It's winter and the Hydro bill is real. So I appreciate a free event wherever I can find one. And March is a weird month... it's not spring but sometimes it's nice enough out to pretend it's not still totally winter.
So here's a good variety of events happening in Montreal this March that are free or only require a donation for entrance. (It doesn't count as real spending if it's tax deductible, okay? Save your receipts.) Don't break the bank this month, we got you covered.
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TL;DR If you broke, we ain't judging. Here are 10 free things to do this month in Montreal.
Follow the links to your next free adventure in Montreal!
1. Check out Art Souterrain, an underground festival of contemporary art - at your own speed or on a free group jog
When: Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 - Sunday, March 24th, 2019
Where: Various locations across Montreal
More info here, click the Instagram photo above for more information on the free group jog.
3. Yoga Neige
When: Saturday, March 2 @ 1 PM, Saturday, March 9 @ 1 PM and Saturday, March 23 @ 1PM
Where: Espace La Fontaine, 3933, avenue du Parc-La Fontaine
4. Take in the best of the city's free skating rinks and toboggan hills before it all melts away.
When: The choice is yours!
Where: Skating rinks on the list linked above include Jarry Park, Lac aux Castors on Mont Royal and Jarry Park, to name a few. Toboggan hills mentioned in the list linked above include two spots on Mont Royal, Parc Beaubien and Parc Jarry, to name a few.
Note: Some places have a rental fee if you don't have your own gear.
More info linked above.
5. Visit one of Montreal's many amazing museums.
When: Free entrance varies on the museum.
Where: Throughout downtown Montreal.
Note: Many museums are free one day per week or month. You can also rent passes to some museums from the BAnQ with your library card. Library cards to the BAnQ are free with proof of address.
More info linked above.
6. Snuggle up with some puppies at Le Doggy Cafe.
When: Every Saturday from 11 AM - 2:30 PM
Where: Le Doggy Cafe, 4701 St Denis
Note: Pooch not required, a purchase is appreciated.
7. Traditional Music Mondays at L'escalier
When: Every Monday from March 2 2019 - July 1, 2019 @ 9 PM
Where: L'escalier, 553, rue Sainte Catherine Est
8. Party like St. Paddy at the St. Patrick's Day Parade
When: Sunday, March 17th, 2019 from 12 PM - 3 PM
Where: Starts at the corner of St Catherine St and du Fort and ends at St. Catherine and Cathedrale.
Note: Check out some other great St. Paddy's events here.
9. Visit one of Montreal's 10 most impressive and breathtaking churches.
When: Hours vary depending on the church.
Where: Throughout Montreal. They don't call us" la ville aux mille clochers" for nothing.
More info linked above.
10. Celebrate International Women's Day at The Spirit of Women
Via Spirit of Women c/o Bittered Sling
When: Friday, March 8th, 2019 from 11 AM - 3 PM
Where: Milky Way Cocktail Bar, 1886 Rue Centre #2
Note: Entrance to this event is by donation, with proceeds going to La Maison de Grise Montreal.
11. Watch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind at the BAnQ
@focusfeaturesWhen: Friday, March 15th, 2019 @ 7 PM
Where: Grande Bibliotheque, 475 boulevard de Maisonneuve Est
Be sure to tag us in your videos and Insta stories if you check out any of these amazing free events in our beautiful city this month! @MTLblog