Family Programming

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

The Kids Tent

Books, storytelling, music, and more for young readers.
Ages 4-12

The Vancouver Sun Raise-a-Reader Corner

Picture book authors for the youngest members of your family, plus storytelling by children's librarians from the Lower Mainland, representing the InterLINK Children's Services Committee.
Ages 0-3

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!

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.

• Aboriginal Child & Family Support Services
• Britannia Community Services Centre Society
• Canucks Family Education Centre (CFEC)
• College Educacentre
• Family Literacy in the Neighbourhood
• Fraser Valley Regional Library
• Frontier College
• HIPPY Canada
• Scholastic Book Fair
• StrongStart BC
• Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
• Vancouver Community College

Learn more about our Marketplace of Exhibitors

7th annual Kids Only Scavenger Hunt

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

First, purchase a 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, take the completed card to the CBC Television 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!