The montrealmom.com EVENT CALENDAR

Welcome to the montrealmom.com EVENT CALENDAR!

In this section you will find a printable calendar with information on events, lectures & plays around Montreal that will be of interest to:

• Moms & Dads
• Couples
• Kids
• Family

ONGOING: Check links for dates & times:

Spiders – From Fear to Fascination at the Montreal Science Centre, As of April 18. Dare to venture into the world of spiders! Forever seen as formidable and frightening, these extraordinary creatures aren’t really as dangerous as we think. Explore an immersive and amusing space that reveals the secrets —and the lighter side— of these enigmatic critters through interactive games, augmented reality, hundreds of preserved specimens, and over a dozen living species.

Butterflies Go Free at Botanical Garden, February 28 to April 28, 2019. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. come experience the poetry and learn about the science behind their splendours. Thousands of multicoloured butterflies will be flitting about in an exceptionally lush natural setting. See their shimmering colours up close and you’re sure to be dazzled by these winged marvels at Butterflies Go Free. New: Fixed-time tickets.

Circus Train at Exporail, March 1, 2019 to April 28, 2019. See the buzz of excitement surrounding the Circus Train in America.  While visiting the Grand Gallery, see beautiful miniature train layouts and poster exhibition. Search for the circus animals and performers hiding in various vehicles.

Volcanoes 3D – IMAX TELUS Theatre at Montreal Science Centre – Embark on a riveting adventure that explores how the Earth we know today came to be. For billions of years, volcanoes have been shaping our world. Despite the threat that they pose, the rich soil that surrounds them has attracted countless civilizations to settle nearby. Both a source of destruction and creation, discover like never before the power they hold.

EXHIBITION: HOCKEY CUP HISTORY, November 2 to April 21, 2019. At the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage. (1850 Lakeshore Drive). A traveling exhibition produced by the Société de développement culturel de Terrebonne and curated by l’Île-des-Moulins. Relive playoff fever through the ages and catch the true spirit of Quebec: the passion for hockey! Through this exhibition, see the evolution of the Cup, its history, and Lord Stanley. Come experience the love Dorval residents have for this sport. Museum Opening Hours, Thursday to Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

IMAX®TELUS Theatre: Pandas 3D – Prepare yourself for an endearing encounter with little panda bears learning to be big. Watch these adorable rascals playing, tumbling, nibbling, and sliding at the Chengdu Panda Base in China where life as a panda cub is such a delight it’s almost… unbearable!

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet at IMAX Telus Theatre – Take an extraordinary plunge into the world’s largest and least explored habitat. Filmed in oceans from all across the globe, the film reveals and explores the deepest realms of planet Earth using state-of-the-art oceanic technologies.

Continuum / aurōrae – To celebrate its 5th anniversary, the Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan will be presenting a real first: a double bill featuring the two multimedia shows that have been visitor favourites since it opened in 2013: Continuum and aurōrae. May 1, 2018 to April 14, 2019

Cosmic Collisions / EXO – Double feature for 7 years old and over at the Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan thru April 14, 2019

Tiny Tots Mornings –Skating at Atrium Le 1000 de la Gauchetière. 11AM-12:30PM for children 12 years and under & their parents. Saturdays 7 Sundays. Admission: $7.50, Children 12 & under: $5

Friday, April 19

Easter Egg Hunt at Quinn Farm, April 13-14 & APril 19-22. Looking for a special family activity for Easter? Join us and visit our farm for a different kind of Easter egg hunt. Take a tractor and wagon ride around our farm, and let the hunters loose in our tree plantation.

Chicks and Rabbits take the train at Exporail, April 12, 2019 to April 21, 2019, 9AM-5PM, Fri, Sat and Sundays. For Easter, chicks and rabbits are hidden inside railway cars in the Grand Gallery. Children and their parents are invited to find them during their visit to the museum. Also, creativity and tasty treats will be on the menu with an Easter cookie decorating activity from 10:30 am to 11:30 am and from 2 pm to 3 pm. For the modest sum of $2, participants will receive a sugar cookie in the shape of a locomotive along with decorating materials to indulge their sweet tooth, all accompanied by a glass of milk.

Saturday, April 20

Earth Day at Musée des Maitres et Artisans du Québec. April 20 & 21, starts at 1:30pm. As part of Earth Day, the Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec invites you to participate in an activity designed exclusively for the event. You will have the opportunity to discover works exhibited in the Museum related to the themes of recovery and climate change. Then, you will do a creative DIY and sow a few plants before taking it home!

Easter Egg Hunt at Quinn Farm, April 13-14 & APril 19-22. Looking for a special family activity for Easter? Join us and visit our farm for a different kind of Easter egg hunt. Take a tractor and wagon ride around our farm, and let the hunters loose in our tree plantation.

Game Time at Cote Saint-Luc Public Library at 3:30 pm. Ages 8 to 12; bilingual. Free. Join us at the library, where we’ll have our Nintendo Wii ready, along some awesome board games and snacks. Registration required. To register, please email childrendept@cotesaintluc.org.

