Telling Tales Festival 2026

October 3, 2026

October 4, 2026

Free

Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington

Website

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?

Buy online

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.

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