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July 1, 2009
Canada Day
Canada Day is also moving day in Quebec, a July 1st tradition since 1974. But if you're not knee-deep in boxes, then consider Wednesday's parade, free activities, concerts and cakes.
July 3 to July 26, 2009
Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival
The festival starts July 3rd, but for the purpose of free family fun, wait until July 16 when St. Denis, from Ste. Catherine to Sherbrooke is turned into a car-free street art/gag zone. Circus arts, live entertainment and clowns will have what it takes to please the kids.
July 4, 2009
Carifiesta
Quebec's Caribbean community is in full force at Montreal's brightest parade of the season held on René-Lévesque. Carifiesta is an upbeat delight for the whole family so be sure to catch it all, starting at 11 a.m.
Through July 12, 2009
Montreal Jazz Festival
Don't miss the Montreal festival of the year. It's worth a go with the whole family, especially in the afternoon; there's a Jazz Fest zone just for kids. And don't forget to consult the 2009 list of recommended free shows at the Montreal Jazz Festival.
July 14 to July 26, 2009
Nuits d'Afrique Festival
Music from all over the African continent, the Caribbean and Latin America, don't miss Nuits d'Afrique's free outdoor shows and workshops for the whole family.
July 17 to July 26, 2009
Les Weekends du Monde
Free events, concerts and entertainment for the whole family two weekends in July at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Through July 19, 2009
OVO by Cirque du Soleil
This might be the most family friendly Cirque du Soleil show out there. If you can score tickets, go!
July 25 and July 26, 2009
Dragon Boat Race Festival
Live drums, arts and crafts, lots of food and of course, dragon boat racing roughly sums up the event. Free admission.
July 26 to August 23, 2009
Family Sundays
Circus City is offering, every Sunday, a free day of fun for kids and the whole family, from pinata-making workshops to face-painting to street theatre.
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
Plage Doré: Montreal's Urban Beach
Montreal's man made beach has its charms. Particularly when it's stinking hot.
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, then watch them have a cow at SAKA.
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 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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