Photo: Vivien Gaumand
1. Marché des Possibles

You?ll find this fantastic weekly market and cultural event, programmed by POP Montreal, nestled among the fir and pine trees at this shady park at the corner of Bernard Avenue and St-Dominique Street in Mile End. Though the marché runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 17 to August 7, weekend days are the most kid-friendly, with free fun for tiny ones planned on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 11 a.m. Some highlights include yoga for kids on Sundays, a collaborative mosaic to paint and indigenous programming (including a hoop dancer) at night on July 1, a bubble dance party on July 16, and a kids? karaoke session from 5 to 6 p.m. on July 22. In terms of food and drink, there will be fare to purchase from market vendors, chefs coming to cook on Friday and Saturday nights and food trucks, too. It?s also a licensed space with a bar and biergarten, so adults can partake if they wish while their kids have a blast in this super-creative space. When: June 17 to August 7 (Fridays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

More info: popmontreal.com
Photo: Frédérique Ménard-Aubin
2. Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

This festival is a Montreal institution filled with musical performances for all ages, but there are a few free activities geared specifically to kids. Every day from noon to midnight, families can visit the brand new version of the Rio Tinto ...