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***Please be advised: We work hard to acquire all the information listed. You should always call ahead to make sure the times and locations are correct before attending any event. Times and locations can change once we have published our list***
Friday ,April 20th
Butterflies go Free at Botanical Gardens (Montreal)
Head out to the Botanical gardens for an amazing butterfly experience. Step into a climate controlled environment and be up close and personal with the butterflies.
Where: Montreal Botanical Garden 4101 Sherbrooke St. E. Montreal, QC H1X 2B2
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Adults $15.75, children 5-17 $8, free for kids 4 & under
Age: All ages
Additional info: http://bit.ly/2EfQt55
Baby Rhyme Time (Dorval)
Come enjoy a special time with your baby for some rhymes, songs, books and free play with toys for the little ones.
Where: Dorval Library,1401 Lakeshore Rd. Dorval, QC
Time: 10:15am-11:00am
Cost: free for library members $3.00 for non-members (registration required)
Age: 18 months and under with parent or caregiver
Additional info and info provided by: http://biblioweb.ville.dorval.qc.ca
Expo for Kids: Possibility of an Island (Pointe-Claire)
Enjoy this animated project by Lysanne Picard and Joanna Chelkowska.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/the-possibility-of-an-island/
Tales n’ Tunes (Pointe-Claire)
Reading and crafts with your little ones.
Where: Pointe Claire Library (Valois Branch), 68 Prince Edward Ave, Pointe- Claire, QC
Time: 1:15pm-2:00pm
Cost: free (library membership and registrations required)
Age: 2-5 years (with a parent or caregiver)
Additional info and info provided by: http://biblio.pointe-claire.ca
Favourite Restaurant Appetizers Cooking Class ( Kirkland)
Learn to make:
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Where: Provigo Le Marché Kirkland, 16900, rte. Trans-Canada, Kirkland
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Ages: 2 to 6 yrs old
Cost: 10$ per person
Additional Info: https://www.pccookingschool.ca/
Hawaiian Flavours Cooking Class- (Pierrefonds)
Learn to cook:
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Aloha Pineapple Smoothie
Where: Provigo Le Marche Pierrefonds, 4849 St. Jean Blvd., Pierrefonds
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Cost: 10$per person
Ages: 2 to 6 yrs old
Additional Info: https://www.pccookingschool.ca/
Saturday ,April 21st
Pizza Power Cooking Class ( Kirkland)
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad
Pizza Sliders
Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
Dessert Pizza
Where: Provigo Le Marché Kirkland, 16900, rte. Trans-Canada, Kirkland
Time: 8am to 9:30am
Ages: 6 to 11 yrs old
Cost: 15$ per person
Additional Info: https://www.pccookingschool.ca/
Butterflies go Free at Botanical Gardens (Montreal)
Head out to the Botanical gardens for an amazing butterfly experience. Step into a climate controlled environment and be up close and personal with the butterflies.
Where: Montreal Botanical Garden 4101 Sherbrooke St. E. Montreal, QC H1X 2B2
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Adults $15.75, children 5-17 $8, free for kids 4 & under
Age: All ages
Additional info: http://bit.ly/2EfQt55
School Day Breakfast Cooking Class (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
Breakfast Tacos
Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Salad
Where: Provigo le Marche Vaudreuil-Dorion,501 St. Charles Blvd., Vaudreuil-Dorion
Time:10am to 11:00am
Ages: 2 to 16 yrs old
Cost:10$ per person
Info Provided by: https://www.pccookingschool.ca/
Maple Syrup and Taffy on Snow at Quinn Farm (Ile Perrot)
Take advantage of the Spring and come down to Quinn Farm for some family friendly maple syrup fun and Taffy on snow. Be sure to visit the Farm animals as well.
Where: La Ferme Quinn, 2495 Boul. Perrot, NDIP
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $2 per person (2 years and over) for the admission, and $7 per person (2 years and over) to participate in the activity.
Age: All ages
Additional info and Info provided by : http://www.quinnfarm.qc.ca/maple-syrup-experience.html
StoryTime with MADAME PLUME (Kirkland)
This parent-child activity introduces youngsters to the joys of reading. Fun and simple stories with rhymes and songs, followed by a coloring activity.
