***Please be advised: We work hard to collect 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, March 20
Winter at the Ecomuseum (Sainte Anne de Bellevue)
A snowy adventure discovering the Arctic Fox!
This winter, dive into a holiday tale, and let yourself be carried away by an enchanted world! Pompon, the famous mischievous elf, makes his grand return to guide you in discovering the fascinating animals of the Great North and the elusive Arctic Foxes.
Join these activities and experience the magic of the season at the Ecomuseum Zoo, from December 6 to February 27!
A Holiday Tale: Pompon in search of the Arctic Fox!
For countless moons, Pompon the mischievous elf has been spreading joy at the Ecomuseum Zoo. But one snowy morning, under a sky dusted with snow, Pompon felt his heart yearn for a new adventure… to become Pompon Claus! To fulfill this dream, he must complete the tasks on his list… and he needs your help!
In this brand-new enchanted game, help Pompon identify the animals he meets or answer his questions about the mysterious creatures of the North. Two versions await you: one for families and one for seasoned explorers!
And who knows? By guiding Pompon, you could win a gift basket from our Zootique, valued at $75… a treasure worthy of the holidays!
This activity is included with regular admission for the zoo
A Winter Tale: The White Keeper of the Tundra
Step closer… Listen to the voices of the storytellers, guardians of the legends of the North. They will tell you about the furry adventurers who brave the cold and roam the tundra. Let yourself be carried away by their tales and uncover secrets whispered only by the snow. Don’t miss this magical encounter!
Available on weekends only starting December 6, at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:30 PM.
This activity is included with regular admission for the zoo
Experience+ Activity
For a visit that’s out of the ordinary, take part in one of our Experience+ activities! Prepare a meal or enrichment item for an animal, then watch how the animals in our care react, contributing to their well-being!
To discover all our activities, let yourself be guided by the magic of our winter programming and click here!
Where: 21 125, chemin Sainte-Marie, Sainte Anne de Bellevue
Time: Opens at 9am to 5pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Different pricing options
Additional Info: https://zooecomuseum.ca/en/activities/2025-12-20/holidayactivities/
Musee Pour Enfants (Laval)
Take a tour of all the amazing jobs in our world. Your child is able to try out each one. Jobs range from Firetruck, grocery stores, garage, Doctors and so much more. A place of discovery and amusement for the whole family.
No reservation required.
Where: 3805 Boulevard Cure Labelle, Laval
Time: 9am to 6pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: $25 per child, $10 per adult, babies less than 17mths with paying adult free.
Additional Info: https://www.museepourenfants.com/
Montreal Science Center (Old Port, Montreal)
Come explore activities and experiments that pull your entire body into the fun! Explore the ingenuity of simple machines like pulleys, gears and levers all in a life-size format. Step inside Mini Mondo, a fascinating, interactive world where children adventure out and explore their environment.
Visit many exhibitions and also an option is to see a movie at the IMAX theatre. Lots to do with the family. Must purchase tickets online.
Where: 2 rue de la commune ouest, Montreal
Time: 9am to 4pm
Cost: Entrance fees vary depending on the activity. Visit the website
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.montrealsciencecentre.com/
Willy’s Amusement Center (Pointe Claire)
Willy’s! is a family amusement center located in Pointe-Claire, directly in front of Fairview shopping center in the West Island.
Where: 950 Boul Saint-Jean #12 Pointe-Claire
Time: 9:30am to 7:30pm
Cost: various price options for entrance
Ages: Toddler and up
Additional Info: https://willysamusement.com
Omega Park (Montebello)
Omega Park and its animals welcome you with open arms to show you the wildlife of Quebec, all at only a short drive from Montreal! Are you planning a day out at Omega Park as a family, group or couple? Below you willl find the details of our prices and opening hours depending on the season.
Where: 399 Route 323 Nord, Montebello
Time: 9:30am to 5pm
Cost: Adults 16+ $30.44 each,
6 to 15 yrs- $21.74, 2 to 5yrs old- $12.18
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: www.parcomega.ca
Museum of Illusions (Montreal)
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
Where: 54 rue Saint Antoine Ouest Unit A, Montreal
Time: 10am- various times available
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Various prices available
Additional Info: https://moimontreal.com/
La Grande Roue de Montreal (Montreal)
Enjoy a panorama view of Montreal 60 meters high. All covid protocol is put into place and each pod is cleaned after each group. Book your tickets in advance.
