Vancouver International Children’s Festival 2022
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Variety’s Boat for Hope is a fun-filled water expedition where children with special needs live out their favourite pirate adventure. And this year, the ever-popular event is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! The action-packed day begins with over 450 Variety kids and their families boarding boats docked at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and heading out […]
Join the Parks Canada Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach team to learn all about Southern Resident Killer Whales, the ocean ecosystem, and actions we can take to help protect them. Are you a paddler or boater? Stop by to learn about safe boating around marine mammals. You can find them in the park at the […]
Come one, come all to FOOLS AT PLAY, a clown spectacular on Granville Island, presented by Axis Theatre Company and Granville Island. A celebration of nonsense, silliness and complete absurdity, this family-friendly Clown Cabaret marks the final showcase of works created and performed by Axis’ CLOWN TURN CREATION intensive participants.
Kids as young as 18 months are invited to practice riding our balance bikes in a fun interactive riding course! We also provide helmets — kids just need to show up!
Join Arts Umbrella on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM for an Open House and Registration Fair! This event will take place at 1400 Johnston Street, Granville Island and tours will take place at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. Questions? Email Student Services at [email protected] or call 604 681 5268.
On September 30th, all Arts Umbrella students, families, and friends are invited and encouraged to join them for a meaningful day of reflection and education. Activities and talks will be age-appropriate and led by Indigenous artists and knowledge keepers. Drop-in activities run from 10am to 3pm; lectures and activities that require reservations are available on […]
Latino Heritage Month celebrates its 4th year on Granville Island! Join us for events and installations all over Granville Island, celebrating the enriching Latino culture and our connection and influence in BC and Canada. With food, art, and performances, including a Latin Market featuring the Day of the Dead, there is something for everyone to […]
All Aboard is a family friendly event that celebrates skateboarding, culture, art and community. There will be scheduled programming for youth & adults and the return of our Green Ramp! […]
A “Once Upon a Time” tale re-imagined for twice as much fun! Not your traditional Snow White, this clever twist on the beloved fairy tale is a two-actor take that’s irresistibly playful and […]
The Secret Lantern Society presents the 30th annual Winter Solstice Celebration! Celebrate the darkest night and the turning of the year by joining one of the 3 processions. At 6pm, […]
Colour the Dragon Dragons come in different shapes, sizes, and colours! Which one represents you the most? A group project using polarized film and our imaginations to create dragon scales that are as unique as each one of us. Dragon Charm of Freedom Dragons symbolize many things in different cultures. They are majestic and fearsome […]
Colour the Dragon Dragons come in different shapes, sizes, and colours! Which one represents you the most? A group project using polarized film and our imaginations to create dragon scales that are as unique as each one of us. Dragon Charm of Freedom Dragons symbolize many things in different cultures. They are majestic and fearsome […]
Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of more than 71 books for children. His books are available in over forty countries throughout the world. With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, he explores important and timely subjects. It’s Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and self-confidence. Mermaid’s new show […]
Kids Market is hosting a series of events for Spring Break 2024: MAGIC SHOWS Tuesday, March 19 Tuesday, March 26 Thursday, March 21 Shows start at: 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM FACE PAINTING Wednesday, March 20 Wednesday, March 27 Friday, March 22 Thursday, March 28 Between: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Visit kidsmarket.ca for […]
In this story of a young girl feeling like a misfit and searching for her place in the world, Mary Jane is a mosquito who doesn’t have wings, but her […]
Do you love to buy handmade things? Visit the Kids Market KID created craft fair and find some unique gifts that are made BY KIDS!
Penguins Peaches and Izzy are the Zoo’s main attraction: two male penguins who put on daily shows to visitors’ delight. But when other penguin couples lay eggs and go on […]
Come explore the inner workings of a concrete plant on Granville Island! There will be a live band, face painting, a giant sand box, and much more. We will also […]
Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival May 27 to June 2 and enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all […]
Boat for Hope benefitting Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC, is a fun-filled water expedition where children with disabilities and complex health care needs live out their favourite pirate adventure. The action-packed day begins with over 350 Variety kids and their families’ boarding boats docked at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and heading out […]
Come by Arts Umbrella on June 8 to explore all the creative programs we have to offer for the upcoming year. We will have in-house experts at the ready to help you learn more about Art & Design, Theatre, Music & Film, and Dance. And to top it off, we will be able to register […]
Public Disco kicks off their 2024 Summer Series on Granville Island with a free, all ages block party! The event features DJs playing feel good dance music, food trucks, a vendor market and kids activities. This free, all ages event is fully licensed with 2 pop-up bars and plenty of space to sit down and […]
Canada Day, July 1st, is one of the busiest (and most fun!) days of the year on Granville Island! It falls on Monday this year. Many of our tenants host a variety of celebrations, promotions and family-friendly activities, a full summary of all events happening listed below. Ferry Ballet - False Creek Ferries | 8am-9:30am False […]