Where: Kirkland Library-17100 Hymus Blvd. Kirkland, QC, H9J2W2
Time: 11:00am-11:45am
Cost: Free (first come first served no registration required)
Age: 2-5 years
Additional info: http://bit.ly/2kiMNpo
Tiny Tots on ice at the Atrium (Montreal)
Come to Atrium with the family for skating fun!
Where: Atrium Le 1000, 1000 de la Gauchetière St. W. Montreal, QC H3B 4W5
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm (check website for detailed schedule)
Cost: $7.50 Adults * $5.00 children 12 and under (2 adults and 2 children $20.00)Age: For children under 12 and their parents
Additional info and info provided by: http://bit.ly/2q9g9cg
Cineplex Family Favorites (Kirkland)
The movie this weekend is PupStar: Better 2gether
Where: Cineplex Kirkland
Time: 11:00am
Cost: $2.99
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
Mark Parisi Book Event (Pointe Claire)
Join Mark Parisi, author of the Marty Pants series, for a special storytime and illustration workshop! Great for fans of the Big Nate and Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Free to attend!
Where: Babar Books, 46 Ave. Sainte Anne #6, Pointe Claire
Time: 11am to 12pm
Cost: Free
Ages: 7 and up
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/180926889205097/
Sorella turns 1 ( Kirkland)
Sorella Boutique Gourmande opened a year ago already!
We invite you to come celebrate its first birthday with us!
There will be live music, tastings, recipes and other surprises!
Our team (our family!) wishes to thank you for your enthusiasm & your warm welcome. We are, and will always be, real foodies and nothing makes us happier than to share our passion with you on a daily basis!
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday April 21st, anytime between 11am and 6pm!
Where: Sorella Boutique Gourmande, 2979 St. Charles, Kirkland
Time: 11am to 6pm
Cost: Free entrance- cost for food and store.
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/391397301334655/
Sugar Shack and More! (Dorval)
Celebrating sugar shack and more!
Where: Jardins Dorval, 352 avenue Dorval, Dorval
Time: 12pm to 4pm- Near SAQ
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/349427328899575/
Expo for Kids: Possibility of an Island (Pointe-Claire)
Enjoy this animated project by Lysanne Picard and Joanna Chelkowska.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/the-possibility-of-an-island/
Teen Zone (Dorval)
An awesome way for teens to have a fun night out with activities and games.
Where: Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre 1335 Lakeshore Dr. Dorval
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: FREE with membership card ($10) or $1 per visit
Age: 11 to 17 years old
Additional Info and info provided by: www.facebook.com/dorval.zone
9 year Anniversary Fundraiser For Overture with the Arts ( Pierrefonds)
Join us on Saturday, April 21st from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at the Pierrefonds Cultural Centre as we celebrate 9 years of success! Hosted by the Global Morning Show host Kim Sullivan, guests will enjoy a meal and a live music performance by youth who participated in our Girls Unite program; a female empowerment music production program. Additionally, four local comedians will add to the excitement of the night and the lineup includes host Walter J. Lyng, opening acts Reese Turner, Amanda McQueen and Aba Atlas and headliner David Pryde. David Pryde has been delivering his intelligent, original brand of stand-up comedy for the past decade, both in hometown Montreal and across the country. He’s appeared at the Just forLaughs Festival, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and has been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award. He’s also heard regularly on CBC Radio’s “The Debaters”. He lives in Montreal with a wife, son, daughter and tape recorder, which he’s known the longest.
Lastly, there will be a silent auction with fantastic items for guests to bid on. All of the proceeds from the night will go towards funding our after school program A.S.A.P (After School Arts Program), which is a free program for high school students who have an interest in dance, music and visual arts.
Where: Pierrefonds Culturel Center, 13850 Gouin West, Pierrefonds
Time: 6:30pm to 10pm
Cost: 40$ per person
Ages: 18+
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/162741004533159
Sunday, April 22nd
Butterflies go Free at Botanical Gardens (Montreal)
Head out to the Botanical gardens for an amazing butterfly experience. Step into a climate controlled environment and be up close and personal with the butterflies.
Where: Montreal Botanical Garden 4101 Sherbrooke St. E. Montreal, QC H1X 2B2
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Adults $15.75, children 5-17 $8, free for kids 4 & under
Age: All ages
Additional info: http://bit.ly/2EfQt55
Maple Syrup and Taffy on Snow at Quinn Farm (Ile Perrot)
Take advantage of the Spring and come down to Quinn Farm for some family friendly maple syrup fun and Taffy on snow. Be sure to visit the Farm animals as well.
