Telling Tales - Canada's Premier Event of its Kind

Join us for the 17th Telling Tales Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Since 2008, this annual event features over 70 presentations of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, and storytellers in five vibrant tents!  (Please see below how to register to attend - it's FREE!).
Hamilton AM Rotarians, family and friends will be volunteering at the Imagine in the Park workshop tent.  Each day of the festival will featture an artist, offering arts related activities to children.  Volunteers will play a support role and encourage attendees to come to the next Imagine in the Park festival scheduled for June 5 & 6 at Hamilton's Gage Park.  Go to www.imagineinthepark.com to learn more.
Come to the 2025 Telling Tales Festival for:
Free access to the Royal Botanical Gardens! Register for the opportunity to see these amazing gardens brought to life with the magic of Children’s Literature.
Book Swap & Shop | Échange et achat de livres! Bring your old books and trade them in for new-to-you stories. With french books available in partnership with Centre francophone Hamilton.
Author Signings! Meet your favourite authors in person following each festival presentation!
Wandering Characters! Meet your favourite storybook characters as they come to life!
Multidisciplinary Performers! Catch live music, puppet shows, and dance, all at Telling Tales!
Interactive walks and activities! Join guided story walks, play games at our vendor tents, or sing a song with our musicians.
Local artisans and vendors! Visit our Exhibitors to peruse local talent and support local artists.
AND MUCH MORE!
Go to Telling Tales Festival for more detail!  Please register online to attend – it’s FREE!