August 1, 2010 Inner Harbour, Victoria, British Columbia

The 2010 Victoria Symphony Splash Family Zone will be bigger than ever! Along with the Instrument Petting Zoo, enjoy face-painting, hands-on art activities, musical entertainment and much much more.

The Family Zone will be open on Symphony Splash day (August 1) from 1-4pm. The Family Zone is located on the lawns of the Legislature, near the corner of Government and Belleville Streets. Just follow your ears!

Family Zone activities

Enjoy musical performances by Music Corner at 1pm & 3pm, the Beacon Hill Brass at 2pm, and a host of fun activities for kids and families.

• VS Instrument Petting Zoo
• Face Painting and Tattoos
• Draw What You Hear, with Susanne Ledingham
• Paint Your Own Face, with the Victoria Children's Museum
• Make Your Own Music, with the Victoria Children's Museum
• Ship Tours of HMCS Nanaimo and HMCS Edmonton
• All Knotted Up - knot tying demonstrations

The Victoria Symphony's Instrument Petting Zoo!

Toot a trumpet! Visit a violin! Cuddle a Clarinet?! This year we will be again hosting the Victoria Symphony’s Instrument Petting Zoo in the Family Zone.

What is an Instrument Petting Zoo?

The Victoria Symphony’s Instrument Petting Zoo gives children (and adults!) of all ages the opportunity to try a musical instrument. It is a relaxing and fun way to spark a child’s interest in music and to give them a first hand try of many different instruments.

How will they know what to do?

Never fear, the Instrument Petting Zoo is supervised by the Victoria Symphony’s capable vsYOUTH volunteers. vsYOUTH volunteers are experienced highschool or university students who all love music and enjoy working with kids. They will guide your child to the right way to hold, blow or bow each instruments.

Instruments provided by Long & McQuade.