Where: La Ferme Quinn, 2495 Boul. Perrot, NDIP
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $2 per person (2 years and over) for the admission, and $7 per person (2 years and over) to participate in the activity.
Age: All ages
Additional info and Info provided by : http://www.quinnfarm.qc.ca/maple-syrup-experience.html
Earth Day (Hudson)
To celebrate Earth Day, Le Nichoir will be offering a free activity that will explore the many ways birds help the planet. Come join one of Le Nichoir’s biologists for a walk in the Clarke Sydenham nature reserve for a series of fun activities for all ages.
Note that part of the activity will be held outdoor, dress according to the weather.
Reservation required by phone 450 458 2809 or emaileducation@lenichoir.o
Where: Le Nichoir, 637 Main, Hudson J0P 1H0
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional info: https://www.facebook.com/events/958978134266256/
Tiny Tots on ice at the Atrium (Montreal)
Come to Atrium with the family for skating fun!
Where: Atrium Le 1000, 1000 de la Gauchetière St. W. Montreal, QC H3B 4W5
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm (check website for detailed schedule)
Cost: $7.50 Adults * $5.00 children 12 and under (2 adults and 2 children $20.00)Age: For children under 12 and their parents
Additional info and info provided by: http://bit.ly/2q9g9cg
Sugar Shack and More! (Dorval)
Celebrating sugar shack and more!
Where: Jardins Dorval, 352 avenue Dorval, Dorval
Time: 12pm to 4pm- Near SAQ
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/349427328899575/
Expo for Kids: Possibility of an Island (Pointe-Claire)
Enjoy this animated project by Lysanne Picard and Joanna Chelkowska.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/the-possibility-of-an-island/
***Please be advised: We work hard to acquire all the information listed. You should always call ahead to make sure the times and locations are correct before attending any event. Times and locations can change once we have published our list***
Friday ,April 13th
Butterflies go Free at Botanical Gardens (Montreal)
Head out to the Botanical gardens for an amazing butterfly experience. Step into a climate controlled environment and be up close and personal with the butterflies.
Where: Montreal Botanical Garden 4101 Sherbrooke St. E. Montreal, QC H1X 2B2
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Adults $15.75, children 5-17 $8, free for kids 4 & under
Age: All ages
Additional info: http://bit.ly/2EfQt55
Baby Rhyme Time (Dorval)
Come enjoy a special time with your baby for some rhymes, songs, books and free play with toys for the little ones.
Where: Dorval Library,1401 Lakeshore Rd. Dorval, QC
Time: 10:15am-11:00am
Cost: free for library members $3.00 for non-members (registration required)
Age: 18 months and under with parent or caregiver
Additional info and info provided by: http://biblioweb.ville.dorval.qc.ca
Expo for Kids: Possibility of an Island (Pointe-Claire)
Enjoy this animated project by Lysanne Picard and Joanna Chelkowska.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/the-possibility-of-an-island/
Tales n’ Tunes (Pointe-Claire)
Reading and crafts with your little ones.
Where: Pointe Claire Library (Valois Branch), 68 Prince Edward Ave, Pointe- Claire, QC
Time: 1:15pm-2:00pm
Cost: free (library membership and registrations required)
Age: 2-5 years (with a parent or caregiver)
Additional info and info provided by: http://biblio.pointe-claire.ca
Pizza Power Cooking Class- Pierrefonds
Learn to cook:
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad
Pizza Sliders
Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
Dessert Pizza
Where: Provigo Le Marche Pierrefonds, 4849 St. Jean Blvd., Pierrefonds
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Cost: 15$per person
Ages: 6 to 11 yrs old
Additional Info: https://www.pccookingschool.ca/
Saturday ,April 14th
Butterflies go Free at Botanical Gardens (Montreal)
Head out to the Botanical gardens for an amazing butterfly experience. Step into a climate controlled environment and be up close and personal with the butterflies.
Where: Montreal Botanical Garden 4101 Sherbrooke St. E. Montreal, QC H1X 2B2
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Adults $15.75, children 5-17 $8, free for kids 4 & under
Age: All ages
Additional info: http://bit.ly/2EfQt55
Spring Brunch Cooking Class (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
Learn to cook a fun Spring Brunch
Bunny Pancakes
Baked Sausage and Peppers
Carrot Patch Cupcakes
Where: Provigo le Marche Vaudreuil-Dorion,501 St. Charles Blvd., Vaudreuil-Dorion
Time:10am to 11:30
Ages: 6 to 11yrs old
Cost:15$ per person
Info Provided by: https://www.pccookingschool.ca/
Maple Syrup and Taffy on Snow at Quinn Farm (Ile Perrot)
Take advantage of the Spring and come down to Quinn Farm for some family friendly maple syrup fun and Taffy on snow. Be sure to visit the Farm animals as well.
