Children’s Day
Don’t Just Show and Tell!
A special day for children of all ages and let’s not forget the young at heart!
Wednesday, July 12th from 11:00am & 4:00pm, 2023
Outside beside Harrison Memorial Hall on Maple Street
Site admission: $6.00 plus tax (children 3 and under are free)
Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Experience the ‘Play Factor’ with Hands-On Art
Don’t just show and tell! Come experience the world of performing arts through playful Activity Stations. Drop in and explore music, crafts, drama & physical movement through our interactive activities. There will be three different live performances on our outdoor and indoor stages. So come and bring the family for a full day of hands-on creative exploration!
- Climb the Wall: Touch the top of the mobile climbing wall.
- Beading: Stop by the Optimist’s tent and take part in a fun beading activity.
- Arts and Crafts: Spend some time doing 3-4 craft activities to take home.
- Triple Treat: Join the Chilliwack School of Performing Arts as they explore costumes, singing and dancing!
- Kids Play Zone: Let the little play and have fun in a sandbox, water tables and toy area.
Performances
Hall Stage:
Will’s Jams | 11:45am & 1:45pm
Will Stroet of Will’s Jams is a JUNO-nominated musician, nationally recognized educator and former CBC Kids TV star. His high-energy rock-pop music in English and French is full of witty wordplay and sing-along choruses, inspiring kids to be active, creative, caring and community-minded.
Will discovered his talent for writing kids music while completing his bachelor or Education at UBC. After releasing his first album in 2005 and performing hundreds of shows locally, Will knew he had found his calling. In 2009, he left teaching to pursue music full time and has never looked back. To date, Will has performed 2,000+ shows at festivals, theatres and schools across Canada and China.
Will’s 11 albums in English and French have garnered national acclaim, including a 2017 JUNO nomination, 8 nominations from the Western Canadian Music Awards, 3 from the Canadian Folk Music Awards and 2 from the SiriusXM Indies.
Outdoor Stage:
Al Qahwa |11:00am- 11:30am & 3:00pm -3:30pm
Al Qahwa performs original compositions, as well as popular traditional Arabic repertoire – from Sufi Devotional Love songs from the Arab World to popular folk songs, to classic Egyptian songs made famous by the stars of Egypt (the Hollywood of the Middle East).
Vancouver Puppet Theatre |12:30pm-1:05pm & 2:30pm-3:00pm
Explore the magic of family friendly puppeteering with the Vancouver Puppet Theatre. Meet a cast of characters that is sure to make the entire audience giggle and play along in the fun!