# Event Details - **Event Name**: Whitehorse 2026 Firesmart Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us at Whitehorse 2026 Firesmart Festival for stories, fire safety tips,films and fun for the kidsAbout this EventSomething for the Whole Family - April 24 & 25Wildfire risk in Whitehorse is high. It’s not a question of if—it’s a question of when.The good news? There’s a lot we can do about it (and no, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming).Busy family life? We get it. That’s why this FREE event includes childcare on Saturday afternoon—so you can learn a few practical things while your kids are happily occupied.Friday 7:00 pm (doors open 6:30 pm)With Greg Van Tighem, former Fire Chief of the Jasper Fire DepartmentA firsthand look at what happens when wildfire hits a community—and what we can learn from it.Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm (doors open at 9am)9:30 Evacuation planning and preparedness with Ursula Geisler, Whitehorse Emergency Management Specialist. A hands-on session to help you build a simple family evacuation plan (the kind you’ll actually remember in a pinch), plus updates on potential city evacuation planning.11:15 am Firesmart Home Products by Steve Reid, City of Whitehorse FireSmart Co-ordinator. Short talk + product displays to help make your home more wildfire-resilient—featuring local partners like Kilrich Building Centres, Home Hardware, and Raven Tool Library..12-1 Free Pizza lunch and Bubbly. Because big topics are easier to tackle with snacks.1-4:45Parents: Watch informative short films about wildfires (engaging, not doom-and-gloom)Kids ages 3+ to 7: Free childcare ECE daycare 18 spaces– (sign-up required) Kids ages 7–10: FireSmart activities with two FireSmart educators 16 spaces (sign-up required)Note: Parents must remain on-site (think of it as a learning retreat… just without the retreat part). Don’t forget that children need be dressed for outside weather and footwear-rain or shine!Wrap-up: 4:45 pmHosted by the Wildfire Awareness Society, City of Whitehorse FireSmart, Whitehorse Emergency Management, Yukon Wildland Fire ManagementSponsored by: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b2a98260-35a7-11f1-a0ec-d9550886fa40-rimg-w747-h740-dc000000-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b2dbdd00-35a7-11f1-9ecc-ad384b2d4f3d-rimg-w1200-h216-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whitehorse/whitehorse-2026-firesmart-festival/100001987014427642 - **Event Categories**: Kids, Entertainment, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Whitehorse - **state**: YT - **country**: Canada - **location**: Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre - **lat**: 60.7089565 - **long**: -135.0793162 - **full address**: Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Whitehorse 2026 Firesmart Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d3b529f583d562368abc77365d17ddc97174112bfa3eb4f349bf6992aeaada16-rimg-w1200-h801-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1775912983 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Whitehorse 2026 Firesmart Festival being held? - **A:** Whitehorse 2026 Firesmart Festival takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Whitehorse 2026 Firesmart Festival? - **A:** Whitehorse 2026 Firesmart Festival is organized by Wildfire Awareness Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Whitehorse 2026 Firesmart Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whitehorse, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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