Things to do with kids: family outing ideas

Pumpkin picking and a tractor ride

Ferme Cormier

Discover autumn picking at Ferme Cormier in L’Assomption. Tractor rides are offered during the picking season. Confirm opening days, available crops, prices and ride conditions before visiting.

A village for playing in the trees

Arbraska

Explore treehouses, nets and slides at Rawdon’s Village Arbre-en-Ciel. No minimum age or height is advertised, but supervision is required: one adult for every three children aged 0–9. Accompanying adults also need a ticket. Book your time slot.

Camp Papillon’s Christmas village

Camp Papillon

Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026

On December 5, 6, 12 and 13, explore the festive village at Camp Papillon’s Christmas market in Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez. An outing advertised for children and adults. Check the detailed programme, hours and prices before visiting.

Pôle Nord Express

Ville de Charlemagne

Dec 5, 2026

On the morning of December 5, head to Centre communautaire René-Després for Pôle Nord Express: meet Santa and explore activity stations. Free, with booking required before November 27 and a maximum of two adults per reservation. Check residency conditions and choose your time slot.

A GPS treasure hunt together

GPS Aventure

Follow clues together with GPS Aventure at Bois-de-Belle-Rivière. Explore the route and solve puzzles as a family. Check booking details to choose an experience suited to your children and confirm seasonal availability.

A creative workshop for kids

Ville de Mirabel

Sep 25, 2026

On September 25 at 6:30 pm, children can take part in a creative workshop at Domaine-Vert Nord during Mirabel’s Journées de la culture. The activity is free. Check the municipal programme for participation details and availability.

A family outing at the maple festival

Mirabel Fête l’érable

Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

On September 26–27, Mirabel Fête l’érable includes children’s activities in its family programme. Children’s booths close at 4 pm. Check the programme and tickets to see what is included and plan your visit.

A creative Saturday together

Cercle des fermières de Saint-Janvier

Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026

Cercle des fermières de Saint-Janvier welcomes young people over 12 to free creative workshops, 10 am–noon. Announced dates: September 26, October 10 and 24, November 7 and 21. Check the municipal page for the venue and participation details.

A canoe outing among the islands

Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles

Rent a canoe at Berge du Garrot in Laval for an outing on the Rivière des Mille Îles. Choose a boat suited to your family and confirm children’s life-jacket fit. Access depends on the season, weather and water conditions.

The floor becomes your playground

Zone 15

Move across Zone 15’s Matrix interactive floor in Laval. This 20-minute experience welcomes up to four players at a time, aged 6+. Check the rules and book your session with the centre.

Lab famille: get creative with science

Planétarium / Espace pour la vie

On the second Saturday of the month, the Planétarium’s Lab famille offers self-guided creative challenges for ages 6–12 and a sensory area for ages 0–5. Free, with no registration. Check the calendar before visiting; dome screenings are a separate activity.

Five ecosystems, one big discovery

Biodôme / Espace pour la vie

Explore the Montréal Biodôme’s five ecosystems with the children. Observe animals and natural habitats along the indoor circuit. Check tickets and opening hours before planning your visit.

The great Solar System adventure

Planétarium / Espace pour la vie

Dates and times on the booking calendar

Discover the Solar System through this immersive film at Montréal’s Planétarium, designed for ages 6–13. Check current screening times and language before booking tickets.

Natu-natshishkueu: discover Indigenous voices

Musée McCord Stewart

Use the Natu-natshishkueu exploration booklet together to discover contemporary Indigenous voices at the McCord Stewart Museum. Recommended for ages 6–11. Admission is free for ages 17 and under; accompanying adults need admission.

A walk beside Dorwin Falls

Parc des chutes Dorwin / Municipalité de Rawdon

Discover viewpoints over Dorwin Falls and the open trails in Rawdon’s park. The island trail is temporarily closed: stay on accessible marked paths and supervise children near water. High season ends October 12; check the day’s hours and prices.

Le Petit tour de Pierre

Musée d’art de Joliette

Oct 31, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026

Explore the Musée d’art de Joliette with Le Petit tour de Pierre, a guided visit for primary-school children and parents, adaptable for teens. Announced dates: October 31, November 14 and 28, December 5 and 12. An optional creative workshop can extend the visit. Check packages and book.

Find the hidden shapes

Musée d’art de Joliette

Ages 0–5 and their adults follow Le Petit Parcours at the Musée d’art de Joliette. The Halloween booklet Les formes cachées turns the visit into an observation game across the exhibitions. The booklet is included with museum admission; check its availability when visiting.

Un paysage sous pli

Musée d’art de Joliette

Nov 21, 2026

On November 21, 10:30 am–noon, create a landscape with different materials in the Musée d’art de Joliette’s inclusive studio. Free, with reservation required and LSQ interpretation advertised. Families are welcome; confirm suitability for very young children and availability.

Babouche

Ensemble Strada / Aramusique

Oct 25, 2026

On October 25 at 11 am, Ensemble Strada presents Babouche with Aramusique at Théâtre Alphonse-Desjardins in Repentigny. A family outing with music and clowning. Check tickets, children’s prices and details with the presenter.

Bouger Bouger!

Aramusique

Nov 22, 2026

On November 22 at 11 am, Bouger Bouger! invites families to join a participatory music and dance experience inspired by West Africa. At Théâtre Alphonse-Desjardins in Repentigny, with Aramusique. Check tickets for availability and prices.

