Bollywood party to the Plaza. | Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 11 AM | Sun Moon Lake Music with Ginalina
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 11 AM | Music Together with Rachel Lewis
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12 PM | Science World on the Road! Breezy Builders
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 1 PM | DANCEPL3Y
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 PM | Vantastic with Michael Harrison
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 PM | Science World on the Road! Dirt Detectives
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 3 PM | DANCEPL3Y
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4 PM | The Creative Cupboard
workshop | Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 5 PM | Impossible Improv
performance | Maury Young Arts Centre |
*Everything on the schedule subject to change.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets are available now on the Whistler Children’s Festival website. Purchase in advance to avoid disappointment.
Tickets may also be purchased at the Whistler Children's Festival information tent and festival box office, where you'll also find help on planning your perfect festival experience.
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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