Airdrie Children's Festival
Everything that is real, was imagined first.
Events Schedule
June 2019
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…
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL! 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 (NOW FULL) Time: 1030am to 1130am Location: All Fitt's Automotive 108 1 St NW, Airdrie, AB
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 WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL! 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…
Find out more »Dance, Dance, Dance
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL! Dance like no one’s watching! This Ambition Arts Academy led workshop with give kids the chance to be active and learn some basic and fun elements of hip hop dance...parents you are welcome to join in with your kid for this one! Time: 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Ages: 4 years and up Location: Ambition Performing Arts Studio #205, 2002 Luxstone Blvd SW Cost: FREE
Find out more »Smarty Cakes Mini Cupcake Eating Contest
So you think you can eat fast? Even yummy icing smothered minicakes from local bakery Smarty Cakes? Eight boys and eight girls will face off on Saturday in a time-challenged eat off. Each contestant will have to eat EIGHT MINI CUPCAKES with the fastest two boys and fastest two girls meeting in a winner-take-all challenge on Sunday. Eight mini cupcakes? No problem you say? Well here's the catch. They have to eat them with their hands behind their back. Judges…
Find out more »BOB’S AND LOLO
Bobs & LoLo are five-time JUNO nominated singer-songwriters as well as the creators and stars of the upbeat, musical preschool series – Sing, Dance and Play with Bobs & LoLo.
Find out more »Peter Lenton
Join JUNO AWARD WINNING, guitar-slinger / songwriter Peter Lenton, aka Peter Puffin's Whale Tales, for an exhilarating, interactive singalong, actionalong experience, that will make your heart smile! Audiences lead / write songs, play instruments, wear wacky wildlife costumes, and sing unforgettable songs, ranging from super high-energy, to excitingly anthemic! Peter has shared stages with Jane Goodall, David Suzuki, Stephen Lewis & Fred Penner
Find out more »James Jordan – Comedy Magician
James has been receiving praise and applause from Festivals, Cabaret Theatres, Bars, Corporate Parties and yes Kids Birthday Parties all over the world. It does not matter where he is, his act is sure to please.
Find out more »Songwriting with Peter Lenton
Join Juno award winning Peter Lenton AKA, Peter Puffin as he shares in knowledge on putting words to paper and musical notes to words. Peter helps youngsters write songs about their own interests and ties to curriculum. This one hour workshop is FREE to attend and geared to kids 8-12 years in age.
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