The 16th Annual Telling Tales Festival

Join us for the 16th annual Telling Tales Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens. We are excited to share a full schedule of over 40 of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, and storytellers presenting on five vibrant stages! Come to the festival for:

Free access to the Royal Botanical Gardens! Register for the opportunity to see these amazing gardens at no cost.
Book Swap! Bring your old books and trade them in for new-to-you stories.
Author Signings! Meet your favorite authors in person!
Wandering Characters! Did you know that the Paper Bag Princess comes to Telling Tales every year? Meet her and your other favorite storybook characters as they come to life!
 Performers! Catch musicians, puppet shows, and drag queen storytime, all at Telling Tales!
Interactive walks and activities! Join RBG ambassadors on guided story walks, play games at our vendor tents, or sing a song with our musicians.
 Local artisans and vendors! Visit our Exhibitor Grove to peruse local talent and support local artists.
AND MUCH MORE!