This past weekend was pretty big for Montreal. We had our last huge music festival of the summer, Ilesoniq and tons of other amazing events.
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But don't worry friends, summer's not over just yet! We've got a whole lot of super fun festivals, events and free things happening in the city this weekend.
Although the weather isn't calling for sunshine yet we don't have to let that keep us shut up inside our homes! Get out there and make the most of these last few weekends of summer.
For Thursday, August 17th 2017, Click "NEXT"
Thursday, August 17th 2017:
1. Enjoy This Weekend And See The Giant Balloons
There's going to be tons of huge balloons flying through the sky this Thursday in Saint Jean Sur Richelieu! It's going to be a crazy event accompanied by a concert and you definitely shouldn't miss out.
When: Thursday, August 17th @ 4pm-11:30pm
Where: Saint Jean-sur-Richelieu
Price: $11
2. Enjoy This Weekend And Attend A Massive Street Sale
Plaza St-Hubert is hosting a massive street sale this weekend! There will be tons of live music, merchant sales, an open air art gallery and food. Enjoy a huge celebration within the city this sunny summer weekend.
When: Thursday, August 17th-Sunday, August 20th
Where: Plaza St-Hubert
Price: free entry!
3. Enjoy This Weekend And Get A Nutella Donut Milkshake
These unreal milkshakes are made with tons of Nutella and then to add to that, they top it with a sugary donut stuffed with even more Nutella!! It looks seriously insane and you must treat yourself to this at least once this summer.
Where: Tella's
4. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To One of The Top Canadian Restaurants
A recent list released the top 30 restaurants in Canada and 5 of them were right here in Montreal! That's super impressive for us. If you're looking to try out some good food at some high-end restaurants, check those 5 out this weekend!
For Friday, August 18th 2017, Click "NEXT"
Friday, August 18th 2017:
1. Enjoy This Weekend And See Nelly Furtado Live
Nelly Furtado is hosting a huge concert this Friday night for Montreal's National Pride Festival! If you've been dreaming of seeing her live forever, this is your chance!
When: Friday, August 18th @ 8pm-10:30pm
Where: Parc des Faubourgs
Price: Free!!
2. Enjoy This Weekend And Attend The Huge Skateboard Festival
Montreal is hosting it's 6th edition of the Jackalope Festival and guess who's coming?? Yup, it's skateboarding legend Tony Hawk! There will also be tons of food trucks, parties, and fun things like watergun fights, bubble soccer, axe throwing and sooo much more!
When: Friday, August 18th- Sunday, August 20th
Where: Montreal Olympic Park
Price: $25 for the whole weekend.
3. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To The Huge Haitian Food Festival
Montreal is hosting a huge Haitian food festival this Friday and it looks amazing! There will be 30 restaurants participating to bring you some seriously authentic Haitian flavours!
When: Friday, August 18th @ 5pm-10pm
Where: Renaissance Convention and Banquet Centre
Price: $30-$40
4. Enjoy This Weekend And Eat Rainbow Donuts
Bar A Beurre in the Old Port serves these insane "butter balls" in all different flavours and colours and they look seriously delicious! They come in flavours like watermelon, peach, red velvet, lemon and sooo many more.
Where: Bar a Beurre
5. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To Free Yoga
Enjoy a free yoga class this Friday evening to completely relax and shake off all the hard work and stress that this week brought you!
When: Friday, August 18th @ 6pm-7:15pm
Where: Father Sablon Centre
Price: free!
For Saturday, August 19th 2017, Click "NEXT"
Saturday, August 19th 2017:
1. Enjoy This Weekend And Attend The Huge Reggae Festival
Montreal is hosting a huge Reggae Festival this weekend that's going to be seriously insane! They'll be hosting some big names in the reggae music world that will be performing live. In addition to that there will be tons of drinks and delicious Jamaican food available on site!
When: Friday, August 18th- Sunday, August 20th @ 5pm-11pm
Where: Old Port
Price: $30-$65 per day
2. Enjoy This Weekend And See Guns N' Roses Live
The famous Rock n' Roll band Guns N' Roses is playing a show right here in Montreal this weekend! Heavy MTL is hosting this huge show and it's going to be something you definitely don't want to miss this weekend.
When: Saturday, August 19th @ 5:30pm-11pm
Where: Parc Jean Drapeau
Price: $59-$433
3. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To A Vintage And Artisan Market
Saint Henri is hosting a huge vintage and artisans market this weekend! They will be featuring tons of awesome vintage clothes and items for sale as well as food trucks, live music, film projections, a BBQ and more on site!
When: Saturday, August 19th @ 3pm-11pm
Where: Place du Marche, Saint Henri
Price: free entry!
4. Enjoy This Weekend And Go Spot McDreamy In Montreal
Yup, McDreamy, a.k.a Derek Shepherd, a.k.a Patrick Dempsey was recently spotted in Montreal and if you're a Grey's Anatomy fan you're STOKED about this! If you're looking for something to do this weekend I seriously suggest getting out there in the city and spotting him for yourself!
For Sunday, August 20th 2017, Click "NEXT"
Sunday, August 20th 2017:
1. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To Piknik Electronik
Don't miss one of the last few weekends of Piknik while the weather is still warm and sunny! Drink out of buckets, dance to some awesome music and have some good laughs with your friends!
Where: Parc Jean Drapeau
Price: $13.50
2. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To Montreal's Pride Parade
Montreal is hosting Canada's National Pride Festival this year making it the biggest event yet! They're hosting tons of events all week long and they're ending it with a huge bang with their massive Pride Parade! It's going to a crazy event that you don't want to miss in the city!
When: Sunday, August 20th @ 12pm-4pm
Where: Rene Levesque Street
3. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To Tam Tams
If you haven't had a chance to get out to Montreal's weekly event at the base of Mont Royal then this is your chance! The weather is going to be amazing so grab your friends, your picnic blankets and allll the snacks and chill while listening to some awesome drum circle music in the sun!
Where: base of Mont Royal
4. Enjoy This Weekend And Go To The All-New Succulent Store
This past weekend Planteria had their grand opening event and it was a hit! They're selling some adorable mini cacti, succulents handmade planters and so much more! Don't miss grabbing your new green friend from this cute store.
Where: Planteria