The 2016 Philadelphia International Children’s Festival will take place at the Annenberg Center on June 2-4, 2016 with circus, theatre, story-telling and music performances for the whole family. Plus, enjoy the free outdoor Fun Zone with crafts, activities and performances. The Children’s Festival Fun Pass is good for a full day of fun on Saturday, June 4. Enjoy three shows, the Fun Zone and a free lunch for only $25. It’s the best way to experience the Children’s Festival.

At the Fun Zone on the Outdoor Plaza, enjoy a host of engaging and hands-on activities for the whole family. Perfect for families and school groups, the Fun Zone offers face painting and crafts as well as a full schedule of performances. The Fun Zone will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday.

For tickets, see http://www.annenbergcenter.org/

Philadelphia’s youth have a lot to say. Their eloquent and profound voices take center stage with the Teen Voices of the City Ensemble, or T-VOCE. Celebrate today’s young people as they come together for an evening of choral music, spoken word and dance focusing on the impact of community and family. Art Sanctuary, Opera Philadelphia and Annenberg Center Live partnered to create T-VOCE, an ensemble that provides music education and performance opportunities for students whose high schools lack music programs. Come be inspired by the words, thoughts and talents of Philly youth.

Recommended for ages 13+. Thursday, June 2, 7 p.m.

Stories and Songs Charlotte Blake Alston

Tell me a story! For centuries, many cultures used stories to pass down beliefs, myths, history and values to generations. Master storyteller and host of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s preschool concert series, Charlotte Blake Alston captivates audiences with stories and songs from the African and African-American oral traditions.

Recommended for all ages.

Thursday, June 2, 10 a.m. and noon

Friday, June 3, 10 a.m.

Saturday, June 4, 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.

Playing By Air

Back by popular demand, the beloved troupe Playing By Air returns with its unique blend of music, comedy, juggling and circus. These award-winning performers captivate audiences with their high-energy and breathtaking feats. Playing By Air’s infectious spirit of fun, humor and creativity inspires and encourages playfulness in us all. Recommended for all ages.

Thursday, June 2, 10 a.m. and noon·

Friday, June 3, 10 a.m. and noon

Saturday, June 4, 12:30 p.m.

Catch Me! (Attrape-moi)

Watch as Flip FabriQue, the new cool kids on the circus scene, flip, jump, spin and soar. Fun, fast-paced and fearless, these acrobats take athleticism and showmanship to new heights. From bouncing off balance beams to scaling a trampoline wall, Catch Me! features daring stunts in a cirque sensation that’s a treat for adults and children alike. Recommended for ages 6+.

Thursday, June 2, noon

Friday, June 3, noon

Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly

by Finegan Kruckemeyer

Peggy O’Hegarty and her parents are packers who squeeze foxes into boxes and bikes into brown paper bags. In this fun-filled one-man show, ingenious Irish actor Louis Lovett takes the audience on an adventure through snowy lands and wild seas after Peggy discovers everyone in her city is gone. As she desperately tries to save the day, we learn about love, loss, the reassurance of goats and the courage to sing gloriously on or off-key. Recommended for ages 7+.

The U.S. tour of The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly is supported by Culture Ireland. This production was originally commissioned by The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children, Ireland and produced by The Ark in association with Theatre Lovett.

Thursday, June 2, 10 a.m. and noon

Friday, June 3, 10 a.m. and noon

Saturday, June 4, 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.