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Whistler Children’s Festival
August 1 - October 19
This long-running Whistler event brings hands-on arts and crafts activities, theatre, dance, music and magical performances to Whistler Olympic Plaza. It’ll light up your little ones’ faces and be the perfect excuse to visit family-friendly Whistler for a weekend or more.
In-Person Programming
Andrea’s Imagination Station: June 19 & 26, 2021
Location: Maury Young Arts Centre
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 AM (Ages 3 – 4 yrs) | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Ages 5 – 6 yrs) | 1:30 – 2:30 PM (Ages 7 – 8 yrs)
Age Restrictions: Ages 3 – 8 years old
Cost: $25
Details: Join Andrea Mueller as she guides kids ages 3 – 8 through small group painting workshops. Works of art created during these workshops will be displayed as part of Imagination Unplugged, an art exhibit for Whistler’s youngest creators. More Information and Registration
Imagination Unplugged: July 15 – August 19, 2021
Location: The Gallery at Maury Young Arts Centre
Time: During regular opening hours
Age Restrictions: All ages
Cost: Free
Details: Check out the Imagination Unplugged art exhibit featuring some young and talented artists from our community at the Maury Young Arts Centre. More Information
Family Arts Adventure: Starting July 9, 2021
Location: Whistler Village
Age Restrictions: All ages
Cost: Free
Details: Explore Whistler Village with the family through the lens of an artist with the free Family Arts Adventure! Gather clues along the way and win some big prizes. More Information
At-Home Programming
Virtual Program: Starting July 9, 2021
Location: Online
Details: The Whistler Children’s Festival virtual program is back online featuring storytime and sing-a-long, science and imagination, and music and movement! Headlining this five-part video series are nationally acclaimed children’s performers, Norman Foote and Ginalina. More Information
Make-It at Home: Starting July 9, 2021
Location: At home
Details: Make-It is back . . . at home! With six crafts to choose from, pick up your Make-It craft kit from the Maury Young Arts Centre and get creative!
