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45 Free Things To Do This June 2015 In Montreal

Save yourself some money this summer.
45 Free Things To Do This June 2015 In Montreal
Jardins Gamelin

May is finally coming to an end and that means it's time for another round of free things to do in Montreal. Now, I don't know about you, but summertime somehow has a way of constantly bleeding my wallet dry. It could possibly have something to do with all the extra pitchers of sangria that I deem an absolute necessity, but who's to say really? So, if you're like me and would like to take all available opportunities to save yourself a little extra cash this summer, here's an entire month's worth of free events, activities and just all around money saving opportunities.

1. Enjoy the terraces, live music, film screenings and art installations @ Montreal's boardwalk village

2. Head on over to the insanely cool Jardins Gamelin for a great place to chill outdoors

3. Discover how you can get free parking in Montreal

4. Sign yourself up for as many free yoga classes as you can

5. Spend your Sunday relaxing at the Tam Tams @ Mount Royal Park

6. Check out the Hot Rods @ Orange Julep every Wednesday night of the summer

7. Enjoy a varied collection of art and performances @ promenades hôchëlaga-maisonneuve

8. Attend Hors Piste’s Social Circus outdoor shows by circus performances and you'll even get a chance to participate

9. Browse clothes from another era @ Promenade Wellington's Vintage Village

10. Up your cultural knowledge game by watching some shows @ Festival TransAmériques

11. Go on a graffiti walking tour of Montreal to take in the best pieces of street art that the city has to offer

12. Party it up in celebration of the Grand Prix @ Crescent Street’s Canadian Grand Prix Festival

13. Go browsing @ all of Montreal's sidewalk sales

14. Test out your dance moves at Swingin' Montreal @ Verdun Greenhouses every Saturday

15. Delve into the urban art scene @ Mural Fest

16. Go to the exhibition about Mount Royal @ the Smith House to learn about it’s history and environment

17. Weekend de courses de la petite Italie is offering a plethora of activities including DJ performances, film viewings, and yoga class

18. Les FrancoFolies de Montreal has 10 days of musical performances with everything from rock to country to punk

19. Take a stroll around the gay village while it’s car free

20. Enjoy 3 days of free folk music performances @ Folk Festival on the Canal

21. Celebrate National Day in Quebec by going to Le Grand Spectacle de la Fête Nationale du Quebec à Montreal

22. Continue the celebrations @ the Fête Nationale Parade

23. Add a little culture to your life with weekly classical music performances @ L’Oasis Musicale

24. Attend concerts, workshops and lectures on all things baroque @ the Montreal Baroque Festival

25. The Grain de Ciel kite festival has everything from kite demonstrations, to circus performers, to bungee jumping and rock climbing

26. Watch the And Then There Was Light lights show @ Notre Dame Basilica

27. Check out the Montreal Jazz Festival opening performance on June 26th

28. Take a look at The Museum of Fine Art’s collections and discovery exhibitions the last Sunday of the month

29. Enjoy the aroma and atmosphere of the Montreal Ribfest from June 27th-July 1st in Old Montreal

30. Make your way over to the Lachine Museum to view contemporary art and learn the history of it

31. Go to The Barr Brothers performance @ the Montreal Jazz Fest on June 30th

32. Take in the warmth and sunshine, and maybe even crack open a cold one, in one of Montreal’s parks

33. Get active and go for a bike ride to check out the many biking routes in the city

34. Check out extensive collections from all over the world @ McGill’s Redpath Museum

35. Visit the McCord Museum Wednesdays after 5:00PM for free admission

36. Get creative in your very own studio space

37. Enjoy the sun and take yourself on a walking tour of Old Port

38. Take in the free concerts, activities and oh so delicious smells @ the Montreal Caribbean food festival

39. Make your way over to the 22nd edition of Montreal's summer beer fest

40. Take a break from walking around the city by taking a turn on the musical swings

41. View the architectural installations, interactive exhibits, and contemporary artistic creations @ Montreal's Digital Spring

42. Go to McGill’s Public Astro Night to learn all about neutron stars

43. Download the Expo 67 app for an audio-guided tour of the expo’s historic locations

44. Then download the Montreal Wintering app to take yourself back in time to a tour of Old Port in 1800

45. Discover something new @ the Canadian Centre For Architecture every Thursday after 5:30

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