Whistler Children's Festival 2025 – A Weekend of Creativity, Adventure & Giggles

📍 Location: Maury Young Arts Centre & Cultural Connector, Whistler, BC
📅 Dates: May 16 – May 18, 2025 (Victoria Day Long Weekend)
🕒 Kickoff Street Party: Friday, May 16 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
🎟 Admission: Free activities + ticketed shows and workshops
🌐 Official Website & Tickets: whistlerchildrensfestival.com

🎨 Whistler’s Longest-Running Festival for Families Is Back!

Now in its 42nd year, the Whistler Children’s Festival 2025 returns to fuel the imaginations of kids and parents alike over the Victoria Day weekend, from May 16 to 18. Hosted in the heart of Whistler Village, this vibrant festival transforms the Maury Young Arts Centre and the Cultural Connector into a playground of creativity, curiosity, and endless fun.

Whether your child dreams of flying through the air with circus performers, building puppets, learning to drum, or dancing in the street, there’s something for every budding artist, scientist, and adventurer.

🌟 Festival Highlights

• 🎪 The Rising Circus: Candyland – A high-flying spectacle of colour and acrobatics

• 🎵 Norman Foote – JUNO Award-winning singer/songwriter delivering musical magic

• 🤹 Mike Battie – Juggler Extraordinaire

• 🧪 Science World Live – Two exciting science-themed stage shows and workshops

• 🎭 Kellie Haines – Ventriloquist and puppet-making workshop leader

• 🎤 Kids’ Karaoke & Dance Parties

• 🎨 Face Painting, Bollywood Dancing, Street Performers, and More

Best of all, many activities are free and open to everyone!

🎭 Theatre Performances

All performances take place at the Maury Young Arts Centre and are perfect for all ages.

• The Myrtle Sisters – Same Same Different

• Science World – How2Science & Science Surprises

• Mike Battie – Juggler Extraordinaire!

• Kellie Haines – A Birdy Told Me So

• The Rising Circus – CANDYLAND! (Saturday & Sunday)

• Norman Foote – JUNO Award-Winning Performance

✂️ Creative Workshops

Children can join 11 hands-on workshops led by talented artists and performers:

• Puppet Making (Junior & Senior) – Kellie Haines

• Marimba – Robin Layne

• Songwriting – Norman Foote

• DANCEPL3Y (Junior & Senior)

• Cloud Spotting – Science World

• Ukulele – Woody’s World

• Improv & Acting – Ira Pettle

• Juggling – Mike Battie

• Dirt Detectives – Science World

Note: Workshop tickets are sold separately and spots fill fast!

🎉 Festival Kickoff – Street Party

🗓 Friday, May 16 | 4:00–6:00 PM
🎈 Location: Outside Maury Young Arts Centre
Celebrate the start of the festival with sidewalk chalk art, bubble fun, face painting, music, and all the energy that makes Whistler magical. Get the kids involved and learn about all the weekend's events!

🎟 Ticket Information

• Entry to the festival grounds and many activities is FREE

• Theatre performances and workshops require pre-purchased tickets

• Buy your tickets and plan your schedule at:
  👉 www.whistlerchildrensfestival.com

🧒 Plan a Weekend of Wonder in Whistler

Whether you’re a local or planning a spring getaway, the Whistler Children’s Festival is a can’t-miss family experience. With its mix of outdoor fun, world-class performances, and educational workshops, this event continues to be a cherished tradition that encourages creativity, confidence, and community in kids of all ages.