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Free festivals, concerts, parades and public events around Montreal.
November 2026
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Stittsville Parade of Lights and Village Square Lighting (Stittsville, Ottawa)
About 50 lit floats roll down Main Street in Stittsville for the Stittsville Village Association's Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Before and after the parade, Village Square Park has hot chocolate, cookies and choirs, and Santa arrives for a countdown to light up the park. Free to watch; bring a non perishable food item for the Stittsville Food Bank if you can.
A Night Under the Stars (Mactaquac Provincial Park)
The Lichen League presents a night of interpretation under the stars at Mactaquac Provincial Park, near Fredericton. Visitors meet at Murch Field on Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for star gazing, stories, culture exchange and hot chocolate. Free of charge.
Winter Wander Holiday Lights (Sparks Street, Ottawa)
Sparks Street turns into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, festive installations and photo spots in downtown Ottawa. Winter Wander runs from November 17, 2026 to January 2, 2027, and you can stroll through it any time. It is a free event from the Downtown Ottawa BIA.
Fredericton Santa Claus Parade (Northside)
The Kin Club of Nashwaaksis presents the 2026 Fredericton Santa Claus Parade, with the theme "Have a Holly Dolly Christmas!". It takes place on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM on the northside of Fredericton. Watching the parade from the street is free.
Snow Day Shop Art Market by BEING Studio (Bronson Centre, Ottawa)
BEING Studio, a non profit representing over 70 artists with disabilities, hosts its free Snow Day Shop with paintings, prints, sweatshirts, tote bags and more by local artists. It takes place Sunday, November 29, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Room 304 of the Bronson Centre, reachable by elevator. Entry is free; artwork is for sale.
Scenes of Winter's Eve: uOttawa Wind Ensemble Concert (Tabaret Hall, Ottawa)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. The University of Ottawa Wind Ensemble plays lively dances and warm orchestral music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Bizet, Strauss and others for the start of winter. The concert is Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM in Huguette-Labelle Hall, Tabaret Hall, with free admission.
UPEI Friday Afternoon Student Recital (Steel Recital Hall, Dec 4)
Music students of the University of Prince Edward Island perform in the last fall concert of the Friday Afternoon Recital Series at Steel Recital Hall on the UPEI campus. Friday, December 4, 2026 at 12:40 PM. Student recitals are free for everyone.
UPEI Friday Afternoon Student Recital (Steel Recital Hall, Nov 27)
Music students of the University of Prince Edward Island perform in the Friday Afternoon Recital Series at Steel Recital Hall on the UPEI campus. Friday, November 27, 2026 at 12:40 PM. Student recitals are free for everyone.
uOttawa Jazz Ensemble Noon Concert with Malcolm Wade (Freiman Hall, Ottawa)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. The uOttawa Jazz Ensemble, directed by Yves Laroche, celebrates the sounds of the 1930s with guest crooner Malcolm Wade on vocals and trombone, plus music inspired by Brazil and Greece. The one hour concert is Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM in Freiman Hall, Pérez Building, University of Ottawa.
UPEI Friday Afternoon Student Recital (Steel Recital Hall, Nov 20)
Music students of the University of Prince Edward Island perform in the Friday Afternoon Recital Series at Steel Recital Hall on the UPEI campus. Friday, November 20, 2026 at 12:40 PM. Student recitals are free for everyone.
UPEI Friday Afternoon Student Recital (Steel Recital Hall, Nov 13)
Music students of the University of Prince Edward Island perform in the Friday Afternoon Recital Series at Steel Recital Hall on the UPEI campus. Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:40 PM. Student recitals are free for everyone.
Carleton Lyric Theatre Ensemble (Kailash Mital Theatre, Ottawa)
Carleton University's Lyric Theatre Ensemble, directed by David MacAdam, performs in the Kailash Mital Theatre in Southam Hall on the Carleton campus. It takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Admission is free.