Alberni Valley Children’s Arts Festival
Join us for this free to attend, family-friendly event Sunday, Feb 16th from 10AM - 3PM

Introducing the Inaugural Alberni Valley Children’s Arts Festival!

The Arts Council of the Alberni Valley is delighted to announce the first-ever Alberni Valley Children’s Arts Festival, a celebration of creativity, imagination, and community! Join us on Sunday, February 16, during the Family Day weekend, at Gyro Park from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a day filled with activities and entertainment for all ages.

This exciting festival is packed with engaging opportunities to spark creativity and inspire young minds. Highlights include:

  • Music & performances thanks to Tseshaht [c̣išaaʔatḥ] Forestry
  • Creation Station’ thanks to the A.V. Port Authority
  • Balloons & Face Painting thanks to Coastal Community Credit Union
  • Art making for all ages taught by PAV Art Therapy
  • Scavenger Hunt thanks to Coombs Country Candy
  • Magician performances thanks to A.V. Tourism
  • STEM makers zone with the A.V. Makerspace
  • Button making thanks to ADAPS Youth and Family Services
  • Puppet performances with the A.V. Museum & Portal Players
  • Learn to spin fibre taught by the A.V. Fibre Guild
  • Balloons and magician Adley from Sharky Balloons!
  • Photography thanks to Ali Penko, alipenko.com

Plus, vendors, food, teddy bear repair & MORE!

This event is free to attend, making it a perfect opportunity for families to come together and celebrate the arts in our community. A special thanks to our top sponsors, whose support has made this festival possible: Tseshaht [c̣išaaʔatḥ] Forestry Corporation, Alberni Valley Port Authority, and Coastal Community Credit Union.

Bring your friends and family to the Alberni Valley Children’s Arts Festival and experience the joy of creativity, learning, and community connection. We look forward to seeing you there!