Exciting March Break Activities for Families in Montreal and the West Island!
March Break is just around the corner, and if you’re searching for fun activities to keep the kids entertained, look no further! We’ve compiled a fantastic list of events and activities happening throughout the West Island and Montreal. From exciting indoor attractions to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone.
Most of these places offer the convenience of purchasing tickets online in advance, so you can plan ahead and avoid the rush. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to create unforgettable memories with your family this March Break!
Disney On Ice- Jump In!
Get ready for an exciting show featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy as they remix Disney tunes into colorful stories!
Location:
Bell Centre
1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montreal
Showtimes:
March 5th- 7pm- English
March 6th- 3pm and 7pm- All French
March 7th- 11am- French
3pm- French
7pm- French
March 8th-11am- French
3pm- english
7pm- French
Tickets Click Here
Zoo Ecomuseum
Winter is a magical season at the zoo. Come watch the birds of prey, foxes, and lynx play in the snow while enjoying the stunning seasonal scenery! Don’t forget to visit the indoor section featuring reptiles, amphibians, and fish!
Lots of fun activities!
Website:Spring Break at the zoo
Challenge Week at Jardins Dorval
Challenge Week at Jardins Dorval – March 2-4, 2025!
During Spring Break, take on sports, games and arts challenges at Jardins Dorval!
Schedule:
Monday, March 2 – Sports Challenges: Zumba workshop, races and participatory challenges, AMRAP challenges, and games of skill.
Tuesday, March 3 – Games Challenges: Giant board games, speed stacking, and original game tables.
Wednesday, March 4 – Arts Challenges: Coloring shopping bags, games of skill, and a collective mural.
Bilingual activities | Free participation | Surprises and prizes to win!
Join us for a week of fun and challenges!
Where: Jardins Dorval, 352 avenue Dorval, Dorval
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2364000104048431/
Atelier Sorella (Kirkland)
La relâche chez Sorella est officiellement lancée
Little Atelier chez Sorella, c’est une semaine d’ateliers en formule dépôt, soigneusement conçus pour stimuler la créativité, la confiance et la joie.
Décoration de cupcakes, bracelets, mini planches gourmandes, yoga, danse — chaque séance est animée par des professionnelles expérimentées dans un environnement chaleureux et accueillant.
Petits groupes
Âges selon l’atelier
Tout le matériel inclus
Places limitées
Réservez la place de votre enfant via notre site web.
Identifiez un parent qui cherche un plan pour la relâche
Classes range from Yoga, Dance, Cupcake decorating and More!
MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Where: Atelier Sorella, 16885 Hymus Kirkland
Time: Various times and Dates
Ages: various ages- see website
Cost: Varies
Additional Info: March Break Le Petit Atelier – Sorella Boutique Gourmande
Complexe Desjardins- Montreal
From March 2 to 9, come celebrate March Break at Complexe Desjardins with circus-themed activities for the young and young at heart.
Participatory workshops
- Aerial silk (free)
- Tightrope (free)
- Stilts (free)
- Aerial sphere on the scene (free) : this activity is for the 5 years and older
- Face painting for kids (free)
- Mini train ride ($3)
Shows
- Shows (free) : aerial circus, acrobatic juggling and stilt walkers will be part of the shows
- Magician scene (free) : a magician will share his magic tricks through demonstrations. He will also teach a few easy tricks so that everyone can become a magician’s apprentice
Schedule
- March 2 : 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- March 3 to 7 : 10 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m.
- March 8 : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- March 9 : 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Come to Complexe Desjardins for a week full of laughs and unforgettable circus experiences.
Discover the calendar below for the full schedule. The waiting line can close up to 45 minutes before closing time.
Cost: Free entrance- some activities require a cost
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://complexedesjardins.com/en/March-break-program/?
ESPLANADE TRANQUILLE SKATING RINK- Montreal
It’s like being in a Christmas movie! At the Esplanade Tranquille skating rink, the city’s largest refrigerated rink, skaters enjoy top-quality ice and a festive, magical atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to embrace our Northern identity! The 1500 m2 rink can accommodate up to 400 people at a time. In the evening, an interactive video projection system illuminates the huge sliding surface, adding a touch of digital art to the friendly sporting atmosphere. Dance nights, musical breaks and other cultural events also punctuate the skating season.
Learning aids are available to help toddlers learn to skate in a fun and safe way. Limited quantities are available for rental at the Patin Patin counter.
Agents reserve the right to withdraw the rental of these items, without notice, during busy periods on the skating rink to ensure the safety of all.
Location: 1442 RUE CLARK, QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES, VILLE-MARIE, MONTRÉAL
Cost: Free to skate- Fee for rentals
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/en/place/esplanade-tranquille-skating-rink
Indigo
Join us in store all week. Monday to Sunday at 1pm. Lots of fun to be had everyday. March 1 to 7
Sunday- Origami Stars Workshop
Monday- Make and Take Bush Plane
Tuesday-Creative Character Studio
Wednesday-Doll T-Shirt Decorating and Activities
Thursday- Magnetic Flower Fun
Friday- Paint and Create sets
Saturday-Friendship Bracelets and Cool cat Fun
Where: Various Indigo Stores
Time: 11am and 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Additional Info: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/events/kids-spring-break/
March Break at Mont Rigaud
March break at Mont Rigaud
February 28 to March 8 – Exceptional conditions and spots available!