Where: Old Port of Montreal, Bonsecours Basin
Time: 10am to 11pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: The cost varies depending on your choice of package. Check the website
Additional Info: https://www.lagranderouedemontreal.com/
Exporail( Saint Constant)
Exporail delights visitors of all ages by operating a railway museum which is fun to experience, and educates and informs at multiple levels in both official languages. As the leading railway museum in Canada, it strives to be among the best in the world.
** MUST purchase your tickets in advance.
Where: 110, Saint-Pierre Street, Saint-Constant
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Adults $21.20, students (13-17) $12.75, children (3-12) $10.60
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.exporail.org/en/plan-your-visit/visit/
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience (Montreal)
Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in a Jurassic-themed immersive space. Walk among the giants that once ruled our planet millions of years ago!
Highlights
Travel back to the Jurassic era and explore a themed park filled with realistic dinosaurs in their natural habitat
Marvel at more than 80 life-size animated specimens, including the T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Velociraptor, and many more
Dive into the depths with a one-of-a-kind virtual aquarium and come face-to-face with the marine giants of the Jurassic
Discover the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods in a fun and educational way
Enjoy an immersive virtual reality experience and step into the world of dinosaurs like never before
Kids will love the “Budding Experts” interactive area, where they can become paleontologists and get hands-on with iconic dinosaurs
Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience here
Where: Place Bonaventure (Great Hall, level 4) – 800 rue De La Gauchetière Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H5A 1K6
Time: 10:00am to 9pm- Duration: 45 to 75 minutes
Cost: Various price options- BOOK IN ADVANCE
Ages: 4 and up
Additional Info: Dinos Alive Exhibit Montreal: An Immersive Experience
Mira Amusement West Island ( Pointe Claire)
Family Entertainment Arcade Center
Where: Sources mega Center, 48c Brunswick Blvd, Pointe Claire
Time: 11am to 1am
Cost: Free entrance- Cost to play games
Ages: 5 and up
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/miraamusementwestisland
Atrium 1000 (Montreal)
This unique indoor skating rink invites you to lace up your skates and glide to the lively beat of music year-round. With the sun rays shining through the immense glass dome above, the Atrium Le 1000 stands out; it is located on the main floor of Montreal’s and the province of Quebec’s tallest building!
Where: Atrium 1000, 1000 rue de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: 11:30am to 6pm
Cost: $9.00 per person. Skate rentals are available as well at a cost
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: Schedule and Rates | Atrium Le 1000
Putting Edge (Saint Laurent)
From the moment you enter one of our “Black lit” courses, you have left “the real world” and have entered a dizzying universe full of fun, imagination, and activity. You will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of dazzling “Glow-in-the-Dark” colors, images and sounds, rocking your senses in extraordinary and unbelievable ways.
Where: 3500 Boul de la Cote Vertu, Saint Laurent
Time: 10am to 12am
Cost: Various Price options
Ages: 5 and up
Additional Info: https://www.puttingedge.com
Bubble Planet (Montreal)
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience full of bubbles! Journey to a planet that goes beyond your imagination thanks to VR technology, themed rooms, fantastical landscapes, and even a hot air balloon simulator. Jump from one immersive space to another and explore them all with your five senses!
For school groups (10 people or more), other large groups (25 people or more), or private corporate events, book here.
Standard Ticket – includes access to the exhibition VIP Ticket – includes access to the exhibition + VR experience* + 1 Bubble Planet poster + cloakroom
*For standard ticket holders, access to the VR experience can be purchased separately on site
Highlights
Enter a surreal, colorful planet filled with bubbles
Take a photo! Thanks to a green screen, you can choose from several Bubble Planet–themed backgrounds
Discover and play with all kinds of bubbles and dive into a dreamlike setting
Explore 11 rooms, each with a different theme
Travel through fantastical landscapes designed to stimulate the senses
An immersive experience featuring the latest VR technology, simulators, and optical illusions
General Info
Dates and times: select your preferred dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Location: Place Bonaventure – 800 De La Gauchetière St. W., Montreal, Quebec H5A 1K6. Exhibition hall is located on the 1st floor, to the right past the security checkpoint. For more information about the venue, check out the FAQ
Age requirement: open to all ages. Children aged 2 and under can enter for free.
Accessibility: the experience is accessible to people with reduced mobility, except for the ball pit
Please check the FAQs for this experience here
Please note that wearing socks is mandatory to access the foam bath!
Turn your day into a total adventure by adding Dinos Alive, an immersive Jurassic-inspired experience featuring life-size dinosaurs, presented at the same venue—get your tickets here.
