Kids Friendly Activities — Montreal

Q: What are the best kid-friendly activities in Montreal?

Check out our directory of 30 kid-friendly activities in Montreal, including parks, indoor playgrounds, museums, and more. Filter by age range, weather (indoor/outdoor), and cost.

Q: Are there free activities for kids in Montreal?

Yes! Use the 'Cost: Free' filter on our Montreal page to find 30 free kid-friendly locations.

Q: What are the best indoor activities for kids on a rainy day in Montreal?

Use the 'Weather: Indoor Only' filter on our Montreal directory for the best indoor playgrounds, museums, and entertainment centers.

30 activities across Montreal and 6 North American cities · Parks, indoor playgrounds, museums, and more

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We've compiled 30 kid-friendly locations across Montreal, from parks and playgrounds to indoor entertainment and museums. Filter by age, cost, and weather to find exactly what you need.

30 Locations 6 Categories 5 Age Ranges Free & Paid Options

Parc du Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Park) • park playground

Parc du Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Park)

4.6 ★ (2540) Free

Outdoor Free All Ages

A naturally beautiful getaway steps from downtown, featuring wild flora and fauna, the same designer as NYC's Central Park (Frederick Law Olmsted), a ...

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Jardin botanique de Montréal (Montreal Botanical Garden) • museum garden

Jardin botanique de Montréal (Montreal Botanical Garden)

4.4 ★ (1280) Paid

Outdoor Paid Kids (6-12)

One of the world's largest botanical gardens with 10 themed gardens, a greenhouse with 20,000 plant species, an insect exhibit, and a dedicated childr...

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Biodôme de Montréal • museum zoo aquarium

Biodôme de Montréal

4.2 ★ (2510) Free

Indoor Free Kids (6-12)

Formerly the Olympic Stadium's velodrome, now home to ecosystems from around the Americas including rainforest, temperate forest, and Gulf of St. Lawr...

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Musee des enfants de Montreal (Montreal Children's Museum) • museum

Musee des enfants de Montreal (Montreal Children's Museum)

4.3 ★ (890) Paid

Indoor Paid Kids (6-12)

Interactive museum designed for children aged 0-12 with hands-on exhibits, a creative studio, and themed areas exploring science, culture, and creativ...

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Funtropolis • indoor playground

Funtropolis

3.8 ★ (630) Paid

Indoor Paid Toddlers (0-4)

Large indoor activity center with arcade games, climbing structures, bumper cars, a dedicated toddler zone, and party rooms. One of Montreal's longest...

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Kazoom Café & Indoor Playground • indoor playground

Kazoom Café & Indoor Playground

4.1 ★ (420) Paid

Indoor Paid All Ages

Indoor play center with obstacle courses, ball pits, climbing structures, and a café serving coffee and light meals for parents. Multiple locations ac...

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KidZillafun • indoor playground

KidZillafun

4.0 ★ (310) Free

Indoor Free All Ages

Fully indoor family club designed specifically for kids aged 0-7. Features free-play areas, early childhood classes, and birthday party services.

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La Cabane • indoor playground

La Cabane

4.2 ★ (180) Paid

Indoor Paid All Ages

Creative family space focused on play, imagination and quality time. Features indoor picnic area, dance floor and play zone, reading nook and creative...

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PLAYBOX Centre • indoor playground

PLAYBOX Centre

3.9 ★ (250) Paid

Indoor Paid All Ages

Family-friendly indoor amusement centre downtown with modern and classic arcade games, claw machines, skill games, and immersive VR experiences.

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Parc La Fontaine (Parc Maisonneuve) • park playground

Parc La Fontaine (Parc Maisonneuve)

4.5 ★ (1120) Free

Outdoor Free All Ages

Leafy oasis and social gathering spot in summer. Features a large playground, splash pad (summer), wading pool, skating rink (winter), Théâtre de Verd...

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Parc Maisonneuve • park playground

Parc Maisonneuve

4.5 ★ (890) Free

Outdoor Free All Ages

63 hectares of green space including a public golf course, bike paths, skating rink, large playground in summer, and cross-country skiing in winter. A...

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Insectarium de Montréal • museum

Insectarium de Montréal

4.3 ★ (1200) Free

Indoor Free All Ages

Fully renovated museum offering an immersive multisensory journey through galleries inspired by insects' natural habitats. Visitors can observe live i...

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Planetarium de Montréal • museum

Planetarium de Montréal

4.4 ★ (780) Paid

Indoor Paid Kids (6-12)

Immersive astronomy and space science museum offering spectacular films, shows, and exhibitions. Sensory-rich environment perfect for curious kids who...

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Exporail - The Canadian Railway Museum • museum

Exporail - The Canadian Railway Museum

4.1 ★ (490) Paid

Indoor Paid Kids (6-12)

With 188 vehicles, immersive spaces, permanent and temporary exhibits and hundreds of artifacts. Kids can climb aboard historic locomotives and trains...

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BoulZeye, Pub & Attractions • indoor playground

BoulZeye, Pub & Attractions

3.8 ★ (320) Paid

Indoor Paid Teens (10+)

Family fun destination with sofa-lounge bowling, arcades, VR platforms, escape rooms, and a huge two-storey laser tag arena. Great for families with t...

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Les Trois Monkeys • indoor playground

Les Trois Monkeys

3.9 ★ (280) Paid

Indoor Paid All Ages

Multi-activity family entertainment complex with laser tag, bowling lanes, next-gen indoor mini golf, augmented reality darts, and over 50 arcade game...