Winter has been generous this year, and it shows! Thanks to the snowfall we’ve received all season long, our trails are perfectly covered and conditions are shaping up to be incredible for March Break. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the best of spring skiing!
The joy of Spring Skiing
The days are getting longer, temperatures are warming up, and the sun is shining brighter every day: it’s that relaxed vibe that makes spring skiing in March so special. We savour every run, we soak in every moment, and we load up on vitamin D before the season ends!
March break camps
Haven’t registered your kids yet? Good news: several spots are still available in our camps running March 2 to 6! It’s the perfect opportunity to learn or progress quickly before the end of the season, guided by our certified and passionate instructors.
Ski Camps
Mini Vikings (4-5 years) – For little ones discovering skiing in a fun and safe environment
Skier Development (6 to 17 yrs) – Perfect for learning the basics and building confidence
Snowpark (Freeski) (8 to 17 yrs) – Explore the snowpark and develop your freestyle style
Private/Semi Private – Personalized approach for intensive progression
Snowboard Camps
Mini Shredders (4-5yrs) – The perfect introduction for future young riders
Rider Improvement (6 to 17 yrs) – Master the fundamentals of snowboarding
Snowpark (Freestyle) (8 to 17 yrs) – Rails, jumps and tricks in the terrain park!
Private/Semi Private 7 days – Personalized approach for intensive progression
No Gear? No Problem!
5-Day Equipment Rental – Skis or snowboard, boots and helmet provided for the entire week
5-Day Pass (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) – Ride outside of lesson times and make the most of March Break!
All Inclusive Packages –
Want to try without the hassle? Our Iniski and Inisnow packages include everything you need for a successful first experience: lesson, equipment and lift ticket. Simple, turnkey, and accessible to everyone!
Info and Registration
March Break Camps
https://montrigaud.resortstore.net/…/5_5_1ecole-glisse…
Iniski/Inisnow Packages
https://montrigaud.resortstore.net/…/5_3ecole-glisse…
Why Choose mont rigaud for March Break?
Exceptional snow conditions thanks to all winter’s accumulation
Family-friendly and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for March Break
Certified and passionate instructors who love sharing their passion for skiing
Several spots still available – no need to have planned 3 months ahead!
Just 45 minutes from Montreal – the perfect getaway without logistical stress
Make the most of March Break to create family memories, progress on the slopes, and savour the final weeks of winter at Mont Rigaud. We’ll be waiting for you with sunshine and great snow!
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
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
The Radisson Montreal Airport
The Radison Hotel at the airport is hosting some fun March break activities along with some fun staycation deals!
They have a poolside vacation promotion, for those who are interested in mini getaway with the kids.
A one-night stay with breakfast for 2 adults and parking included , available the evenings of Wednesday March 4th and Thursday March 5th.
Access to their pool party the following day.
Additionally, they are having a Pool Party on Thursday March 5th and Friday March 6th, for those looking for a daytime activity.
There will be snacks, music, and fun!
City Activities
Check with your local city as many will be hosting many Activities. Click on each city for more info:
- Beaconsfield borough
- Kirkland borough
- Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough
- Dollard-des-Ormeaux borough
- Dorval borough
- Pointe-Claire borough
- Vaudreuil-Dorion borough
- Ile Perrot
- Pincourt
- Hudson
- Saint Lazare
- Sainte Anne de Bellevue
City of Kirkland
Spring Break 2026: Let the fun begin!
The long-awaited activities program is now online! Games, sports, creativity and discovery for the whole family!
Registration opens on February 19th
Check out the full program here: https://www.ville.kirkland.qc.ca/…/school-break-activities
Sainte Anne de Bellevue
La semaine de relâche approche à grands pas !
Pour souligner cette période animée, nous avons préparé une série d’activités variées qui sauront plaire aux jeunes enfants.
Découvrez-les dès maintenant afin de partager de beaux moments en famille et amis : La semaine de relâche – Ville de Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Beaconsfield
March Break is coming: sign up now for the City’s activities!
We’ve put together a full week of fun for kids and families, with a variety of activities to keep everyone busy and active all week long. Whether you’re looking for sports, crafts, workshops, or special events, there’s something for everyone
Spaces are limited and registration is required for many activities, so we recommend registering early to secure your spot.
View the full schedule https://beaconsfield.pulse.ly/pz5p4x72cq
Ile Bizard
L’Hiver B!zard, se déroulera du 27 février au 8 mars. Cette semaine de fête familiale gratuite offre une panoplie d’activités pour petits et grands !
Au menu ?
Une soirée cinéma, des activités de LEGO, de la danse Hip-Hop, du fatbike, de la fabrication de bracelets, des contes à l’extérieur, des jeux (gonflables, de kermesse et de société), un spectacle familial, des cliniques de ringuette et d’hockey, du basketball, du pickleball, du badminton, du patin libre (dont un à thématique K-pop|Demon Hunter), sans oublier la visite de la mascotte et des activités dans le Bois-de-L’Île-Bizard… Bref, du plaisir garanti !
