Dec. 19 to Feb. 14: Caillou Discovers Winter at the Biodome. Children have the opportunity to meet Caillou, listen to a storytelling session, take a special winter tour of the Biodome and do some winter activities. From Jan 5., storytelling will be held Thursdays at 11 a.m. and weekends at 1:30 p.m. For more information, go to the info page on the Biodome website. Biodome is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read I Spy Montreal’s Guided Tour.

Jan. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 2 p.m.: Workshop on making a wind sock (manche à vent), for ages five and up (lasts one hour), at Musée des maîtres et artisans du Quebec, 615 Ste. Croix Ave., St. Laurent. Call 514-747-7367, ext. 7204 to reserve a place. $10 per family. More information on family workshops.

Jan. 9 and 10: Animal Care Apprentice workshop, a full-day event (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for ages 7 to 12, at the Ecomuseum, 21125 Ste. Marie Rd., Ste. Anne de Bellevue.  Learn how to prepare meals and feed animals, plus many other activities, with a zoologist. Registration required. Call 514-457-9449.

Jan. 10: Volcanoes, a workshop that explains volcanoes and lets you make your own volcano, in English, at the Redpath Museum, at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Registration required; call 514-398-4092.

Jan. 10 and 28: Family walks, led by a naturalist, at Ile de la Visitation nature park, 2425 Gouin Blvd. E. Departures at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.; walks last 45 minutes. Call 514-280-6733.

Jan. 10 at 4 p.m.: Family movie: Mais Où est le Cheval de St. Nicolas?, screened at Théâtre Outremont, 1248 Bernard Ave. W. Call 514-495-9944. 

Jan. 9 to March 13: Birds of Mount Royal, for kids and grownups: Birdwatching tours of Mount Royal, accompanied by a patroller, are held Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Tour starts at Smith House. Free. For more information, go to www.lemontroyal.qc.ca.

Jan. 10, 17 and 24: Family snowshoeing trips, led by a naturalist, at Bois de Liesse nature park, 9432 Gouin Blvd. W.  Trips last 45 minutes, exploring the flora and fauna of the park. Departures at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Call 514-280-6729. Snowshoe rental available.

Jan. 10 to March 7: Workshops on creating an abstract image of a face out of nature are held on Sundays at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Contemporary Art Museum, 185 Ste. Catherine St. W. For information, call 514-847-6226 or go to www.macm.org.

Jan. 15 to 24: Montreal International Auto Show, featuring vintage and micro cars, cars of the future, as well as everyday models that visitors are welcome to sit in and try. Onsite childcare/play area is available for children age 3 to 10. Show is held at Palais des Congres, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Get more details on I Spy Montreal.

Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m.: Once Upon a Home, a Geordie Productions play for children age 4 and up, based on the responses of children around Quebec to the question: “What does home mean to you?” The play is at Centaur Theatre, 453 St. Francois-Xavier, Old Montreal.  Read full description. For tickets, call 514-288-3161.

Jan. 16 to Feb. 21: Granby Zoo is open on weekends, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Many of the animals are used to winter weather, and can be seen in the snow. Visitors can also see the indoor facilities for animals like elephants and giraffes, and see the regular indoor exhibits. Watch a video preview. More information on vising Granby Zoo in the winter.

Jan. 16: Day of winter hiking with Mountain Equipment Co-op, part of the store’s Premiers Pas dans la nature program. For more information, go to the website.

Jan. 17 and 23: Animal Care Apprentice workshop, a half-day event (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) for ages 3 to 6, at the Ecomuseum, 21125 Ste. Marie Rd., Ste. Anne de Bellevue.  Learn how to prepare meals and feed animals, plus many other activities, with a zoologist. Registration required. Call 514-457-9449.

Jan. 17 at 3 p.m.: Zorro, a children’s play for ages 6 to 10, at Théâtre de la Ville à Longeuil. Tickets: $8.75. Call 450-670-1616 or go to www.theatredelaville.qc.ca

Jan. 17 at 3 p.m.: Merlin l’enchanteur, an adventure play for children age 6 to 12, at Jean XXIII High School Theatre, 1301 Dawson Ave. in Dorval. Call 514-633-4170. Read full description.

Jan. 21: Bach Before Bedtime, a 45-minute chamber music performance for young children at Redpath Hall, McGill University. Kids get to go on stage, meet the musicians and see instruments up close after the performance. Snacks served. Cost: $10 per family. Next date: Feb. 18. To reserve a place, email: allegra1@videotron.ca. Parking available on campus.

Jan. 23 and 24, 30 and 31 at 2 p.m.: Workshop on making a flip book, for ages six and up (lasts one hour), at Musée des maîtres et artisans du Quebec, 615 Ste. Croix Ave., St. Laurent. Call 514-747-7367, ext. 7204 to reserve a place. $10 per family. More information on family workshops.

Jan. 23 to Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Fête des Neiges: Winter activities galore over three weekends at Parc Jean Drapeau. Activities include, tubing, sledding, skating (there is a scenic 1 km skating path and a rink), hockey, an outdoor play area for young children, ice-sculpting demonstrations and workshops, trampolines, Eurobungy, etc. For more information, go to the website.

