April 29th - May 6th - Children's Week.

This week on world of warcraft it is "Children's Week". You can find lots of different events in Stormwind, Orgrimmar, Dalaran and Shattrath City.

Orphan Matron Nightingale Location

Alliance can start the "Children's Week" Events by talking to Orphan Matron Nightingale who can be found in Stormwind.

Orphan Matron Battlewail: Location

Horde can start the "Children's Week" events by talking to Orphan Matron Battlewail who is located in Orgrimmar.

Orphan Matron Mercy Shattrath City Location

Additionally all factions can start the "Children's Week" events by talking to Orphan Matron Mercy who is located in Shattrath City

Orphan Matron Aria Dalaran Location

Orphan Matron Aria who can be found in Dalaran.

About the "Children's Week" Event this year

The holiday event begun on the 29th April and ends on the 6th May. Basically you take an orphan under your wing (look after a child with no parents) and perform the tasks that you are asked by the Orphan Matrons. This is supposed to show the child that people (including you) do care and you will be awarded with a special companion pet when you complete the tasks that you have been presented with.

Companion Pets that can be obtained through "Children's Week"

There are a total of 10 companion pets that can be obtained through the activities of "Children's Week" which can be found in different areas of the game.

Eastern Kingdoms & Kalimdor Children's Week Companions

• Mr Wiggles: A pink piglet that is one of the reward options from your faction capital city quest. 
• Whiskers: A baby rat which is one of the reward options available from your faction capital city quest
• Speedy: A baby turtle which is one of the reward options from your faction capital city.
• Scooter: A baby snail which is one of the reward options from your faction capital city. 

Outland Children's Week Companions

• Egbert: a funny companion that can be obtained during Outland's children's week by completing a quest chain. 
• Peanut: A cute companion that can be obtained during Outland's children's week by completing a quest chain. 
• Sleepy Willy: A tired companion that can be obtained during Outland's children's week by completing a quest chain. 
• Legs: A little companion that can be obtained during Outland's children's week by completing a quest chain. 

Northrend Pets obtainable through Children's Week Events

• Curious Oracle Hatchling: A toothy companion which can be obtained during Northrend's children's week events by completing a quest chain
• Curious Wolvar Pup: A furry companion which can be obtained during Northrend's children's week events by completing a quest chain