Where: La Ferme Quinn, 2495 Boul. Perrot, NDIP
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $2 per person (2 years and over) for the admission, and $7 per person (2 years and over) to participate in the activity.
Age: All ages
Additional info and Info provided by : http://www.quinnfarm.qc.ca/maple-syrup-experience.html
Cineplex Sensory Friendly Screenings ( Kirkland)
Cineplex Entertainment in partnership with Autism Speaks Canada is delighted to present Sensory Friendly Screenings. This program provides a sensory friendly environment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or anyone for whom the environment is suitable and their families to view new release films in theatres across the country. These screenings are presented in a lights up, sound down environment.
This week’s movie is Sherlock Gnomes
Where: Cineplex Kirkland
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Children’s admission price applies to all for this showing only
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.cineplex.com/Theatres/SensoryFriendly
Tiny Tots on ice at the Atrium (Montreal)
Come to Atrium with the family for skating fun!
Where: Atrium Le 1000, 1000 de la Gauchetière St. W. Montreal, QC H3B 4W5
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm (check website for detailed schedule)
Cost: $7.50 Adults * $5.00 children 12 and under (2 adults and 2 children $20.00)Age: For children under 12 and their parents
Additional info and info provided by: http://bit.ly/2q9g9cg
Cineplex Family Favorites (Kirkland)
The movie this weekend is PupStar
Where: Cineplex Kirkland
Time: 11:00am
Cost: $2.99
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
Expo for Kids: Possibility of an Island (Pointe-Claire)
Enjoy this animated project by Lysanne Picard and Joanna Chelkowska.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/the-possibility-of-an-island/
Mr. Mergler, Beethoven, and Me Signing
Join radio documentarian David Gutnick for a reading and signing of his first children’s book Mr. Mergler, Beethoven and Me. Free to attend – Refreshments will be served
Where: Babar Books, 46 Avenue Ste. Anne, Pointe Claire
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional info: https://www.facebook.com/events/160509424658970/
Teen Zone (Dorval)
An awesome way for teens to have a fun night out with activities and games.
Where: Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre 1335 Lakeshore Dr. Dorval
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: FREE with membership card ($10) or $1 per visit
Age: 11 to 17 years old
Additional Info and info provided by: www.facebook.com/dorval.zone
Sunday, April 15th
Butterflies go Free at Botanical Gardens (Montreal)
Head out to the Botanical gardens for an amazing butterfly experience. Step into a climate controlled environment and be up close and personal with the butterflies.
Where: Montreal Botanical Garden 4101 Sherbrooke St. E. Montreal, QC H1X 2B2
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Adults $15.75, children 5-17 $8, free for kids 4 & under
Age: All ages
Additional info: http://bit.ly/2EfQt55
Maple Syrup and Taffy on Snow at Quinn Farm (Ile Perrot)
Take advantage of the Spring and come down to Quinn Farm for some family friendly maple syrup fun and Taffy on snow. Be sure to visit the Farm animals as well.
Where: La Ferme Quinn, 2495 Boul. Perrot, NDIP
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $2 per person (2 years and over) for the admission, and $7 per person (2 years and over) to participate in the activity.
Age: All ages
Additional info and Info provided by : http://www.quinnfarm.qc.ca/maple-syrup-experience.html
Paul Hatfield’s Annual Family Day ( Beaconsfield)
FREE FOR EVERYONE: Petting Zoo, Face painting, specialty coffees for Parents and MORE!
Where: L’espace Beaconsfield, 40 H St. Charles Beaconsfield QC H9W5Z6
Time: 10am to 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional info: https://www.facebook.com/events/170805656973876/
Tiny Tots on ice at the Atrium (Montreal)
Come to Atrium with the family for skating fun!
