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!
Come to the 2025 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!
Pre-registration is required.
