Events Description
2 DAYS OF FREE FAMILY FUN, for all ages–because great tales never grow old!
Meet Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians.
Internationally acclaimed Festival Headliners take the Main Stage at 12:15 pm daily. Our Saturday headliner is Barbara Reid (author/illustrator of The Story Hunter). Our Sunday headliner is Danny Ramadan (author of Salma The Syrian Chef).
Explore the gardens, creative workshops, dance, literary characters, live theatre on the Main Stage, and so much more…
2 Days | 5 Tents | 70+ Author, Illustrator, and Storytelling Presentations
When planning your visit, please note that you may arrive at any time within your entry-window (indicated on your ticket) and stay as long as you like.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $0.00
$0.00 | FREE
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday October 3, 2026 to Sunday October 4, 2026
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday October 4th, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Time Ticketing
9:30 to 10:30 am, 10:30 to 11:30 am, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, 12:30 to 1:30 pm, 1:30 to 2:30 pm, 2:30 to 3:30 pm (final entry 3:30 pm)
Venue & Address
Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON L7T 4H4, Canada
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
Free shuttle bus service available.











