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Pools transform into aquatic jungle gym

On Sundays, two Olympic Park pools in Montreal are home to giant inflatable structures kids can jump on, climb over and slide down into the water

35 great ice cream shops in Montreal

One of my favourite summer memories is my twin daughters’ first taste of ice cream. Just 9-months-old at the time,

Sat, Oct 23, 2021
Eurêka! virtuel

The Eureka Festival! is the biggest science festival in Quebec! The 2021’s unique edition of the Eureka Festival! has been completely redesigned to respect health measures and continue to support scientific culture in Quebec and beyond. This virtual platform, always defined by our fun, educational and festive signature, will take place in order to continue to stimulate young people's interest in science : Virtual Eurêka! is an exciting game designed…

Cost: FREE

Where
On your computer screen View map

Montreal, QC, CA
06:00 AM - 09:00 PM Learn to Bike at Jardin du Petit Monde a bicyclette (Plateau)

A popular bicycle installation has reopened for a second season, geared to helping children aged 2-12 practice their cycling skills in a safe location, away from vehicle traffic. There are directional signals, dinosaur and animal crossings, painted designs, small speed bumps, bridges, and a bike maintenance area. Beginning June 12th and continuing on alternating Saturdays, Centre Sablon will be offering free activities for children aged 4-11.

Cost: FREE

Where
La Fontaine Park View map

3819 Avenue Calixa-Lavallée,
Montreal, H2L 3A7, QC, CA
06:00 AM - 10:00 PM Bike Link at Parc Jean Drapeau

The bike link is a safe, well-maintained marked trail of about 14 kms, reserved for bicycles. The bike path links Montréal, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Île des Soeurs and the South Shore municipalities: it is one of the rare spots where you can cross the Saint Lawrence River on your bike. The bike link is part of the Great Trail and the Route verte, and it provides a wide vista of unique and spectacular views of…

Cost: FREE

Where
Parc Jean Drapeau, Ile Ste. Helene View map

1 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve,
Montreal, H3C 1A9, QC, CA
06:00 AM - 11:30 PM Parcours Halloween (Ile Perrot)

Halloween is an very fun holiday for kids. For others, it's a very stressful time! For many years, several creatures have become emblematic figures of the festival of fear. What everyone doesn't know is that every year hundreds of animals and creatures apply to become a fantastic Halloween creature. It was through this recruitment that black cats, bats and witches were hired as representatives of Halloween. For exactly 73 years now, the beaver…

Cost: FREE

Where
Michel-Martin Park View map

110 Boulevard Perrot,
Ile Perrot, J7V 3G1, QC, CA
06:00 AM - 10:00 PM Outdoor Halloween Escape Room (Beaconsfield)

A famiily-friendly Halloween event that takes place at Centennial Park. Scan the QR code on your smart phone and download the app to make your way through the adventure game.

Cost: FREE

Where
Centennial Park View map

288 Beaconsfield Blvd.,
Beaconsfield, H9W 4A7, QC, CA
06:00 AM - 10:00 PM Escape Challenge: Return of the Creatures (Vaudreuil-Dorion)

The more adventurous will be able to arm themselves with their smartphones and embark on the Return of the Creatures Escape Challenge starting October 18. This enigmatic course for all ages, with a mysterious and terrifying theme, will take place in the bay of Vaudreuil, from Paul-Gérin-Lajoie park. Alone, with family or friends, participants will have to solve various puzzles and will have to use the elements that are around them to…

Cost: FREE

Where
Paul-Gérin-Lajoie Park View map

Paul-Gérin-Lajoie St.,
Vaudreuil-Dorion, J7V 2M7, QC, CA
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM The Grand Labyrinthe Corn Maze (Rawdon)

With family or friends, come find your way in a gigantic corn maze. Covering an area of more than 6 hectares (more than 60,000 m²), it promises to make you lose the north! You will find, all along the 2 circuits, riddles, charades and games. Watch for our special activities (night maze, Perseids and Halloween)! In case of rain, the labyrinth will be closed. Reservations highly recommended.

