{"id":10992,"date":"2026-04-09T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/?p=10992"},"modified":"2026-06-01T20:22:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T03:22:44","slug":"vancouver-international-childrens-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/vancouver-international-childrens-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver International Children&#8217;s Festival","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensfestival.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vancouver International Children\u2019s Festival<\/a> returns to Granville Island May 25\u201331, 2026, with spectacular performances for kids and families. Enjoy theatre, circus, puppetry, music, and dance from artists around the world, plus hands-on art activities in the Activity Village. Each show ticket includes an Activity Village wristband, which is where families will find tents with toys for little ones, circus art demonstrations (like juggling, Diablo, and rhythm sticks), and Indigenous Arts activities. Join in a scavenger hunt, create some unique Spin Art with MAKE Vancouver, and explore the Magical Mystery Maze.<\/p>\n<p>This year, performances at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensfestival.ca\/calendar\/festival-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vancouver International Children&#8217;s Festival<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Baby Space Opera<\/li>\n<li>The Pursuit: 1, 2, 3, Let&#8217;s Go, Let&#8217;s Keep Going!<\/li>\n<li>Archipelago<\/li>\n<li>Benched<\/li>\n<li>Doodle Pop<\/li>\n<li>Nimihitowin<\/li>\n<li>Comedy Patrol<\/li>\n<li>The Merry Marching Band<\/li>\n<li>and so much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With variable pricing options, access to fun and entertainment is available for all families! Buy your tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensfestival.ca\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> before performances sell out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Vancouver International Children&#8217;s Festival:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dates<\/strong>: May 25 &#8211; May 31, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Venue<\/strong>: Granville Island<br \/>\n<strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a title=\"Vancouver International Children's Festival\" href=\"http:\/\/www.childrensfestival.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.childrensfestival.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vancouver International Children\u2019s Festival returns to Granville Island May 25\u201331, 2026, with spectacular performances for kids and families. Enjoy theatre, circus, puppetry, music, and dance from artists around the world, plus hands-on art activities in the Activity Village. 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