There are lots of activities for families to see and do between presentations. Spend some time exploring Hendrie Gardens and look for these fun things to see and do!
- Engage in inclusive multi-sensory activities at Telling Tales Programming Tents across the festival. These “yes spaces” are designed to be engaging and welcoming for the needs of Neurodivergent children and their families. Each tent will also have a designated quiet space.
- ASL interpreters will be on-site at the Early Reader Tent (Ages 6-8), Preteen Tent (Ages 9-12), and Main Stage Festival Headliner Presentation with Helaine & Kevin.
- Need some quiet time? Head to one of our Sensory-Friendly Spaces.
- Need to get your wiggles out? Head to our Bouncy Castle at the east side of the park near many of our Food Vendors.
- Enjoy live theatre around the park with the Arts For All presentation of Kinderfest theatre for young minds with Flora & Fauna offered daily at 1:20 PM and Burlington Student Theatre wandering Literary Characters.
- Join all of our authors directly following their presentations at one of our Autograph Tents.
- Join our Scavenger Hunt–pick up a card at the info booth and win a book from Scholastic Canada
- Come check out the great selection of lightly used English and French books to swap with or buy at the Book Swap & Shop | Échange et achat de livres presented in partnership with Centre francophone Hamilton.
- Visit the Exhibitor Grove for activities and information from community groups, authors, book lovers, and more.
- Head to the Creativity Zone to enjoy multi-arts activities presented by local arts organizations.
- RBG Sculpture Tour Times: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM.
- Visit the major partners of the 16th annual Telling Tales Festival for fun activities and giveaways from TD Bank Group, Cogeco, and Access Storage.
- Fill out our online survey to win great prizes!
