Summer has officially taken over Montreal, and the next ten days are packed with ways to get the kids out of the house and into the fun. Whether you have toddlers who need room to roam or older kids hungry for something new, here are our favourite family-friendly picks happening right now.

🎨 Family Workshops at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Where: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380 Sherbrooke St W
When: Every Saturday and Sunday.

The MMFA throws open its doors to families every weekend with drop-in creative workshops. Kids get to make their own art inspired by the museum’s collections, and the best part is that there is no pressure and no mess to clean up at home. It is a calm, inspiring way to spend a couple of hours, rain or shine.

🎪 Festival sur le Canal

Where: Esplanade du Centenaire
When: June 19 to 21.

This free, family-friendly festival lights up the Lachine Canal with live music, local artists, and gourmet food stands. Pack a blanket, let the kids roam the open green space, and graze your way through the food stalls. The riverside setting makes it easy to wear everyone out before nap time.

🛝 Parc Jean-Drapeau Summer Days

Where: Parc Jean-Drapeau (Metro Jean-Drapeau)
When: All week.

A short metro ride drops you into one of the city’s best outdoor playgrounds for families. Wide open spaces, playgrounds, beaches, and skyline views make this the easy default when the kids just need room to run. Free summer events pop up here constantly, so check the schedule before you go.

🎵 Francos de Montreal (Family Edition)

Where: Quartier des Spectacles, Place des Festivals
When: June 12 to 20.

The Francos turns downtown into a giant outdoor party celebrating French-language music. Plenty of the daytime outdoor stages are free and welcoming to families, so you can dance, sing, and soak up the festival energy together without spending a dime.

🎶 Montreal Chamber Music Festival

Where: Salle Bourgie and Place des Arts
When: June 9 to 21.

Gorgeous classical performances throughout the week, a lovely cultural treat for older kids who are ready to sit and listen. A gentle way to introduce young ears to live music in a beautiful setting.

That is your family lineup for the week. From splash-and-play parks to hands-on art, Montreal is serving up the goods. Get out there, make some memories, and we will see you at the next roundup.