Celebrate Family Day Weekend with Kaleidoscope! Gather your loved ones and join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with fun, laughter, and creativity. Over the Family Day long weekend, we’re hosting and attending a series of free family-friendly events designed to bring people of all ages together. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to connect, explore, and celebrate the joy of family!
Storytelling, dress-up, crafts, and lots of imagination, Kaleidoscope's Family FUNdays are fun mornings for the whole family that encourage creativity and play! This month, join Kaleidoscope along with Splatters Art Studio, Musician Morien Jones, and Sparkle Storm Face Painting for a morning of dynamic family fun!
When: Sunday, February 16, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Kaleidoscope Arts Centre
LEARN MOREJoin us for the Saanich Family Arts Festival at the Cedar Hill Arts Centre! This fun-filled family event is a celebration of imagination, creativity and discovery. Kids of all ages will enjoy a wide variety of activities led by Arts Centre staff and guest instructors from Greater Victoria’s arts community.
When: Monday, February 17, 2025, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Cedar Hill Arts and Recreation Centre
LEARN MOREDiscover the magic of the Royal Theatre this Family Day with Pacific Opera Victoria and the Victoria Symphony! From 12–3pm on Monday, February 17 families are invited to a free open house filled with creativity, music, and behind-the-scenes exploration.
Immerse yourself in the world of opera and symphony with hands-on activity stations in the lobby, featuring sets, costumes, and props from beloved productions like The Cunning Little Vixen, The Garden of Alice, The Birds, and The Little Prince. Make your own crown with Kaleidoscope Theatre, fashion-up some fox ears, interact with giant bird puppets, or try out a musical instrument at VS’s Instrument Petting Zoo.
A child plays a violin with the assistance of Victoria Symphony helpers. Photo courtesy of Victoria Symphony.Pop-up performances will delight audiences at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm, and Artistic Director Brenna Corner will lead engaging backstage tours at 1pm and 2pm. Explore the theatre’s inner workings, step onto the stage, and gain unique insights into the current set of The Little Prince.
When: Monday, February 17, 2025, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Royal Theatre
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