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.
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 […]
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! This event is for all skateboarders of all ages and all abilities. All Aboard will be held on November 18th & 19th on Granville Island […]
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 oh-so smart. With lightning quick switches, the duet morphs into 14 characters, retelling (along with a song or three!) the story of Snow White, all […]
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, processions at Leg in Boot Square and Vanier Park will make their way to Triangle Square, where they will join each other and converge in […]
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.
