Things to do with kids in Montréal

Reptiles at your party!

Zoum Zoum Party

A reptile encounter led by an animal handler for a birthday at home in Greater Montréal. For ages 4–14. Animals vary with availability; confirm the service area and travel fees.

Roadtrip

Maison Théâtre

Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

September 28–October 11: an immersive journey through sounds, voices and video landscapes for ages 1–4. Duration: 40 minutes. Check individual performance dates; the show does not necessarily run every day.

Jour bleu

Théâtre Outremont

Oct 4, 2026 · 11:00

On October 4 at 11 am, Théâtre Incliné presents a world of changing colours and materials. Théâtre Outremont recommends the show for ages 5–8.

Le jardin d’Alice et Théo

OPUS / Place des Arts

Oct 25, 2026

On October 25 at 11 am or 2 pm, Alice and Théo welcome ages 3–8 to their musical garden at Place des Arts’ Cinquième Salle. A 50-minute interactive performance. Check tickets and choose your family performance.

Le Magicien d’Oz

Théâtre Advienne que pourra / TOHU

Dec 17, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027

December 17–January 3: discover Théâtre Advienne que pourra’s Le Magicien d’Oz at TOHU. This holiday production is offered for ages 5+. Afternoon performances are announced: check the calendar to choose a family session.

Halloween story time

Bibliothèque L’Octogone

Oct 21, 2026 · 19:00–19:30

Put on your costumes for parent-and-child story time at L’Octogone in LaSalle. Stories and gentle thrills for ages 3–7, in French and English. Children must be accompanied by an adult. See the official page to plan your visit.

Mini robotics: Halloween (ages 5–6)

Bibliothèque Père-Ambroise

Oct 31, 2026 · 10:30–11:30

Build a LEGO robot and try simple coding with Sandrine. A Halloween workshop for children aged 5–6. Register with the library; 10 places are announced. An adult must remain in the library.

Joue-moi une histoire qui fait peur: Halloween special

Les Petits Ménestrels

Oct 17, 2026 · 10:30–11:15

At the Parc-Extension library, Soline invites children aged 3–8 to become little musicians. Tambourines, songs and witch stories come together in this participatory show by Les Petits Ménestrels. Check arrangements with the library.

Festilumi — Halloween

Festilumi

Dates and times on the booking calendar

Glowing pumpkins, giant dinosaurs and a neon maze: explore Festilumi’s light trail at Marché Central with the kids. An outdoor 1.5 km walk lasting about 60–90 minutes, open to all ages and stroller accessible. Choose your session on the booking calendar. The trail includes strobe lighting.

L’Impro Cirque

Les Improduits / TOHU

Oct 17, 2026

On October 17 at 8 pm, Les Improduits presents an improvised circus competition at TOHU. The evening lasts about two hours and is advertised for all ages. The late start is better suited to older children. Check tickets with TOHU.

iD — Évolution

Cirque Éloize / TOHU

Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

October 31–November 15: Cirque Éloize presents iD — Évolution at TOHU. A 75-minute meeting of circus and urban dance, advertised for all ages. Check dates, including afternoon performances, and book tickets.

Renard Doux

Sylvie Gosselin / Maison Théâtre

Oct 13, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

October 13–18: Sylvie Gosselin presents Renard Doux at Maison Théâtre. Paper and objects bring a grandmother and granddaughter’s memories to life. A 40-minute performance for ages 4–8; choose a public family performance.

Archipel

L’Illusion, Théâtre de marionnettes

Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

October 20–November 1: L’Illusion presents Archipel, a puppet adventure for ages 3–8. Discover the production with your children at a family performance. Find times and tickets on the theatre’s website.

Harvest celebration at Musée de Lachine

Musée de Lachine

Oct 10, 2026 · 13:00–16:00

October 10, 1–4 pm: enjoy a free family celebration with farm animals, face painting, games and workshops at Musée de Lachine. Booking is recommended for the object-theatre performance. Meet at 1 Chemin du Musée.

The Halloween Ball

Jeunesses Musicales Canada

Oct 31, 2026

Music and dance come together at Jeunesses Musicales Canada’s Halloween Ball, at Salle Joseph-Rouleau on October 31, at 10 am and 11:30 am. This 55-minute French-language activity has versions for ages 3–6 and 7–12. Choose the session suited to your family.

After dark at Stewart Hall

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 16, 2026

Discover Stewart Hall by flashlight and hear spooky local stories on October 16, 6:30–8 pm. For children aged 6–12 with an adult. This bilingual activity is free; reservation required.

Family Halloween Day

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 25, 2026

Games and crafts await families at Olive-Urquhart Sports Centre on October 25, 11 am–3 pm. Celebrate Halloween in Pointe-Claire. Check the program for access details; some food costs extra.

Art workshop — spiders and scorpions

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 25, 2026

Create art inspired by spiders and scorpions at Stewart Hall on October 25, 1:30–3 pm. For ages 6–12 with an adult. This bilingual workshop is free; reservation required.

The witches’ dance

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 30, 2026

A witches’ dance is announced at Pointe-Claire Central Library on October 30 at 3:15 pm, as part of the family Halloween program. Check participation details and age recommendations with the library.

Halloween storytime at Valois

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 31, 2026

Halloween storytime for ages 2–5 at Valois Library on October 31. English session at 9:45 am and French session at 11 am. For library members; check registration requirements.