Description
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more fantastic than ever. A wonderful planet that will spark your imagination, enchant you with its magic and science, and make you feel like a kid again. Jump from one immersive space to another in this spherical universe of countless bubbles that engage all your senses. Giant balloons and enormous soap bubbles await you in this unique sensory experience. You’ll see the world in a whole new way and explore every corner of this strange planet during a hyper-realistic hot air balloon flight—and much more! Get your tickets for Bubble Planet in Montreal now!
Where: Place Bonaventure, 800 de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: Opens at 3pm- different time blocks available
Ages: All ages
Cost: Various price options
Additional Info: https://feverup.com/m/563482/en
Cabane a Panache 2026 (Verdun)
Get out your plaid shirts and get your rubber boots ready: the Cabane Panache festival, in collaboration with BENELUX and Coureur des Bois, is back for its 14th edition, which will shake things up from March 19 to 22, 2026!
For four days, we revisit the tradition of sugar shacks without restraint, in a friendly atmosphere where people eat, drink, and celebrate.
MUSICAL PROGRAM
ON THE MAIN STAGE:
Thursday, March 19 : Bon Enfant
Friday, March 20 : Mononc’Serge & Anonymus, Fred Fortin Trio, Easy Tiger
Saturday, March 21 : Brittany Kennell, Rick Duff, Melt It Up
Sunday, March 22 : La Bottine Souriante
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EVENT HOURS
Thursday, March 19, 2026: 5 pm to 9 pm
Friday, March 20, 2026: 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, March 21, 2026: 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026: 11 am to 5 pm
Free admission
LOCATION
On Promenade Wellington, between De l’Église and Willibrord streets.
Verdun, Montréal.
Where: On Promenade Wellington, between De l’Église and Willibrord streets.
Verdun, Montréal.
Time: 5 pm to 10 pm
Cost: Free admission
Ages: All ages
Additional info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1655466405894792
Saturday , March 21
Winter at the Ecomuseum (Sainte Anne de Bellevue)
A snowy adventure discovering the Arctic Fox!
This winter, dive into a holiday tale, and let yourself be carried away by an enchanted world! Pompon, the famous mischievous elf, makes his grand return to guide you in discovering the fascinating animals of the Great North and the elusive Arctic Foxes.
Join these activities and experience the magic of the season at the Ecomuseum Zoo, from December 6 to February 27!
A Holiday Tale: Pompon in search of the Arctic Fox!
For countless moons, Pompon the mischievous elf has been spreading joy at the Ecomuseum Zoo. But one snowy morning, under a sky dusted with snow, Pompon felt his heart yearn for a new adventure… to become Pompon Claus! To fulfill this dream, he must complete the tasks on his list… and he needs your help!
In this brand-new enchanted game, help Pompon identify the animals he meets or answer his questions about the mysterious creatures of the North. Two versions await you: one for families and one for seasoned explorers!
And who knows? By guiding Pompon, you could win a gift basket from our Zootique, valued at $75… a treasure worthy of the holidays!
This activity is included with regular admission for the zoo
A Winter Tale: The White Keeper of the Tundra
Step closer… Listen to the voices of the storytellers, guardians of the legends of the North. They will tell you about the furry adventurers who brave the cold and roam the tundra. Let yourself be carried away by their tales and uncover secrets whispered only by the snow. Don’t miss this magical encounter!
Available on weekends only starting December 6, at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:30 PM.
This activity is included with regular admission for the zoo
Experience+ Activity
For a visit that’s out of the ordinary, take part in one of our Experience+ activities! Prepare a meal or enrichment item for an animal, then watch how the animals in our care react, contributing to their well-being!
To discover all our activities, let yourself be guided by the magic of our winter programming and click here!
Where: 21 125, chemin Sainte-Marie, Sainte Anne de Bellevue
Time: Opens at 9am to 5pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Different pricing options
Additional Info: https://zooecomuseum.ca/en/activities/2025-12-20/holidayactivities/
Musee Pour Enfants (Laval)
Take a tour of all the amazing jobs in our world. Your child is able to try out each one. Jobs range from Firetruck, grocery stores, garage, Doctors and so much more. A place of discovery and amusement for the whole family.
No reservation required.
Where: 3805 Boulevard Cure Labelle, Laval
Time: 9am to 6pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: $25 per child, $10 per adult, babies less than 17mths with paying adult free.