Voyez la programmation détaillée ici : https://montreal.ca/…/le-carnaval-de-la-relache-lhiver..
SKating and Swimming
Many of the local cities such as DDO, Pointe Claire, Dorval will be allowing swimming and free skate. The link to each city is above. Be sure to check before going if you need to reserve your spot.
Fun Activities
Here is a large variety of fun activities that are indoors and outdoors in the West Island and Montreal area.
1865 Trans canada
Dorval
Fairview Pointe Claire
Other locations available as well.
1411 Rue Lapierre
Lasalle
1000 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest
Montreal
Les Cours Mont Royal
1455, Peel street
Montreal
2180 Hymus
Dorval
100-434 Avenue St. Charles
Vaudreuil- Dorion
1000 des Voyageurs Ch
Mont-Tremblant
Fun activities available each day. Must sign up to attend.
180 rue Joseph-Carrier Suite 130
Vaudreuil
20099 boul Gouin
Pierrefonds
950 Boul St. Jean
Pointe Claire
3200 Rue Viau
Montreal, Qc
Ceramic Cafe Dollard des Ormeaux
3591 Boul St. Jean
Dollard des Ormeaux
2929 Blvd St. Martin ouest
Laval
1180, rang St-Félix
Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Qc G0X 3J0
21125 Chemin Ste-Marie
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
2064 Rte Transcanadienne
Dorval
4777, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Montreal
110 Saint Pierre Street
Saint Constant
FunVie Playground
3212 Jean Yves
Kirkland
1050 Boulevard David Bouchard Nord
Granby
Old Port of Montreal
362 rue de la Commune
Montreal
Les Forestiers de Saint Lazare
2800, chemin Lotbinière
Saint Lazare
1423 Chemin St. Louis
Saint Lazare
6245 Boulevard Métropolitain Est ( porte 12)
Montreal
690 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal
1069 Boulevard Jean-Baptiste-Rolland Ouest
Saint-Jérôme
Sources Mega Center
48c Brunswick Blvd
Pointe Claire
2 Rue de la Commune Ouest
Mont Avila Tubing– Versant Avila
500, Chemin Avila
Piedmont
Musee Pour Enfants
3805 Boul Cure Labelle
Laval
Oasis Immersion
A new immersive experience at the Palais des congrès de Montréal
Palais des Congres
301 rue Saint Antoine O
Montreal
Omega Parc
399, Route 323 Nord
Montebello
Tons of outdoor activities
1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Montreal
Local Farm where you can visit with the animals
31 Jean-Yves
Ile Bizard
2495 Boul Perrot
NDIP
77 Brunswick
DDO
45 Ch Du Sous-Bois,
Mont-Saint-Grégoire QC
980 ave St. Charles
Cabane a Sucre
Sugar shack season has arrived!!! We have so many amazing places to choose from. Check out our list of places around the West Island and Montreal area.
Website: Local Cabane a Sucre 2026 – West Island Mommies
Ottawa
Ottawa is a great place to visit for a day or more. So much to see including museums, landmarks and more.
**PLEASE FOLLOW THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE as the canal is day to day depending on the weather.
Ottawa is home to the worlds largest skating rink- The Rideau Canal. If you have not experienced this yet- you MUST. Makes for a great day trip. Follow them on Facebook as the ice can be closed from time to time due to weather.
More info on what to visit in Ottawa click HERE.
Indoor Activities
If staying home is what you will be doing, here are some fun activites you can do with the kids.
Sugaring Off
We have received tons of beautiful white snow lately. It’s a great time to do some at home sugaring off with some Taffy or Tire in the snow.
-Grab a plastic container- a large rectangular one is best
-Boil maple syrup. It needs to be boiled on high for a good 20mins.
-Pack your container with fresh white snow. Leave it outside to stay frozen
-Test your syrup on the snow by using a laddle and pouring a line. If it’s too thin, boil it longer.
-Grab a bunch of popsicle sticks and if you have none you can use a spoon
-Once the syrup is at the perfect consistency, you can start pouring a bunch of lines to eat and enjoy
To get the full experience, order the full meal from one of our amazing sugar shacks by checking out Ma Cabane for all the options.
Indoor Picnic
There is nothing more fun than having a lunch or supper picnic! Surprise the kids with something totally fun by setting up in your living room or basement a full out Picnic.
- Whip up a kid friendly meal with low mess factor
- set up a blanket to sit on
- you can use pillows to sit on or lean on for support
- You can even add a dress code to spice it up- fancy, beach wear etc.
- You can make it a theme with your set up and food choices
- Lay out your food. You can do it individually or make it a buffet style
- The best part- HAVE FUN.
Build a fort
There is nothing more fun than building a living room fort as a child. Grabbing all the blankets and sheets around the house . Kids are so creative and have the best time making it the biggest one of all time. This activity can keep them busy for a hour or 2. It allows creativity and the hope that siblings will work together to build the best fort ever.
