Leaving in August.
Free Family Activities in Quebec: A Summer Roundup
Summer 2025 in Quebec promises a plethora of exciting, free family activities. Here's a roundup of some of the events and attractions you won't want to miss.
Montreal Children's Literature Festival
Mark your calendars for August 10, 2025, as the Montreal Children's Literature Festival is set to take place in Montreal. This vibrant event is a completely free treat for families and children, offering a day filled with literature, art, and entertainment [1].
Outdoor Cinema Screenings
Montreal's outdoor cinema screenings are a fantastic way to spend an evening under the stars. On August 2nd, catch "The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales" at Parc Nelson-Mandela. More screenings are scheduled for August 7th at Parc Lucie-Bruneau (featuring "Paddington 2"), and August 29th at Parc des Faubourgs (with "The Breadwinner") [2].
Prevost Comic Book Festival
The Prevost Comic Book Festival, though no specific dates or location were provided in our initial search, is confirmed to be taking place. Keep an eye on their official sources for more details [3].
The OSM's Classical Spree
From August 13th to 17th, Montreal will be buzzing with the OSM's Classical Spree. This event features multiple indoor concerts, a grand free musical evening, and dozens of family-friendly activities at various locations in the city [4]. Some of the highlights include storytelling hours, musical awakening workshops, and a clown show by Toxique Trottoir.
Billie Eilish in Sherbrooke
Good news for Billie Eilish fans! She will perform a free concert in Sherbrooke on August 30th as part of the Concerts de la Cité series [5].
Additional Free Activities in Montreal
For those in Montreal, don't miss the free family exhibitions and workshops for children aged 6 and up at the Musée d’art contemporain on August 1 and 2, 2025. The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts offers free admission for visitors under 20, including family Saturday mornings and outdoor art workshops running through September 7, 2025. Lively free afternoon events at Parc Jean-Drapeau from late July to August 2025 are also worth checking out [2].
Performances and Workshops
Several artists will be giving free performances and workshops throughout the summer. Arthur L'aventurier will perform on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec on August 9th. Tristan Demers will share tips to stimulate imagination at the Montreal Children's Literature Festival. Emy Lalune and Simon Boulerice will team up with the public to create a story inspired by musical excerpts at the same festival [6].
Reality-Virtual Exhibition and Online Escape Game
The BD3D station, a reality-virtual exhibition, is available at the Prevost Comic Book Festival, where visitors can explore comic book universes using a VR headset. An online escape game has been launched for the Prevost Comic Book Festival, granting access to an exclusive path and the next adventures of Agent Jean, Alex A.'s famous character [3].
As always, for the most accurate and up-to-date information, we recommend checking the official sources or local event listings closer to the date for Billie Eilish, the Prevost Comic Book Festival, Arthur L'aventurier, The OSM's Classical Spree, and the outdoor cinema screenings in your area.
[1] Montreal Children's Literature Festival: https://montrealchildrensliteraturefestival.com/ [2] Free family activities in Montreal: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/montreal-offers-free-family-activities-this-summer-1.5480279 [3] Prevost Comic Book Festival: https://www.prevostbdfestival.com/ [4] The OSM's Classical Spree: https://www.osm.ca/classical-spree [5] Billie Eilish in Sherbrooke: https://www.sherbrooke.qc.ca/agenda/evenements/concerts-de-la-cite-billie-eilish-au-palais-des-jeux-2025-08-30 [6] Performances and workshops: https://montrealchildrensliteraturefestival.com/en/artists/
enjoy a day culture and family-dynamics at the Montreal Children's Literature Festival, where you'll also find entertainment and relationship-building activities through literary, artistic, and performance events; spend quality time together as a family and experience diverse lifestyle and entertainment options at the various free activities offered in Montreal, such as the outdoor cinema screenings, Musée d’art contemporain exhibitions, and the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts workshops.