Additional Info: https://www.museepourenfants.com/
Omega Park (Montebello)
Omega Park and its animals welcome you with open arms to show you the wildlife of Quebec, all at only a short drive from Montreal! Are you planning a day out at Omega Park as a family, group or couple? Below you willl find the details of our prices and opening hours depending on the season.
Where: 399 Route 323 Nord, Montebello
Time: 9:00am to 6pm
Cost: Adults 16+ $30.44 each,
6 to 15 yrs- $21.74, 2 to 5yrs old- $12.18
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: www.parcomega.ca
Willy’s Amusement Center (Pointe Claire)
Willy’s! is a family amusement center located in Pointe-Claire, directly in front of Fairview shopping center in the West Island.
Where: 950 Boul Saint-Jean #12 Pointe-Claire
Time: 9:30am to 8pm
Cost: various price options for entrance
Ages: Toddler and up
Additional Info: https://willysamusement.com
Bubble Planet (Montreal)
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience full of bubbles! Journey to a planet that goes beyond your imagination thanks to VR technology, themed rooms, fantastical landscapes, and even a hot air balloon simulator. Jump from one immersive space to another and explore them all with your five senses!
For school groups (10 people or more), other large groups (25 people or more), or private corporate events, book here.
Standard Ticket – includes access to the exhibition VIP Ticket – includes access to the exhibition + VR experience* + 1 Bubble Planet poster + cloakroom
*For standard ticket holders, access to the VR experience can be purchased separately on site
Highlights
Enter a surreal, colorful planet filled with bubbles
Take a photo! Thanks to a green screen, you can choose from several Bubble Planet–themed backgrounds
Discover and play with all kinds of bubbles and dive into a dreamlike setting
Explore 11 rooms, each with a different theme
Travel through fantastical landscapes designed to stimulate the senses
An immersive experience featuring the latest VR technology, simulators, and optical illusions
General Info
Dates and times: select your preferred dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Location: Place Bonaventure – 800 De La Gauchetière St. W., Montreal, Quebec H5A 1K6. Exhibition hall is located on the 1st floor, to the right past the security checkpoint. For more information about the venue, check out the FAQ
Age requirement: open to all ages. Children aged 2 and under can enter for free.
Accessibility: the experience is accessible to people with reduced mobility, except for the ball pit
Please check the FAQs for this experience here
Please note that wearing socks is mandatory to access the foam bath!
Turn your day into a total adventure by adding Dinos Alive, an immersive Jurassic-inspired experience featuring life-size dinosaurs, presented at the same venue—get your tickets here.
Description
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more fantastic than ever. A wonderful planet that will spark your imagination, enchant you with its magic and science, and make you feel like a kid again. Jump from one immersive space to another in this spherical universe of countless bubbles that engage all your senses. Giant balloons and enormous soap bubbles await you in this unique sensory experience. You’ll see the world in a whole new way and explore every corner of this strange planet during a hyper-realistic hot air balloon flight—and much more! Get your tickets for Bubble Planet in Montreal now!
Where: Place Bonaventure, 800 de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: Opens at 10am- different time blocks available
Ages: All ages
Cost: Various price options
Additional Info: https://feverup.com/m/563482/en
Guided Visit at Project Pace (Ile Bizard)
THIS IS A GUIDED VISIT – REGISTRATION BEFORE THE VISIT + TIMELY ARRIVAL REQUIRED **
Enjoy an immersive farm visit where you will have the chance to feed and pet all of our animals up close! Our ducks, chickens, guinea fowl, bunnies, goats, sheep, alpacas, miniature horses, and mini cow are looking forward to meeting you. Don’t forget to give our lovely farm dogs, Ava and Jasper, a hug!
This activity takes place outdoors. You need to be comfortable with free-range animals.
Where: Project Pace, 1450 Montee Wilson, Ile Bizard
Time: 10am time slot or 11:30am time slot. Must book online!
Cost: 15$ per person 2 and up
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.projectpace.ca/farm-tours
Museum of Illusions (Montreal)
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
Where: 54 rue Saint Antoine Ouest Unit A, Montreal
Time: 10am- various times available
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Various prices available
Additional Info: https://moimontreal.com/
La Grande Roue de Montreal (Montreal)
Enjoy a panorama view of Montreal 60 meters high. All covid protocol is put into place and each pod is cleaned after each group. Book your tickets in advance.
