Maple Ridge, B.C., November 10, 2026 – Pyjamas, puppets, science experiments, crafts and plenty of play are coming to The ACT Arts Centre for PLAYfest, November 20 and 21.
The City of Maple Ridge’s annual family event offers a ticketed evening of live entertainment on Friday, followed by a free community celebration on Saturday with ticketed Science World performance. PLAYfest is held in recognition of National Child’s Day and creates opportunities for children and families to play, create and connect.
Pyjama Performance Night — Friday, November 20
Put on your coziest pyjamas and enjoy an evening of family entertainment featuring ventriloquist and puppeteer Kellie Haines, and dance comedy act, The Myrtle Sisters.
Schedule:
- 5:00 p.m. – Doors open; Myrtle Sisters “Can Do’s” roaming lobby performance, mini activities and concession
- 5:30–6:15 p.m. – Kellie Haines presents Laughing Out Loud
- 6:30–7:00 p.m. – Intermission and entry for the second show
- 7:15–8:00 p.m. – The Myrtle Sisters present Same, Same, Different
Kellie Haines’ Laughing Out Loud combines comedy, puppetry, music and audience participation, with themes of self-confidence, diversity and caring for nature.
The Myrtle Sisters — Nayana Fielkov, Candice Roberts and Kat Single-Dain — bring their signature mix of harmony, tap dance, clowning and family-friendly antics to Same, Same, Different.
Tickets are required for Pyjama Performance Night. Ticket prices range from:
- Child single show: $8
- Child double feature: $14
- Adult single show: $12
- Adult double feature: $20
Free Family Community Event — Saturday, November 21
The celebration continues from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a free, family-friendly community event at The ACT Arts Centre.
Families can enjoy arts and crafts, interactive play areas, a sensory room, face painting, a photo booth, s’mores around the fire pits, community partner booths and food trucks. The event will also include the Kid Entrepreneur Mini Market, where young vendors will have items available for purchase.
New this year, families can also purchase tickets for Science World On the Road’s Science Surprises! live show. The high-energy performance features audience participation and science demonstrations exploring electricity, air pressure, forces and chemistry.
“PLAYfest is about making time and space for children and families to be together, have fun and try something new,” said Tara Berdej, Manager of Recreation & Community Programs. “From live performances and hands-on activities to science, art and play, there is something for families of all ages to enjoy while recognizing the importance of children’s rights.”
National Child’s Day is recognized in Canada on November 20. It highlights children’s rights and the shared responsibility to ensure every child is safe, healthy and heard.
Tickets, Science World performance details and the full PLAYfest schedule are available at MapleRidge.ca/PLAYfest. For additional information, contact the children’s program team at Childrens@mapleridge.ca.
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