JUNE 2011

Tohu Eco Fair

Date: June 3 (11:00am - 8:00pm )

Date: June 4 (11:00am - 8:00pm )

Date: June 5 (11:00pm - 5:00pm )

La Tohu

2345, Jarry Street East (corner of Iberville)

Montreal, Quebec

(514) 376-8648

The Fête Éco-Bio is one of the largest organic/eco-friendly event in Canada. This large, popular gathering, which promotes a new organic, environmentally oriented culture, turns La TOHU’s Public Square into an enormous, festive outdoor fair. Visitors will find a wealth of information about various environmental solutions and the latest green technologies. You can also buy delicious local organic products directly from the growers and producers. Highlights include a farmyard, an organic bistro, and organic food tastings! The Fête Éco-Bio : fill your eyes, your mouth and your head with it all!

Website: Tohu Eco Fair

Cost: free

Ormstown Fair

Date: June 9, 10, 11, 12 (from 8:30am daily )

Ormstown Fairgrounds

1 McBain St.

Ormstown, Quebec

(450) 829-2776

A traditional country fair featuring farm animals, carnival rides, live music and rides.

Website: Ormstown Fair

Cost: $4-$10 for admission to fair grounds

West Island Blues Festival

Date: June 17 (6:00pm - 11:30pm )

Date: June 18 (12:00pm - 12:00am )

DDO Park

12001 de Salaberry

Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec

(514) 684-1012

A celebration of blues featuring live music from a variety of performers. Visit the website for schedule of performances. Refreshments and beer will be served at this event.

Website: West Island Blues Festival

Cost: free

Eureka Science Festival

Date: June 17, 18 and 19 (10:00am - 5:00pm daily )

Montreal Science Center (at the Old Port of Montreal)

333 de la Commune St.

Montreal, Quebec

(514) 496-4724

A wonderful collection of interactive exhibits and demonstrations of science and technology. Great for kids and adults.

Website: Eureka Science Festival

Cost: free

Baie D’Urfe Days

Date: June 17, 18, 19 2011 (all day)

Fritz Community Center

20477 Lakeshore Road

Baie D’Urfe, Quebec

(514) 457-5324

A variety of family activities for the entire family. Lots of fun with children’s activities, food kiosks and more.

Website: Baie D’Urfe Days

Cost: Free

Cruisin’ at the Boardwalk

Date: June 18, 2011 (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Village

Baie D’Urfe, Quebec

If you love classic cars, muscle cars, and hotrods then you will have a great time at this event.

Website: Cruisin at the Boardwalk Car Show

Cost: Free

Kirkland Day

Date: June 18, 2011 (11:00 am - 10:30 pm)

Benevoles Park

18180 Elkas Blvd.

Kirkland, Quebec

A Summer Fair filled with games, inflatables, pony rides, music and food. Battle of the Bands from 5:00pm to 7:45 pm followed by The British Invasion and Zoo2 ( a U2 tribute band).Evening ends with a fireworks display at 10pm.

Website: Kirkland Day Summer Fair

Cost: Free

Kirkland Cultural Fair

Date: Sunday June 19th, 2011 (11:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Benevoles Park

18180 Elkas Blvd.

Kirkland, Quebec

A cultural fair featuring a variety of dance and music performances. Several food kiosks will be serving a variety of food from different regions of the world.

Website: Kirkland Cultural Fair

Cost: Free

Festival de Cirque Vaudreuil-Dorion - Parade

Date: Thursday June 23d, 2011 (6:00 pm - 12:00 am)

Date: Friday June 224th, 2011 (4:00 pm - 12:00 am)

Date: Saturday June 25th, 2011 (1:00 pm - 11:00 pm)

Date: Sunday June 26th, 2011 (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

9 rue Jeannotte

Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec

An array of circus related activities will be presented at this event. Thursday will feature a parade with giants, stilt walkers, marching bands, wacky characters and over 800 participants. A fireworks show will take place on Thursday June 23d at 9:30. There will be street performers, rides and music acts. Please consult the official website for exact days and times of different events and the exact location where they will take place.

Website: Festival de Cirque Vaudreuil-Dorion

Cost: Free (some activities have an extra charge)

St. Jean Baptiste Event - Ile Bizard

Date: Thursday, June 23, 2011 (6:00 pm - 12:00 am)

Ile-Bizard - Parc Eugène Dostie

Ile Bizard will have inflatables, face painting and entertainment starting at 6:00pm for the kids. There will be a concert featuring Andrée Watters starting at 9:00pm followed by fireworks at 10:00pm.