Where: Old Port of Montreal, Bonsecours Basin
Time: 10am to 11pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: The cost varies depending on your choice of package. Check the website
Additional Info: https://www.lagranderouedemontreal.com/
Mira Amusement West Island ( Pointe Claire)
Family Entertainment Arcade Center
Where: Sources mega Center, 48c Brunswick Blvd, Pointe Claire
Time: 10am to 2am
Cost: Free entrance- Cost to play games
Ages: 5 and up
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/miraamusementwestisl
Putting Edge (Saint Laurent)
From the moment you enter one of our “Black lit” courses, you have left “the real world” and have entered a dizzying universe full of fun, imagination, and activity. You will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of dazzling “Glow-in-the-Dark” colors, images and sounds, rocking your senses in extraordinary and unbelievable ways.
Where: 3500 Boul de la Cote Vertu, Saint Laurent
Time: 10am to 12am
Cost: Various Price options
Ages: 5 and up
Additional Info: https://www.puttingedge.com
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience (Montreal)
Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in a Jurassic-themed immersive space. Walk among the giants that once ruled our planet millions of years ago!
Highlights
Travel back to the Jurassic era and explore a themed park filled with realistic dinosaurs in their natural habitat
Marvel at more than 80 life-size animated specimens, including the T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Velociraptor, and many more
Dive into the depths with a one-of-a-kind virtual aquarium and come face-to-face with the marine giants of the Jurassic
Discover the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods in a fun and educational way
Enjoy an immersive virtual reality experience and step into the world of dinosaurs like never before
Kids will love the “Budding Experts” interactive area, where they can become paleontologists and get hands-on with iconic dinosaurs
Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience here
Where: Place Bonaventure (Great Hall, level 4) – 800 rue De La Gauchetière Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H5A 1K6
Time: 10:00am to 9pm- Duration: 45 to 75 minutes
Cost: Various price options
Ages: 4 and up
Additional Info: Dinos Alive Exhibit Montreal: An Immersive Experience
Park Safari (Hemmingford)
Get your tickets to Parc Safari now!
Your Summer/Fall tickets do not have an assigned date, but they must be used during their season.
See the Rates and Hours for the complete schedule.
Opening hours 10am to 4:30pm, last entry at 3pm
Discover the Felines’ tunnel, the Olduvaï Walkway, the Farm of the Five Continents, the Deer Trail, the Birds’ Garden, the Afrika Terrace, the Cheetahs’ Plain and the Discovery Pavilion. Enjoy a full day of SURPRISES and WONDERS!
Where: 242, Rang Roxham, Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Quebec, J0L 1V0
Time: 10am to 4:30pm
Cost: Prices vary check website
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://parcsafari.com/
Exporail( Saint Constant)
Exporail delights visitors of all ages by operating a railway museum which is fun to experience, and educates and informs at multiple levels in both official languages. As the leading railway museum in Canada, it strives to be among the best in the world.
** MUST purchase your tickets in advance.
Where: 110, Saint-Pierre Street, Saint-Constant
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Adults $21.20, students (13-17) $12.75, children (3-12) $10.60
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://exporail.org/en/activities/railway-ghosts-some-halloween-fun/
Montreal Science Center (Old Port, Montreal)
Come explore activities and experiments that pull your entire body into the fun! Explore the ingenuity of simple machines like pulleys, gears and levers all in a life-size format. Step inside Mini Mondo, a fascinating, interactive world where children adventure out and explore their environment.
Visit many exhibitions and also an option is to see a movie at the IMAX theatre. Lots to do with the family. Must purchase tickets online.
Where: 2 rue de la commune ouest, Montreal
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Entrance fees vary depending on the activity. Visit the website
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.montrealsciencecentre.com/
Cabane a Panache 2026 (Verdun)
Get out your plaid shirts and get your rubber boots ready: the Cabane Panache festival, in collaboration with BENELUX and Coureur des Bois, is back for its 14th edition, which will shake things up from March 19 to 22, 2026!
For four days, we revisit the tradition of sugar shacks without restraint, in a friendly atmosphere where people eat, drink, and celebrate.
MUSICAL PROGRAM
ON THE MAIN STAGE:
Thursday, March 19 : Bon Enfant
Friday, March 20 : Mononc’Serge & Anonymus, Fred Fortin Trio, Easy Tiger
Saturday, March 21 : Brittany Kennell, Rick Duff, Melt It Up
Sunday, March 22 : La Bottine Souriante
—
EVENT HOURS
Thursday, March 19, 2026: 5 pm to 9 pm
Friday, March 20, 2026: 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, March 21, 2026: 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026: 11 am to 5 pm
Free admission
LOCATION
On Promenade Wellington, between De l’Église and Willibrord streets.