Where: Atrium Le 1000, 1000 de la Gauchetière St. W. Montreal, QC H3B 4W5
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm (check website for detailed schedule)
Cost: $7.50 Adults * $5.00 children 12 and under (2 adults and 2 children $20.00)Age: For children under 12 and their parents
Additional info and info provided by: http://bit.ly/2q9g9cg
Opening day at Chelsey’s Ice Cream Parlour ( Beaconsfield)
Summer is around the corner and it’s opening day at the ice cream shop.
Where: Cremerie Chelsey’s Parlour, 484 Beaconsfield blvd, Beaconsfield
Time: 1pm to 8pm
Cost: Prices vary
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/425289741241197
Expo for Kids: Possibility of an Island (Pointe-Claire)
Enjoy this animated project by Lysanne Picard and Joanna Chelkowska.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/the-possibility-of-an-island/
***Please be advised: We work hard to acquire all the information listed. You should always call ahead to make sure the times and locations are correct before attending any event. Times and locations can change once we have published our list***
Friday ,April 6th
Butterflies go Free at Botanical Gardens (Montreal)
Head out to the Botanical gardens for an amazing butterfly experience. Step into a climate controlled environment and be up close and personal with the butterflies.
Where: Montreal Botanical Garden 4101 Sherbrooke St. E. Montreal, QC H1X 2B2
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Adults $15.75, children 5-17 $8, free for kids 4 & under
Age: All ages
Additional info: http://bit.ly/2EfQt55
Salon Maternité et Paternité
The biggest showcase for early childhood specialty products and services
Visit with numerous exhibitors as well as fun activities for the kids and whole family. Contests, Fashion shows and kids shows. Times vary on each day. For families with kids aged 0 to 6 yrs old.
Where: Place Bonaventure, 800 rue de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: 10am to 7pm
Cost: Adults, 15$, Students- 12$, Kids 12 and under Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info : http://www.salonmaternitepaterniteenfants.com/en/montreal
Baby Rhyme Time (Dorval)
Come enjoy a special time with your baby for some rhymes, songs, books and free play with toys for the little ones.
Where: Dorval Library,1401 Lakeshore Rd. Dorval, QC
Time: 10:15am-11:00am
Cost: free for library members $3.00 for non-members (registration required)
Age: 18 months and under with parent or caregiver
Additional info and info provided by: http://biblioweb.ville.dorval.qc.ca
Expo for Kids: Possibility of an Island (Pointe-Claire)
Enjoy this animated project by Lysanne Picard and Joanna Chelkowska.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/the-possibility-of-an-island/
Tales n’ Tunes (Pointe-Claire)
Reading and crafts with your little ones.
Where: Pointe Claire Library (Valois Branch), 68 Prince Edward Ave, Pointe- Claire, QC
Time: 1:15pm-2:00pm
Cost: free (library membership and registrations required)
Age: 2-5 years (with a parent or caregiver)
Additional info and info provided by: http://biblio.pointe-claire.ca
First Fridays at St-Columba
This month’s theme: What do you do with an idea?
An idea is magical, beautiful and fun.
Give it time to grow and a small idea can grow into a big one.
This First Fridays, be prepared to see things differently
as we celebrate ideas that may seem too odd, too difficult, too different.
Dreamers of all ages – young and old – are invited.
The suggested donation is $8 per adult, but give what you can.
Our wacky event begins at 17h30 with snacks and creative activities for the
kids. Dinner is served around 18h30. It is BYOB with juice, water, coffee and
vegetarian options available.
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” (Dr. Seuss)
Where: St. Columba, 11 Rodney Ave. Pointe-Claire, QC | H9R 4L8
Phone: 514-697-2091
Ages: all ages
Time: 17h30 to 20h00 but come when you can
17h30 – children’s activities 18h30 – meal is served
Cost: suggested donation – $8 per adult but give what you can. Free for kids
BYOB – juice, water and coffee are always available
Vegetarian options always available
Additional info: http://stcolumba.ca/2015/01/first-fridays/
Saturday ,April 7th
Butterflies go Free at Botanical Gardens (Montreal)
Head out to the Botanical gardens for an amazing butterfly experience. Step into a climate controlled environment and be up close and personal with the butterflies.
Where: Montreal Botanical Garden 4101 Sherbrooke St. E. Montreal, QC H1X 2B2
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Adults $15.75, children 5-17 $8, free for kids 4 & under
Age: All ages
Additional info: http://bit.ly/2EfQt55
Salon Maternité et Paternité
The biggest showcase for early childhood specialty products and services
Visit with numerous exhibitors as well as fun activities for the kids and whole family. Contests, Fashion shows and kids shows. Times vary on each day. For families with kids aged 0 to 6 yrs old.
