March Break: What to do in Saint-Laurent

Last updated February 29, 2024
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Once again, Saint-Laurent is offering a busy week of activities during the school break.

Mostly composed of free sports, cultural and leisure activities, the program will allow families many opportunities for entertaining outings. March 2-10, programming of the School Break will offer families lots of fun!

Complexe sportif: Launch of activities

Launch of activities
Saturday, March 2
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Free indoor family sports activities. Sports clothes and sports shoes mandatory.

Complexe sportif: Aquatic activities

The Complexe sportif  pools offer time slots for free swimming in the recreational pool as well as lane swim in the 25 meter pool. 

The biblio-loisirs card is mandatory.
Schedule: Complexe sportif pools

Complexe sportif: 6-12 year olds

Bilingual activities. Carte biblio-loisirs required.
 

Drop in  ping-pong
Tuesday, March 5
6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Thursday, March 7
6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 2 and 9
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 3 and 10
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

$6/ hour/table

Pick-up soccer
Monday, March 4
Tuesday, March 5
Wednesday, March 6
Thursday, March 7
Friday, March 8

10 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.
$4/hour per child
 

Introduction to karate
Monday, March 4,  Wednesday, March 6 and Friday, March 8
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.   

Drop-in basketball
Monday, March 4
Tuesday, March 5
Wednesday, March 6
Thursday, March 7
Friday, March 8
9 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.

$4/hour per child

Drop-in badminton
Sunday, March 3 and 10 
6:30  a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 3 and 10 
5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Monday, March 4
Wednesday, March 6
Friday, March 8
6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 

Thursday, March 7
6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

$11 per hour per court

Complexe sportif: Ados de St-Lo Activities for 12-17 years old

TEENS: Drop-in soccer
No reservations required. Places are limited.
Information: instagram.com/ados_st_lo

TEENS: Drop-in basketball
Thursday, March 2 and 7
Saturday, March 9
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Sunday, March 3
Sunday March 10
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 6
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

TEENS: Drop-in soccer
Saturday, March 2
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

TEENS: Ping pong and danse
Monday, March 4
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

HIIT Fit - Boxing initiation workshop
Tuesday, March 5,  3.pm.

Saint-Laurent Librairies

A program filled with surprises and discoveries awaits participants in the activities of the Bibliothèque du Boisé  and Bibliothèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent. Both librairies are also open to borrow books or documents free  of charge.  Carte biblio-loisirs mandatory. 

Outdoor activity: La vie hivernale des animaux sauvages avec l’Éco-quartier de Saint-Laurent (In French)
Discover the winter life of the wild animals living in the Parc Marcel-Laurin Park woodland.
Thursday March 7
1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
2 p.m. to 2:45
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Places limited. For all ages
Strollers not recommended
Registration required onsite before the event.

Clown arts workshop
Monday, March 4 and Wednesday March 6
10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.

TEENS: Board games, video games, creative workshops and more!
Program

Centre communautaire Painter

The Centre communautaire Painter  is a lively gathering place in the heart of the the Chameran district. Families in the area will be able to enjoy fun-filled activities during March Break for children aged 3 and over. Presence of an adult compulsory for 8 years and under. All activities are bilingual.
Activity registration : Wednesday, February 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 260 rue Marcotte, with the exception of Find the gold snowflake and the Zone épique.

Fun journey: Find the gold snowflake, a geolocated adventure game (In French)
Download the “Parcours ludiques” app on the App Store or Google Play then enter the code LAU23 to start the itinerary!
Saturday, March 2 to Sunday, March 10

Cooking workshop
Monday, March 4
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
1:15 p.m. - 2:45p.m.

Seed workshop 
Wednesday, March 6 mars
11 a.m-12 p.m.
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Craft workshop
Thursday, March 7
11 a.m. - noon
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Family outdoor games 
Friday, March 8 
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Zone épique
Artistic and scientific themed animation
Sunday, March 10
1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Centre communautaire Painter: Activities for 12-17 years old

Video and board game tournaments and well as discussion groups led by staff
Friday, March 1 and 8
Saturday, March 2 and 9
Sunday, March 3 and 10

Parc Painter: Mini-bibliothèque de Chameran

Library loans
Biblio-loisirs card required. 
Sunday, March 3 and 10
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, March 5
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Origami workshop
Tuesday, March 5
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Centre des loisirs

The Centre des loisirs de Saint-Laurent will host a diversified program that includes workshops and shows. 

Fun journey: Find the gold flake, a geolocated adventure game (In French)
Download the “Parcours ludiques” app on the App Store or Google Play then enter the code LAU23 to start the itinerary!
Saturday March 2 t0 Sunday March 10

Spectacle familial, Mario a un incroyable talent (In French)
5-years-old and over
Saturday, March 2
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free passes required

Create a watercolour painting (In French - 8-14 years-old) 
Monday, March 4
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Material provided
Registration: loisirs.montreal.ca

Create a oil painting (In French - 10-17 years-old) 
Monday, March 4
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Material provided
Registration: loisirs.montreal.ca

Create a watercolour painting (In French)
Monday, March 4
Material provided
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration: loisirs.montreal.ca

Creation a watercolor painting (In French) - 8-14 year-olds
Wednesday, March 6 
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Material provided
Registration : loisirs.montreal.ca

Creative dance workshop by Propulse danse (In French): For 3-8-year-olds
Wednesday, March 6 
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. 
Registration: studiodedanseimpulse.com

Creative dance workshop by Propulse danse (In French): For 9-year-olds & over
Weddesday, March 6 
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Registration required: studiodedanseimpulse.com

Zone épique : For 8-12 year-olds
Saturday, March 9

1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

L'Unité 12-17

Program for teens available on Centre des ados Instagram page.

Musée des métiers d'art du Québec (MUMAQ)

Free Sunday, cozy Sunday!
Sunday, March 3
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
For all ages
Relaxing activity with the family that includes traditional music performances. A festive afternoon with tea service.

I’m a potter! Create a work of art out of clay (In French)
Discover the secrets of pottery: workshop to make a unique work of art in clay.
Bilingual activity
Monday, March 4
Wednesday, March 6
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
For 5-14-year-olds
Registration required : mumaq.com

For your bestie! Create a friendship bracelet (In French)
Tuesday, March 5
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
For 5-17-year-olds
Registration required : mumaq.com

Relax as a family at the museum 
Thursday, March 7
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
5-12-year-olds
Reservation required: mumaq.com

Let’s dance! 5-14-year-olds
Friday, March 8
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservation required: mumaq.com

Let’s create a lantern!
Learn how to build a typical Nouvelle France lantern.
Saturday, March 9
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
For 5-14-year-olds
Reservation required: mumaq.com

Aréna Raymond-Bourque

Pick-up hockey 
Monday, March 4 to Friday, March 8
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wearing a helmet with full visor, neck protector and gloves is mandatory.

Resident rate: $6
Non-resident rate: $7
Registration required at the arena          

Free skating for all ages: Bring your skates!
Saturday, March 2 and 9
Wednesday March 6
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Sunday, March 3 and 10
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Maison Robert-Bélanger

Circus show: Brrr! Le Gros Orteil: For 4-years-old and up
Friday, March 8
10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Create a watercolor inspired by Maison Robert-Bélanger: 6-to-12-year-olds
Friday, March 8
10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Material provided
Free. Registration required: loisirs.montreal.ca