Festivals and Events

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

November 2026

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Illustration: Storytime with Tania Baladi (Bibliothèque Maisonneuve, Dec 20)
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Storytime with Tania Baladi (Bibliothèque Maisonneuve, Dec 20)

Festivals and Events

A storytime for children with Tania Baladi. Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Maisonneuve.

11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Saturday Storytime (Bibliothèque interculturelle, Dec 19)
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Saturday Storytime (Bibliothèque interculturelle, Dec 19)

Festivals and Events

Stories and nursery rhymes for young children. Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque interculturelle.

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: The Nutcracker Puppet Show by Théâtre Ciel Ouvert (Centre culturel et communautaire de Cartierville, Dec 20)
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The Nutcracker Puppet Show by Théâtre Ciel Ouvert (Centre culturel et communautaire de Cartierville, Dec 20)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Casse-Noisette, le conte: a Nutcracker puppet theatre show for the whole family by Théâtre Ciel Ouvert. Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM: free, presented by the City of Montréal at Centre culturel et communautaire de Cartierville.

11:00 AM to 11:50 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor Winter Activity
Generic photo (a wooden reindeer decoration), not Show: Le petit renne sucré for Ages 2 to 8 itself (photo: CHUTTERSNAP, Unsplash)
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Show: Le petit renne sucré for Ages 2 to 8 (Bibliothèque du Plateau-Mont-Royal, Dec 19)

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Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A trip to the North Pole with Renée, the sweet little reindeer. A holiday show for children aged 2 to 8. Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque du Plateau-Mont-Royal.

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor Winter Activity
Illustration: Le Noël de Léon, a Christmas Show by Théâtre La petite valise for Ages 2 to 7 (Bibliothèque Langelier, Dec 20)
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Le Noël de Léon, a Christmas Show by Théâtre La petite valise for Ages 2 to 7 (Bibliothèque Langelier, Dec 20)

Festivals and Events

A Christmas show by Théâtre La petite valise for children aged 2 to 7. Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Langelier.

10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor Winter Activity
Illustration: Storytime for Ages 3 to 6 (Bibliothèque Mordecai-Richler, Dec 19)
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Storytime for Ages 3 to 6 (Bibliothèque Mordecai-Richler, Dec 19)

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Important: free, but you need to register for free first. A storytime full of laughter and wonder for children aged 3 to 6 and their families. Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Mordecai-Richler.

10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Santa's Cat Interactive Show (Bibliothèque Mercier, Dec 19)
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Santa's Cat Interactive Show (Bibliothèque Mercier, Dec 19)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Santa has lost his cat Boule-de-Neige! An interactive holiday show for children and families. Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Mercier.

10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor Winter Activity
Illustration: Baby Storytime with Tania Baladi (Bibliothèque Maisonneuve, Dec 20)
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Baby Storytime with Tania Baladi (Bibliothèque Maisonneuve, Dec 20)

Festivals and Events

A storytime for babies with Tania Baladi. Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Maisonneuve.

10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Le Noël de Buzz Cuivres Brass Concert (MEM, Centre des mémoires montréalaises, Dec 18)
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Le Noël de Buzz Cuivres Brass Concert (MEM, Centre des mémoires montréalaises, Dec 18)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A holiday season concert by the brass ensemble Buzz Cuivres. Friday, December 18, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM: free, presented by the City of Montréal at MEM, Centre des mémoires montréalaises.

7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
Free
Indoor Winter Activity
Generic photo (two girls playing with a balloon), not Movement and Play Space for Ages 2 to 5 itself (photo: Alaric Sim, Unsplash)
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Movement and Play Space for Ages 2 to 5 (Centre Sanaaq, Dec 20)

Festivals and Events

An indoor space to move and play as a family in winter, for children aged 2 to 5. Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM: a free City of Montréal activity at Centre Sanaaq.

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Living Christmas Stories (Bibliothèque de Cartierville, Dec 18)
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Living Christmas Stories (Bibliothèque de Cartierville, Dec 18)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. Children listen to Christmas stories and create their own holiday story. Friday, December 18, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque de Cartierville.

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor Winter Activity
Illustration: Disco Skate (Aréna Camillien-Houde, Dec 19)
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Disco Skate (Aréna Camillien-Houde, Dec 19)

Festivals and Events

Skate to the rhythm of music and disco lights. Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM: a free City of Montréal activity at Aréna Camillien-Houde.

8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Free
Indoor