Jan. 23, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Storytime at La Grande Bibliothèque, for ages 3 to 5. Books will be on the subject of friendship. To reserve, call 514-873-1100, ext. 2. The library is at 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E.

Jan. 24, 1 to 4:30 p.m.: Family activity day at Pointe aux Prairies nature park, 14905 Sherbrooke St. E. A variety of outdoor recreational and environmental activities; starts at Heritage chalet. Call 514-280-6691.

Jan. 24, 1 to 4 p.m.: Family workshop at Verdun Circus School, suitable for around age 3 and up. Families get a chance to try several different circus acts: trampolines, acrobatics, juggling, balancing, fixed trapeze, etc. Each area has an animator supervising. No need to register in advance, pay at the door (cash only). Cost: age 3 and 4, free; age 5 to 17, $11.50; age 18 and up, $13.50. For more information go to the Verdun Circus School website.

Jan. 24, 1 to 4 p.m.: Drop-in Art Workshop at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, gives families the opportunity to make a decorative art object using collage and drawing. Free, first come, first served. For more information, go to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts website. Next family workshops: Feb. 21, March 21, April 18.

Jan. 24: Animal Care Apprentice workshop, a full-day event (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for ages 13 to 17, at the Ecomuseum, 21125 Ste. Marie Rd., Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Learn how to prepare meals and feed animals, plus many other activities, with a zoologist. Registration required. Call 514-457-9449.

Jan. 28 to 30: Kirkland Winter Carnival, with activities on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Thursday, the Amazing Survivor Factor Race begins at 5:30 p.m. at Meades Park. On Friday, it’s Family Bingo night with prizes (most popular event of the festival) at 6:30 p.m. at the Sports Complex.  On Saturday, it’s family activity day from noon to 4 p.m., with food, sleighs, sledding, face-painting and crafts, marshmallow roasting, mini golf, ice sculptures and more at Meades Park and in the Sports Complex. For more information, see Kirkland’s website or call 514-630-2719.

Jan. 29 to Feb. 7: Thrice Upon a Time, a children’s play for age 5 and up, in French and in English, by Geordie Productions. For more information, call 514-845-9810 or go to http://www.geordie.ca/shows-thrice.html

Jan. 30 1 to 4:30 p.m.: The wonders of winter, outdoor activities for children and families that are geared to learning about nature and winter, at Bois de l’Ile Bizard nature park, 2115 Lakeshore Rd. Call 514-280-8517.

Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m.: Storytime and craft, with the theme of trees and forests, for ages 3 to 7, in French, at Mile End Library, 465 Mont Royal Ave. E (corner Berri). Register in advance, by calling 514-872-2142. For more information, go to libarary website.

Jan. 30, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Storytime at La Grande Bibliothèque, for ages 3 to 5, in French. Books will be on the subject of friendship. To reserve, call 514-873-1100, ext. 2. The library is at 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E.

Jan. 31, 11 a.m.: Coussins et Crossaints, a monthly musical performance for children age three and up, held by the borough of Outremont. This one, Sur Le Pont … du Violon, features a professional violinist and pianist doing jazz, world music, improvisation, as well as songs that will be familiar to children. Held at Centre Communautaire Intergénérationnel, 999 McEachran Ave. Cost: $7 for age 2 and up, includes a croissant and drink. Doors open at 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m.

Jan. 31: Lego Sunday for various age groups at Pointe Claire public library, 451 St. John’s Blvd. At 1 p.m. for ages 6 to 9 (in French), at 2:15 p.m. for ages 9 to 12 (in French), at 3:30 p.m. for ages 12 to 17 (bilingual).  Discover the world of LEGO (including Mindstorms NXT robots) and admire some of the creations of two adult LEGO fans. The presentation will vary according to the age group. Call 514-630-1200 for more information.

Jan. 31: Animals big and small workshop, for all ages, in French, at Redpath Museum, 859 Sherbrooke St., McGill University. Workshop will talk about all kinds of animals; it lasts one hour and will be held at 12:30, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Cost is $6 per child, free for adults (please bring correct change). Register by calling 514-398-4092. 

Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: Les aventures fantastiques de FlonFlon, a show for ages 3 to 8 that features music from around the world, by Jeunesses Musicales, at La Maison JMC, 305 Mont-Royal Ave. E. Read full description. Email info@jeunessesmusicales.ca or call 514-845-4108, ext 221.

Jan. 31, 1o a.m. to 2 p.m.: Family snowshoeing at Cap Saint Jacques nature park, guided by a naturalist. The 45-minute treks will be animated for children, with emphasis on looking for signs of animal life, animal habitats, and how plants adapt to winter. Starts at the chalet. Free. For more information, call 514-280-6829. Cap Saint Jacques is at 20099 Gouin Blvd. W.

Jan. 31 at 2 p.m.: Woânda, a play with puppets for ages 4 to 9, at Salle André Mathieu, 475 de L’Avenir Blvd., Laval. Call 450-667-2327. Tickets: $14. Read description.