Verdun, Montréal.
Where: On Promenade Wellington, between De l’Église and Willibrord streets.
Verdun, Montréal.
Time: 11am to 6 pm
Cost: Free admission
Ages: All ages
Additional info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1655466405894792
Atrium 1000 (Montreal)
This unique indoor skating rink invites you to lace up your skates and glide to the lively beat of music year-round. With the sun rays shining through the immense glass dome above, the Atrium Le 1000 stands out; it is located on the main floor of Montreal’s and the province of Quebec’s tallest building!
Where: Atrium 1000, 1000 rue de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: 11:30am to 9pm
Cost: $9.00 per person. Skate rentals are available as well at a cost
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: Schedule and Rates | Atrium Le 1000
Hudson St. Patrick’s day Parade
SIS Annual Irish Festival St.Patrick’s Parade will roll down Main Street in Hudson. Marching Bands, Local Merchants, Shrinners and over 100 entries into the parade
Where: Main Street, Hudson
Time: parade starts at 1pm- be sure to go early for a good spot
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/743800275442898?
Sunday, March 22
Winter at the Ecomuseum (Sainte Anne de Bellevue)
A snowy adventure discovering the Arctic Fox!
This winter, dive into a holiday tale, and let yourself be carried away by an enchanted world! Pompon, the famous mischievous elf, makes his grand return to guide you in discovering the fascinating animals of the Great North and the elusive Arctic Foxes.
Join these activities and experience the magic of the season at the Ecomuseum Zoo, from December 6 to February 27!
A Holiday Tale: Pompon in search of the Arctic Fox!
For countless moons, Pompon the mischievous elf has been spreading joy at the Ecomuseum Zoo. But one snowy morning, under a sky dusted with snow, Pompon felt his heart yearn for a new adventure… to become Pompon Claus! To fulfill this dream, he must complete the tasks on his list… and he needs your help!
In this brand-new enchanted game, help Pompon identify the animals he meets or answer his questions about the mysterious creatures of the North. Two versions await you: one for families and one for seasoned explorers!
And who knows? By guiding Pompon, you could win a gift basket from our Zootique, valued at $75… a treasure worthy of the holidays!
This activity is included with regular admission for the zoo
A Winter Tale: The White Keeper of the Tundra
Step closer… Listen to the voices of the storytellers, guardians of the legends of the North. They will tell you about the furry adventurers who brave the cold and roam the tundra. Let yourself be carried away by their tales and uncover secrets whispered only by the snow. Don’t miss this magical encounter!
Available on weekends only starting December 6, at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:30 PM.
This activity is included with regular admission for the zoo
Experience+ Activity
For a visit that’s out of the ordinary, take part in one of our Experience+ activities! Prepare a meal or enrichment item for an animal, then watch how the animals in our care react, contributing to their well-being!
To discover all our activities, let yourself be guided by the magic of our winter programming and click here!
Where: 21 125, chemin Sainte-Marie, Sainte Anne de Bellevue
Time: Opens at 9am to 5pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Different pricing options
Additional Info: https://zooecomuseum.ca/en/activities/2025-12-20/holidayactivities/
Omega Park (Montebello)
Omega Park and its animals welcome you with open arms to show you the wildlife of Quebec, all at only a short drive from Montreal! Are you planning a day out at Omega Park as a family, group or couple? Below you willl find the details of our prices and opening hours depending on the season.
Where: 399 Route 323 Nord, Montebello
Time: 9:00am to 5pm
Cost: Adults 16+ $30.44 each,
6 to 15 yrs- $21.74, 2 to 5yrs old- $12.18
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: www.parcomega.ca
Willy’s Amusement Center (Pointe Claire)
Willy’s! is a family amusement center located in Pointe-Claire, directly in front of Fairview shopping center in the West Island.
Where: 950 Boul Saint-Jean #12 Pointe-Claire
Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Cost: various price options for entrance
Ages: Toddler and up
Additional Info: https://willysamusement.com
Bubble Planet (Montreal)
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience full of bubbles! Journey to a planet that goes beyond your imagination thanks to VR technology, themed rooms, fantastical landscapes, and even a hot air balloon simulator. Jump from one immersive space to another and explore them all with your five senses!
For school groups (10 people or more), other large groups (25 people or more), or private corporate events, book here.
