AudioPLAY is Carousel Theatre for Young People’s 2020/2021 season of screen-free audio theatre designed to engage and excite – listen in! 'Tis the season to connect with family and friends, even if we have to do it a little bit differently this year. Let's chop, marinate, sauté, dance, sing, create music, and eat a wonderful […]
For the fourth consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, by bringing a series of interactive events that include a combination of artists performances, art exhibitions, online workshops, forums, Video mapping and events to commemorate the rich and fascinating Latin American heritage and its influence in BC and Canada. Latin American […]
The Vancouver Writers Fest celebrates their 35th anniversary this year by welcoming audiences back to Granville Island for their flagship Festival from October 17–23. This year's Festival features 80 events, including 6 curated by the 2022 Guest Curator: journalist and 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Omar El Akkad. Youth events can be attended in-person or […]
Opus recognizes the importance of creativity in life, as an activity to enjoy and entertain, and as an outlet for stress. In order to meet your creative needs, they have included a number of free workshops and tutorials on their website to help fill them. Indulge in self-care and calm while learning new things and […]
We are growing with our Latin Market Ft Dia de Muertos. Enjoy tacos, tamales, quesadillas, hot chocolate, mulled wine, and more, from over 30 vendors! There will also be workshops, face painting, and live music. We will have a designated area for children and seniors, and there are many surprises that should not be missed! […]
All Aboard 2022 is the 4th annual family friendly celebration of skateboarding, culture and community. This event is for all skateboarders of all ages & all abilities.… and yes, this includes the Green Ramp, which will be available for programmed skateboarding from November 19th 2022 until January 16th 2023. Participants under the age of 18 […]
The Secret Lantern Society presents the 29th annual Winter Solstice Celebration! Celebrate the darkest night and the turning of the year with the Vancouver Morris Men on a sweet little lantern walk. Bring your lanterns to the front of the False Creek Community Centre and follow the big sun lantern to a mystery location! Performances […]
Let’s hop into a colourful and bright new year with LunarFest! CMHC is partnering with the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association for this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations, to bring The Lantern City to Granville Island. In the fourth year of this city-wide project, with Granville Island’s support, the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association will be creating […]
Brand new this year, LunarFest Vancouver is moving their Lunar New Year Celebrations to Granville Island – Ocean Artworks and will host cultural activities on the weekends, free to the public, from Jan 21-Feb 21. Activities will range from craft workshops to music performances. More information will be posted on their website in the coming […]
Carousel is thrilled to present the West Coast premiere of the internationally lauded solo play Alphonse. Hailed as “unmissable” (BBC Edinburgh), “a celebration of the imagination” (The Scotsman), and “a modern classic” (Toronto Star), Alphonse is a heartwarming tale of a missing child who meanders along a country road, weaving an intricate web of stories, as everyone is […]
Get up close to the Giants and explore the inner workings of a Concrete Plant! Heidelberg Materials is celebrating over 100 years on Granville Island! Get up close to the Giants and explore the inner workings of a concrete plant during our Annual Open House! Join us for live music, big trucks, plant tours, face […]
Enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. The 2023 Festival will offer a mix of in-person (on Granville Island) and Online Performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots of arts activities created just for children.
CMHC-Granville Island would like to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