Zombie makeup

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 31, 2026

Get ready for a zombie transformation on October 31, 1–3 pm, at Pointe-Claire Central Library. For library members aged 0–17, with registration. Bilingual activity; bring old clothes to decorate. Choose makeup suited to your child’s comfort level.

The zombie walk

Ville de Pointe-Claire

Oct 31, 2026

Come in costume for Pointe-Claire’s zombie walk on October 31 at 3 pm, starting at the Central Library. A free bilingual activity for all ages. Some costumes may frighten sensitive children.

Halloween costume evening at MAPP

MAPP

Oct 23, 2026

MAPP invites families to a costume evening on October 23, 6:30–8:30 pm, at 3511 Rue de Rouen in Montréal. Listed price: $2 per person aged 2 and up. Check registration and membership requirements with the organization.

A monstrous Halloween family day

Maison de la culture Mercier

Oct 25, 2026

On October 25, 10 am–5 pm, Maison de la culture and Bibliothèque Mercier celebrate Halloween at 8105 Rue Hochelaga. Costume contest throughout the day, an insect workshop at 1:30–2:30 pm (ages 8–13), Vartek the character at 2–3 pm, and the Bêtes de fête costume ball at 3–4 pm (ages 4+ with family). Check tickets, registration and prices for each activity with the organizer.

Rosemont’s haunted alley gets cinematic

La Ruelle Hantée de Rosemont

Oct 31, 2026

On October 31 from 5 pm, explore Rosemont’s haunted alley, transformed by neighbourhood residents around a horror-cinema theme. Free entry on Rue Saint-Zotique between Garnier and Fabre. Costumes welcome. The trail is accessible to families, but some scenes and surprises may frighten younger children. Children must remain under adult supervision.

Little Halloween Treasures

Service des Loisirs Angus-Bourbonnière

Oct 10, 2026

On October 10, 2–3 pm, children create a Halloween-themed craft with different materials and take their little treasure home. A free workshop by Service des Loisirs Angus-Bourbonnière at 5350 Rue Lafond, 2nd floor, Montréal. Register at slabrosemont.org or 514 903-7522. Confirm suitable ages when booking.

Opéra-Bonbon

Jeunesses Musicales Canada / Place des Arts

Sep 27, 2026

On September 27 at Place des Arts, discover Opéra-Bonbon, a 40-minute French-language musical performance for ages 3–8. The 1 pm performance was available when checked; 11 am was sold out. Check the latest availability before booking.

Mokatek et l’étoile disparue

Les Productions Ondinnok / Place des Arts

Nov 15, 2026

On November 15 at 11 am or 1 pm, discover Mokatek et l’étoile disparue at Place des Arts. This one-hour story in French and Innu is for ages 5–8 and explores origins and loss from a child’s perspective. Check tickets and show details.

Arthur L’aventurier — Africanimaux

Gregg Productions / Place des Arts

Nov 29, 2026

On November 29, join Arthur L’aventurier to discover African wildlife at Place des Arts. Africanimaux is a one-hour show for ages 2–8. Two performances are announced; choose your session through the box office.

Pain d’épice

L’Illusion, Théâtre de marionnettes

Nov 24, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026

November 24–December 13: the gingerbread tale comes to life through puppetry at L’Illusion. A 35-minute performance for ages 3–6. Choose a public family performance on the theatre’s calendar.

Mini Mondo, a world their size

Centre des sciences de Montréal

Ages 0–7 explore the city, river and forest in Mini Mondo at the Montréal Science Centre. Discover an interactive world through play, designed for little explorers. Check museum hours and tickets before visiting.

Human: discover how we work

Centre des sciences de Montréal

Explore the human body and our evolution in Human at the Montréal Science Centre. The interactive experience welcomes all ages but is ideally suited to children aged 6+. Check museum tickets and opening hours.

Fabrik²: build, test, try again

Centre des sciences de Montréal

Take on Fabrik² creative challenges at the Montréal Science Centre: build prototypes and test your ideas. Ideally recommended for ages 8+. Advertised family access is on weekends, noon–5 pm; check the timetable, as weekday mornings are reserved for schools.

Nanualuk: a northern adventure

Centre des sciences de Montréal

Take on the interactive missions of Nanualuk — Expédition Nordique at the Montréal Science Centre. Share a scientific discovery of the Arctic as a family, ideally from age 8. Check museum tickets and opening hours.

âmes sœurs

Magali Chouinard / Maison Théâtre

Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

October 20–November 1: discover Magali Chouinard’s âmes sœurs at Maison Théâtre. A 45-minute visual theatre experience for ages 5–10. Check public family performances and book with the presenter.

Baobab

Théâtre Motus et Troupe Sô / Maison Théâtre

Dec 2, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027

December 2–January 3: discover Baobab at Maison Théâtre, a Théâtre Motus and Troupe Sô production inspired by West African storytelling traditions. A 55-minute performance for ages 3–8. Book a public family performance.

Grain de ciel — Les jeux du vent

Claudio Capelli / TOHU

Sep 24, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Through October 18, discover Claudio Capelli’s artistic kites in the indoor exhibition Grain de ciel — Les jeux du vent at TOHU. A free visit for all ages, 9 am–5 pm. This listing is for the exhibition, not the outdoor festival.