Get ready for a fantastic weekend in Montreal! We have bilingual story times for the littlest ones, some interesting film screenings perfect for a late Saturday or Sunday matinee, and a market fair if you're looking to plan out the summer holidays early.
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Bilingual Story Time with Tania Baladi
Bibliothèque Benny
Free, engaging story time in two languages to start Saturday morning right.
Museum of Fine Arts Weekend Workshops
Montréal Museum of Fine Arts (MBAM)
Free access + hands-on art workshops available all weekend for all ages.
Read with Poilu (Group 1)
Pierrefonds library
A quiet, library-based reading session perfect for toddlers on Sunday morning.
· March 14
2FREE : Get a jump start on planning summer fun! This fair gathers information on day camps and other summer activities happening across Montreal.It's a great way for parents to get organized for summer childcare/activities in mid-March.
MONTRÉAL CANADIENS GAME VS. SHARKS : It's Saturday night hockey! Take the family to the Bell Centre to cheer on the Habs as they face the San Jose Sharks.A prime Saturday night local sports event that’s a staple of Montreal family outings.
· March 15
4FREE : If 10:30 AM was too early or you missed the first slot, here is your second chance for the Poilu reading session at the Pierrefonds library.It provides a second, distinct time slot for this targeted library event on Sunday.
FREE FAMILY RAMADAN BAZAARFREE : A free family-focused bazaar happening on Sunday morning. It's a great opportunity to explore a cultural market and support local artisans.It is explicitly free and family-oriented, offering a cultural experience on Sunday morning.
: Enjoy a concert by Quatuor Quasar that covers a huge range of musical styles, from classical composer Bach right up to Frank Zappa. This is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.It's a scheduled afternoon classical/contemporary concert occurring on Sunday.
: Catch the finale of the world's fastest male and female skaters competing in the ISU Short Track Championships on Sunday.It's the last day of a major international sporting event happening right in the city.
Also On· anytime this weekend
9FREE : Kick off Saturday morning with some relaxed literary fun. Tania Baladi leads a story time session conducted in both French and English—great for building bilingual vocabularies.It's a perfect, low-key, free morning activity for younger children on Saturday.
FREE : A fun reading session at the Pierrefonds library. This is the first of two sessions running this morning, so book ahead if you want in!It's a specific, scheduled library reading event for Sunday morning in the West Island.
FREE : Take the family downtown to explore this Art and Craft market set in the historic Bonsecours Market building. A nice blend of culture and shopping.It's an accessible, all-ages shopping/browsing event happening right in Old Montreal on Saturday morning.
FREE : Get some fresh air with an organized intercultural walking hike starting from the welcome chalet at Île-de-la-Visitation. Perfect for blowing off steam mid-March.It's an organized outdoor event that gets families moving on Saturday.
: This timeless fairy tale is brought to life by four dancers in luminous, breathing costumes. It’s a visually stunning experience scheduled for Sunday, running about 60 minutes.It's a dedicated performance time on Sunday afternoon for an accessible age range (5+).
: Travel back in time through 850 years of history at Notre-Dame Cathedral using a virtual reality experience. Great for older kids interested in history or tech.It's an immersive historical experience available both days this weekend.
: Catch the PWHL Montreal women's professional hockey team take on the Fleet on Sunday. A great way to support local women's sports.It's a dedicated PWHL home game scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
: Dive into the world of art and cinema with this special FIFA double feature screening two immersive films in the incredible Satosphere dome on Saturday.It's a specific, scheduled viewing time for the FIFA festival on Saturday, happening in a unique venue.
FREE : Take advantage of free admission for those 20 and under and participate in hands-on workshops linked to the museum's current exhibitions. A fantastic indoor option for Sunday afternoon.The MMFA offers free entry and dedicated family programming every weekend, making it a reliable indoor choice for Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Montreal this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 14-15) you can enjoy several free activities, including the Bilingual Story Time with Tania Baladi on Saturday morning, the Free Family Ramadan Bazaar on Sunday morning, and free admission (plus workshops) at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts all weekend.
Are there any good family concerts or shows on Sunday?
Yes, you can check out the concert 'From Bach to Zappa' by Quatuor Quasar at 2:00 PM at the Pierrefonds Cultural Centre, or see the ballet 'Cinderella: A Ballet of Light' at L'Olympia.
What can teens interested in film do this weekend?
Teens can check out the late-night cult classic screening of 'Night of the Living Dead' at Cinéma du Parc (Saturday at 9:30 PM or Sunday matinee at 2:30 PM) or explore immersive art films at the FIFA Special Double Feature at the SAT on Saturday.