Where: Place Bonaventure, 800 rue de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: 10am to 6pm
Cost: Adults, 15$, Students- 12$, Kids 12 and under Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info : http://www.salonmaternitepaterniteenfants.com/en/montreal
Build a window Bird House At Home Depot ( Pointe Claire and Vaudreuil)
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own birdhouse with a window. To register contact your local store.
Where: Home Depot- Various Locations
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: Free
Ages: 5 to 12 yrs old
Additional info and Info provided by: https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/ideas-how-to/workshop/workshops.html#kids-workshops
Maple Syrup and Taffy on Snow at Quinn Farm (Ile Perrot)
Take advantage of the Spring and come down to Quinn Farm for some family friendly maple syrup fun and Taffy on snow. Be sure to visit the Farm animals as well.
Where: La Ferme Quinn, 2495 Boul. Perrot, NDIP
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $2 per person (2 years and over) for the admission, and $7 per person (2 years and over) to participate in the activity.
Age: All ages
Additional info and Info provided by : http://www.quinnfarm.qc.ca/maple-syrup-experience.html
Coding Flappy Games ( Kirkland)
Learn how to code through building your own flappy game. Fun guaranteed!
Where: Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Blvd.Kirkland
Time: 10:30am to 12pm
Ages: 7 to 12yr olds
Cost: Free for Library Members. Register online
Additional info and info provided by:http://www.ville.kirkland.qc.ca/culture-and-recreation/municipal-library/youth-corner
Tiny Tots on ice at the Atrium (Montreal)
Come to Atrium with the family for skating fun!
Where: Atrium Le 1000, 1000 de la Gauchetière St. W. Montreal, QC H3B 4W5
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm (check website for detailed schedule)
Cost: $7.50 Adults * $5.00 children 12 and under (2 adults and 2 children $20.00)Age: For children under 12 and their parents
Additional info and info provided by: http://bit.ly/2q9g9cg
Cineplex Family Favorites (Kirkland)
The movie this weekend is Paddington 2
Where: Cineplex Kirkland
Time: 11:00am
Cost: $2.99
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
Pink Umbrella Event
Join illustrator Geneviève Godbout for an event celebrating her book The Pink Umbrella. We will transform our store into a café for the reading and signing. Refreshments will be served.
Where: Babar Books, 46 Avenue Ste. Anne, Pointe Claire
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional info: https://www.facebook.com/events/163989024306925/
Expo for Kids: Possibility of an Island (Pointe-Claire)
Enjoy this animated project by Lysanne Picard and Joanna Chelkowska.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/the-possibility-of-an-island/
Teen Zone (Dorval)
An awesome way for teens to have a fun night out with activities and games.
Where: Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre 1335 Lakeshore Dr. Dorval
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: FREE with membership card ($10) or $1 per visit
Age: 11 to 17 years old
Additional Info and info provided by: www.facebook.com/dorval.zone
Mon Gym-Parent Night Out (Pointe-Claire)
This incredible evening for your children (3-10 years) is filled with a variety of fun games, rides and activities, and they won’t want the night to end! And don’t worry about snacks– we’ll take care of that too!
Where: Mon Gym West island 2355-D Transcanada, Pointe Claire, Quebec H9R5Z5
Time: 6:30pm-10:30pm
Cost: $25.00 per child (discounts on additional children) **Must reserve in advance 514-695-7562 pointeclaire@gmail.com**
Age: 3-10 years old
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/576284556041719/
Sunday, April 8
Butterflies go Free at Botanical Gardens (Montreal)
Head out to the Botanical gardens for an amazing butterfly experience. Step into a climate controlled environment and be up close and personal with the butterflies.
Where: Montreal Botanical Garden 4101 Sherbrooke St. E. Montreal, QC H1X 2B2
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Adults $15.75, children 5-17 $8, free for kids 4 & under
Age: All ages
Additional info: http://bit.ly/2EfQt55
Salon Maternité et Paternité
The biggest showcase for early childhood specialty products and services
Visit with numerous exhibitors as well as fun activities for the kids and whole family. Contests, Fashion shows and kids shows. Times vary on each day. For families with kids aged 0 to 6 yrs old.
