The Town of Oakville and Tim Hortons are proud to present the Oakville Children’s Festival — an arts and culture playground for kids of all ages!
Join Sharon, Bram & Friends at the Main StageJoin Sharon, Bram & Friends at the Main Stage
Enjoy FREE live performances and fun events including interactive cultural activities that are sure to make your child’s eyes light up and put a smile on your face.
Join us for this very special event! Catch a free Oakville Transit bus from the Bronte GO Station or ride your bike! Special bike parking corrals will be available on site. Festival-goers are also reminded to bring a refillable bottle to enjoy fresh and free water from the water bar. We are hoping for a bright and sunny day, but are prepared for rain, so you'll have fun regardless of the weather.
Main stage entertainment:
- Jack Grunsky: Sing and Dance with Jack at 11 a.m.
- Sheesham & Lotus: Old Time Ways at 1 p.m.
- Multi-Award-Winning Sharon, Bram & Friends at 3 p.m.
South stage entertainment:
- 10:00 AM: Reptile show presented by Safari Science
- 12:00 PM: Magic and comedy show presented by IncrediBrent
- 2:00 PM: Science show presented by Safari Science
Join the Fantasy Fables and get your picture taken with the Ice QueenJoin the Fantasy Fables and get your picture taken with the Ice Queen
Other time specific entertainment & activities:
- 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM Free guided family bike tour of Coronation Park
- 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Meet the Fantasy Fables Snow Queen and Ice Princess in the southwest area of the park. Don't forget your camera!
- 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM: CORPUS' Les Moutons in the sheep pen
Ongoing Presentations & Activities:
- Connect with the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games! Learn how to get involved, try playing a featured sport and learn about world-record achievements by the athletes.
- Tim Hortons tent featuring games and giveaways
- Art and building workshops provided by Oakville Galleries, QEPCCC, Home Depot, Momstown Oakville, and Oakville Parent-Child Centre
- Oakville Museum
Join Sheesham & Lotus on the main stageJoin Sheesham & Lotus on the main stage
- Oakville Fire Education Station and antique fire truck
- Oakville Hydro bucket rides
- Halton Regional Police Services Cruiser
- Oakville Environmental Club
- Oakville Canopy Club
- Drop-in yoga and dance sessions provided by Lululemon and Ivivva
- Obstacle Courses and FUN provided by Monkeynastix
- 4Cats Arts Studio
- Kids Play Zone
- Mini Golf presented by Par-T-Perfect
- Cartoon Bob (caricaturist)
- Face painting
Food:
- Pancake breakfast by the Kinsmen Club of Oakville (opens at 9:30 a.m.)
- BBQ lunch by the Kinsmen Club of Oakville
Hollywood Cone will be just one of several food truck at this year's Oakville Children's FestivalHollywood Cone will be just one of several food truck at this year's Oakville Children's Festival
Food trucks:
- Frankie Fettuccine
- Gorilla Cheese
- Hollywood Cone
- Karma ChaMEALeon
- The Mighty Cob
- Southern Smoke
Parking & Transit:
The free Oakville Transit shuttle service from Bronte Go Station to Coronation Park will begin at 9:30 a.m. Oakville Transit buses will operate approximately every eight minutes to and from the festival. The last shuttle will leave Coronation Park for the Bronte GO Station at 5 p.m. All festival events will end by 4 p.m., so plan accordingly. Please note that street & park parking is very limited.
Pets
Large crowds, noise, heat and excitement can be an unsafe environment for your pet. Visitors to the Oakville Children’s Festival are encouraged to leave their pets at home.
Smoke-free
The Town of Oakville is committed to providing smoke-free outdoor spaces where kids play. In 2012, the Town of Oakville banned smoking within nine metres of all town-owned parks, playgrounds, splash pads, tennis courts, basketball courts, skateboard parks and playing fields.