Website: Ile Bizard St. Jean Baptiste Celebration

Cost: Free

St. Jean Baptiste Event - Beaconsfield

Date: Friday, June 24, 2011 (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

Centennial Park, Beaconsfield

288 Beaconsfield Blvd.

Beaconsfield, Quebec

Beaconsfield will have an afternoon of fun for kids featuring a horse drawn wagon, traditional music and dance, a petting zoo, puppet show and more.

Website: Beaconsfield June 24 Celebration

Cost: Free

St. Jean Baptiste Event - Dollard des Ormeaux

Date: Friday, June 24, 2011 (5:00 pm - 10:00 pm)

Civic Center

Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec

DDO will celebrate St. Jean Baptiste Day with arts and crafts, animation, music and dance starting at 5:00pm. A live show featuring Marc Angers will be presented.

Website: DDO June 24 Celebration

Cost: Free

St. Jean Baptiste Event - Dorval

Date: Friday, June 24, 2011 (3:00 pm - 10:00 pm)

Millenium Park

Dorval, Quebec

Dorval will celebrate St. Jean Baptiste Day with games and inflatables starting at 3:00pm. Live entertainment starts at 5:00pm with a fireworks show at 10:00pm. A free shuttle service runs from Pine Beach Park along Dawson Avenue until Millenium Park. Check out the Program of Events for complete details.

Website: Dorval June 24 Celebration

Schedule: Dorval June 24 Program of Events

Cost: Free

St. Jean Baptiste Event - Pointe-Claire

Date: Friday, June 24, 2011 (1:00 pm - 10:00 pm)

Bourgeau Park

Pointe-Claire, Quebec

tel: 514 630 1214

Pointe-Claire starts the party at 1:00pm with inflatable games, face painting and circus activities for the kids. Live music starts at 5:00pm with a fireworks display ending the celebrations at 10:00pm.

Website: Pointe-Claire June 24 Celebration

Schedule: Pointe-Claire June 24 Program of Events

Cost: Free

Montreal Jazz Festival

Date: Saturday June 25th - Monday July 4th, 2011 (12:00 pm - 11:00 pm)

Quartier des Spectacles

175 Saint Catherine St. W.

Montreal, Quebec

The Montreal Jazz Festival provides many opportunities to listen to live jazz on several outdoor stages set up in the Quartier des Spectacles area . Concerts go on all day long so there should be something for everyone. A children’s play area is provided as well with some craft activities and interactive play sections. Food kiosks are located throughout the site.

Website: Montreal Jazz Festival

Cost: Free Outdoor Concerts and Activities

JULY 2011

Canada Day Celebration - Beaconsfield

Date: July 1st, 2011 (12:00 pm - 10:30 pm)

Centennial Park, Beaconsfield

288 Beaconsfield Blvd.

Beaconsfield, Quebec

At Centennial Park there will be inflattables and games for the kids. On the main stage a number of musical and dance performances will be presented. A fireworks display will take place at 10:00pm.

Website: Beaconsfield July 1st Celebration

Cost: Free

Canada Day Celebration - Dorval

Date: Friday, July 1st, 2011 (3:00 pm - 10:00 pm)

Millenium Park

Dorval, Quebec

Dorval events for Canada Day start at 3:00pm with inflatables, gamesand magicians. There will be alive performance by the group “FLIRT” as of 7:00pm with a fireworks display ending the celebrations at 10:00pm.

Website: Dorval Canada Day Celebration

Schedule: Dorval July 1st Program of Events

Cost: Free

Canada Day Celebration - Pointe-Claire

Date: Friday, July 1st, 2011 (1:00 pm - 10:00 pm)

Bourgeau Park

Pointe-Claire, Quebec

tel: 514 630 1214

Come participate in the activities and entertainment for the entire family, including giant inflatable games, great musical performances, parade in the village, face painting and BBQs on site. Festivities start at 1:00 pm with a fireworks display ending the celebrations at 10:00pm.

Website: Pointe-Claire June 24 Celebration

Cost: Free

Battle of the Bands 2011

Date: Friday July 8th, 2011 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)

Centennial Park

288 Beaconsfield Blvd.

Beaconsfield, Quebec

A showcase of youth performing various musical styles. A kiosk serving grilled food ($) will be available

Cost: Free

Pointe-Claire Family Fair Day

Date: July 7, 2011 (5:00pm - 9:00pm)

Valois Park

85 Belmont

tel: 514-630-1214

A fun event for the whole damily. Pointe-Claire’s Family Fair Day includes inflatable games, music, a BBQ, a magician and a petting zoo.