Cost: Adults $8.50, children (3-13) $4.25, 2 years & under free

Where
Ferme Guy Rivest View map

1305 ch. Laliberte,
Rawdon, J0K 1S0, QC, CA
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Corn Maze, Pumpkin Picking & Fall Fun (Rougemont)

A fun day at the farm! Picking your own apples and pumpkins and enjoy other activities such as a corn maze, a giant air pillow, a mini-farm with donkeys, alpacas and chickens, tractor rides, and a farm shop that offers homemade donuts and apple slushies.

Cost: Costs vary depending on activity. See website for details

Where
Le Potager Mont-Rouge Halte Gourmande View map

154 rang de la Montagne,
Rougemont, J0L 1M0, QC, CA
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM Pumpkin Picking and Farm Fun at Quinn Farm (NDIP)

Head to the farm for a day of play. Pick your own Halloween pumpkin from the field, see all the animals in the bard, enjoy the play yard that includes giant slides, tricycles and a cedar maze. Online reservations required.

Cost: Weekdays $8, weekends $10, free for children under 2 years. Online reservations required

Where
Quinn Farm View map

2495 Perrot Blvd. S.,
N.D.I.P., J7V 8P4, QC, CA
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Giant Corn Mazes at Verger Labonte (NDIP)

25 minutes from Montreal, Verger Labonté is an ideal site to spend a day with the family, wandering through the giant corn mazes. Each year, the team offers three unique excursions under an original theme - this year is London 1886: Mysteries & Investigations. The Red Handed takes about 15-20 minutes to complete and is for children 5 & under. The Moriarty is open to all and takes about 35-40…

Cost: Adults $18.95, children (4-16) $12.95, FREE for kids 4 & under. Online reservations required.

Where
Vergé Labonté View map

2291 Perrot Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot Blvd.,
Montreal, J7V 8P4, QC, CA
09:00 AM - 09:00 PM Funk and Pumpkins at Botanical Gardens

A family outing that features agility games, arts and science. A fun experience and a ton of creative activities await kids and adults! Magic Steps Circuit (daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) - In a Halloween-themed setting, impress your family by showing them how light you are on your feet as you skilfully make your way along a circuit that offers up numerous surprises. Children will be delighted by…

Cost: Adults $16.50, seniors $15.50, students $12.75, children 5-17 $8.25 (Quebec resident rates)

Where
Montreal Botanical Garden View map

4101 Sherbrooke St. E.,
Montreal, H1X 2B2, QC, CA
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Game Brigade at Parc Sainte-Bernadette

Activities hosted by The Lion and The Mouse that help educate parents on free, outdoor loose play opportunities in the city. While parents learn, children can have fun playing together.

Cost: FREE

Where
Parc Sainte-Bernadette View map

6855 16e Ave.,
Montreal, H1X 2T5, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Come Aboard! Pirates or Privateers? at Pointe-a-Calliere

Have you got what it takes to be a pirate or a privateer? Pointe-à-Callière is requesting that all shipmates now board the good ship D’Iberville to embark on an immersive and interactive seafaring adventure taking place in the days of New France! Entirely updated and improved, Pointe-à-Callière’s new family exhibition offers a glimpse into the world of the ship’s captain, Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, Canada’s most renowned privateer, and a chance to…

Cost: Adults $24, youth (13-30) $16, children (5-12) $8, free for ages 4 & under. Reservations required

Where
Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex View map

350, place Royale,
Montréal, H2Y 3Y5, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 09:00 PM GUEPE Animation & Outdoor Equipment in the Park (Rosemont)

Join GUEPE naturalist educators in the park to learn more about urban nature and discover interesting artefacts. Loans of outdoor equipment will also be available: scooters, balls, games, identificatin guides, insect nets, binoculars, and more. Two Locations: Beaubien Park - 6635 6e Avenue, Montréal, QC H1Y 2X7 Pelican Park - 2590 Rue Masson, Montréal, QC H1Y 1V9 Schedule: June 12 to October 31: Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to…

Cost: FREE

Where
Beaubien Park View map

6635 6e Avenue,
Montreal, H1Y 2X7, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Fall Corn Maze (Mirabel)

We are proud to present to you a family activity that everyone will love. Our labyrinth, totaling 3 hectares, will make you lose your mind for several minutes. During the course, you will be able to contemplate our decorations, they will tell you a story. At the end of the ride you will arrive in our one hectare pumpkin patch, where you can enjoy nature. Reservations highly recommended.

