Summer has officially arrived. I'm sure that this is not a surprising announcement as you can feel it in the damp and humid air.
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Festival and event season is in full-swing, and there are a TON of things to do around the city this weekend. This is not the time to be a couch potato, my friend; save that for winter.
Not sure where to start? Scroll through the list below for some of the most anticipated events and unique things to do in and around the city.
Friday, July 6th
1. Visit a massive outdoor circus festival right downtown, it's totally free!
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Where: Saint-Denis Street (between Sainte Catherine and Ontario)
When: All weekend! From 5:30 pm - 8:30pm
2. Try Montreal's first-ever Japanese Mochi Bar
@valentine_moeschWhere: 1024 Mont-Royal Est // 131 Ave Atwater
When: All weekend!
3. Watch a movie outdoors for FREE, this week, Bon Cop Bad Cop 2!
Where: Dairy Queen 4545 Sainte-Catherine Est
When: Friday @ 8:30pm
4. Visit Montreal's super charming hidden alley in the Old Port
Where: La Cour Pepin // 378 Rue St-Paul Ouest
When: All weekend!
5. End your work week with Italian Aperitivo experience in the Old Port
Where: Joiea Sociale // 645 Wellington Street
When: Aperitivo every day from 5 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 7th
1. Visit Montreal's most unique terrasse on top of Mont-Royal and admire the view
Where: Mont-Royal Look-out
When: All weekend!
2. Check out the one-and-only Indian Food Fest in the heart of the Plateau
Where: Jeanne-Mance Park
When: Saturday, from 12pm-7pm
3. Satisfy your sweet tooth and try Montreal's mini cheesecake bar
Where: 274 Boulv Sainte Rose // Laval
When: All weekend!
4. Check out the epic firework show from the Clock Tower Beach in the Old Port
Where: Clock Tower Beach // Old Port
When: Open until 11pm on firework evening
5. Visit your neighborhood public pool for a refreshing dip!
Where: Your neighborhood public pool (click 'more info' for the one nearest you!)
When: All weekend!
Sunday, July 8th
1. Check out Montreal's first-ever cocktail festival, to sample Montreal's finest food and drinks!
@mtlcocktailfestWhere: Theatre St-James // 265 St Jacques St // Old Port
When: Sunday @ 12pm
2. Attend one of Montreal's most iconic parties at Parc Jean Drapeau
Where: Parc Jean Drapeau
When: Sunday, from 2pm-9:30pm
3. Attend a tropical-themed day party at Ginkgo
Where: 308 Rue Sainte Catherine Est // Downtown
When: Sunday, from 4pm-9pm
4. Participate in a unique yoga session overlooking the downtown skyline
Where: Observatory Place Ville Marie // 3 Place Ville Marie
When: Sunday @ 10am
5. Visit Montreal's unique public event space Station-FMR for a full afternoon of FREE outdoor games
Where: Allee Des Barges // Directions
When: Sunday, starting at 11am
