Festivales y eventos

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a low-key movie night where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy a movie in a comfy, laid-back space. Come on your own or with friends, get settled, and take a break! It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Captain William Spry Public Library, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us at the library for a wide variety of films! This time we will be screening National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It is a free Edmonton Public Library program at Whitemud Crossing Library, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket first. A free music event for everyone at Centre culturel et communautaire Henri-Lemieux (LaSalle), Montreal, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The full description (in French) is on the City of Montréal page.

Students of the music study program present their work: the singing workshop, the percussion workshop and the concert band, at the École de musique Jésus-Marie in Lévis. Thursday December 17, 2026, 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Important: free entry (voluntary contribution), but reserve by phone at 418 833-4530, ext. 2; may be cancelled or postponed in bad weather.

Animated stories with literary host Sylvie Leblanc as Sévya the explorer, for the whole family, at the Saint-David library in Lévis. Thursday December 17, 2026, 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Important: free, but you need a free online reservation (20 places).

Free outdoor holiday concert on a stage built into the lit up CPKC Holiday Train. Where: 1639 Notch Hill Road, Notch Hill. Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling perform on the Alberta and British Columbia stops. Bring non perishable food or a money donation for the local food bank if you can. Arrive early: the show lasts about 30 minutes. Thursday, December 17, 2026, 9:30 PM to 10:00 PM (Pacific time).

Free outdoor holiday concert on a stage built into the lit up CPKC Holiday Train. Where: 51 Lakeshore Drive NE, Salmon Arm. Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling perform on the Alberta and British Columbia stops. Bring non perishable food or a money donation for the local food bank if you can. Arrive early: the show lasts about 30 minutes. Thursday, December 17, 2026, 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM (Pacific time).

Free outdoor holiday concert on a stage built into the lit up CPKC Holiday Train. Where: 50 Street and Canoe Beach Drive, Canoe. Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling perform on the Alberta and British Columbia stops. Bring non perishable food or a money donation for the local food bank if you can. Arrive early: the show lasts about 30 minutes. Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6:45 PM to 7:15 PM (Pacific time).

Free outdoor holiday concert on a stage built into the lit up CPKC Holiday Train. Where: Highway 1 and Silver Sand Road, Sicamous. Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling perform on the Alberta and British Columbia stops. Bring non perishable food or a money donation for the local food bank if you can. Arrive early: the show lasts about 30 minutes. Thursday, December 17, 2026, 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM (Pacific time).