Cost: Adults (13 & over) $8, children (4-12) $4, 3 years & under FREE

Where
Ferme Michel Lauzon View map

16100 Sainte-Marguerite Rd.,
Mirabel, J7J 2E6, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM It’s Circus Time at Pointe-a-Calliere

From the first travelling circus troops that performed in and outside of Europe to today's over-the-top international shows, the circus arts have never ceased to transform. While including animal tamers in (or excluding them from) the same line-up as equestrian shows, clown acts, juggling feats, and acrobatic stylings, both the disciplines and venues of the circus are ever-changing. In recent decades, the circus arts have definitely taken root and grown…

Cost: Adults $24, children 5-12 $8, ages 4 & under free

Where
Pointe-à-Callière, Cité d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal View map

350 Place Royale,
Montreal, H2Y 3Y5, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Railway Ghosts at Exporail (St. Constant)

Beware! Ghosts, skeletons, bats and spiders have taken over the Museum. They are even lurking in some of the vehicles. You never know who might sneak up on you in the Grand Gallery or what you might see floating through some of the train cars… Visitors will be greeted in a haunted train station atmosphere. This activity allows families to rediscover the collection with a new perspective and in spite of…

Cost: Adults $21.20, students (13-17) $12.75, children (3-12) $10.60, free for tots

Where
Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum View map

110 St. Pierre St.,
St. Constant, J5A 1G7, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 04:30 PM Voiles en Voiles Adventure Park in the Old Port

Climb aboard life-size replicas of a royal and a pirate ship of the 18th century of over 100 feet long and hang onto one of the aerial adventure courses ranging from 2 feet to 35 feet high, climb the wall of the Pirate's ship, or run through the inflatable playgrounds. This fall, there is an Escape Mission game for families to enjoy (ages 6 & up). These escape missions are…

Cost: Various packages available. See website for details. Advance ticket purchase highly recommended.

Where
The Old Port, Place des Vestiges View map

de la Commune,
Montreal, H2L 5C1, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM La Grande Roue in the Old Port

La Grande Roue stands 60 metres high on Ile Bonsecours, making it the biggest observation wheel in the country, and one of the three tallest in North America. Visitors can climb aboard one of the 42 enclosed, temperature-controlled cabins and enjoy a 360 degree view of the downtown core, the river, Jacques-Cartier Bridge and Mount Royal. Rides will last about 15 minutes and go through three full rotations. When the…

Cost: Tickets starts at $20.12. Variety of packages available for purchase. Online ticket sales available.

Where
La Grande Roue de Montreal View map

362 rue de la Commune E.,
Montreal, H2Y 0B4, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Farm Tours for Toddlers and Kids (Ile Bizard)

Reconnect with nature via an interactive guided farm visit. Feed the ducks, bunnies, chickens, sheep and goats, interact with a farm dog and learn about bees. The tour is suitable for children age 2 & up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear long pants and summer hat. Bug repellent is recommended. Strollers are impossible to use on the farm. Registration is mandatory. Tour tickets available online.…

Cost: $30 per family

Where
Project PACE farm View map

1450 Montee Wilson,
Ile-Bizard, H9E 1K3, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Disney Corn Maze, Farm Museum & Fun Zone (Vankleek Hill, ON)

Families are invited to wander the seven-acre corn maze hunting for hidden mailboxes in a challenging treasure hunt in this season’s Disney-themed design. Afterward, visit the farm's museum to see antiques, visit the ice cream booth and enjoy a fun zone with a variety of games. There is also a pedal kart race, rock wall, rubber ducky races, mining for gems, and a giant jumping pillow. Pumpkin picking is also…

Cost: $17 per person, $60 for family of four. Free for ages 3 & under

Where
Ouimet Farms View map

63 Main St. W.,
Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0, ON, CA
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Halloween Exhibition: Pumpkins & Other Curiosities (Dorval)

Through several fun facts, discover how pumpkins have become an essential symbol of Halloween. This exhibition also features a collection of pumpkins decorated and carved by young Dorval students and by the pumpkin master Alex S. Girard (a.k.a le Citrouilleur). Hours: Monday to Friday - 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Halloween Evening Saturday, October 30 From 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.…

Cost: FREE

Where
Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre View map

1401 Lakeshore Dr.,
Dorval, H9S 2E5, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Live Pumpkin Carving with a Pumpkin Master (Dorval)

This Halloween, multidisciplinary artist Alex S. Girard will carve pumpkins of all sizes! Join us to get inspiration on how to make your own pumpkin a great success.

