Things to do during March break
Free outdoor or indoor activities, sports or arts and culture: There are so many fun things to do during spring break! Here’s an overview.
Activities downtown
Kick off spring break with Nuit Blanche on February 28. From March 4 to 7, take part in Pointe-à-Callière Museum’s outdoor activities and enjoy multiple creativity and performing arts workshops at Place des Arts.
Get moving in parks
Looking for an escape without leaving Montréal? Explore the parks!
All week long, enjoy free activities:
- maple taffy on snow tasting
- workshops on maple syrup production
- activities, games, and guided winter birdwatching hikes
- continuous campfire
Mount Royal Park and Frédéric‑Back Park also offer a dynamic and educational program for a lively spring break.
Several parks offer equipment rentals (skates, cross‑country skis, winter bikes, or snowshoes) making it a great opportunity to play outside with the family or try out new activities.
Participate in library workshops
More than 100 free workshops are held in libraries to entertain young people. Dance, computer workshops, cooking, animation and games await!
Visit museums
The MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises proposes workshops and a rallye
Espace pour la vie proposes wonderful discoveries at its 5 museums, open during March break.
Do you have a Montréal library card? You can get passesto visit several of the city’s museums for free.
Attend events at Montréal’s arts centres
Movies, plays, dance lessons, circus and puppet shows – cultural centres offer a variety of free activities for all ages.
Tickets must be reserved for some activities. Don’t wait! Reserve your seats now.
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