Things to do with kids: family outing ideas

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

Circuits actifs

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. Circuits actifs, Sutton.

Little berries. Big smiles.

Ferme Germain Desmarais - Bleuetière et fraisière

Discover this local grower’s berries. Check available produce and visiting or picking options before setting out. Ferme Germain Desmarais - Bleuetière et fraisière, Pierreville.

Who’s getting the next strike?

Quilles G plus

Plan a family bowling game. Check opening times, reservations and equipment available for children. Quilles G plus, Mascouche.

Bring a little magic home.

Le Magicien à domicile

Stéphane Giasson offers magic entertainment for children’s birthday parties at home. Greater Montréal, the North Shore and South Shore: confirm travel, package and availability.

A house full of giggles.

Pinceau le clown

Pinceau entertains at children’s birthday parties at home in the Québec City area. Arrange a clown performance with the artist, based on the children’s ages and availability.

A guest who brings the giggles.

Clown Alegría

Invite Clown Alegría to a birthday party at home in the Québec City area. Choose a package with the entertainer and confirm travel and availability.

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.

Festival Frissons — Family Day

Festival Frissons

Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00–15:00

On October 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., discover Festival Frissons Family Day at Parc du Grand-Coteau. Booking is required, including for residents. Check the final programme before visiting.

Étrange Carnaval

Étrange Carnaval

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

From October 23 to 25, 2026, Étrange Carnaval returns to Québec City’s city-hall gardens. A free outdoor family outing. The 2026 programme will be announced on October 1.

A little fresh air, close to home.

Centre de la nature de Laval

Explore the walking trails at Laval’s Centre de la nature as a family. Park access is free; some services and parking may carry a fee. Check open facilities before visiting.

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.

Votre voyage extraordinaire : le concert dont vous êtes le héros!

Le Grand Théâtre de Québec

Nov 15, 2026 · 14:30

Help Jules Verne invent a story and choose its musical accompaniment with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec. This participatory 60-minute concert is aimed at children aged 6 to 12.

Amandine et Gédéon — La grande surprise!

Centre culturel Desjardins

Oct 25, 2026 · 15:00

A family musical in which Amandine and Gédéon try to discover their parents’ surprise, joined by Boo the ghost and Fiona the witch.

Yannick Bergeron — La magie de la chimie

Centre culturel de l'Université de Sherbrooke

Nov 1, 2026 · 15:00

Yannick Bergeron presents demonstrations and chemical reactions to spark children’s scientific curiosity. A youth show recommended for ages 5 and up.

O Christmas Tea — A British Comedy

Théâtre Marcellin-Champagnat

Dec 27, 2026 · 15:00

An absurd British comedy with James & Jamesy, performed in English on December 27 at 3 pm at Théâtre Marcellin-Champagnat. Another performance is listed at 7:30 pm.

Laval Rocket vs. Syracuse Crunch

Rocket de Laval

Oct 2, 2026 · 19:00

The Laval Rocket host the Syracuse Crunch for their home opener on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Place Bell. Archival Rocket photograph.

Bonbons, potions et Naincantations

La Vallée Secrète

Sep 18, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Saturdays · advance booking required

Solve friendly monsters’ riddles on a treasure hunt for ages 2–4, 5–8 or 9–12. Autumn theme: September 18–October 31; the website announces Saturday openings. Advance booking is required. Choose a route and departure on the official website.

Railway Ghosts: Halloween crafts

Exporail

Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 · Saturdays and Sundays

Children under 10 make a railway-themed Halloween mask inside a decorated railcar. Weekend activities: October 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31, and November 1. Included with museum admission. Check opening times before visiting.

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.

Halloween at the Zoo

Zoo de Granby

Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 · Weekends

Come in costume for Halloween weekends at Zoo de Granby. Mascots, activities, candy and pumpkins for the animals are announced from October 3 to November 1. Check tickets, opening times and ride restrictions on the Zoo’s website.

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.

Tonga Lumina: follow the giant’s trail

Tremblant / Moment Factory

Share a 1.5 km sensory night walk through the forest in Mont-Tremblant, beginning with a lift ride. Tonga Lumina is scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays through October 17, 2026, plus October 11. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Choose your evening through the official ticket service and check weather conditions before leaving.

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.

Bfly Brossard’s magical butterfly aviary

Bfly Brossard

Step into Bfly Brossard’s butterfly aviary for a family discovery with an interactive mission. The aviary has no minimum age requirement. Find it at 9500 Boulevard Leduc. Check opening hours and tickets before visiting.

