Presented in partnership with a wide variety of local organizations, our Activity Tents give our guests plenty to explore and experience in their time at Kidzfest.
Details of each activity will be added in April.
Please note that activities may be changed or canceled without notice.
Indigenous Village
This year's Indigenous Village is in partnership with Ooknakane Friendship Centre.
Tales on the Trolley
Punch your ticket to a special story time on the Kidzfest trolley! Tales on the Trolley is a chance to sit and enjoy some fun and entertaining stories with a variety of storytellers throughout the festival. Space on the trolley is limited so check the schedule near the trolley for the next available time.
Penticton Art Gallery
Penticton Public Library
Okanagan Science Centre
Penticton Vees
Penticton Academy of Music - Musical Petting Zoo
Explore a wide variety of musical instruments.
Kidzfest Craft Tent
Penticton Museum
SOICS
Princess Margaret Leadership
Penticton First Baptist Church - LEGO
Spend some time creating on your own or with friends in our LEGO tent hosted by the Penticton First Baptist Church.
Penticton Robotics - Demo & Display
The Penticton Robotics Team is made up of students from bothe Princess Margaret Secondary and Penticton Secondary Schools. Each year they build a robot from scratch to compete in provincial, national and possibly international competitions. Come and meet this year's team and robot and find out how it works. A small display area will be used for the team to demonstrate the robot's abilities. You will also see a larger display of the robot on the main stage once per day.
Dragonfly Pond - Quiet Tent
The Quiet Tent is in place for our guests who need a break from the intensity of the regular festial programming. Receive support from the Dragonfly Pond Society, including this Quiet Tent as well as sensory kits available for borrowing during your time at the festival. Sensory kits for loan are provided by the Penticton Vees.
City of Penticton Sustainability Department
Pegboards & Colouring Boards
Throughout the park, take a break from all of the activities at one of our boards. Make a picture or pattern using the colourful pegs on our large pegboards or colour a section of the great big colouring posters!
Pop-up Play
Watch for our Pop-Up Play volunteers showing up at different points throughout the day, bringing fun and temporary activities: giant bubbles, games, ribbon wands, a REALLY big beach ball, and more! You never know what might just pop up!
Face Painting
Kidzfest is pleased to offer a variety of face painting options at Kidzfest 2024. Guests may choose to pay a low fee for the incredible, professional artistry of Faery Dragon Face Painting or a free face painting option by some of our Kidzfest volunteers. There is a face painting option for everyone.
