Whistler Children’s Festival
Get ready for a weekend overflowing with wonder! The Whistler Children’s Festival is back, bringing families together for a non-stop adventure in arts and culture. Let your imagination run wild with everything from high-energy dance parties and circus acts to science shows and world-class performers. Whether it’s face painting or catching roving street entertainers, there’s magic around every corner.
Friday, May 15, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 – 6 PM | Kick-off the fun at Whistler Children’s Festival Street Party! You’ll find sidewalk chalk extravaganza, music, bubbles and all the latest festival information on-site. 2-hour party |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
Saturday, May 16, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AM – 5 PM | Free Activities Creative fun all weekend long! Enjoy roving entertainment, Kids Karaoke, Bratz Biz Youth Market, face painting and more. |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 11 AM | Orbax and Pepper Do Science performance |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12 – 12:30 PM | Songs and Rattle Workshop workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12 – 12:45 PM | Acting Out! Improv Acting (7 – 9 yrs.) workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 1 PM | Penny Pompom and Fae the Garden Fairy performance |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 1 – 1:45 PM | Acting Out! Improv Acting (10+ yrs.) workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 – 3 PM | Comedy Magic workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 – 2:45 PM | Learn to Stiltwalk and Juggle workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 – 2:45 PM | Fools Proof: A Clowning Workshop workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 3 – 3:45 PM | Laugh Out LIVE! Jr: The Joke Jamboree performance |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4 – 4:45 PM | Rocket Science Workshop with Orbax and Pepper workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4 – 4:45 PM | Object Balancing Workshop workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 5 PM | The Comedy Magic of Rod Boss performance |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
Sunday, May 17, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AM – 5 PM | Free Activities Creative fun all weekend long! Enjoy roving entertainment, ukulele performances, arts and crafts, energetic dance parties, face painting and more. |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 11 AM | Orbax and Pepper Do Science performance |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 12 – 12:45 PM | Magic Art with Jess: Watercolours Workshop workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 1 PM | Yuki The Juggler: All The Way From Japan performance |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 – 2:45 PM | Creative Movement Workshop workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 2 – 2:45 PM | Learn to Stiltwalk and Juggle workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 3 PM | Glamily performance |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4 – 4:45 PM | Martian Landing! Workshop workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 4 – 4:45 PM | Kendama Workshop workshop |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
| 5 PM | Powwow Mash-Up! performance |
Maury Young Arts Centre |
Location: Whistler
Time: May 15th: 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Frequency: Daily