This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI
This year, Laval is doubling the fun with the Family Festival, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Nature Center.
This special two-day edition is part of the city’s 60th anniversary celebrations. For the occasion, the event will unfold under the theme Two Days of Festivities, Let’s Play!
This major family celebration, free and open to everyone, will offer a wide range of activities, shows, and entertainment for both young and old.
Three Activity Zones
Each of the site’s three zones will feature a variety of attractions to entertain the whole family.
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The Turbulence Zone is perfect for those who love action.
A giant zipline, climbing wall, dance workshops, sports challenges, heavy equipment exhibits, BMX shows, and pump track initiation activities are all on the program.
The last two additions are brand new, introduced especially to engage teenagers looking for thrills.
The Laval Rocket team and the Laval Police Service (SPL), accompanied by their mascot Flair—who is celebrating his 10th birthday—will also be part of this zone. -
The Little Geniuses Zone is best suited for curious minds.
It will feature science workshops, nature activities, the Biblimobile, giant games, digital challenges with the Studio – Digital Space of Laval’s Libraries, an artifact exhibition, as well as the Flavors of Laval showcase. -
The Playground Zone will be all about pure fun for little ones, with inflatable games, face painting, a mini zipline, a Firefighter Challenge, a circus village, and the Operation Bazaar.
A breastfeeding area with Nourri-Source will also be set up in this zone. Under the “breastfeeding” tent, parents will find everything they need to feed and change their babies. A microwave will also be available to warm bottles.
Throughout the two-day event, several youth artists and shows will be presented on the main stage, at the Arts Village, and in front of the central big top.
Laval residents will be able to enjoy performances by Arthur L’Aventurier, the Switch dance troupe, Zak the Challenge Tamer, Ariane Deslions, as well as the shows Hiatus and Juju and Marcelle and the Incredible Bath Time.
Alex A, Félix LaFlamme, and Julien Paré-Sorel—the creators of Agent Jean, Maddox, and Aventurosaure—will host a comic book workshop on Sunday, August 31, where they will create a collective work. A book signing session will follow the presentation.
Access, Safety, and Comfort
To ensure public safety, Parc Avenue will be partially closed to traffic on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31.
Parking measures will be in effect, and free shuttles provided in partnership with the STL will make it easier to access the site.
Food is allowed on-site and will also be available for purchase. Picnic tables will be set up in various areas. For added comfort, large shaded tents will be installed in the central field and food court area.
The full event program is available on the City of Laval’s website. Transportation details can be found in the Getting There section.
The event will take place rain or shine. (C.P./IJL)
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