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Family programming at the NAC

The performing arts can be powerful and transformative for young people, and it's our hope that the experiences we offer will inspire young minds and open new worlds.

Jul 1 - 31Aug

2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Arts Alive Mary, Anne, Joan installation by Heather Nicol Canal Foyer Bilingual Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2022 Family Visual
Free
Aug 16 11 AM EDT
2022

Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place Ages 1-4 English Aug 16, 2022 - 11 AM EDT Family Children
Aug 18 11 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Arts Alive Powwow Workout Class Peter A. Herrndorf Place Bilingual Aug 18, 2022 - 11 AM EDT Family Indigenous Dance Workshops
Free
Aug 19 11 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Arts Alive Street Art with the House of PainT Peter A. Herrndorf Place Bilingual Aug 19, 2022 - 11 AM EDT Family Workshops Visual Summer
Free
Aug 20 11 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Arts Alive ArohaFest Peter A. Herrndorf Place Bilingual Aug 20, 2022 - 11 AM EDT Family Dance Summer
Free
Aug 21 11 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Arts Alive SoulShine Sundays Peter A. Herrndorf Place Bilingual Aug 21, 2022 - 11 AM EDT Family Dance Workshops Summer
Free
Aug 23 11 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Arts Alive Drag Story Time Peter A. Herrndorf Place Ages 1-4 English Aug 23, 2022 - 11 AM EDT Family Children
Free
Aug 25 11 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Arts Alive Powwow Workout Class Peter A. Herrndorf Place Bilingual Aug 25, 2022 - 11 AM EDT Family Indigenous Dance Workshops
Free
Aug 26 11 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Arts Alive Street Art with the House of PainT Peter A. Herrndorf Place Bilingual Aug 26, 2022 - 11 AM EDT Family Workshops Visual Summer
Free
Aug 27 - 18Sep

2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Arts Alive Buffy Sainte-Marie: Pathfinder, a retrospective exhibition… Southam Hall Lobby Bilingual Aug 27 - Sep 18, 2022 Special Family Indigenous Exhibit
Free
Aug 27 11 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Arts Alive ArohaFest Peter A. Herrndorf Place Bilingual Aug 27, 2022 - 11 AM EDT Family Dance Summer
Free
Sep 22 4 PM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Follow that sound! SPHERE Festival - Family Activity Canadian Museum of Nature Sep 22, 2022 - 4 PM EDT Family Music Classical Chamber
Free
Sep 22
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Fish can hear?! SPHERE Festival Canadian Museum of Nature Bilingual Sep 22, 2022 - 4 PM EDT Family Exhibit Workshops Children
Free
Sep 23 - 25

2022
In-person

In-person Follow that sound! SPHERE Festival - Family Activity Canadian Museum of Nature Ages 3-16 Bilingual Sep 23 - 25, 2022 Family Music Classical Chamber
On sale Aug 22
Sep 24

2022
In-person

In-person I Talk Like a River SPHERE Festival - Storytelling Canadian Museum of Nature Ages 5-12 Bilingual Sep 24, 2022 Family Exhibit Workshops Children
On sale Aug 22
Sep 25 9 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person OAG Art Tent SPHERE festival Canal Lobby Bilingual Sep 25, 2022 - 9 AM EDT Family Children Visual Festival
Free
Sep 25 11 AM EDT
2022
Free In-person

Free In-person Fish can hear?! SPHERE Festival Canal Lobby Bilingual Sep 25, 2022 - 11 AM EDT Family Exhibit Workshops Children
Free
Sep 25 3:30 PM EDT
2022
In-person

In-person NAC Orchestra Tune Into Nature SPHERE Festival - Family Adventures with the NAC... Southam Hall Ages 5-12 Bilingual Sep 25, 2022 - 3:30 PM EDT Family Music Classical Children
Tickets
Nov 12 - 13

2022
In-person

In-person HUSH: Henry’s Dream Machine Visual concert-performance Azrieli Studio Ages 6-12 Bilingual Nov 12 - 13, 2022 Family Music Theatre Musical
Tickets Offers available
Dec 1 - 4

2022
In-person

In-person NAC Dance Les Grands Ballets Canadiens The Nutcracker Southam Hall Dec 1 - 4, 2022 Family Dance Ballet Holidays
Tickets Offers available
Dec 10 - 11

2022
In-person

In-person Archipel Puppet theatre Azrieli Studio Ages 3-8 Français Dec 10 - 11, 2022 Francophone Family Theatre Children
Tickets Offers available
Jan 15

2023
In-person

In-person Mozart's Flights of Fancy Kinderconcert Series Azrieli Studio Ages 3-8 Bilingual Jan 15, 2023 Family Music Classical Chamber
On sale Aug 12
Jan 21 3:30 PM EDT
2023
In-person

In-person Rhythm and Soul, Latin Style Family Adventures with the NAC Orchestra Southam Hall Bilingual Jan 21, 2023 - 3:30 PM EDT Family Music Classical World
On sale Aug 12
Feb 2 - 4

2023
In-person

In-person The National Ballet of Canada Romeo and Juliet Southam Hall Feb 2 - 4, 2023 Family Dance Ballet
Tickets Offers available
Feb 12

2023
In-person

In-person NAC Orchestra Celebrate Africa! Kinderconcert Series Azrieli Studio Ages 3-8 Bilingual Feb 12, 2023 Family Music World Roots
On sale Aug 12
Feb 23 - 25

2023
In-person

In-person Reggae Roots Pops Series with NACO Southam Hall Feb 23 - 25, 2023 Family Music Classical Pops
Tickets Offers available
Apr 29 3:30 PM EDT
2023
In-person

In-person Let’s Dance Family Adventures with the NAC Orchestra Southam Hall Bilingual Apr 29, 2023 - 3:30 PM EDT Family Music Classical Pop
On sale Aug 12
May 28

2023
In-person

In-person Latin American Music with Colores Andinos Kinderconcert Series Azrieli Studio Ages 3-5 Bilingual May 28, 2023 Family Music World Roots
On sale Aug 12

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