Let the kids get dirty! I start my gardening on the long weekend and the kids love to help me plant carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes. This year we are also going to plant a rainbow! If you want to try this too, all you need are the seeds of different-coloured plants, including red, yellow, orange, blue,… read more

Ahoy Mummieslist mateys! The movie Pirates! Band of Misfits sails into Montreal theatres this weekend with swashbuckling fun. But if you’re more into song-and-dance, consider for the musical version of Beauty and the Beast at Place des Arts. For something in the middle, head to Pinocchio – the latest show from Montreal’s Geordie Productions. Also… read more

The force will be with us this weekend, with the opening of Star Wars: Identities at the Montreal Science Centre. The exhibition features props and costumes from the movies, as well as an interactive “create your own hero” mission for visitors. It’s best to buy your tickets online, because tours start at set times. If… read more

There are high temperatures, but also showers in the forecast this weekend, so think outdoor activities for Saturday and indoor for Sunday. Here are five ideas from I Spy’s weekly newsletter:   1. The bears are up and at’em at the Ecomuseum, so how about helping staff prepare their breakfast? 2. The Silent Princess, a… read more