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Through September 2009
Museum Exhibits and Events
The Planetarium, Biodôme, Montreal Science Centre and Botanical Gardens' September temporary exhibits have strong kid appeal in comparison to what similar institutions are offering in September.
September 4, 2009
Parents and Tots Story Time
New event included with admission at the Ecomuseum. In English.
September 5 to October 10, 2009
Apple Picking Without a Car!
Hop on a train and spend the afternoon apple picking, courtesy of the Agence Métropolitaine de Transport. Or check out these apple orchards about an hour's drive or less from Montreal.
September 7, 2009
Quartier des spectacles Inauguration
Rained out during Just for Laughs' closing night, the family-friendly Le Grand Charivari parade is opening the inauguration of the Quartier des spectacles, Montreal's new entertainment district along with several live shows and screening of Imagine.
September 11 to September 13, 2009
Les escales improbables de Montréal
In its sixth year, Les Escales explores, as per usual, the "unexpected" side of visual arts, music, et. al., but organizers want you to just show up at the Old Port without a schedule this year. And there is no schedule, just a list of artists. What I can tell you is between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on any day of the event, and you might see graffiti arts in progress, three dancers "conversing" with a car, maybe a box. Also, the The National Parcs will be one of the artists featured during musical nap time, a regular Escales feature.
September 11 to November 1st, 2009
The Magic of Lanterns at the Montreal Botanical Garden
Every year's Chinese garden lantern setup is comely. The 17th edition proposes a Traditional Chinese Astronomy theme, with new lanterns designed here, then produced in Montreal's sister city, Shanghai using traditional methods. On everyday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and same price as admission to the Botanical Garden.
September 12, 2009
An Evening With Matthieu Ricard
Matthieu Ricard, a molecular biology-trained Buddhist monk/Dalai Lama French interpreter, explains why altruism may be a key solution to the global economic crisis. Not likely to keep a young child's attention, tweens and teens risk finding Ricard's proposals inspiring, maybe even fascinating.
September 12, 2009
Montreal Ukrainian Festival
Showcasing song, dance, food and other facets of Ukrainian culture, the tenth edition features 2005 Canadian Idol finalist Theresa Sokyrka, traditional and ballroom dance and performances on Ukraine's national instrument, the bandura. It's all happening outdoors at Parc de l'Ukraine.
September 13, 2009
Quebec Farms Open House
L'Union des Producteurs Agricoles invites the public to visit one (or a few) of over 100 farms (and honey and maple syrup producers, apple orchards, milk producers, vineyards, etc.) who will open their doors Sunday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Activities for kids, product tastings and a chance to buy directly from local farmers, learn more about their craft and maybe get in the loop on any existing food co-ops. Information in French only.
September 13, 2009
STM Montreal Open Doors
Find out how your tax money is being spent by Montreal's public transit corporation by taking up the STM on its open doors invitation to the public. Free guided tours of the Legendre Centre, the STM's new bus body shop and surprises are in store. Advance registration required.
September 13, 2009
Montreal Marathon
There's still time to sign up -- till September 9, 2009 -- for the 42.2 km marathon going through the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, the 21.1 km half-marathon starting at the Jacques-Cartier bridge, the 5 km pregnant walk, the 1 km P'tit Marathon for kids, etc. Consult the full list of events and register online.
September 18, 2009
Parents and Tots Story Time
New event included with admission at the Ecomuseum. In French.
September 19, 2009
Free Day for Kids
Free admission for kids at the Ecomuseum. Bilingual activities.
September 23 to October 2, 2009
Laisser-porter
France's La Compagnie XY proposes a circus show using only one type of prop: suitcases. Playing at La TOHU.
September 25 to September 27, 2009
Les Journées de la Culture
A three-day movement of cultural democratization going strong since 1997, hundreds of artists from disciplines as varied as circus arts, humor and dance offer workshops, demos and other stimulating activities to the public, free of charge, all over Montreal!
September 30 to October 4, 2009
POP Montreal
POP Montreal is a music festival, a contemporary arts exhibit, a film appreciation society, a flea market. It's also a series of free art workshops just for kids!
Through October, 2009
Orange Julep Muscle Cars
Cobras, Panteras, Trans Ams and more, car buffs are strongly advised to bring the whole family to visit the giant orange on Decarie for a peek under the hood of some fine specimens. Free admission.
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