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!
Thursday, July 16th from 11:00am & 4:00pm, 2026
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:
Missy D | 11:45am & 1:45pm
Missy D: 1, 2, 3 On y va!
Named Francophone Artist of the Year in 2024 by the Western Canadian Music Awards, Missy D is an inspirational femcee who has been rapping since she was 11 years old. Hailing from the 3 corners of the motherland (Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe), Missy D calls her catchy bilingual music rap & soul and makes music as a form of therapy to express all her feelings, share a message and connect with listeners. Her music is a fusion of sounds of her childhood from french melodies to R&B, soul, jazz, hip hop, rock and rap legends. It’s all for the culture and for us. She wants to speak for them, sing for them, and empower folks with love and music. Missy’s popular hit “Case Départ,” was a finalist in the 2023 Manie Musicale annual song competition for students and teachers of French. This artist will have you catching too many feelings or that je ne sais quoi singing YES MAMA as Missy D embraces diversity in instrumentals, music, and most of all people. Learn more at www.missydmusic.com
Outdoor Stage:
Karima Essa |12:30pm- 1:00pm & 2:30pm -3:00pm
Karima Essa, a three-time Canadian National Dance champion, is Vancouver’s Bollywood sensation. As a charismatic performer, choreographer, and instructor, she dazzles audiences across Canada at festivals, theaters, and schools. In 2014, her love for Bollywood took her to the screens in Mumbai, India, as a two-time finalist on Omni TV’s reality show, Bollywood Star. With style, grace and a flair for the dramatic, she has been captivating adult and young audiences for decades.
Norden the Magician | 11:00am-11:30am & 1:15pm-1:45pm
Now based in Mission, Norden the Magician has toured the entire province and has performed in over 200 towns, cities and districts across BC. After over 20 years of performing, Norden is known as one of the top children’s magicians in the entire country, and is the only Canadian magician in history to win the top award for Children’s Magic for 15 years. His humor filled show and his wacky behaviour delights children and adults of all ages.
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