REBEL GOOSE BOOKS PRESENTS:
Tombolo House
A home where imagination reigns, and children’s creativity is celebrated. This is a children’s art gallery that is as playful as the artwork inside.
EVENT DETAILS
EVENT DETAILS
Location
753 Cardero Street
Vancouver BC
Public Hours:
Friday Sept 12th: 3:30PM-8:30PM
Saturday Sept 13th: 11:30AM-6:30PM
Sunday Sept 14th: 11:30AM-6:30PM
Monday Sept 15th- Thursday Sept 18th:
Closed to the public outside of scheduled workshops. Private groups/ school groups can book in by emailing hi@neets.art
Friday Sept 19th: 3:30PM-8:30PM
Saturday Sept 20th: 11:30AM-4PM (Closing early for Juicebox Jam)
Sunday Sept 21st: 11:30AM-6:30PM
Ticket Information
Your ticket includes access to Tombolo House on a particular day. Alongside our feature gallery and room activations, we will also have art-making stations, and storytime throughout the day!
Under 2 years old — FREE
Children (up to age 18)— $5
Adults— $10
Note: Special workshops are ticketed separately; however a workshop ticket includes admission for one child and guardian.
WE ARE GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:
Our Title Sponsor:
Rebel Goose Books is an independent publishing house located on Vancouver Island, Canada. They publish beautiful books that inspire young minds to dream boldly and question freely. Their mission is to champion stories requiring courage to tell, stories reflecting the vibrant, complex world children and teens live in today—where challenges are met with resilience, differences are celebrated, and every experience offers a chance to grow.
Feature Sponsors and Partners:
Children’s Art gallery
and Storybook Museum.
So much more than a gallery this year, we’ve created a whimsical experience for people of all ages. Upon stepping through the doors, visitors will enter a storybook world. Each room is a difference scene (“page in a book”) and invites guests to explore, immerse, and interact with the tale in new ways. The theme of the story will weave directly into the children’s art work, amplifying their “Imaginary Worlds”.
Special Workshops and Activations
-
![]()
Tombolo is officially open
Friday Sept 12
4PM-8PM
Join us on our opening night and be the first to experience the art gallery and storybook museum! We’ll have a non-alcoholic “bar” set-up, and an exclusive opening night raffle. -
![]()
Printmaking at Home Workshop
Saturday Sept 13
10AM-11:30AM
Ages 8-12Join Tombolo co-founder and artist Anita (Neets) in a fun workshop where you’ll learn to create Lithography prints at home using common kitchen supplies like aluminum foil, chocolate, and olive oil!
-
![]()
Aiyahono Pop-Up
Sunday Sept 14
One day only! Aiyahono will be popping up in the Tombolo kitchen with their signature matcha drinks and a special menu item just for the kiddos.
-
![]()
Trash to Treasure: Creative Building Workshop Using Recycled Materials
Sunday Sept 14
10AM-11:30AM
For ages 3-12, though we recommend adult support for children under 5.Get ready to flex your creativity muscles! Join artist and designer Jin Nakwu in this open-ended art workshop filled with imaginative play and sustainable fun!.
-
![]()
Toddler Dance Class
Monday Sept 15
10AM-10:30AMJoin Sophie from SJ Dance Productions for a fun-filled dance class, suitable for ages 18 months up to pre-K. Emphasis will be on play through movement.
-
![]()
Music and Movement Workshop
Tuesday Sept 16
Option 1- 10AM-10:30AM
Option 2- 11AM-11:30AM
Ages 0-3. Due to the young age of the children, we ask parents/guardians to participate.Join Miss Emily from The Arts Conservatory in a fun, interactive “music and movement” class for Toddlers and Parents/Guardians. We will sing along to some favourite tunes, play musical instruments and move our bodies to the beat!
-
![]()
Music and Movement Workshop
Wednesday Sept 17
Option 1- 10AM-10:30AM
Option 2- 11AM-11:30AM
Ages 0-3. Due to the young age of the children, we ask parents/guardians to participate.Join Miss Emily from The Arts Conservatory in a fun, interactive “music and movement” class for Toddlers and Parents/Guardians. We will sing along to some favourite tunes, play musical instruments and move our bodies to the beat!
-
![]()
Monoprint Workshop
Saturday Sept 20
10AM-11:30AM
Ages 8-12Join artist and educator Casey Wilson Gay in a fun workshop where you can step into the whimsical world of architect and artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. In this hands-on workshop, children will explore the theme of “Imaginary Spaces” by designing their own fantastical environments through printmaking.
-
![]()
Juicebox Jam
Juicebox Jam is a fun-filled celebration for kids, queer families, and the friends and allies who love them! They’ll be taking over Tombolo House for a fun day party with DJs spinning kid-friendly tunes.
-
![]()
Trash to Treasure: Creative Building Workshop Using Recycled Materials
Sunday Sept 21
10AM-11:30AM
For ages 3-12, though we recommend adult support for children under 5.Get ready to flex your creativity muscles! Join artist and designer Jin Nakwu in this open-ended art workshop filled with imaginative play and sustainable fun!.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Friday Sept 12th: 3:30PM-8:30PM
Saturday Sept 13th: 11:30AM-6:30PM
Sunday Sept 14th: 11:30AM-6:30PM
Monday Sept 15th- Thursday Sept 18th:
Closed to the public outside of scheduled workshops. Private groups/ school groups can book in by emailing hi@neets.artFriday Sept 19th: 3:30PM-8:30PM
Saturday Sept 20th: 11:30AM-4PM (CLOSING EARLY FOR JUICEBOX JAM EVENT)
Sunday Sept 21st: 11:30AM-6:30PM
-
We do not have a parking lot so we recommend street parking nearby on Alberni or Robson street. You may also want to consider taking alternative forms of transportation!
-
Due to the Heritage/ Character home nature of our venue this year, we are limited in our ability to accommodate certain mobility or accessibility needs.
Things to be aware of:
There is a flight of stairs going up to the front of the house. From there, the gallery will be on the main floor.
The room activations will be up further flights of stairs (two flights in total).
Interior stairwells are narrow, please exercise caution!
-
Yes absolutely! Email hi@neets.art to get started.
-
The expectation is that the gallery is a space to visit for the whole family. Unfortunately, we do not have capacity to provide childcare so please do not leave your children unattended!
-
Workshop tickets include admission to Tombolo House for one child and one guardian/ adult to accompany them. If you have multiple adults attending, we request that they purchase their own admission for that day.
-
Your admission fee will help cover some of the costs of production. (We are volunteers and very much a scrappy team!) Proceeds from the event will also be donated to Friends of the VPL.
Don’t see your question here? Feel free to send us an email.
We can’t wait to see you at Tombolo House!
Looking to book in for a private group or school fieldtrip?
Send us an email!
-
Event Details
Everything you need to know about Tombolo 2025
-
Submit Artwork
Know a child aged 3-10? Submit their art!
-
About Us
The people behind Tombolo
-
Get Involved
We’re always keen to meet like-minded folks!