Where to have family fun around Sainte-Catherine Street?

Famille s’amusant ensemble dans un centre de divertissement intérieur au centre-ville de Montréal.

Sainte-Catherine West and its surrounding streets are a true playground for families looking to break out of the routine. This isn’t just about things to do, but about moments to share – filled with action, discovery, creativity, and fun.

Whether you feel like getting active, playing together, sparking your kids’ curiosity, or simply enjoying quality time as a family, downtown Montreal offers plenty of options for all ages and all moods.

Here’s a curated selection of places to explore around Sainte-Catherine Street, grouped by type of activity, to help you choose based on the energy of the day.

Activities That Get Everyone Moving

When the goal is to move, play, and jump into challenges the whole family can enjoy, these spots are all about interactive fun and action.

Right in the heart of Cours Mont-Royal, Les Trois Monkeys brings together bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and mini-golf under one roof. It’s the kind of place where you start with one activity… and somehow end up trying three more without noticing the time fly by.

For a playful stop that fits easily into a day downtown, Playbox, inside the Eaton Centre, draws in kids and adults alike with claw machines, arcade games, and interactive experiences. An easy, spontaneous option that works for the whole family.

Over at the Montreal Forum, Mira Amusement offers a lively space packed with arcade games and interactive attractions, perfect for playing together, challenging each other, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way.

And when it’s time to really get moving, Laser Game Evolution drops families into a multi-level maze where strategy, speed, and teamwork take center stage. A high-energy experience that gets everyone involved.

Famille s’amusant sur des jeux d’arcade et attractions interactives au centre de divertissement Les Trois Monkeys à Montreal.

Enfants et adultes jouant à des jeux d’arcade interactifs au Centre Playbox, centre de divertissement familial à Montreal.

Enfant participant à une course de motos dans une salle d’arcades chez Mira Amusement au MTL Forum à Montreal.

groupe d’enfants équipés pour une partie de laser tag au Laser Game Evolution.

The Classics Everyone Loves

Some activities are simply reliable. When the goal is to make everyone happy without overthinking it, these go-to favourites always do the job.

Located right on Sainte-Catherine Street, Cinéma Banque Scotia Montreal offers an easy escape with its IMAX and 3D screens. Once the movie ends, the fun can continue thanks to the arcade games at the XSCAPE area, a hit with kids and teens alike.

Looking for something more relaxed but just as fun? Montreal Bowling brings everyone together with its friendly atmosphere, perfect for playing as a team, cheering on younger players, and sharing a few laughs along the way.

This is far from your typical mini-golf outing. At Putting Edge, a glow-in-the-dark course filled with vibrant colours and immersive lighting turns each hole into a playful surprise for kids and adults.

For a slower-paced option, Billard Fats Pub offers a laid-back setting where families, especially those with older kids, can enjoy a few games of pool and quality time together.

boules de bowling colorées alignées sur une piste au Montréal Bowling Fab.

famille jouant au mini-putt fluorescent dans l’univers lumineux du Putting Edge Montréal.

bols de popcorn et billes de billard sur une table au Billard Fats Pub, centre-ville de Montréal.

Creating, discovering, and learning through play

For curious, creative families who love to explore new ideas together, these spots offer experiences that spark both imagination and thinking, all while having fun.

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) invites kids and adults alike to explore art in all its forms. Through exhibitions and hands-on activities, families can learn, create, and discover together in an inspiring setting.

Looking for an immersive experience that feels a little different? Fab, La Fabuleuse Exposition turns the second floor of the Eaton Centre in Montreal into a playground for the senses, where sets, lighting, and installations encourage exploration and wonder.

For those who love to create with their hands, Tututu Space offers a variety of DIY workshops, from tufting to personalized objects. The space has recently expanded with the addition of Café Capybara, making it easy to take a sweet break between creative sessions.

Immersed in the world of anime and Japanese pop culture, Manga Bistro blends an eye-catching themed décor with a meal meant to be shared, an experience especially popular with young manga fans.

And for families who enjoy a good mental challenge, Quiz Room offers immersive trivia games inspired by TV game shows, where teamwork and quick thinking take center stage in a playful atmosphere.