Festivals and Events

Pointe-Claire Village kicks off the holidays with its tree lighting celebration on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the municipal lot at Cartier Avenue and Lakeshore Road. It is a drop in community event with no registration. Hot chocolate and treats from local merchants cost money.

The famous animated Christmas windows from the old Ogilvy store come back to life. The outdoor window, The Mill in the Forest, is free for everyone, any time. Inside, The Enchanted Village is free for 17 and under, with a suggested voluntary contribution for adults, plus a seek and find game for families. Runs November 6, 2026 to January 10, 2027.

A big holiday market in the Quartier des spectacles, with dozens of chalets of local artisans and producers, food stalls and daily free shows and music. Admission and entertainment are free; you only pay for what you buy. Runs November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

A family Christmas village in the Sud-Ouest, near Atwater Market and Lionel-Groulx metro, with local and eco-responsible artisans and free programming for families, including movie trains and free photos with Santa. Free admission; you only pay for purchases, food and drinks. Runs November 26 to December 24, 2026.

Around twenty interactive, contemplative and luminous light and sound installations spread across the Quartier des spectacles and downtown Montreal, all free. The 17th edition runs from November 2026 to March 2027; exact dates are still to be announced (last year it ran November 27 to March 8, open daily from sunset to 11 p.m.).