Far Away Tales, Close to Home, March 27, 2010 – Children’s Play at the Centaur
March 10, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Last Minute Deals
Another offering from the Centaur Theatre for children, aged 7 to 15 years.
Theatre and dance illustrates three universal stories: from the first crush & first kiss to poems from the globe, all the way finding out the importance of imagination, we find that whether you come from far away or just around the corner, the story stays the same.
When:
Saturday March 27 2010 at 10:30AM
Cost:
Tickets available by calling 514-288-3161 – Call to be sure there are still tickets available!
Ticket Prices: Adults: $8.00 Children: $6.00
Where:
453 St François-Xavier
Old MontrealCe
Last Few Weeks of Cubes, Blocks and Other Spaces (ends Apr. 5/10)
March 7, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Museum fun
An exhibit at the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art, Cubes, Blocks and Other Spaces, is coming to the end of its run. Don’t wait if you want to see it. The price is particularly right on Wednesday evenings: free.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission:
Free admission every Wednesday evening from 5 to 9 p.m.
- $10 adults?$8 seniors (aged 60 and over)?$6 students (aged 30 and under with student I.D.)
- $20 family package (maximum 4 persons including at least 1 adult with adolescents aged 12 to 17).
- Free admission for children under 12 and members of the Musée.
If you have a Montreal Access card, don’t forget to check if it qualifies you for a discount.
Where:
185, Sainte-Catherine Ouest (corner Jeanne-Mance)
Montréal, Québec
H2X 3X5
On the Place des Arts site opposite Complexe Desjardins
Place-des-Arts metro
City bus numbers: 15, 55, 80, 129, 535
St Patrick’s Day Parade – March 14, 2010
March 3, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Festivals, Music
Montreal has the great distinction of having the longest continuous-running St. Patrick’s Day Parade and this year’s edition should be as much fun as the others. It’s the 186th year. And, if the great weather holds up, it may be one of the warmest!
Coming up Sunday, March 14th, don’t forget to come downtown and check out the fun and the love affair between the Montreal Irish, those who love them and St. Patrick’s day.
The parade begins at noon at the corner of Fort St. and Ste. Catherine west.
Have fun!
Free Kids Meal at Scores Until March 4/10
March 2, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Dining, Family Fun, Last Minute Deals
Sorry I didn’t get this up sooner – I just found out about it.
Free kid’s meal at Scores with each purchase of an adult meal. Check out www.scores.ca to learn more.
Indoor Skating Late Night, Feb. 27, 2010
February 24, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Physical exercise
Skate indoors in downtown – late into the night:
Celebrate summer… because the weather’s always perfect on the skating rink in Atrium Le 1000! Wear your Bermuda shorts and t-shirts and skate to the rhythm of summer hits. Join the summer party on a February winter’s night.
Cost:
$5
When:
February 27, 2010
5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where:
Atrium Le 1000 de La Gauchetière
1000 de La Gauchetière Street West
514 395-0555
TOHU Organized March Break Toboganning & Kicksledding, March 1 to 7, 2010
February 24, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Outdoors
TOBOGGANNING
At the St-Michel Environmental Complex (SMEC) – For all
February weekends and from March 1st to 7
From 1 pm to 5 pm Bring your own sled (tubes not permitted)
MINI TOBOGGANING
On the Public Square For all
February weekends and from March 1st to 7
From 1 pm to 5 pm Bring your own sled (tubes not permitted)
KICKSLEDDING
On the Public Square – For all
February weekends and from March 1st to 7
From 1 pm to 5 pm
For information:
2345, Jarry Street East (corner of Iberville)
Montreal (Quebec) H1Z 4P3
Ticket Office : 514 376-TOHU (8648)
Free : 1 888 376-TOHU (8648)
Administrative office : 514 374-3522
Fax : 514 729-9964
info @ tohu.ca
www.tohu.ca
TOHU Free March Break Activities, 2010
February 24, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Outdoors
March break is almost upon us and if you are trying to find things to do with your children, here is one suggestion courtesy of TOHU. They have a full slate of activities for you and your family – and the best part is that they’re free!
You can go to the TOHU website for the information.
Butterflies Go Free, Feb. 18 – April 25, 2010.
February 24, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun
For the thirteenth year, Montreal’s Insectarium is offering the Butterflies Go Free event. It began on February 18, 2010 and will run to April 25, 2010.
Montréal’s Nature Museums invite you to join them from February 18 to April 25 and enjoy a fascinating, delightful time during the 13th edition of Butterflies Go Free, presented by the Insectarium in the Main Exhibition Greenhouse at the Botanical Garden. During the International Year of Biodiversity (2010), come celebrate Biodiversity on the Wing and admire dozens of local and exotic butterfly species.
Where:
Insectarium de Montréal
4581 Sherbrooke Est
Montréal
514 872-1400
Fax: 514 872-0662
insectarium @ ville.montreal.qc.ca
Pie-IX or Viau metro stations
Bus: 185 (Sherbrooke)
Parking: 4581 Sherbrooke Est (300 spots)
Terms (ticket machines)
7 days a week, from 6 AM to 9 PM
Parking fees : $5.00 first hour
$10.00 full day
$5.00 evenings, after 6 PM
From February 22 to March 7, 2010
Every day, 9 AM to 5 PM
From March 8 to May 14, 2010
From Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM
open Monday April 5
Cost:
| Regular rates | Québec resident rates | Accès Montréal card | Group rates | |
| Adults | $14.00 | $12.00 | $7.25 | $10.50 |
| Age 65 and up and students |
$10.50 | $9.00 | $5.50 | $8.00 |
| Age 5 to 17 | $7.00 | $6.00 | $3.50 | $5.25 |
| Age 2 to 4 | $2.00 | $1.75 | $1.00 | $1.50 |
Harbour Symphony, Feb. 28, March 7, 2010
February 15, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Music
In these unusual symphonies, the sounds of ship horns and train whistles swell to pay tribute to Montreal and its river. If you come to the Quays Promenade, on the Alexandra quay side, you will hear an original work from a local composer, created especially for these original “instruments.” Produced by Pointe-à-Callière, the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, in collaboration with the Quays of the Old-Port, the Port Symphonies are a distinctly Montreal musical tradition!
Two presentations: Sunday, February 28 and Sunday, March 7, at 1:30 p.m.
The Symphonies can be heard at Place Royale and on the Quays of the Old-Port.
Free event
Centaur Theatre for Children: Storyville, Feb. 27/10
February 8, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Last Minute Deals
The Centaur Theatre likes to get young people involved in the theatre experience so watch for their plays.
On February 27, 2010 at 10:30 a.m., they present:
Storyville
Everyone in Storyville has a tale to tell and with the help of 35 stick puppet characters and 6 actors one amusing tale will lead to another. From the Lion king with bad breath to the Gingerbread man and the hungry fox, this quick paced audience participation play will keep audiences of 3-10 year olds involved and entranced.
Cost:
Tickets available by calling 514-288-3161 – Call to be sure there are still tickets available!
Ticket Prices: Adults: $8.00 Children: $6.00
Where:
453 St François-Xavier
Old Montreal