Where: Place Bonaventure, 800 rue de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Adults, 15$, Students- 12$, Kids 12 and under Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info : http://www.salonmaternitepaterniteenfants.com/en/montreal
Maple Syrup and Taffy on Snow at Quinn Farm (Ile Perrot)
Take advantage of the Spring and come down to Quinn Farm for some family friendly maple syrup fun and Taffy on snow. Be sure to visit the Farm animals as well.
Where: La Ferme Quinn, 2495 Boul. Perrot, NDIP
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $2 per person (2 years and over) for the admission, and $7 per person (2 years and over) to participate in the activity.
Age: All ages
Additional info and Info provided by : http://www.quinnfarm.qc.ca/maple-syrup-experience.html
Paws and Pray Bazaar ( Beaconsfield)
Come join us on April 8th for the 2nd annual Paws & Pray and Bazaar to benefit Animatch Dog Adoption. Come shop at the Bazaar where over 30 merchants will show their goods. Stay to have lunch and attend the service with your pet.
Come meet some of the amazing Animatch dogs looking for their forever home.
Where: Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church, Beaconsfield
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: Free entrance- Cost to purchase items
Ages: All ages
Additional info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1288780287919914/
Tiny Tots on ice at the Atrium (Montreal)
Come to Atrium with the family for skating fun!
Where: Atrium Le 1000, 1000 de la Gauchetière St. W. Montreal, QC H3B 4W5
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm (check website for detailed schedule)
Cost: $7.50 Adults * $5.00 children 12 and under (2 adults and 2 children $20.00)Age: For children under 12 and their parents
Additional info and info provided by: http://bit.ly/2q9g9cg
Sugaring off at Morgan Arboretum (Ste. Anne de Bellevue)
Celebrate the return of springtime in our sugar maple grove, one of the few remaining on the Island of Montreal. Enjoy a wagon ride to our sugar house and learn how syrup is made in the traditional way: on a wood fire, from sap collected in buckets. German sausages, hotdogs, drinks and, of course, taffy on snow will be sold at a nominal charge. This is, for the most part, an outdoor event.
Where: Morgan Arboretum, 150 Pines Rd. Ste. Anne de Bellevue
Time:12pm to 3:30pm
Cost: Free for members, regular entrance fees apply to non-members:
Child $3.50, Adult $7, Senior & Student $4.50, Family $17
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: http://www.morganarboretum.org/upcoming-events.html
Expo for Kids: Possibility of an Island (Pointe-Claire)
Enjoy this animated project by Lysanne Picard and Joanna Chelkowska.
Where: Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: free
Age: All ages
Additional Info and info provided by: http://www.pointe-claire.ca/en/calendar/the-possibility-of-an-island/
Tape art (Kirkland)
Tape art offers infinite possibilities! Come and learn tricks on how to use it to make a modern and original work of art!
Where: Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Blvd.Kirkland
Time: 2 to 4pm
Ages: 12 to 17yrs old
Cost: Free for Library Members. Must register online
Additional Info: http://www.ville.kirkland.qc.ca/culture-and-recreation/municipal-library/youth-corner
This article was written by Lisa Cipriani (Lisa Cipriani is the current Editor of Laval Families Magazine, and has been working in education and publishing for 15 years. She currently balances a career in the fields of education, journalism and health/fitness.
From: http://www.lavalfamilies.ca/articles.asp?a=862
It is not uncommon for many women to be left with extra weight on their body following giving birth, and that “baby” weight can sometimes be the hardest to lose. After giving birth to her second child, Megan Miles, 31, found herself feeling heavy, lethargic and simply not at her best.
Miles’s weight issues weren’t only due to baby weight. In fact, her body had slowly put on extra weight over the course of several years once she began taking a medication to control her panic attacks and general anxiety issues. Miles would have a difficult time in crowded rooms or parties and was especially uncomfortable in public places. Finding herself overweight and unhappy with how she felt physically, her confidence was taking a dive as well.
One Step at a Time
In January of 2016, Miles found herself facing yet another challenge. She was scheduled for surgery for precancerous cells, and used that life event as momentum to start making changes to her lifestyle and eating habits. She wanted to be as healthy as possible for the surgery.
“At that time, I was eating a lot of take out, and hadn’t successfully stuck to any gym I had tried, mainly because of my anxiety,” says Miles. “I even tried gyms for women only, but even there, I felt so self-conscious.”
