What are you up to this spring break? What about cozying up with your kids, watching a favourite flick, and celebrating the magic of cinema with spring break at VIFF? Sounds good! You and your family will want to check out Generation Pixar and mark your calendars for the upcoming VIFF Kids Club.
Generation Pixar
From March 17 – 30, 2025, Generation Pixar presents Pixar’s most beloved films at VIFF for the first time! Between 1995 and 2010, the Pixar Studio redefined quality family films. This spring break, enjoy these classics with state-of-the-art 4k theatre projection, the Dolby Atmos immersive sound system, and big, comfy seats. The VIFF Centre series will showcase a range of Pixar classics, including Ratatouille, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Up, WALL-E, and more. There will be 11 feature films running and kids are only $10 a ticket. Find dates and times here.
You can also enjoy a live music event on March 23, 2025, when Disney Cruise Line music director Matt Grinke’s Happiest Jazz Quintet on Earth entertains you with an upbeat performance of Pixar’s beloved tunes. The evening will end with a screening of Monsters Inc.
VIFF Kids Club
Before Generation Pixar officially launches, kids will have a wonderful time at the VIFF Kids Club on March 15, 2025. This monthly matinee series for families features craft activities and themed concession treats, and they will be screening Finding Nemo. Doors open at 11 AM for activities, and the movie begins at 12 PM. Book your tickets here.
VIFF Centre Year-Round Programmer Tom Charity said, “Pixar’s little lamp has come to represent some of our most well-loved stories; films that are original, witty, emotional, and beautifully formed. In Generation Pixar we celebrate the achievements of the company’s first 15 years, a run of 11 extraordinary features which left an indelible imprint on children either side of the millennium – and their parents!”
Be entertained this spring break at VIFF! Generation Pixar will delight all ages with incredible digital animation, witty dialogue, and emotional depth. Enjoy the moments with your kids and create some cozy memories.
Through the art of cinema, VIFF encourages the understanding and celebration of cultures and the human condition. They are the home of film and film culture in Western Canada. Besides the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival, they also offer year-round programming at the VIFF Centre. They invite families to experience the wonder of cinema together.
Spring Break at VIFF:
Date: Kids Club, March 15, 2025; Generation Pixar, March 17 – 30, 2025
Time: Times vary
Venue: VIFF Centre
Address: 1180 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Website: www.viff.org
Images © Disney Pixar