Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

Come celebrate children, families, and our community at the 2nd annual Island Children’s Festival, featuring a unique program of children’s entertainment and activities focused on health, sustainability, and community engagement.

Fred Penner, acclaimed family entertainer and two-time Juno winner for “Best Children’s Album,” will headline the festival. Also performing is children’s singer and songwriter and Western Canadian Music Award nominee, Shé; a “Fire and Ice” science show from Mad Science of Vancouver Island; Vancouver’s Island’s own teen Michael Jackson impersonator and musician, Tristan Thompson; and performances by local dance group, Dansko.

Activities offered at the event include arts and crafts, kid’s yoga, games, face painting, a bouncy castle, and many more. Local food vendors will be on location to provide fresh and healthy food highlighting the abundance of the region.

The Island Children’s Festival proudly supports the Island Education Access Fund, which supports low-income families and children with special needs by helping them access support and education through financial assistance.

Tickets are $10 and are free for children five years old and under. They are available at all Megson FitzPatrick locations and at the door. Tickets are limited so hurry and get yours today!

Please visit www.islandchildrensfestival.com for more information.