We love traveling to Whistler. For us it’s a great place to get away when we are looking to have a mini family vacation. We have gone to Whistler at all times of the year, and there is always so much to do. We love vacationing here. With a toddler, the best part is it’s only a two hour drive to get there. Totally do-able. Now, Whistler may be known for it’s snow it is also a wonderful place to visit during the sunny months. This summer there is the Whistler Children’s Festival.
The Whistler Children’s Festival is having its 32nd annual festival happening July 10-12 in the Whistler Olympic Plaza. There is everything from workshops, live performances, free activities, and characters. Children will have the opportunity to get to make arts and crafts, and work on their dance skills. Registration for the paid workshops is open, you can check out what is available here. I’m intrigued by the bear paw print shirts and the patio lanterns workshop.
There are also several performers who will be there including, be sure to check the schedule on the site to see who is performing on what dates, and at what times. You could see:
- Bobs and Lolo
- Sand Northrup – One Woman Circus
- Jacky Enssombe – The African Village
- Norman Foote and Friends
The Whistler Children’s Festival starts with a dance party to kick things off on Friday from 5pm-8pm. It then runs from 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults (19+), $5 for children, and children 2 years old and under are free. If you are wanting to attend this with your family, be sure to go to the Whistler Children’s Festival site and purchase your tickets. If you register for a workshop, entrance into the event is included!
Now I am thrilled to tell you that the Whistler Arts Council has put together an incredible VIP prize pack. The winner will get to visit Whistler, and experience the Whistler Children’s Festival. Some of the details include:
The prize pack will include accommodation in Whistler during the festival weekend, complementary VIP entrance and creative workshops at the festival, a meal for two adults and two children at Dusty’s or Merlin’s courtesy of Whistler Blackcomb, a whitewater rafting tour for two from The Adventure Group, a ziplining adventure for two with Ziptrek, four complementary admissions to the Whistler Museum and four complementary admissions to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, and a gift from ivivva by Lululemon, and an organic coffee gift package from the Whistler Roasting Company.
To enter for this wonderful opportunity go HERE and follow the Rafflecopter steps to enter. Good luck, and if you are the winner please tell me all about it after!
But wait… the Whistler Arts Council has also very kindly provided the opportunity for Discovering Parenthood followers to win family passes for four (two adults, and two kids)
Disclosure: All opinions and words shared in this post are my own. This post has been brought to you by the Whistler Arts Council.
Kristina says
LOVE the scenery! …and the shopping…and the food. Everything really. 🙂
Havent been, but would LOVE to go!
Heather Sparrow says
I have been to Whistler only twice! And I have been living in Vancouver for 6 years. Thanks for posting this event (or sharing with your followers) I wouldn’t have known about it otherwise and I look forward to going 🙂
Dan says
Skiing. I have not been before.
Ryan O says
Oh I’d love to take my family to this. Would be an awesome gettaway!!
krystyl olson says
I’ve never even been to whistler! And I livein Abbotsford ….only heard fantastical tales 😛 been to the Surrey Childrens Festival when I was like 7
Suji says
Thanks for the chance to win! Looks amazing.