The Vancouver International Children’s Festival is a-happening soon at one of my favourite places: Granville Island. This will be the 35th annual event, and will run from May 29th to June 3rd (2012), featuring theatre performers, puppetry, dancers, singers, storytellers and authors from around the world. This video gives a good taste of what it’ll be like:
There will also be a bunch of interactive activities for children of all ages and only costs 6 dollars. If you buy tickets to one of the shows, then activities price is included. For more information about the festival, click here.
I’m thinking of taking my son to one of the Pete the Cat shows…He’s a big favourite in our house and Eric Litwin’s performances look fun.
I’ll leave you with some photos of Granville Island…Some people like the market for its fresh produce, savoury meats and sweet treats, not to mention candies, cakes, and beautiful flowers. Others hit up one of the many theatres, art galleries, or restaurants. And Kids Market is the place to be with lots of fun and unique toy stores. Be sure to visit it if you’re ever in Vancouver!
Aquabus taking us to Granville Island
Granville Island Public Market
flowers at Granville Market
Burrard Street Bridge from Granville Island
Haida totem pole recently carved by Clarence Mills out of fallen 800 year old cedar tree
Kites and Puppets store at Kids Market, Granville Island. Love this place!
’nuff said.
I'm Jackie, a Vancouver based mother, writer and storyteller, and this is my space to share with you the books that my boys love and how they weave together with our life. Here you'll find book reviews and suggestions, information on Canadian publishers, as well as occasional poems, stories, reflections, and musings on my writing journey and where it takes me...
Pete the Cat rules!
Granville Island is definitely one of my favourite places in the city! Can’t wait to get down there again.
I’m taking Theo to Pete the Cat, Sunday at noon!