Standard Ticket – includes access to the exhibition VIP Ticket – includes access to the exhibition + VR experience* + 1 Bubble Planet poster + cloakroom
*For standard ticket holders, access to the VR experience can be purchased separately on site
Highlights
Enter a surreal, colorful planet filled with bubbles
Take a photo! Thanks to a green screen, you can choose from several Bubble Planet–themed backgrounds
Discover and play with all kinds of bubbles and dive into a dreamlike setting
Explore 11 rooms, each with a different theme
Travel through fantastical landscapes designed to stimulate the senses
An immersive experience featuring the latest VR technology, simulators, and optical illusions
General Info
Dates and times: select your preferred dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Location: Place Bonaventure – 800 De La Gauchetière St. W., Montreal, Quebec H5A 1K6. Exhibition hall is located on the 1st floor, to the right past the security checkpoint. For more information about the venue, check out the FAQ
Age requirement: open to all ages. Children aged 2 and under can enter for free.
Accessibility: the experience is accessible to people with reduced mobility, except for the ball pit
Please check the FAQs for this experience here
Please note that wearing socks is mandatory to access the foam bath!
Turn your day into a total adventure by adding Dinos Alive, an immersive Jurassic-inspired experience featuring life-size dinosaurs, presented at the same venue—get your tickets here.
Description
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more fantastic than ever. A wonderful planet that will spark your imagination, enchant you with its magic and science, and make you feel like a kid again. Jump from one immersive space to another in this spherical universe of countless bubbles that engage all your senses. Giant balloons and enormous soap bubbles await you in this unique sensory experience. You’ll see the world in a whole new way and explore every corner of this strange planet during a hyper-realistic hot air balloon flight—and much more! Get your tickets for Bubble Planet in Montreal now!
Where: Place Bonaventure, 800 de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: Opens at 10am- different time blocks available
Ages: All ages
Cost: Various price options
Additional Info: https://feverup.com/m/563482/en
Guided Visit at Project Pace (Ile Bizard)
THIS IS A GUIDED VISIT – REGISTRATION BEFORE THE VISIT + TIMELY ARRIVAL REQUIRED **
Enjoy an immersive farm visit where you will have the chance to feed and pet all of our animals up close! Our ducks, chickens, guinea fowl, bunnies, goats, sheep, alpacas, miniature horses, and mini cow are looking forward to meeting you. Don’t forget to give our lovely farm dogs, Ava and Jasper, a hug!
This activity takes place outdoors. You need to be comfortable with free-range animals.
Where: Project Pace, 1450 Montee Wilson, Ile Bizard
Time: 10am time slot or 11:30am time slot. Must book online!
Cost: 15$ per person 2 and up
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.projectpace.ca/farm-tours
Museum of Illusions (Montreal)
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
Where: 54 rue Saint Antoine Ouest Unit A, Montreal
Time: 10am- various times available
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Various prices available
Additional Info: https://moimontreal.com/
Mira Amusement West Island ( Pointe Claire)
Family Entertainment Arcade Center
Where: Sources mega Center, 48c Brunswick Blvd, Pointe Claire
Time: 10am to 2am
Cost: Free entrance- Cost to play games
Ages: 5 and up
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/miraamusementwestisl
Park Safari (Hemmingford)
Get your tickets to Parc Safari now!
Your Summer/Fall tickets do not have an assigned date, but they must be used during their season.
See the Rates and Hours for the complete schedule.
Opening hours 10am to 4:30pm, last entry at 3pm
Discover the Felines’ tunnel, the Olduvaï Walkway, the Farm of the Five Continents, the Deer Trail, the Birds’ Garden, the Afrika Terrace, the Cheetahs’ Plain and the Discovery Pavilion. Enjoy a full day of SURPRISES and WONDERS!
Where: 242, Rang Roxham, Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Quebec, J0L 1V0
Time: 10am to 4:30pm
Cost: Prices vary check website
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://parcsafari.com/
Montreal Science Center (Old Port, Montreal)
Come explore activities and experiments that pull your entire body into the fun! Explore the ingenuity of simple machines like pulleys, gears and levers all in a life-size format. Step inside Mini Mondo, a fascinating, interactive world where children adventure out and explore their environment.
Visit many exhibitions and also an option is to see a movie at the IMAX theatre. Lots to do with the family. Must purchase tickets online.
Where: 2 rue de la commune ouest, Montreal
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Entrance fees vary depending on the activity. Visit the website
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.montrealsciencecentre.com/
La Grande Roue de Montreal (Montreal)
Enjoy a panorama view of Montreal 60 meters high. All covid protocol is put into place and each pod is cleaned after each group. Book your tickets in advance.
