Turkey Trot: Kids Fun Run (Virtual)
The Granville Island Turkey Trot Kids Run invites kids to experience race day excitement. This run inspires kids to get moving, make healthy choices, and feel confident. Each child receives […]
The Granville Island Turkey Trot Kids Run invites kids to experience race day excitement. This run inspires kids to get moving, make healthy choices, and feel confident. Each child receives […]
For the third consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, and we are excited to say that Granville Island will be playing host to many events this year, including the art exhibition Perceptions of Mother Earth and Altar des Muertos in Ocean Artworks. Learn about and enjoy Latin American history and […]
Vancouver Skateboard Coalition and Granville Island presents All Aboard 2021, a two-day family friendly celebration of skateboard community and culture. All Aboard brings together diverse groups within Vancouver including all-women’s […]
The Winter Solstice Lantern Festival is now in its 28th year and celebrates Vancouver’s diverse multicultural heritage, bringing together people from neighbourhoods around Vancouver. This year’s festival will consist of […]
Create a Treasure Box Lantern while supplies last!
A timely parable about immigration, friendship, sharing, and individuality, Gruff tells the story of two goats: one wealthy with plenty to eat and one poor, with nothing. A hideous troll […]
Carousel Theatre for Young People is excited to finally announce its 2022 Season of live productions starting in March at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island. After almost two years […]
Visit the Kids Market this Spring Break for all kinds of fun, free, crafting workshops from 11am to 2pm! From piñatas, painting, lanterns, and more, there is something for every […]
Follow the story of nine-year-old Fiona who comes out as a boy and wants to be called Fin. He has always had a feeling – knowing something was different but not knowing what it was exactly or how to say it. As Fin cuts his hair short and changes his name, his family works to […]
Moira takes pride in standing up for what she believes in. But after spearheading a protest at school that results in the spring dance being cancelled, she receives cruel messages online and at school. Luckily, her best friends Simon and Connor have her back – until Simon reveals his romantic feelings towards Moira, which she […]
With multiple sprays and fountains, and no admission, the Granville Island Water Park is a Vancouver favourite! The Water Park, which operates from 10am to 6pm, will open May 21st, and will be running full service on weekends, weekdays starting June 20th, and full service, every day, starting July 1st until September 5th.
Visit the Kids Market for Zoo Day! Get to learn all about the wonders of animals with two 30 minute shows at 12:30 and 1:30, plus stay after for a meet and greet with the animals.
Join in on the fun, at our family-friendly special feature where the kids call the shots! Sit back and relax while the kiddos give suggestions, get up on stage, and chime in to help tell wild and whacky stories in this adventure romp.
Ignite your child’s playful joy at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival! Enjoy spectacular shows from around the world for kids and families of all ages from May 31 to June 12. The 2022 Festival will offer a mix of In-person on Granville Island and Online performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots […]
Variety’s Boat for Hope is a day on the water bringing together fun and fundraising while providing a one-of-a-kind boating experience for children with special needs. The event begins with over 450 Variety kids and their families boarding boats docked at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and heading out into False Creek for an action-packed […]
Every day is Culture Day on Granville Island! As a premier destination for arts and cultural activities year round, Granville Island looks forward to hosting a number of Culture Days activities this fall. The kick-off day September 24 will feature All Over the Map - a presentation of free dance performances, Vancity Roots and Culture, […]
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! […]