FUN FESTIVALS AND THINGS TO DO
MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVALClosing tomorrow, the Jazz fest is one of the most important gatherings to kick-off summer in the city. I was lucky to visit this week and loved seeing a ton of activities, so I’m planning to come back with the kids this weekend.Location: St-Laurent metroPrice: Free! They have a ton of food trucks, drinks and restaurants that are part of the festival.Kids friendly: YES! there’s a dedicated section for kids (near the MAC) with splash parks, a giant piano and a ton more.Date: Until July 6th.More detailed info: hereBEACH DAY IN THE CITYYes, you read that right! There are two cute beaches in the city that you can visit with your family at Parc Jean-Drapeau and Verdun.Location: Verdun metro and Jean Drapeau metro.Price: $22 for a family pass at Jean Dreapeu, free at VerdunKids friendly: Absolutely YES!Date: All summer longMore detailed info: hereMARCHE DES POSSIBLES x MUTEKComing back this year, the Marche des possibles celebrates its 6th anniversary with live music, DJs, family activities, games, a garage sale, a taco competition and a LOT of fun. This event is a total must this summer!Location: Outremont metroPrice: Free! (not including food or drinks)Kids friendly: can’t wait to bring Nico and Oli already!Date: Weekend of July 12thMore detailed info: hereTERRACE ST-AMBROISEFresh beer, AMAZING pizza (baked instantly for you) and a stunning canal view (that we usually bike to), this terrace is our summer tradition since we moved to Saint-Henri a few years back. Please try the pizza, I can’t even describe how good it is.Location: St-Henri metroPrice: Access to the terrace is free, food and drinks are not included.Kids friendly: they love having kids and they even placed some games for them around the terrace.Date: All summer!More detailed info: hereST-HENRI COMPLETEMENT CIRQUEFor the first time, Montreal completement cirque arrives at St-Henri with a packed weekend full of amazing activities for families (I’m SO excited about this one!). Yoga classes, live concerts, cirque shows, cocktails, and even a vinyl pop-up will be at the Park Sir-George-Etienne-Cartier.Location: St-Henri metroPrice: Freeee! Outdoor activities, paid consumption if you need to eat and drinkKids friendly: Just imagine your kids running and playing with real cirque artists, the DREAM!Date: this weekend only, July 6th and 7thMore detailed info: here |