The Whistler Children’s Festival occurs each summer at Whistler Olympic Plaza for a weekend-long celebration of creativity and art for kids and families.
Date/Time: Jul 8 2016, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Whistler, Whistler Olympic PlazaAge: All
Cost: $15.00
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With a diverse lineup of live performers, hands-on creative workshops, roving entertainment and free activities, this festival is the largest of its kind in the region. It is a great opportunity for families to spend some quality time together in the beautiful setting of Whistler, BC.
This long-running July event brings hands-on art workshops, crafts, theatre, multi-media, dance, music and magical performances to Whistler Olympic Plaza. It’s the perfect excuse to visit family-friendly Whistler for a weekend or more.
Friday, July 8
Details: Free, all-ages dance party in Whistler Olympic Plaza.
Saturday, July 9 & Sunday, July 10
Details: The festival takes over Whistler Olympic Plaza all weekend long. The entrance fee gives access to free activities such as face painting, balloon hats, origami and a covered free-play area for kids under 2 years. There will be performers on stage all day and roving characters to surprise and delight.
Entrance Fee: $15 for children 3–15 years. Free for kids 2 & under, parents and guardians.
Additional Workshops: A large number of paid creative workshops are also available with projects including Soapstone Carving, Build-a-Bot, Backyard Birdhouses, Dreamcatchers, Circus Trapeze & Hoop and Up–up and Awake Yoga. Workshop fees start at $15. Register online at the festival website early, as these popular workshops fill up fast!
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