Telling Tales Festival
When: Saturday. October 4 & Sunday, October 5
Time: 9:45am - 5:00pm
Where: Royal Botanical Gardens, Hendrie Park | 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON
Admission: Free! | Click here to register
Canada’s Largest Children’s Book Festival Returns
Two days of free, family-friendly programming at the Telling Tales Festival, set in the scenic Hendrie Park at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
With programming tents tailored to age groups (0–6, 6–8, 9–12, and 13+), the Festival offers something for every young reader. Meet over 100 of Canada’s acclaimed children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians. Programming includes presentations in English, French, Indigenous languages, and ASL, with a focus on stories, music, and visual art that inspire a love of reading and creativity.
Festival activities include:
- Interactive storytelling presentations and performances
- Appearances by well-known literary characters
- Nature walks and outdoor theatre
- Writing workshops and hands-on creative activities
Telling Tales is committed to fostering a strong culture of reading and storytelling in communities across Canada.
For more information visit tellingtales.org.
