"It takes a whole village to raise a child." - African proverb

Our Whole Village program ensures that every visitor can share meaningfully in the Festival experience.

Volunteers Building Community
The Festival couldn't run without the help of the hundreds of Calgarians who volunteer their time and energy.

Special Needs
A list of shows recommended for children with special needs is provided on the Festival at a Glance page.

Outreach Program
The Outreach program assists economically disadvantaged children to attend the Festival. For more information visit our Outreach page.