Airdrie Children's Festival 
Everything that is real, was imagined first.
Events Schedule
June 2019
Hi…Your On the Air with…
Have you ever dreamed of being on the radio? Well here's your chance! This fun and interactive workshop will give you the chance to get behind the scenes with AIR 106.1. Learn how radio works and even have a chance to get behind the mic. Ages: 9 years to 12 years - 5 participants maximum. If this fills we will add a second afternoon workshop Time: 930am to 1130am 930-1030 - News Round up 1030-11 - Sales/Production Crash Course 11-1130…
Find out more »Food and fun
This workshop will give kids a hands-on, tasty experience! Led by the staff and volunteers at the Airdrie Community Kitchen (inside the Airdrie Food Bank), kids will have a chance to learn a bit about food, food safety and put those skills together as they make their own berry scones and burritos. Everything is supplied for this workshop and the workshop is free. Workshop is limited to ten participants, ages 10-12. Due to our variety of programs we are unable…
Find out more »Drum Shaker Making Playshop
-The Playshop is 45mins. All ages up to 30 kids. Approx half the time is spent making instruments, the other half is spent learning how to play them (through various drum circle games and rhythm activities). All the materials are supplied. The kids are encouraged to bring their instruments to my stage show where they are featured in a number of songs.(and of course they can play along).
Find out more »Shape, Roll, Decorate and Glaze…
SORRY THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL! Would you like to make a Turtle Bowl out of clay? Under the watchful eye the the Willow n' Wool folks, this workshop will give kids the chance to gets some hands-on experience shaping, rolling and cutting out clay along with stamping, decorating and glazing. Ages: 5 years to 12 years (Maximum 8 kids) Time: 1030am to 12pm. Parents must stay with their kids. Location: 111-120 2nd Ave NE, Airdrie, AB T4B 2N2…
Find out more »You Might Be a Mechanic if…
You might be a mechanic if...you hang out with the mechanics at All Fitt's Auto!! Kids will tour through the shop, learn about parts of a car and get up close under the cars on the hoists. There will be hands on activities with the tools, tire machine and more! Ages: 5 years and up Maximum: 10 kids (If this session fills, we will add an additional session Time: 1030am to 1130am Location: All Fitt's Automotive 108 1 St NW,…
Find out more »Calgary Children’s Choir
A sense of community, fellowship and caring for one another has always been the hallmark of the Calgary Children’s Choir. This is in abundant evidence during the choir camp each fall at Camp Horizon.
Find out more »Fun with Art
This is an Alexander Calder inspired workshop led by the Airdrie Arts Society that will teach kids some art history and allow them to be hands-on in their own project. Alexander Calder was an American sculptor who is best known for his innovative mobiles that embrace chance in their aesthetic and his monumental public sculptures. Calder Art discipline: Abstract art, Expressionism, Abstract expressionism, Modern art, Kinetic art, Surrealism, Section d'Or In this workshop kids will have the opportunity to create…
Find out more »All Aboard that’s Going Aboard
Are you fascinated by trains? Then this workshop is for you! Join the folks from the Alberta Model Engineering Society (Iron Horse Park) for a hands on experience with their the 1/8th scale diesel or steam locomotives and track. Learn about all the steam locomotives, watch how they work and what makes them move. Participants with visit the workshop, where the engines are maintained and the workshop will end with a loop on the train. Ages: 6years to 12 years.…
Find out more »A is for Author…
We've all read one but how do you write one? Local Airdrie author (Little Tommy, Big Beliefs) Katie Mackrory wrote her first book as part of a school project but later when on to publish it. Join Katie in exploring the amazing and creative world of story writing. You'll learn what it takes to be a writer, how to do it and even leave with a story of your own, written in a book made by you! Age: 7 years…
Find out more »Smilin’ Rylan
Smilin’ Rylan writes and performs catchy, fun and honest children’s music in every style imaginable – loved by kids, supported by teachers and approved by parents. His live performances are described as “Enthusiastic, entertaining and energetic!” With a background in education, Smilin’ Rylan brings together universal themes, important lessons and great music in what’s been called “A winning formula!”
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