Cost: FREE

Where
Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre View map

1401 Lakeshore Dr.,
Dorval, H9S 2E5, QC, CA
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Montreal Science Centre Activities

Located in the heart of the Old Port of Montreal, the Montreal Science Centre is entirely devoted to science and technology, and is notable for the excellent quality of its activities, exhibitions and the use of interactive devices in an innovative environment, both educational and entertaining. This fall, families can visit four permanent exhibition halls: Fabrik (for children 8 years and up): put your kids’ innovation skills to the test as…

Cost: Tickets starting at: adults $22, teens $17, children $11, families $55. Purchase tickets online

Where
Montreal Science Centre View map

2 de la Commune St. W.,
Montreal, H2Y 2E2, QC, CA
11:00 AM - 08:00 PM The Infinite Experience

THE INFINITE is an awe-inspiring immersive experience that transports you into space, aboard the International Space Station, through a breathtaking journey that lasts 60 minutes. Several mediums (virtual reality, augmented reality and projections) collide with exceptional realism, allowing you to discover life in orbit in a way only 250 astronauts have experienced. Experience the vastness of space and see Earth from a whole new perspective! Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11 a.m. to…

Cost: Adults $30-$50, children (8-12) $10-$12, students (13 & up) $21-$35

Where
Arsenal Contemporary Art Montreal View map

2020 William St.,
Montreal, H3J 1R8, QC, CA
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Saturday Morning Storytime (Kirkland)

This parent-child activity introduces youngsters to the joys of reading. Fun and simple stories with rhymes and songs. The participation of an adult is mandatory for this activity. Online registration is required.

Cost: FREE. Registration required

Where
Kirkland Library View map

17100 Hymus Boulevard,
Kirkland, H9J 2W2, QC, CA
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM Halloween Celebration at SOS Labyrinthe (Old Port)

Once again, SOS Labyrinthe transforms its 2km maze into a celebration of all things Halloween. Enjoy seasonal decorations and spooky characters as you make your way to the exit. Online ticket purchase recommended.

Cost: Adults $19.75, teens 13-17 $17.75, children 4-12 $15.75, kids 3 & under FREE

Where
SOS Labyrinthe - Hanger 16 View map

Quai de l'Horloge St.,
Montreal, H2L 5C1, QC, CA
11:00 AM Treats-R-Us Activities at Toys-R-Us

Come celebrate the spooky season with us throughout October with fun activities, demos, stories, and giveaways. Schedule: Oct. 24 & 25 - Halloween Storytime at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 30 & 31 - trick-or-treating (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), magic mixies demo (1 p.m.), storytime (11 a.m. and 2 p.m., costume parade (noon and 3 p.m.)

Cost: FREE

Where
Various Toys 'R Us locations View map
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Haunted House at Laval Nature Centre

The North Chalet turns into a haunted house and the bravest are invited to face their fears of childhood... clowns, monsters, spiders and more will startle you at every corner. This activity is not recommended for children under 10 years. Online registration required.

Cost: FREE. Online registration required

Where
Laval Nature Centre View map

901 Park Ave.,
Laval, H7E 2T7, QC, CA
12:00 PM - 08:00 PM MTL Zipline in the Old Port

Come and try the first urban zipline circuit in Canada. Montreal Zipline offers you a thrilling experience while discovering Montreal from a bird’s eye view. Transform yourself into a superhero flying over the city. The zip-line course flies over the famous Bonsecours island in Montreal’s Old Port, which is one of the city's most popular tourist areas. Bring the whole family! It’s open to everyone ages 3 and up. No need to book your…

Cost: Adults $19.99 + tax, children $16.99 + tax

Where
Clock Tower - Old Port of Montreal View map

Hangar 16, 363 rue de la Commune,
Montreal, HY 1J3, QC, CA
12:00 PM Family Movies at Dollar Cinema

Dollar Cinema provides a great movie going experience at a reasonable price. Admission at $2.50 for most movies and yummy snacks at $1.00 + tax. Bringing you affordable entertainment week after week. Movies this week: Space Jam: A New Legacy (3:25 p.m.), Abominable (1:55 p.m.), and Boss Baby: Family Business (noon & 5:25 p.m.)