Chicks and Rabbits take the train at Exporail, April 12, 2019 to April 21, 2019, 9AM-5PM, Fri, Sat and Sundays. For Easter, chicks and rabbits are hidden inside railway cars in the Grand Gallery. Children and their parents are invited to find them during their visit to the museum. Also, creativity and tasty treats will be on the menu with an Easter cookie decorating activity from 10:30 am to 11:30 am and from 2 pm to 3 pm. For the modest sum of $2, participants will receive a sugar cookie in the shape of a locomotive along with decorating materials to indulge their sweet tooth, all accompanied by a glass of milk.

Sunday, April 21

Earth Day at Musée des Maitres et Artisans du Québec. April 20 & 21, starts at 1:30pm. As part of Earth Day, the Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec invites you to participate in an activity designed exclusively for the event. You will have the opportunity to discover works exhibited in the Museum related to the themes of recovery and climate change. Then, you will do a creative DIY and sow a few plants before taking it home!

Easter Egg Hunt at Quinn Farm, April 13-14 & APril 19-22. Looking for a special family activity for Easter? Join us and visit our farm for a different kind of Easter egg hunt. Take a tractor and wagon ride around our farm, and let the hunters loose in our tree plantation.

Chicks and Rabbits take the train at Exporail, April 12, 2019 to April 21, 2019, 9AM-5PM, Fri, Sat and Sundays. For Easter, chicks and rabbits are hidden inside railway cars in the Grand Gallery. Children and their parents are invited to find them during their visit to the museum. Also, creativity and tasty treats will be on the menu with an Easter cookie decorating activity from 10:30 am to 11:30 am and from 2 pm to 3 pm. For the modest sum of $2, participants will receive a sugar cookie in the shape of a locomotive along with decorating materials to indulge their sweet tooth, all accompanied by a glass of milk.

Friday, April 26

Geordie Theatre presents Seaching for Starlight, April 26TH – May 5TH, 2019. Recommended Ages: 7 and up. Reaching for Starlight is a story about the way we move in the world. An urgent portrait of a young girl’s journey of breaking barriers and illustrated through the glorious infusion of theatre and ballet, contemporary, and hip hop dance, Reaching for Starlight is a sensorial tour-de-force featuring some of the country’s most dynamic young and established artists together on one stage.

Saturday, April 27

TD Saturday Morning Children’s Series presents Scribouillis at Centaur Theatre, 10:30AM. A little puppet-girl draws with chalk. She is curious, she has ideas, and she wants to play with everything she finds. But when her drawings come to life, she has bitten off more than she can chew, for one of her creations might actually be out to chew… everything! To protect her world, she will have to learn that, sometimes, part of creating is to undo and start over. Tickets available by calling 514-288-3161. Ticket Prices: Adults: $10.00 Children: $8.00. Limited Seating Available – book your tickets now!

Wednesday, May 1

STARS ON ICE at Place Bell – Laval, Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 8pm. Tickets on Sale Dec 7th

Friday, May 3

BECOMING: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA . Bell Centre. Doors: 6:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM

Saturday, May 4

TD Saturday Morning Children’s Series presents The Philip & Lucinda Dino-Show. Great interactive theatre for all ages, Philip and Lucinda, dinosaur explorers extraordinaire, set out to understand the Paleozoic Era with song, dance and acrobatics. Philip and Lucinda may be “dino explorers” but they soon discover that their audience is filled with “dino experts” in this all-ages prehistoric adventure for the whole family. An acrobatic comedy with a whole lot of silly that leaves you saying: “This show is Dino-mite!” Tickets available by calling 514-288-3161. Ticket Prices: Adults: $10.00 Children: $8.00. Limited Seating Available – book your tickets now!

Saturday, May 11

TD Saturday Morning Children’s Series presents Clumsy Crazy Lady. Great interactive theatre for all ages, This solo piece is a creation of silliness, joyfulness and diamonds. Clumsy Crazy Lady is a devoted character who tries to get the best career ever. However, there are too many choices in this futuristic universe. Her spirit will try to make the best choice based on her numerous passions. Tickets available by calling 514-288-3161. Ticket Prices: Adults: $10.00 Children: $8.00. Limited Seating Available – book your tickets now!

Sunday, May 19

Saving Endangered Animals at Cote Saint-Luc Public Library, at 3 pm. Ages 5 to 12; bilingual
Members Free; non-members $5. Learn about Canada’s endangered species from the polar bear to otters and whales, and find out about efforts that will help to protect these animals’ habitats and lives! Offered by the McGill Redpath Museum. Registration required (begins April 19). To register, please email childrendept@cotesaintluc.org.

Sunday, June 2

SHARON & BRAM’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR is heading to Montreal! Since 1978, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison have been pre-eminent in all aspects of family entertainment across North America as members of the trio “Sharon, Lois & Bram”. Together, the threesome produced over twenty recordings, beginning with their iconic ‘One Elephant, Deux Elephants’, three song-books, six national TV specials, sixty-five episodes of The Elephant Show, and fifty-two of Skinnamarink TV. Show begins at 11:30 am at Théâtre Maisonneuve, for ages 3+.

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