30 Free Things To Do In Montreal This August
The last month of the summer is almost upon us. I'm sure that many of you read that and went, "wait, what? But I have so many things left on my summer bucket list!"
I'm here to tell you that it's ok: you still have plenty of time, and there are a host of great, FREE activities taking place this month that will help you say goodbye to the summer in style, without hurting your budget.
Make the most of August with this list of activities. From the heart-pumping outdoor activities, to free concerts and everything in between, you're bound to find at least a few events that you won't want to miss.
Watch "Jurassic Park" In An Outdoor Movie Theatre
Where: Parc Morgan, Montreal.
When: August 1, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Watch "A Star Is Born" Under The Stars
Where: 4545 Sainte-Catherine East, Montreal.
When: August 2, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Enjoy Shakespeare In The Park
Where: Jeanne-Mance Park.
When: August 3, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Challenge Your Friends To A Pub Quiz
Where: Jardins Gamelins.
When: August 4, 7:00 p.m.
Learn How To Be More Ecologically-Friendly
Where: Maison du développement durable.
When: August 6, 6:30 - 7:45.
Enjoy A Free Outdoor Concert From The Montreal Symphonic Orchestra
Where: Place des Arts
When: August 9 - 11.
Attend A Huge Artist's Market
Where: Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, between Bourbonnière et Aird.
When: August 10 - 11.
Cool Down At A Beach
Where: Check out this list of beaches near Montreal that you don't need a car to get to.
When: All summer long!
Read our article here.
Watch A Free Outdoor Concert
Where: Parc des Faubourgs
When: August 9, 9:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Go On A Date!
Where: Check out this list of summer date ideas, some of which are free!
When: All summer long, baby.
Read our article for more info.
Attend An "Italian Festival"
Where: Parc Wilfrid-Bastien.
When: August 15, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Meditate In The Park
Where: Monument à George-Étienne Cartier
When: August 11, 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Get A Free Guided Tour Of Place-des-Arts
Where: Place des Arts
When: Every Thursday and Sunday in August.
Watch La La Land Under The Stars
Where: Promenades Bellerive.
When: Friday, August 9, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Get A Guided Tour Of Hochelaga In A Rickshaw
Where: Écoquartier Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
When: August 22 - 23.
Attend A Free Concert In The South Shore
Where: Saint-Lambert En Fête
When: August 22, 7:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Dance All Night By The St-Lawrence River
Where: Village au Pied-du-Courant.
When: August 30, 4:00 - 11:59 p.m.
Walk Through Montreal's Most Beautiful Streets!
Where: Check out this list of Instagrammable streets.
When: All summer!
Read our article for more info.
Visit An Amazing National Park Just 20 Minutes Away From Montreal
Where: Parc national des îles de Boucherville.
When: All day, every day.
Read our article for more info.
Walk Around A Massive "Taco Fest"
Where: Jacques-Cartier pier.
When: August 31 - September 2.
That rounds up the list of free things to do in August. Make the most of summer while it's still around, Montreal!