Airdrie Children's Festival

Everything that is real, was imagined first.

–The Velveteen Rabbit

10AM - 4PM On May 24-25, 2025

We aim to enrich the lives of children and celebrate cultural differences of all kinds, all for free!

Once upon a time...

There is something about parenthood that gives us a sense of history and a deeply rooted desire to see our children’s imagination and sense of curiosity grow and thrive. We want the next generation to love learning, science, art and creativity. We want them to have the tools, the acceptance and the open-mindedness to be whatever they want to be. To do anything they desire.

The universe is vast. Still we know there is so much more that is unexplored, and that we don’t know. We want children to be willing to experiment, celebrate, cultivate and grow their character. We want them to be children who thrive on connections with those who are both similar and diverse in their cultural backgrounds.

24 Saturday May

Trixtan Balloon Twisters

10:00AM

Balloon Station from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Honey Bee Stilt Walker

10:00AM

Roving from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Christopher Cool Walk Around Magic

10:30AM

Roving from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Marmalade Lights - Hula and Prop Artist

11:00AM

Roving from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Smilin' Rylan

11:00AM

Entertainment Stage from 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Meet and Greet with 3 Princesses

11:30AM

Roving from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Christopher Cool Magic Show

12:00PM

Entertainment Stage from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

Hayley Isabel Music

1:00PM

Entertainment Stage from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Professor Picklethorn

2:00PM

Entertainment Stage from 2:00 pm to 2:15 pm

Optimus Prime Stilt Walker

2:00PM

Roving from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Smilin' Rylan

3:00PM

Entertainment Stage from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

25 Sunday May

2K Family Fun Run and Walk Sponsored by McKee Homes

9:30AM

Nose Creek Park

Optimus Prime Stilt Walker

10:00AM

Roving from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Trixtan Balloon Twisters

10:00AM

Balloon Station from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Christopher Cool Walk Around Magic

10:30AM

Roving from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Smilin' Rylan

11:00AM

Entertainment Stage from 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Marmalade Lights - Hula and Prop Artist

11:00AM

Roving from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Meet and Greet with Spiderman and 2 Princesses

11:30AM

Roving from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Christopher Cool Magic Show

12:00PM

Entertainment Stage from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

Hayley Isabel Music

1:00PM

Entertainment Stage from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Elements Dance Performance

2:00PM

Entertainment Stage from 2:00 pm to 2:15 pm

Honey Bee Stilt Walker

2:00PM

Roving from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Smilin' Rylan

3:00PM

Entertainment Stage from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Guess Who’s Back…Bobs and Lolo

We are thrilled to announce that @bobsandlolo will be making their return to Airdrie for the 2024 festival! Come see them on the Servus Credit Union Entertainment stage at 130pm on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27, 2024. Bobs & LoLo are five-time JUNO nominated singer-songwriters as well as the creators and stars of the upbeat, musical preschool series – Sing,...

What a WEEKEND! THANK YOU AIRDRIE!!

Well it’s over for 2023! What a time…numbers haven’t been calculated yet but we know the attendance was well over 10,000 for the two days. AMAZING! Everyone was safe, save for a few Bandaids for scraped knees and the like! Thank you all for the positive comments, high fives and kudos too. Major shout out to the 100+ volunteers who...

We are so excited to have our own 2KM Fun and and Walk sponsored by McKee Homes.

We are so excited to have our own 2KM Fun and and Walk sponsored by McKee Homes. Join us on Sunday, May 28th and 9am in Nose Creek Park as the run leaves from the Amphitheatre Stage and meanders through the park. This is a FREE casual, non-competitive fun event, with very special rewards for everyone who participates. Registration, in...

Event

Airdrie Children’s Festival is about inspiring excellence in children. Our event features four distinct fun and learning components: the Children’s Village - an interactive games and play area; the Inspiration Stations - interactive and fun learning centres; Main Stage Entertainment - featuring professional children’s entertainers and some local talent; and city-wide Workshops.

Everyone should have the opportunity to participate in something like this. It is not only an event in Airdrie for its residents but a chance to start new traditions and try new things. Come one, come all.