Family Programming

There is lots of programming at The Word on the Street Vancouver for families.

The Kids, Tweens & Teens Tent

With great Canadian literature for readers of all ages, the Kids, Tweens & Teens Tent is the place to be.
Ages 8 and up

The Vancouver Sun Raise-a-Reader Corner

Picture books, storytelling, and more for the whole family.
Ages 0-7

Wordsearch On The Street

Check out our giant Wordsearch on Hamilton Street (aka Literacy Lane) for an exciting contest. Get the whole family looking for words and submit your list for a chance to win a Word On The Street Vancouver Prize Pack!

Book Making for Kids

Create your own books, stories and bookmarks at the Family Literacy Tent!

Supplies provided free of charge.

Family Literacy Tent

The Family Literacy Tent hosts over ten literacy and education organizations; this space is offered free of charge to qualifying exhibitors, who gain invaluable exposure and visibility for their organizations' work.

• Britannia Community Services Centre Society
• Canucks Family Education Centre (CFEC)
• Fraser Valley Regional Library
• Frontier College
• HIPPY Canada
• One to One Literacy Society
• Scholastic Book Fair
• Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
• Vancouver Community College
• YMCA of Greater Vancouver, Child Care Division

Learn more about our Marketplace of Exhibitors

8th annual Kids Only Scavenger Hunt
sponsored by The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association

It's back and here's how it works:

Purchase a DVBIA Kids Only Scavenger Hunt card at one of the Info Tents on site ($1).

Then, answer the 10 questions on it. When you're done (or have answered as many as you can), take the completed card to the Info Tent on Hamilton Street to collect a cool prize!

There are only 150 cards available. Plus, you'll have to read the program and wander around the festival site to answer all the questions, so be sure to wear comfy shoes and keep your eyes peeled!