At Montreal’s Old Port, there’s going to be a huge, ultra-nostalgic carnival this fall. There’ll be booths where you can win a stuffed animal for your significant other, rides that are a little scary, hot dogs, and cotton candy.
It’s a bit like a Hallmark movie and a bit like the beginning of an ’80s horror film, and it’s absolutely delightful. The Montreal Old Port Fall Fair opens on Thursday, September 24, 2026.,
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THE MONTREAL OLD PORT FALL FAIR
At the end of summer, a carnival is just the thing. It’s to combat the increasingly long nights with noise and lights; it’s to impress your crush by successfully fishing out a blue plastic duck; it’s to spin around in a teacup.
At the Montreal Old Port Fall Fair, you’ll find all the classics: rides, bumper cars, cotton candy, and plenty of chances to win a stuffed animal for your crush.
There will be plenty of games of skill and chance, rides for kids and adults alike, and classic carnival snacks.
It’s the perfect spot for a cinematic evening, a date, a trip down memory lane, and a celebration of fall.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Where? At the Old Port of Montreal
When? September 24–October 18, 2026 / Wednesday through Sunday
• Thursday: 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Friday: 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM—except Sunday, October 18: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Thanksgiving Monday (October 12): 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
How so? Admission to the fair is free, but rides, activities, and snacks on-site require payment.
You can purchase a package for:
Rides to your heart’s content
- One-day wristband—advance sale: $35 (until September 23 at 11:30 p.m.)
- One-day wristband: $40
Rides sold individually
- 24 coupons: $37
- 14 coupons: $28
- Small ride: 3 tokens
- Big ride: 4 tokens
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