Le Grand Bal de Noël

Jeunesses Musicales Canada / Aramusique

Dec 13, 2026

On December 13 at 11 am, share Le Grand Bal de Noël, an interactive musical show presented with Aramusique at Théâtre Alphonse-Desjardins in Repentigny. A family holiday outing. Book with the presenter and check children’s prices.

Charlo’ween — La Balade des contes ensorcelés

Ville de Charlemagne

Oct 23, 2026

On October 23, 6:30–9:30 pm, explore Charlo’ween’s all-ages outdoor section in Charlemagne. Free; children under 12 must be accompanied. This idea is for the family walk, separate from the frightening section for ages 10+. Check rain-related programme changes.

Follow the clues to Louis Cyr

Maison Louis-Cyr

Use Maison Louis-Cyr’s exploration booklet to turn the museum visit into a game of clues and observation with the kids. In Saint-Jean-de-Matha, during opening hours, with no reservation. The booklet is included with museum admission.

La p’tite aventure at Kinadapt

Kinadapt

Share a 90-minute guided visit to the farm and huskies at Kinadapt in Rawdon. La p’tite aventure welcomes families year-round, with reservation required. Check departure times and prices; children aged 2 and under join free.

Open trampoline jumping

Élévation Trampoline Montréal

Open trampoline jumping with Élévation Trampoline Montréal in Montréal (Saint-Léonard). Explore trampoline jumping in the Freestyle zone. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Ninja Warrior obstacle course

Élévation Trampoline Montréal

Ninja Warrior obstacle course with Élévation Trampoline Montréal in Montréal (Saint-Léonard). A course with ropes and bars for young obstacle-course enthusiasts. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Harness climbing tower

Élévation Trampoline Montréal

Harness climbing tower with Élévation Trampoline Montréal in Montréal (Saint-Léonard). Climb a circular tower with a harness and supervision. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Trampoline dodgeball

Élévation Trampoline Montréal

Trampoline dodgeball with Élévation Trampoline Montréal in Montréal (Saint-Léonard). Play dodgeball in a dedicated trampoline arena. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Battle-beam balance duel

Élévation Trampoline Montréal

Battle-beam balance duel with Élévation Trampoline Montréal in Montréal (Saint-Léonard). Try a balance duel using soft batons above a foam pit. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Junior parkour classes

ACTN3

Junior parkour classes with ACTN3 in Montréal. Registration required · confirm schedule and availability. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Junior Ninja Warrior classes

ACTN3

Junior Ninja Warrior classes with ACTN3 in Montréal. Registration required · confirm schedule and availability. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Junior flips and acrobatics classes

ACTN3

Junior flips and acrobatics classes with ACTN3 in Montréal. Registration required · confirm schedule and availability. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Trampoline session in Anjou

iSaute Anjou

Trampoline session in Anjou with iSaute Anjou in Montréal (Anjou). Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Trampoline session in Kirkland

iSaute Kirkland

Trampoline session in Kirkland with iSaute Kirkland in Kirkland. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Crystal mirror maze

BFLY Laval

Crystal mirror maze with BFLY Laval in Laval. Explore a mirror maze. Children under 3 must be carried by an adult. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Jungle miniature golf

BFLY Laval

Jungle miniature golf with BFLY Laval in Laval. Try an 18-hole course with a jungle theme. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Fantastic indoor playground

BFLY Laval

Fantastic indoor playground with BFLY Laval in Laval. Discover four levels of play structures and a toddler area. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Laser tag game

Action 500 Dorval

Laser tag game with Action 500 Dorval in Dorval. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Gelly Ball game

Action 500 Dorval

Gelly Ball game with Action 500 Dorval in Dorval. A supervised gel-ball game, advertised for ages 12 and up. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Death Row escape game

Action 500 Dorval

Death Row escape game with Action 500 Dorval in Dorval. An escape room with a fictional prison and execution theme, for ages 10 and up. Ages 10–13 require an adult; check whether the theme suits your child. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Laser tag game

BoulZeye

Laser tag game with BoulZeye in Montréal (Pointe-aux-Trembles). Independent play starts at 6; special parental accompaniment arrangements apply at age 5. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Antidote escape game

BoulZeye

Antidote escape game with BoulZeye in Montréal (Pointe-aux-Trembles). Solve a laboratory-and-virus mystery. Recommended for ages 10 and up with an adult. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Budapest Express escape game

BoulZeye

Budapest Express escape game with BoulZeye in Montréal (Pointe-aux-Trembles). Investigate a mystery aboard a 1930s train. Recommended for ages 10 and up with an adult. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

The Code escape game

BoulZeye

The Code escape game with BoulZeye in Montréal (Pointe-aux-Trembles). Solve technology-based puzzles linked to a video message. Recommended for ages 10 and up with an adult. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Mansion Murder escape game

BoulZeye

Mansion Murder escape game with BoulZeye in Montréal (Pointe-aux-Trembles). A murder mystery in a Scottish manor. Recommended for ages 10 and up with an adult; check that the theme suits your family. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

F1 virtual-reality racing simulator

iVR Amusement

F1 virtual-reality racing simulator with iVR Amusement in Saint-Eustache. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Modern arcade games

iVR Amusement

Modern arcade games with iVR Amusement in Saint-Eustache. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.

Small-ball bowling

Salon de Quilles Laval (1996)

Small-ball bowling with Salon de Quilles Laval (1996) in Laval. Subject to the centre’s opening hours. Check times, admission requirements and available places with the organizer.