Michelle et les chats de ruelles

La Caserne

Sep 25, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

September 25–October 10: follow Michelle and the alley cats in an outdoor show on Rue Sous-le-Cap in Québec City. A 45-minute French-language theatre adventure for ages 5–10. Select a family performance through La Caserne.

Déjà, au début…

La Caserne

Oct 6, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Discover a wordless blend of dance and theatre made for ages 2–5. October 6–18 in La Caserne’s Salle Desjardins, 103 Rue Dalhousie, Québec City. Running time: 40 minutes. Check the family-performance schedule.

Mountain collage and crafts

Mont SUTTON

Sep 27, 2026 · 10:00–15:00

September 27, 10 am–3 pm: try collage and crafts at Lysanne Sabourin’s art tables at Mont SUTTON. A creative activity for children and their families at 671 Rue Maple. Check participation details with the organizer.

Our mountain — a collaborative mural

Mont SUTTON

Oct 4, 2026 · 10:00–15:00

October 4, 10 am–3 pm: children and their families can help create a collaborative mural at Lysanne Sabourin’s art tables at Mont SUTTON. Share a creative moment in the mountains. Participation details are on the organizer’s website.

A nature walk with a creative twist

Mont SUTTON

Oct 11, 2026 · 10:00–15:00

October 11: combine a mountain outing with a creation made using natural materials at Mont SUTTON. Art tables run from 10 am–3 pm; guided departures are listed for 10 am and 11:30 am. Check participation details before your family visit.

Make jewellery together

Mont SUTTON

Oct 18, 2026 · 10:00–15:00

October 18, 10 am–3 pm: discover jewellery making at Lysanne Sabourin’s art tables at Mont SUTTON, in collaboration with Le Spot. A creative workshop to share with the children. Ask the organizer about participation details.

Gatineau Halloween run — the 1 km course

BougeBouge

Oct 24, 2026 · 19:35

October 24: put on your costumes for BougeBouge’s 1 km course in Gatineau. The listed start is 7:35 pm at Érablière high school, 500 Rue de Cannes. A headlamp is mandatory. Register each participant and confirm the final schedule with the organizer.

Festival des couleurs de Rigaud

Festival des couleurs de Rigaud

Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026

October 10–12: enjoy Rigaud’s fall colours festival as a family at Parc Chartier-De Lotbinière. Admission is free for ages 12 and under; $5 plus tax for others. Open 10 am–5 pm on October 10 and 11, and until 4 pm on October 12. Check the official program.

Paint a ceramic creation as a family

Céramuze Atelier-créatif

Choose a ceramic piece and paint it with the children at Céramuze in La Baie. Sessions last two hours; studio time and your chosen piece are charged separately. Book online and plan to collect your creation after firing, around one to two weeks later.

Water-play fun, whatever the weather

Aquafun — Hôtel Le Montagnais

Enjoy a pool, water slide and interactive water play at Aquafun in Chicoutimi. Visitors do not need a hotel booking: admission is $15 including tax per person, free through age 3. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Bring towels and check family swimming hours.

FRIMA — the Christmas village

Woodooliparc

Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

November 14–December 31: explore FRIMA’s Christmas world at Woodooliparc in Scott, with festive scenery, elves and games for a family outing. Check the official calendar for operating days and tickets. Located at 295 Rue Drouin.

Little Monsters Village

Village Québécois d’Antan

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Solve a Halloween quest together, meet costumed characters, try old-fashioned games and see farm animals. At Village Québécois d’Antan, Saturdays and Sundays from October 3 to 25, 1–4 pm. A daytime outing designed for children. Advance booking is recommended.

Festiween — the illuminated village

Festiween

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Explore Festiween’s illuminated displays and pumpkins at Centropolis, near Cineplex Laval. October 1–31, Wednesday to Sunday, 6–10 pm. For all ages, with stroller access. Choose your tickets and check which activities cost extra.

The Little Monsters Workshop

Musée de la santé Armand-Frappier

Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Make a fear barometer at Musée de la santé Armand-Frappier. This family workshop runs October 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31, and November 1, from 11 am to 3 pm. Included with museum admission, subject to workshop capacity.

La Grande Frayeur — family rally

CCILaval / Vieux Sainte-Rose

Oct 25, 2026

Vieux Sainte-Rose welcomes families for a Halloween route with stops at local businesses on October 25, 1–4 pm. Check the program and visitor participation details with the organizer.