Page 2: Ongoing Montreal Family Events and Community Activities
Through June 2009
Find a Summer Camp You Can Trust
Not sure where to find summer camps in Montreal and across Quebec that are certified, fun and safe for your kids?
June 5, 2009
Free Outdoor Worldwide Premiere of Home
A film with a tempo that should be easy for kids to follow, the visuals are compelling enough to keep them interested and the message is crucial. More details here. Film in French.
June 6, 2009
Neighbors Day
Meet your neighbors. But find out if your neighborhood is participating first.
June 6, June 7, June 13 and June 14, 2009
Feed Black Bears!
Under the supervision of trained professionals at the Ecomuseum. Includes breakfast for humans too.
June 7, 2009
Walking Tour of Mont-Royal's Three Summits
Offered in French.
Through June 7, 2009
Maison Théâtre in June
La Maison Théâtre presents La robe de ma mère is ideal for ages 5 to 8, about two men bearing gifts for a special woman in their lives.
Through June 7, 2009
Montreal Bike Fest
Un Tour la Nuit features 20km of nighttime city biking with 12,000 cyclists, Tour de l'Île is the most popular event with 30,000 cyclists biking 52 km (Cirque du Soleil is planning a little something for the beginning of the event and Daniel Bélanger is wrapping things up, both at Jeanne-Mance Park), and if you want to bike all the way, opt for the The Metropolitan Challenge, with "gentle" routes varying from 75 to 150 km. And there's Operation Bike-to-Work week, also held during the fest.
June 11 to June 14, 2009
Nuit Blanche sur Tableau Noir
Fun events for kids, street performances, sidewalk sales, an outdoor screening of Mars Attacks, live art creation and more are in store as Mont-Royal closes itself off to cars, from St. Laurent in the west to d'Iberville in the east. Website in French only.
June 11 to June 21, 2009
Présence Autochtone 2009
A First Nations festival complete with film presentations, outdoor concerts, visual arts and more. Website in French only.
June 12 to June 14, 2009
Eureka Festival
A celebration of science and technology, learn about the science behind cotton candy, explore germs, jump on an acrobatic bungee trampoline and more, with dozens of free activities perfect for kids and the whole family.
June 13, 2009 to August 22, 2009
Montreal International Fireworks Competition
The largest pyrotechnics competition of its kind in the world, the Montreal International Fireworks Competition dropped all Wednesday presentations, opting for a longer season of Saturday-only showings.
June 18 to June 21, 2009
Club Main
St. Laurent street fairs are the most popular of their kind in Montreal. Street fair number two of the season promises to recreate a beach atmosphere with palm trees, beach sports and more.
June 19, 2009
Tree Tour With Bronwyn Chester
Discover trees common to Montreal as well as species rarely seen in our climatic zone with author and tree guide Bronwyn Chester. Prepare for uphill walking as all the tours are in and around McGill University Campus. Call (514) 284-7384 to reserve a spot. Only $12 per tour.
June 21, 2009
No Bag Day
Montrealers are urged to do away with disposable plastics bags for at least one day, opting for canvas or durable and reusable plastic alternatives instead. Website in French.
June 21, 2009
Outdoor ZumerFest
Headlining with Montreal klezmer rapper Socalled, ZumerFest is an ode to all things Yiddish. The outdoor fest will also include drum circles, theatre in the park, magicians, face painting and more. Event is free!
June 21, 2009
Father's Day in Montreal
When you just don't know what to do with the old man.
Through June 21, 2009
Festival de la terre
Check Montreal's Festival de la terre (Earth Festival) website for details. In French only.
June 24, 2009
La Fête Nationale: A History
A statutory holiday in Quebec and notwithstanding the hallmarked, it's easily the most important celebration in these parts. Ever wonder where La Saint Jean came from?
June 24, 2009
Fête Nationale: Le Grand Spectacle
Celebrate Quebec's favorite holiday after Christmas (maybe Easter) with Florence K, Ariane Moffatt Karkwa and others. Website in French only.
Through July 19, 2009
OVO by Cirque du Soleil
The Cirque du Soleil's latest offering is only in town for a bit longer and it is perfect for kids, even for tots around ages 3 and 4. I had a chance to preview the premiere and wrote up a review. Find out if OVO is for your family.
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