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August 1st, 2009
Matsuri Japan Festival
The Japanese Fest's eighth edition includes martial arts demonstrations, dance performances, Taiko drummers and more. At the Old Port. Here's a video of what to expect in the drumming department.
August 2, 2009
Highland Games
Feats of strengths, highland dancing, pipe bands and more, it's all things Scottish for a day.
August 7 to August 16, 2009
Montreal's Italian Week
A fashion show, FIATs on display, outdoor opera ... it's all happening in Petite Patrie's Little Italy as well as other select locations.
August 14 to August 16, 2009
La Fête des Enfants de Montréal
The Montreal Children's Festival is three days of free activities catered to children ages 12 and under at Parc Jean-Drapeau. From creative workshops to sports to live shows free access to the park's Ste. Hélène Aquatic Complex and the Biosphere are free of charge. A few museums are opening their doors free of charge as well, including the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Biodome, the Botanical Gardens and the Insectarium. There are even special activities for babies too.
August 14 to August 16, 2009
Fête Éco-Bio Paysanne
An open-air organic food market, a lesson in sustainable living, a bike rally, a treasure hunt, Latin dancing and more, La TOHU proposes a weekend of shopping and family entertainment.
Through August 16, 2009
Shakespeare in the Park
As You Like It is Repercussion Theatre's choice for 2009. Donations and non-perishable food items welcomed.
August 21 to August 23, 2009
The Hellenic Flame: Hellenic Community Festival
Traditional music, dance and food celebrating Greek culture. Consult the Hellenic Flame program for details. All events are free and held at the gorgeous Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Through August 22, 2009
International Fireworks Competition
Ten weeks of the world's finest pyrotechnics compete. Watch last year's clips of the International Fireworks Competition
Through August 23, 2009
Family Sundays
Circus City is offering, every Sunday, a free day of fun for kids and the whole family, from piñata-making workshops to face-painting to street theatre.
Through August 23, 2009
Plage Doré
Montreal's urban beach par excellence. Read a review of the Plage Doré experience, complete with schedule, prices and information on how to get there.
August 29 to August 30, 2009
Pointe-a-Callière's 18th Century Public Market
Experience what shopping at the market was like 250-some years ago.
Through August 30, 2009
Circus Arts Promenade
Drop by the Old Port's promenade and be on the lookout for stunts by Les 7 doigts de la main and La Loupiote.
Through September 7, 2009
SAKA
If your kids love horses and/or the circus, then you must bring them to SAKA.
Through September 7, 2009
Montreal Botanical Garden & Insectarium Activities
From tagging Monarch butterflies to Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden demonstrations as well as First Nations' events, there's all sorts of extra-curricular activities through the summer at the gardens.
Through September 8, 2009
Montreal Gay Village Outdoor Events
From street theatre and Qi Gong sessions to free and fun events for the whole family, check out everything going on at the Gay Village, a car-free neighborhood all summer.
Through September 9, 2009
Free Movies in the Park
Free movies and food offered in several parks in and around Montreal, every Wednesday.
Through September 13, 2009
Montreal Street Sales
Shop and indulge in entertainment for the whole family.
Through the Summer
Check Out a Museum Exhibit
The Montreal Planetarium, Pointe-à-Callière, the Biodome and the Montreal Science Center are interesting museums for kids.
Through the Summer
Montreal Biosphere
The Biosphere offers interactive exhibits and workshops (e.g., 4 km GPS walking tour, 30-minute gardening workshop) that teach kids about important environmental concerns in a way that's entertaining.
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