Top weekend picks!

You may be pining for summer, but autumn is here to stay...so why not embrace it and have some fun this fall!
 
For families, apple picking is a great activity this time of year, so we've compiled a list of some of the more well-known orchards not too far from Montreal

If you are wondering what to do with all those apples, why not try one of these Top 10 Apple Dessert Recipes from Taste of Home. And if that's not enough, take a peek at video of Martha Stewart making shrunken apple heads - we're sure the kids will love this craft. 
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Friday

Centre Greene in Westmount is hosting a Corn Roast from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Find out more about the fall programming and celebrate the return to school. This event is FREE, as is the corn (while supplies last). Donations are welcome.   Learn more
You and your little one can take part in a Mexican Fiesta and learn to make chicken & cheese quesadillas and salsa at Provigo le Marche Kirkland from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 and 24-hour advance registration is required.  Learn more

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Saturday

Celebrate UN International Day of Peace at Kirkland Park in Lachine from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be inflatables, face painting, wax-hand workshops, a photo booth, bubble soccer, exotic animals and more. Also enjoy live shows, traditional dancers, food sampling, and a magic show.   Admission is FREE.   Learn more
There will be a Family Fun Day & Corn Roast at Percy-Walters Park in Ville-Marie from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take part in cultural workshops, listen to live music and enjoy inflatables and other family activities. Admission is FREE.  Learn more
The Town of Mont-Royal is hosting a Multicultural Fair where you can see traditional Russian dances and performances, enjoy food tastings, see live shows and have fun with inflatables, miniature train rides and a petting farm. There will also be face painting, balloon sculpting and clowns on site. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE.  Learn more
Children ages 6 & up are invited to Chapters Pointe-Claire to take part in a Harry Potter Lego event. Dress up as your favourite character and make your own LEGO Knight Bus. This is a FREE event running from 11 a.m. to noon. Reservations are required.  Learn more
Head to Claude-Léveillée-Cultural Centre in Villeray to watch a Musical Theatre production, Les origines du Bing Bang, featuring a variety of percussion music for children (ages 6 & up).The show begins at 3 p.m. and tickets cost $2. Passes required.  Learn more

Saturday & Sunday

Enjoy the annual Gardens of Light exhibit at the Botanical Gardens. The Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden and First Nations Garden will be fully illuminated with artistic lanterns. Admission is $16 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12.25 for students, $8 for ages 5-17, $45 for families.   Learn More
Families are invited to take part in the Fall Festival at Quinn Farm in Ile Perrot. Visit the orchard and enjoy tractor rides, animal interpretation, play yard, pony rides and live music. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 per person (over 2 years).   Learn More
Hit the road for an adventure at Les Week-ends Gourmands in Rougemont. There will be a mini-farm, guided trips through the orchard, food tasting, a picnic location and more. This is a FREE event and takes place each weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 14.    Learn More

Sunday

Take part in the Push For Your Tush event at Angrignon Park from 9 a.m. to noon. There are 5K walks and 10K runs in support of the fight against colorectal cancer. The cost to participate is $35 per person or $70 per family and registration is required.   Learn More
The 40th annual Soap Box Derby takes place in Dorval starting at 9:30 a.m. Come watch kids as they race soapbox race cars. There will also be various other activities. This event is FREE to watch.   Learn More
Centre Culturel et Communautaire Henri-Lemieux in Lasalle is the place to be for a Clown Show: Petit Voilier. This comical show that focuses on the importance of recycling begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are FREE but passes are required.   Learn More
Children (ages 5 & up) can see a Puppet Show: La Legende de Barbe d'Or at the Leonardo da Vinci Centre in St. Leonard from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. This adventurous story is about a sea creature who is stranded on a volcanic island. Tickets cost $2 and passes are required.   Learn More

What's On Next Week

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