Cost: Tickets starting at $2.50

Where
Dollar Cinema View map

6900 Decarie Blvd. #203,
Montreal, H3X 2T8, QC, CA
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Festiv’Halloween Daytime (Coteau-du-Lac)

A spooktacularly decorated Halloween event with a haunted labyrinth, and pumpkin and autumn flower picking in the fields. Besides traditional orange jack o’ lanterns, there will also be around thirty different varieties of pumpkins and squash to choose from. Tickets to Festiv'Halloween include access to the playground and picnic area, the corn maze and the pumpkin fields (pumpkins cost extra). Online reservations required.

Cost: Adults $8, children (18 & under) $6, free for ages 3 & under. Online reservations required

Where
La Belle de Coteau du Lac View map

75 route 201,
Coteau-du-Lac, J0P 1B0, QC, CA
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Farm Tours for Toddlers & Kids (Ile Bizard)

Reconnect with nature via an interactive guided farm visit. Feed the ducks, bunnies, chickens, sheep and goats, interact with a farm dog and learn about bees. The tour is suitable for children age 2 & up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear long pants and summer hat. Bug repellent is recommended. Strollers are impossible to use on the farm. Registration is mandatory. Tour tickets available online.…

Cost: $30 per family

Where
Project PACE farm View map

1450 Montee Wilson,
Ile-Bizard, H9E 1K3, QC, CA
06:00 PM - 09:30 PM Domaine Maudit – The Cursed Estate (Coteau-du-Lac)

Le Domaine Maudit is an intense 250-meter indoor and outdoor course, including the ancestral sheds of our farm and a small wooded area. Throughout the course you will cross a succession of fifteen scenese, each one exploring a different theme of terror and animated by sinister characters. Tickets to Domaine Maudit include access to the lighted playground and picnic area, decorated and illuminated corn maze with animation and the haunted and…

Cost: Tickets start at $7. Online reservations required

Where
La Belle de Coteau du Lac View map

75 route 201,
Coteau-du-Lac, J0P 1B0, QC, CA
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Scary Dahlia Haunted House (Dorval)

A fantasically decorated house and yard yard for visitors and trick or treaters. Loated in Dorval, it is free to visit, however donations are greatly appreciate for Fondation CHU Ste Justine.

Cost: FREE. Donations appreciated

Where
Scary Dahlia View map

231 Dahlia,
Dorval, H9S 3N6, QC, CA
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM Gardens of Light at Botanical Gardens

This year, the Gardens of Light event is renewed, offering a brand new journey - An ode to the Moon! Universal beacon that has guided human beings since the dawn of time, the Moon is the light that ushers you while you discover the Gardens of Light. Begin your visit guided by the wolves' howling and the moonlight. Let yourself be drawn to the poetry of the Japanese Garden, which…

Cost: Adults $16.50, seniors $15.50, students $12.75, ages 5-17 $8.25, families $46.75 (prices for Quebec residents)

Where
Montreal Botanical Garden View map

4101 Sherbrooke St. E.,
Montreal, H1X 2B2, QC, CA
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM DAY TRIP! PumpkInferno at Upper Canada Village

Award-winning Pumpkinferno is returning this fall, where Upper Canada Village is reviving some of its most popular exhibits. This mesmerizing installation of artist-inspired, glowing pumpkins is a not-to-be-missed event for ALL ages! Take a tour through this spectacular outdoor art exhibit of 7,000 handcrafted pumpkins all lit at night along a kilometer long path in a picturesque 19th-century backdrop. DATES AND HOURS OF OPERATION • Sept. 24 - Oct. 17 -…

Cost: General admission: $20,, children 4 & under FREE

Where
Upper Canada Village View map

13740 County Road #2,
Morrisburg, K0C 1X0, ON, CA

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