There will be a little sunshine in Montreal during Spring Break, a layer of fresh snow, and perfect temperatures to make the most of the last days of winter with a capital W.
For those who aren’t going on vacation next week, we have an activity schedule for kids that will take them on a journey without leaving Montreal.
Monday, March 2: Light sensor workshop at the Quartier des Spectacles
To capture the colors of the sun and bring a little summer into our kids’ lives before spring arrives, we’re taking them to this free creative workshop at the Esplanade Tranquille pavilion. And for those who work in a big white office, we recommend making one too—vitamins are important.
Monday, March 2: Purim puppets at the Jewish Museum of Montreal
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The sewing shop turned museum space H. Fisher & Fils is hosting creative workshops during Spring Break, and the week kicks off with puppet-making for the Jewish holiday of Purim, which this year falls on March 2 and 3, 2026.
Wednesday, March 4: Paper Dolls at the Jewish Museum of Montreal
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The sewing shop turned museum space H. Fisher & Fils is hosting creative workshops during Spring Break, and on Wednesday, kids can make paper dolls.
Friday, March 6: Introduction to circus arts at Esplanade Tranquille
Kids can try their hand at circus arts and circus props for free at Esplanade Tranquille. Who knows, they might discover a hidden talent!
Saturday, March 7: Family Saturday at the Biosphere
From CA$21.50
There are story times every day at the Biosphere, and guided tours of the Transformer: Design and Energy Futures exhibition.
March 7, 2026, a Family Saturday activity on the theme of environmental action and the “dragons of inaction” that hold it back. It’s a bit of an intense topic for kids, but it’s necessary for our little eco-warriors. Nature is frozen in Montreal, but we still need to think about protecting it.
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Four dancers in luminous costumes light up the stage.
A bright family show presented by Ballet of Lights at L’Olympia: four dancers in luminous costumes for a modern experience lasting about 60 minutes.
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Underwater with whales, belugas, and immersive installations at the Grand Quai.
Eaux Vives, an immersive exhibition at the Grand Quai du Vieux-Port presented by Panorama Expérience and Expériences Infinity, bringing together four works on the seabed and our relationship with the oceans.
All you need is a Communauto, a desire to hang out, and a simple itinerary around Lake Memphremagog.
Day trip from Montreal to Magog and Lake Memphremagog: stroll down Main Street, coffee at Café Géogène (290 Main Street West), visit to Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey (1 Main Street) and skating on the Sentier Glacé near Pointe Merry beach.
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The Festival of Lights illuminates the Quartier des Spectacles from February 27 to March 7, 2026—free admission.
The Montréal en Lumière festival lights up the Quartier des Spectacles with arts, music, gastronomy, and Nuit Blanche; February 27 to March 7, 2026, free admission.