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Things to do in Montreal, Canada with kids

Family activities in Montreal, Canada right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.

12 hand-picked things to do in Montreal, Canada right now · 6 with confirmed dates

Updated: Fri, Sep 25, 2026

How we pick family-friendly spots

  • Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
  • Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
  • Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms

🍁 This Weekend in Montreal, Canada

Concerts, matches, and late-September outings across town

Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 19:00 · Centre Bell · $$$ · Best for Sports fans

Pre-season hockey returns to the Bell Centre — feel the electric energy as the rivalry kicks off for autumn.

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WEEZER: The Gathering

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 19:00 · Place Bell · $$$$ · Best for Alternative rock fans

Alternative rock icons hitting the stage with decades of anthems under crisp early-autumn skies.

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Wave to Earth - The Pieces Tour

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 20:15 · MTELUS · $$ · Best for Indie music enthusiasts

Smooth indie-pop and jazz-infused melodies from Seoul filling the historic MTELUS room.

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Mount Royal Fall Foliage Hike

Mount Royal Park · $ · Best for Nature lovers and walkers

Take advantage of peak late-September crisp air with a walk up to the Kondiaronk Belvedere for sweeping city views as the leaves begin to turn.

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Events and things to do tonight

World of Soul - Only the Righteous

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 18:00 · Le Balcon X Terrasse · $$$ · Best for Music lovers and date nights

An intimate soul and R&B experience paired with dinner service right in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles.

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Nation of Language

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 20:00 · Théâtre Beanfield · $$ · Best for Indie music fans

Synth-pop heavyweights performing live with driving basslines and soaring 80s-inspired melodies.

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La Sécurité Album Launch: Bingo! + Shunk

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 21:00 · Fairmount Theatre · $$ · Best for Local music scene supporters

Catch Montreal's own art-punk darlings celebrating their album release with high-energy support acts.

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✨ New & Notable

Fresh seasonal pop-ups and limited-run experiences

Quebec Apple Picking Season

Regional Orchards · $$ · Best for Families and food lovers

Late September is prime time for Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvesting at nearby orchards across the South Shore and Laurentians.

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🚗 Quick Escape

Weekend trips within a 2-3 hour drive of the city

The Eastern Townships Wine Route

Various Vineyards, Dunham · $$$ · Best for Couples and wine enthusiasts

Drive east to Dunham and Sutton to tour cool-climate vineyards releasing their crisp autumn white and amber vintages against a backdrop of rolling hills.

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Historic Old Quebec City Getaway

Old Quebec · $$$$ · Best for A classic weekend culture trip

Head down Highway 20 for a weekend wandering North America's only fortified city walls, enjoying bistro dining on Rue Saint-Jean, and taking in early fall colors.

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🍷 Eat & Drink

Buzzy tables, seasonal menus, and local plates

Brasserie Monarque

Old Montreal, Montreal · $$$ · Best for Special dinners and classic dining

Grand brasserie setting offering classic French-Quebecois dishes like steak frites and fresh seafood towers in an impeccably designed space.

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Bar Rosette

Mile End, Montreal · $$ · Best for Casual evening drinks and bites

Neighborhood spot in the Mile End serving natural wines and inventive small plates anchored by seasonal local produce.

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Frequently asked

What are the best things to do in Montreal, Canada with kids?

Family-friendly highlights right now include World of Soul - Only the Righteous, Nation of Language, and La Sécurité Album Launch: Bingo! + Shunk. WonderKit refreshes this Montreal, Canada guide daily so the picks stay current.

Where can families eat in Montreal, Canada?

The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Montreal, Canada, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.

What's happening in Montreal, Canada this weekend with kids?

Check the "This Weekend in Montreal, Canada" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Montreal, Canada. Updated daily.

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