Website: Pointe-Claire Family Fair Day 2011

Cost: Free

Montreal Completement Cirque!

Date: July 7 - 24, 2011

Various venues around Montreal

This is a festival of circus performers from Montreal and around the world. Events take place at a number of different venues including Tohu and Old Montreal. There are many free and interactive events. Visit the website for details.

Website: Montreal Completement Cirque

Cost: Free (certain shows)

Movies In The Park (The Switch)

Date: Wednesday July 13th, 2011 (9:00 pm)

Meades Park

Kirkland, Quebec

An outdoor screening of the movie The Switch (in English).

Website: Kirkland City Website

Cost: Free

Games From Yesterday and Today

Date: Wednesday July 16th, 2011 (noon - 5:00 pm)

Parc Historique Pointe-Du-Moulin

2500, boul. Don-Quichotte

Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Quebec

A combination of old and new activities will be featured at this event.
Old-time games include puppet making workshops and puppet shows, tops, cup-and-ball, marble labyrinth, archery, potatoe bags courses and musical chairs.
Modern-day games include relay races, pinata, limbo, bingo, face painting, kite-making worshops and other surprises.

Website: Games at Pointe Du Moulin

Cost: Fee for entering the park ( $5 for adults, $3 for children )

Family Beach Day

Date: Sunday July 17th, 2011 (12:00 pm - 4:30 pm)

Cap St. Jacques Nature Park

20099 Gouin Blvd. W.

Pierrefonds, Quebec

Spend a day at the beach without leaving the island. Special activities are planned for the kids on this day.

Website: Cap St. Jacques Family Beach Day

Cost: Adults- $4.50, Children- $3.00

Exporail: The Canadian Rail Museum

Date: Thursday July 21st, 2011 (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)

110, rue Saint-Pierre

Saint-Constant (Québec)

Canada J5A 1G7

In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the first public railway in Canada, the Canadian Rail Museum is offering a free admission day to the museum on July 21st, 2011.

There is also a 50% reduction in admission on July 22, 23 and 24, 2011.

Website: Exporail: The Canadian Rail Museum

Cost: Free

Concert Under The Stars

Date: Friday July 22nd, 2011 (7:30 pm)

Millennium Park

Dorval, Quebec

The Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal directed by Alain Trudel will perform at a large open-air concert attracting music lovers from all over the West Island and beyond.

Website: Dorval - Concert under the stars

Cost: Free

Movies In The Park (Never Say Never!)

Date: Wednesday July 27th, 2011 (7:00 pm)

William Cosgrove Centennial Park

Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec

An outdoor screening of the Justin Bieber movie Never Say Never! (in English).

Website: Movie In The Park - DDO

Cost: Free screening and free refreshments and snacks

Shakespeare In The Park (Macbeth)

Date: Thursday July 28th, 2011 (8:00 pm)

Pine Beach Park

Dorval, Quebec

Repercussion Theatre will present Macbeth by William Shakespeare (in English).

Website: Shakespeare In The Park - Dorval

Cost: Free

Delights at Twilight

Date: Saturday July 30th, 2011 (5:00 pm - 11:00 pm)

Parc Historique Pointe-Du-Moulin

2500, boul. Don-Quichotte

Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Quebec

This evening in the park includes a bonfire, marshmallow roast, scary stories and an outdoor screening of a movie starting at 9:00 pm.

Website: Twilight Delights at Pointe Du Moulin

Cost: Fee for entering the park ( $5 for adults, $3 for children )

Dollard-des-Ormeaux Family Affair

Date: Sunday July 31st, 2011 (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)

William Cosgrove Centennial Park

DDO, Quebec

tel: 514-684-1012, local 632 or 633

Family Day in Dollard des Ormeaux with games, inflatables, face painting, music and a B.B.Q.

Website: Family Affair Day - Dollard Des Ormeaux

Cost: Free

August 2011

Movies In The Park (Rango)

Date: Wednesday August 3d, 2011 (9:00 pm)

Heritage Park

Kirkland, Quebec

An outdoor screening of the movie Rango (in French).

Website: Kirkland City Website

Cost: Free

Movies In The Park (Rio)

Date: Wednesday August 3d, 2011 (9:00 pm)

Ecclestone Park

Kirkland, Quebec

An outdoor screening of the movie Rio (in English).