Miles began cutting out junk food, sugary drinks and white bread. She disciplined herself to get in some daily exercise at home on her elliptical machine. She managed to lose 10 lbs on her own and went into surgery feeling like she was making progress. Just days after the surgery, another obstacle lay in her path: she contracted an infection from the surgery and had to spend a few days in the hospital. Once released, some of her momentum was lost, and her efforts at a healthier lifestyle were starting to yield less than stellar results.
At a Standstill
Miles was at a standstill with her weight loss, and didn’t know what else she could do.
It was after expressing her frustration to her cousin about what had been going on that her cousin suggested she try 30 Minute Hit, a high intensity kickboxing circuit designed just for women. Miles’s cousin was a member of the 30 Minute Hit in LaSalle, and suggested that Miles go for a free trial at the 30 Minute Hit in Laval.
Heeding the advice, Miles agreed to go for the free trial. One of the benefits of 30 Minute Hit membership is that you can train at any HIT location, so Miles’s cousin tagged along, got in her own workout, and cheered Miles on during the free trial. A free trial allows a woman to try out the circuit with a 30 Minute Hit trainer to learn the basics of each of the 13 stations. That was in May 2016, and Miles has never looked back. The free trial was the most life-changing 30 minutes of her life.
Innovative Concept
“Right from my last kick and punch at the end of that circuit, I fell in love with the HIT,” says Miles. “Something just clicked and I knew this was the place for me. I’ve been hooked every since.” She credits the concept of 30 Minute Hit and the encouragement of the trainers on the floor with her 40-lb weight loss, and a slew of other lifestyle improvements.
“At traditional gyms, even those just for women, you don’t get the kind of support and encouragement you get from 30 Minute Hit trainers, who are constantly on the floor cheering you on and helping you with your form as you move through the circuit,” says Miles. For Miles, who wasn’t comfortable in a typical gym environment due to anxiety, the very fact that she felt completely at ease in the 30 Minute Hit environment was a huge relief and success. In fact, any member of the 30 Minute Hit knows that it’s not a ‘gym’. “30 Minute Hit has managed to create a comfortable and inspiring environment where women can sweat, learn, burn, and smile their way to results they never thought possible,” says the franchise’s website.
Miles explains that because you are “in your own bubble” as you make your way through each station in the circuit, she never felt crowded or even concerned about anyone else. The layout of the circuit only allows for one woman at a time to be at a given station. The entire circuit can be completed in 30 minutes, and offers patrons a high return on their calorie burn and time investment.
“After that free trial, I needed no convincing. I signed up on the spot,” says Miles.
Inspiring Others
Almost immediately after signing up at 30 Minute Hit, Miles began inspiring other women in her family and entourage, and because so many of them fell in love with the circuit as well, Miles organized car pools to get everyone to go together a few times a week. Miles’s own sister has lost over 30 lbs to date after joining this past January. Even Miles’s two brothers were so inspired with her progress that they joined a gym and now work out regularly as well.
“We’re on this journey and transformation together,” says Miles. Her typical 30 Minute Hit schedule is now three evenings a week and Saturday mornings.
Since her journey at the 30 Minute Hit began, Miles has gone from a size 16 to a size 8. Not only has she lost weight and is sleeping better, but she is completely off her anxiety medication. “Going to 30 Minute Hit lets me release all of my anxiety and frustration through exercise, and I even walk with more confidence now,” says Miles.
More Life Changes
Shortly after joining 30 Minute Hit, Miles experienced a profound moment that made it crystal clear that 30 Minute Hit was really working. As she was about walk into a large social gathering with family (which normally would have her reeling with anxiety and panic), she realized she was not experiencing any anxiety at all. “I immediately turned to my husband and said, this is why I go to the HIT,” recalls Miles.
With her success at 30 Minute Hit, Miles has continued to keep up a healthy lifestyle at home. She has cut out juices and soft drinks and now takes regular walks with her daughters. She added in some weight lifting at home and the elliptical machine every other day, in addition to her half-hour circuit workouts at 30 Minute Hit.
Having overcome weight gain and severe anxiety through her time at 30 Minute Hit, Miles is now feeling confident to try other physical activities as well: she has been toying with the idea of participating in her first 5K later this year.
For women who are hesitant about booking their free trial at the HIT, Miles has these words to offer: “Just do it. As soon as you get there, it changes your whole mindset. Once you’re there, the rest takes care of itself. Just get your feet in the door.”