Where: Old Port of Montreal, Bonsecours Basin
Time: 10am to 11pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: The cost varies depending on your choice of package. Check the website
Additional Info: https://www.lagranderouedemontreal.com/
Exporail( Saint Constant)
Exporail delights visitors of all ages by operating a railway museum which is fun to experience, and educates and informs at multiple levels in both official languages. As the leading railway museum in Canada, it strives to be among the best in the world.
** MUST purchase your tickets in advance.
Where: 110, Saint-Pierre Street, Saint-Constant
Time: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Adults $21.20, students (13-17) $12.75, children (3-12) $10.60
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://exporail.org/
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience (Montreal)
Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in a Jurassic-themed immersive space. Walk among the giants that once ruled our planet millions of years ago!
Highlights
Travel back to the Jurassic era and explore a themed park filled with realistic dinosaurs in their natural habitat
Marvel at more than 80 life-size animated specimens, including the T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Velociraptor, and many more
Dive into the depths with a one-of-a-kind virtual aquarium and come face-to-face with the marine giants of the Jurassic
Discover the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods in a fun and educational way
Enjoy an immersive virtual reality experience and step into the world of dinosaurs like never before
Kids will love the “Budding Experts” interactive area, where they can become paleontologists and get hands-on with iconic dinosaurs
Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience here
Where: Place Bonaventure (Great Hall, level 4) – 800 rue De La Gauchetière Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H5A 1K6
Time: 10:00am to 9pm- Duration: 45 to 75 minutes
Cost: Various price options- BOOK IN ADVANCE
Ages: 4 and up
Additional Info: Dinos Alive Exhibit Montreal: An Immersive Experience
Cabane a Panache 2026 (Verdun)
Get out your plaid shirts and get your rubber boots ready: the Cabane Panache festival, in collaboration with BENELUX and Coureur des Bois, is back for its 14th edition, which will shake things up from March 19 to 22, 2026!
For four days, we revisit the tradition of sugar shacks without restraint, in a friendly atmosphere where people eat, drink, and celebrate.
MUSICAL PROGRAM
ON THE MAIN STAGE:
Thursday, March 19 : Bon Enfant
Friday, March 20 : Mononc’Serge & Anonymus, Fred Fortin Trio, Easy Tiger
Saturday, March 21 : Brittany Kennell, Rick Duff, Melt It Up
Sunday, March 22 : La Bottine Souriante
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EVENT HOURS
Thursday, March 19, 2026: 5 pm to 9 pm
Friday, March 20, 2026: 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, March 21, 2026: 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026: 11 am to 5 pm
Free admission
LOCATION
On Promenade Wellington, between De l’Église and Willibrord streets.
Verdun, Montréal.
Where: On Promenade Wellington, between De l’Église and Willibrord streets.
Verdun, Montréal.
Time: 11am to 5 pm
Cost: Free admission
Ages: All ages
Additional info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1655466405894792
Putting Edge (Saint Laurent)
From the moment you enter one of our “Black lit” courses, you have left “the real world” and have entered a dizzying universe full of fun, imagination, and activity. You will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of dazzling “Glow-in-the-Dark” colors, images and sounds, rocking your senses in extraordinary and unbelievable ways.
Where: 3500 Boul de la Cote Vertu, Saint Laurent
Time: 11am to 7pm
Cost: Various Price options
Ages: 5 and up
Additional Info: https://www.puttingedge.com
Atrium 1000 (Montreal)
This unique indoor skating rink invites you to lace up your skates and glide to the lively beat of music year-round. With the sun rays shining through the immense glass dome above, the Atrium Le 1000 stands out; it is located on the main floor of Montreal’s and the province of Quebec’s tallest building!
Where: Atrium 1000, 1000 rue de la Gauchetiere, Montreal
Time: 11:30am to 6pm
Cost: $9.00 per person. Skate rentals are available as well at a cost
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: Schedule and Rates | Atrium Le 1000
Montreal St. Patricks’s Day Parade
Please join us for the 201st Montreal St Patrick’s Parade. The parade will start at DeMaisonneuve and Guy and wrap up at DeMaisonneuve and St Urbain. Start time is noon!
Where: The parade will start at DeMaisonneuve and Guy and wrap up at DeMaisonneuve and St Urbain.
Time: Parade starts at noon- be sure to arrive early
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: 201st Montreal St Patrick’s Parade | Facebook