Website: Kirkland City Website

Cost: Free

Margo at the Rodeo

Date: Wednesday August 3d, 2011 (7:00 pm)

Pointe Claire Cultural Centre (Stewart Hall)

176 Lakeshore Rd.

Pointe Claire, Quebec

An outdoor theatre presentation by Les Contes Geants. Performance in English for 4 year olds and up.

A Western tale designed to please little cowboys and cowgirls! Margo dreams of having a horse all her own to take part in the rodeo. On her birthday, she receives a somewhat different gift… but this gift will be for her the beginning of a great adventure. A tender and funny performance rooted in friendship.

Website: Margo at the Rodeo

Cost: Free

Family Weekend (Rogers Cup Tennis)

Date: Friday August 5th, 2011 (9:00 am) - Sunday August 7th, 2011

Uniprix Stadium

Jarry Park

Montreal, Quebec

tel: 514 630 1214

Free access to the Uniprix Tennis Stadium with family activities including inflatable games, clowns, celebrity matches and entertainment.

Website: Rogers Cup Family Week-End

Cost: Free

Shakespeare In The Park (Macbeth)

Date: Friday August 5th, 2011 (8:00 pm)

East Community Center

9665 Gouin West

Pierrefonds, Quebec

Repercussion Theatre will present Macbeth by William Shakespeare (in English).

Website: Shakespeare In The Park - Pierrefonds

Cost: Free

Shakespeare In The Park (Macbeth)

Date: Tuesday August 9th, 2011 (8:00 pm)

Thompson Park

Hudson, Quebec

Repercussion Theatre will present Macbeth by William Shakespeare (in English).

Website: Shakespeare In The Park - Hudson

Cost: Free

Shakespeare In The Park (Macbeth)

Date: Wednesday August 10th, 2011 (8:00 pm)

Ecclestone Park

Kirkland, Quebec

Repercussion Theatre will present Macbeth by William Shakespeare (in English).

Website: Shakespeare In The Park - Kirkland

Cost: Free

Shakespeare In The Park (Macbeth)

Date: Wednesday August 12th, 2011 (8:00 pm)

Senneville Park

Senneville, Quebec

Repercussion Theatre will present Macbeth by William Shakespeare (in English).

Website: Shakespeare In The Park - Senneville

Cost: Free

Fête des enfants de Montréal

Date: Saturday August 13th, 2011

Date: Sunday August 14th, 2011

Parc Jean Drapeau, Île Sainte-Hélène

Montreal, Quebec

The children’s festival will hum with a hundred free activities, including music, singing and dancing, craft and sports workshops, cooperative games, and inflatable structures… everything to provide youngsters with a discovery-filled setting.

Website: Fête des enfants de Montréal

Cost: Free

Shakespeare In The Park (Macbeth)

Date: Friday August 19th, 2011 (8:00 pm)

Centennial Park

288 Beaconsfield Blvd.

Beaconsfield, Quebec

Repercussion Theatre will present Macbeth by William Shakespeare (in English).

Website: Shakespeare In The Park - Beaconsfield

Cost: Free

Flavour From the Past

Date: Saturday August 20th, 2011 ( noon - 5:00 pm )

Parc Historique Pointe-Du-Moulin

2500, boul. Don-Quichotte

Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Quebec

A presentation of traditional foods and activities including free corn on the cob, bread making workshops, candy making, scarecrow making and treasure hunts.

Website: Flavours from the past at Pointe Du Moulin

Cost: Fee for entering the park ( $5 for adults, $3 for children )

International Day - Dollard des Ormeaux

Date: Sunday August 21st, 2011 (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)

William Cosgrove Centennial Park

Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec

tel: 514-684-1012, local 632 or 633

celebrate different cultures and enjoy delicious foods, music, dance and native dress.

Website: International Day in D. D. O.

Cost: Free

Dorval Celebrates

Date: Saturday August 27th, 2011 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre

1335 Lakeshore

Dorval, Quebec

tel: 514-633-4000

Celebrate the end of summer with activities for the entire family including games, animation for children, snack bars, exhibits and workshops.

Website: Dorval Celebrates

Cost: Free

September 2011

Brome Fair

Date: September 2nd - 5th, 2011

345 Stagecoach Road

Brome, Quebec

tel: 450 242-3976

Brome Fair is an annual fall agricultural fair and exhibition which takes place in Brome, Quebec. Activities include an agricultural education zone, musical entertainment, a petting zoo and amusement park rides.

Website: Brome Fair

Cost: $12