Festivals and Events

Jersey Nights plays a free concert of classic hits. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8:00 PM, in the Musik Haus tent at Christkindl Market, Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener City Hall. The City of Kitchener lists it as free admission.

A snow shoveller gets carried away by play and imagination, juggling shovels and making music in this funny, interactive outdoor circus show full of holiday spirit. For the whole family. Free, no ticket needed. Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Carré Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, between rues Dickson, Boileau and Bossuet and avenue Pierre-De Coubertin. Dress warmly, it is outdoors.

The 46th annual Kamloops Santa Claus Parade lights up downtown. It starts at 2nd Avenue and St. Paul Street, travels along Victoria Street and ends near 6th Avenue. Sunday November 22, 2026, at 5 PM. Free to watch, and also livestreamed.

The Golden Keys return for a second free holiday concert at the market. Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:00 PM, in the Musik Haus tent at Christkindl Market, Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener City Hall. The City of Kitchener lists it as free admission.

Dalhousie voice and string students perform a Mini Messiah, a short free lunchtime take on Handel's Christmas favourite, in the Joseph Strug Concert Hall at the Dalhousie Arts Centre. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM. Free and open to everyone, no reservations required, says Dalhousie.

A dreamy snow shoveller would rather play than shovel, and soon he is juggling shovels and making music in this funny, interactive outdoor circus show that welcomes the holiday season. For the whole family. Free, no ticket needed. Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Place des Commerçantes, at the corner of rue des Ormeaux and rue Hochelaga. Dress warmly, it is outdoors.

Edmonton's famous holiday street: the homes along 148 Street in Crestwood glow with lights and decorations. Walk or drive through every night from dusk to 11 PM, December 11, 2026 to January 2, 2027. The street is closed to cars on December 12 and December 23, perfect for strolling. Free; only the sleigh rides need paid tickets.

Free outdoor holiday concert: the CPKC Holiday Train, lit up with thousands of lights, stops in Saint-Constant (Rail crossing on rue Sainte-Catherine, east side of Sainte-Catherine exo station) and one of its cars opens into a stage. American Authors and Rafaëlle Roy perform on this part of the tour. Bring a donation for the local food bank if you can (non perishable food or money); everything collected stays in the community. Arrive early: the show lasts about 30 minutes and the train moves on right after. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Two pianists face off in a fun, free dueling pianos show of sing along favourites. Thursday, December 10, 2026, 7:00 PM, in the Musik Haus tent at Christkindl Market, Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener City Hall. The City of Kitchener lists it as free admission.

Percussion students of Dalhousie's Fountain School of Performing Arts give a free afternoon recital in the Joseph Strug Concert Hall at the Dalhousie Arts Centre. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Free and open to everyone, no reservations required, says Dalhousie's noon hour recital series page.

Free outdoor holiday concert: the CPKC Holiday Train, lit up with thousands of lights, stops in Kahnawake (Old Malone Road) and one of its cars opens into a stage. American Authors and Rafaëlle Roy perform on this part of the tour. Bring a donation for the local food bank if you can (non perishable food or money); everything collected stays in the community. Arrive early: the show lasts about 30 minutes and the train moves on right after. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

The Legislative Assembly of Alberta switches on the holiday lights across the Legislature grounds to start its Celebrate the Season program, which continues with free festive musical performances in the Rotunda from December 4 to 19. Tuesday December 1, 2026, 6 PM to 8 PM. Free.