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This May Long Weekend belongs in Whistler for the Whistler Children's Festival

The Whistler Children's Festival starts this Thursday May 15. Circus, live dance, mad science and mountain air. Grab your tickets before they sell out.

May 12, 2026

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May Long Weekend ~ 3 days Left

The Whistler Children’s Festival
Is This Friday

May 15-17, 2026, Whistler, BC

May Long Weekend is three days away and if you still haven't locked in plans, this is your last chance to make it count. The Whistler Children's Festival runs May 15–17 and tickets for shows and workshops are selling out fast. Three days from now, the mountains will be alive with circus performers, live dance, mad science and pure family magic. Two hours up the Sea to Sky and your family will thank you all summer long.

This is the 43rd year of Whistler's longest-running festival and the lineup is one of the best yet. Here is a taste of what is waiting for your family:

THIS YEAR’S LINEUP

Yuki the Juggler
Award-winning Japanese Canadian circus performer bringing serious skill and playful energy to the stage.

Orbax and Pepper
Weird, wonderful mad science live on stage. Kids will walk away convinced science is the coolest thing ever.

Glamerly
A joyful gender-creative dress-up party that encourages kids to express themselves freely and fearlessly.

Powwow Mash-UP
A vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture through Powwow and hoop dance. The kind of show that sticks with kids.

NEW - Kick off the weekend Friday night with a pajama movie screening of Zootopia 2. Plus a Bratz Biz youth artisan market and more free activations than ever before across the festival grounds.

MAKE IT A FULL LONG WEEKEND

Stay 3+ nights and get a FREE Activity Voucher
Use it toward hiking, biking, ziplining, golf, rafting and more!

Three days. That is all you have. Don't let this May Long Weekend pass without a plan your kids will never forget.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW

Don’t miss a fun family event in Whistler

Before you book — a few things to know

  • Ticketed workshops and performances sell out ahead of time. Book early.

  • Each show has recommended age ranges. Check them before finalizing your picks.

  • Recommended for kids ages 4 to 10, though honestly the whole family wins here.