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A/Maze Escape Games • indoor playground

A/Maze Escape Games

4.1 ★ (340) Paid

Indoor Paid All Ages

Family-friendly escape rooms designed for young puzzle-solvers. Parents and kids work together to crack codes and solve mysteries.

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Putting Edge - Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf • indoor playground

Putting Edge - Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf

3.7 ★ (410) Paid

Indoor Paid All Ages

18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf course with bright colours, sound effects, and visuals. Perfect for rainy days.

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Atrium Le 1000 - Indoor Ice Rink • indoor playground

Atrium Le 1000 - Indoor Ice Rink

4.0 ★ (270) Paid

Indoor Paid All Ages

Year-round indoor ice skating rink beneath a stunning glass dome, located on the ground floor of Montreal's tallest building.

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Planète Sauvage - SOS Labyrinth • indoor playground

Planète Sauvage - SOS Labyrinth

4.0 ★ (580) Paid

Indoor + Outdoor Paid All Ages

Indoor maze and adventure park with rope courses, zip lines, and a themed labyrinth. Educational aspect with history of the location.

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Laser Game Évolution • indoor playground

Laser Game Évolution

3.6 ★ (190) Paid

Indoor Paid All Ages

Dark, immersive maze laser tag arenas across multiple Montreal locations. Teams of six compete in 20-minute sessions.

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Ecomuseum Zoo • museum zoo aquarium

Ecomuseum Zoo

4.4 ★ (2100) Paid

Indoor + Outdoor Paid All Ages

Québec's only outdoor animal sanctuary, home to over 200 rescued animals native to Québec. Educational exhibits about conservation and wildlife.

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Old Port of Montreal • entertainment

Old Port of Montreal

4.2 ★ (3500) Mixed

Indoor + Outdoor Mixed All Ages

Historic waterfront district with attractions including the Montreal Observation Wheel, Clock Tower Beach, Bateau-Maître ghost ship, mini-train rides,...

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La Grande Roue de Montreal (Montreal Ferris Wheel) • entertainment

La Grande Roue de Montreal (Montreal Ferris Wheel)

4.0 ★ (2800) Paid

Outdoor Paid All Ages

Montreal's iconic 45-meter tall ferris wheel offering panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River and the city. Climate-controlled gondolas.

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Clock Tower Beach • park playground

Clock Tower Beach

4.1 ★ (1500) Free

Outdoor Free All Ages

Urban beach in the Old Port with sand, lounge chairs, and beautiful views of the St. Lawrence River. Perfect for families on warm days.

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Jeanne-Mance Park • park playground

Jeanne-Mance Park

4.3 ★ (900) Free

Outdoor Free All Ages

Large urban park featuring a huge playground with climbing structures, splash pad (summer), ice skating (winter), and sports facilities. Adjacent to M...

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Parc Jean-Drapeau • park playground

Parc Jean-Drapeau

4.0 ★ (1200) Free

Indoor + Outdoor Free All Ages

Large island park with the Biosphère environmental museum, Jean-Drapeau amusement park (seasonal), and extensive green spaces. Includes playgrounds an...

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TOHU - Montreal Circus Arts • entertainment

TOHU - Montreal Circus Arts

4.1 ★ (800) Paid

Indoor Paid All Ages

International center for circus arts. Hosts family-friendly circus shows, outdoor summer events, and the famous Montreal Circus Festival. Indoor and o...

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Bateau Fantôme (Ghost Ship) • entertainment

Bateau Fantôme (Ghost Ship)

3.8 ★ (400) Paid

Outdoor Paid Kids (6-12)

Authentic 1875 sailing ship replica that tells the ghostly tales of Montreal's maritime history. Offers daytime family-friendly tours and evening ghos...

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Pi-O Amusement Park • entertainment

Pi-O Amusement Park

4.1 ★ (600) Paid

Indoor Paid All Ages

Indoor amusement park with an underwater theme featuring kiddie rides, arcade games, an indoor Ferris wheel, and themed dining areas. Perfect for bad ...

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Upcoming Weekend & Seasonal Events

Special weekend events and seasonal activities currently happening in Montreal.

Weekend Event

Montreal Botanical Garden Weekend Discovery Tours

Weekend of Aug 9-10, 2026, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM $23.50 Adults, $15.50 Children

Guided discovery walks through the botanical gardens with themed weekend activities for families. Butterfly Garden and o...

Montreal Botanical Garden, 4101 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal

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Weekend Event

Mount Royal Park Sunday Cycling

Every Sunday Aug 10, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Free (bike rental extra)

Free Sunday cycling event on Mount Royal Park trails. Bike rental available from nearby vendors. Family-friendly paths.

Mount Royal Park, Montreal

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Weekend Event

Montreal Science Centre Summer Camps

Weekend of Aug 9-10, 2026 $20 per workshop

Interactive summer weekend workshops combining science and fun for children aged 6-12.

Montreal Science Centre, 200 Rue de la Gauchetiere St E, Montreal

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kid-Friendly Activities in Montreal

What are the best kid-friendly activities in Montreal?

Browse our curated directory of 30 kid-friendly activities in Montreal, including parks, indoor playgrounds, museums, aquariums, and more. Each location includes photos, descriptions, and filtering options.

Are there free activities for kids in Montreal?

Yes! Use the "Cost: Free" filter on our Montreal page to find free kid-friendly locations throughout the city.

What are the best indoor activities for kids on a rainy day in Montreal?

Use the "Weather: Indoor Only" filter on our Montreal directory to find the best indoor playgrounds, museums, and entertainment centers for rainy days.

How do I find activities by age group?

Use the "Age Range" filters: All Ages, Toddlers (0-4), Preschool (3-6), Kids (6-12), or Teens (10+) to find activities perfect for your child's age.