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Free festivals, concerts, parades and public events around Montreal.
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Theatre: Stella and the Christmas Star for Ages 3 to 8 (Bibliothèque Saint-Charles, Dec 19)
A Christmas play for children aged 3 to 8. Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Saint-Charles.
Possessions by Théâtre Bistouri (L'Entrepôt, Lachine, Dec 17)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A play by Théâtre Bistouri that looks with humour at inheritance and the search for oneself. Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM: free, presented by the City of Montréal at L'Entrepôt, Lachine.
Games Club for Ages 6 and Up (Centre Sanaaq, Dec 19)
Board games and the Lü interactive wall for children aged 6 and up. Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: a free City of Montréal activity at Centre Sanaaq.
Le Noël de Guirlande Christmas Show for Ages 3 to 12 (Bibliothèque du Boisé, Dec 19)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A Christmas show for children aged 3 to 12. Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque du Boisé.
Meet Author Francis Ouellette (Bibliothèque Saint-Charles, Dec 16)
Meet Francis Ouellette, the author of Mélasse de fantaisie and Sirop de poteau. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Saint-Charles.
Concert with Commentary: Christmas Tunes and Old Time Folklore (Bibliothèque de Côte-des-Neiges, Dec 16)
Sébastien Deshaies plays guitar and violin in a concert with commentary on Christmas tunes and old time folklore. For a general audience. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque de Côte-des-Neiges.
Meet Author Julie Hyland (Bibliothèque Julio-Jean-Pierre, Dec 16)
Important: free, but you need to register for free first. Meet author Julie Hyland and hear about her first novel, Précis de fantômologie. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Julio-Jean-Pierre.
Visit from the Grinch for Ages 4 to 12 (Bibliothèque Hochelaga, Dec 19)
The Grinch visits the library with a resident of Whoville, for children aged 4 to 12. Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:40 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Hochelaga.
Santa’s Cat, a Show by La petite valise (Bibliothèque Benny, Dec 19)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A show by La petite valise: Santa Claus has lost his cat, Boule-de-Neige. Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Benny.
Noël chez Rainbow Holiday Show (Maison de la culture de Côte-des-Neiges, Dec 15)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A holiday variety show with acts ranging from traditional Québécois music to disco hits. Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM: free, presented by the City of Montréal at Maison de la culture de Côte-des-Neiges.
Intergenerational Chess Club (Bibliothèque de Saint-Léonard, Dec 19)
An intergenerational chess club where you can play chess with other chess lovers. Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque de Saint-Léonard.
Talk and Concert: Christmas Tunes and Old Time Folklore (Bibliothèque Le Prévost, Dec 14)
Important: free, but you need to register for free first. A talk and concert of Christmas tunes and old time folklore led by musician Sébastien Deshaies. Monday, December 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Le Prévost.