Festivals and Events

Free festivals, concerts, parades and public events around Montreal.

November 2026

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Generic photo (an open book of sheet music), not Music Discovery for Ages 6 and Under (Vaudreuil-Dorion Library, Nov 13 and Dec 11) itself (photo: Tommy Diner, Unsplash)

Music Discovery for Ages 6 and Under (Vaudreuil-Dorion Library, Nov 13 and Dec 11)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. Nursery rhymes, songs and stories with Annik and Georges for children 6 and under, in the youth section of the Vaudreuil-Dorion municipal library. November 13 and December 11, 2026, 9:30 to 10 a.m. Register online on the city page or by phone at 450 455-5588 (open to residents and non residents).

November 13 and December 11, 2026, 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Generic photo (an acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin and violin), not Christmas Tunes and Old Time Folk Music: A Narrated Concert (André-Guérard Library, Terrebonne) itself (photo: Brooke Balentine, Unsplash)
Dec
09
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Christmas Tunes and Old Time Folk Music: A Narrated Concert (André-Guérard Library, Terrebonne)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at the André-Guérard Library in Terrebonne. Sébastien Deshaies plays guitar and violin, with a projection. For adults. Free.

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Free
Indoor Winter Activity
Generic photo (Santa Claus winking with a warm smile), not Meet Santa Claus at the Centre d'exposition de Blainville (Dec 6) itself (photo: Dustin Bowdige, Unsplash)
Dec
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Meet Santa Claus at the Centre d'exposition de Blainville (Dec 6)

Festivals and Events

Children can meet Santa Claus in person at the Centre d'exposition de Blainville, as part of the Noël ENchanté exhibition. Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 1:30 PM (check the event page for the end time). Free.

From 1:30 PM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Generic photo (a street decorated with Christmas lights at night), not Santa's Arrival in Saint-Lambert (Parc du Village) itself (photo: Ken Joram, Unsplash)
Dec
04
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Santa's Arrival in Saint-Lambert (Parc du Village)

Festivals and Events

On Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, in Parc du Village, Saint-Lambert. Santa comes to Saint-Lambert with a lit up show on rue Elm, roving entertainment and inflatable games. Hot chocolate and coffee are offered free. Free.

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Free
Family Friendly Outdoor Winter Activity
Generic photo (a jigsaw puzzle), not Jigsaw Puzzle Club (Vaudreuil-Dorion Library, Wednesdays Nov 11 to Dec 16) itself (photo: Compagnons, Unsplash)

Jigsaw Puzzle Club (Vaudreuil-Dorion Library, Wednesdays Nov 11 to Dec 16)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. Do jigsaw puzzles together in a friendly group in the Lac-des-Deux-Montagnes room of the Vaudreuil-Dorion municipal library. Wednesdays from November 11 to December 16, 2026, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register online on the city page or by phone at 450 455-5588 (open to residents and non residents).

Wednesdays, November 11 to December 16, 2026, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (a chess piece on a chess board), not Library Chess Club (Vaudreuil-Dorion Library, Thursdays Nov 12 to Dec 17) itself (photo: Hassan Pasha, Unsplash)

Library Chess Club (Vaudreuil-Dorion Library, Thursdays Nov 12 to Dec 17)

Festivals and Events

A chess club for all levels and all ages in the Quinchien room of the Vaudreuil-Dorion municipal library, with equipment provided. Thursdays from November 12 to December 17, 2026, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free, no registration needed.

Thursdays, November 12 to December 17, 2026, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (open books with hanging light bulbs), not Author Talk with Louise Tremblay D'Essiambre (Vaudreuil-Dorion Library, Dec 2) itself (photo: Hale Burus, Unsplash)
Dec
02
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Author Talk with Louise Tremblay D'Essiambre (Vaudreuil-Dorion Library, Dec 2)

Festivals and Events

A meeting with Louise Tremblay D'Essiambre, one of the most read novelists in Quebec, at the Vaudreuil-Dorion municipal library. It takes place Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Registration may be needed: see the event page to check.

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (a Christmas card next to a Christmas tree), not Santa's Mail: Give Your Letter to Santa's Elves (Rigaud Parks) itself (photo: Emma Leigh, Unsplash)
Nov
28
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Santa's Mail: Give Your Letter to Santa's Elves (Rigaud Parks)

Festivals and Events

On Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, in six Rigaud parks. Children hand their letter to Santa's elves, who stop in six places: Parc de la Nova 1:00 to 1:20 p.m., Parc de la Pointe-au-Sable 1:40 to 2:10 p.m., Parcs Wilfrid-Lalonde and François-Chevrier 2:20 to 2:50 p.m., École de l'Épervière 3:05 to 3:20 p.m. and Parc Chartier-De Lotbinière 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. Hot chocolate is served. Free.

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Free
Family Friendly Outdoor Winter Activity
Generic photo (stacks of books), not Author Talk with Dominique Anglade: Ce Québec qui m'habite (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Nov 25) itself (photo: Asal Lotfi, Unsplash)
Nov
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Author Talk with Dominique Anglade: Ce Québec qui m'habite (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Nov 25)

Festivals and Events

An evening meeting with Dominique Anglade about her book Ce Québec qui m'habite, part of the city's intercultural encounters month (Mois des rencontres interculturelles). It takes place Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Opticentre St-Jean-Baptiste. Free. Registration may be needed: see the event page to check.

7:30 PM
Free
Indoor
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Nov
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Author Talk with Dany Laferrière (Pôle municipal, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Nov 23)

Festivals and Events

A meeting with the writer Dany Laferrière, member of the Académie française, in the Lac-des-Deux-Montagnes room of the Pôle municipal. It takes place Monday, November 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. Free. Registration may be needed: see the event page to check.

7:00 PM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (a trumpet player in a Christmas parade), not Blainville Santa Claus Parade (Boulevard Céloron, Dec 12) itself (photo: Colin Lloyd, Unsplash)
Dec
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Sat

Blainville Santa Claus Parade (Boulevard Céloron, Dec 12)

Festivals and Events

Blainville's evening Santa Claus parade, with illuminated floats travelling along boulevard Céloron. It leaves from école Lucille-Teasdale at 5:30 PM on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Free for everyone, just come and watch along the route.

Starts at 5:30 PM
Free
Family Friendly Outdoor Winter Activity
Generic photo (a cozy Christmas market stall with warm lights), not Rigaud Christmas Market (Édifice Paul-Brasseur, Rigaud) itself (photo: Ashwin Tanjore, Unsplash)

Rigaud Christmas Market (Édifice Paul-Brasseur, Rigaud)

Festivals and Events

On December 12 and 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the salle de l'Amitié of the Édifice Paul-Brasseur in Rigaud. More than 35 exhibitors and local artisans, a musician, hot chocolate and a draw for gift baskets. Free entry and free parking; purchases are extra.

December 12 and 13, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor Winter Activity