Festivales y eventos

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Bric-à-brac, les matins: a free activity of the Bibliothèque de Québec at Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy (350 Rue Saint-Joseph Est, Québec, QC, G1K 3B2), for Enfants âgés de 5 ans et moins accompagnés d’un adulte. When: Friday, Dec 4, 2026; Friday, Dec 11, 2026, 10:00 AM. From the library's page (in French): Accompagnez votre enfant lors de matinées de jeux et d'exploration dans un environnement bienveillant et transformez les matinées de votre enfant en aventures créatives avec des jeux innovants.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Les matinées sensori-créatives: a free activity of the Bibliothèque de Québec at Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy (350 Rue Saint-Joseph Est, Québec, QC, G1K 3B2), for Enfants âgés de 5 ans et moins accompagnés d’un adulte. When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026; Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026, 10:00 AM. From the library's page (in French): Soutenu dans ses initiatives par une intervenante, votre enfant découvrira ses sens à travers le monde qui l’entoure grâce à du matériel mis à sa disposition.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Les matinées sensori-créatives: a free activity of the Bibliothèque de Québec at Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy (350 Rue Saint-Joseph Est, Québec, QC, G1K 3B2), for Enfants âgés de 5 ans et moins accompagnés d’un adulte. When: Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026; Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026, 10:00 AM. From the library's page (in French): Soutenu dans ses initiatives par une intervenante, votre enfant découvrira ses sens à travers le monde qui l’entoure grâce à du matériel mis à sa disposition.

One of Quebec's oldest outdoor Christmas markets fills the village square of Cap Santé, in Portneuf: more than 70 artisans, a rebuilt miniature village and a traditional Quebec holiday feel. Free to walk around; you only pay for what you buy. On site parking is paid.

One World Bazaar: a free event at 6110 Mitch Owens Rd, Manotick, ON, listed by Ottawa Is Not Boring. When: Friday to Sunday, Nov 13 to 15, 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Free entry to this holiday bazaar; this weekend is its Indigenous Weekend. Purchases are paid. Full details on the organiser's page.

Holiday Market at Robert Plante Greenhouses: a free event at 4228 Navan Rd, Navan, ON, listed by Ottawa Is Not Boring. When: Saturday and Sunday, Nov 14 and 15, 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The 4th holiday market in the greenhouses. Free entry; purchases are paid. Full details on the organiser's page.

Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm, free to visit: a free event at 951 8th Concession S, Pakenham, ON, listed by Ottawa Is Not Boring. When: Daily, Nov 12 to Dec 24, 2026 (Fridays 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, weekends 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). A Christmas tree farm outside Ottawa with free admission; Santa visits start Nov 21. Trees are for sale from Nov 20. Full details on the organiser's page.

Trees of Hope at the Château Laurier: a free event at 1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON, listed by To Do Canada. When: Daily, Nov 16, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027. Decorated Christmas trees fill the Fairmont Château Laurier for CHEO. Free to walk through. Full details on the organiser's page.

Christmas in the Village, Manotick: a free event at Manotick Village, Ottawa, ON, listed by To Do Canada. When: Friday and Saturday, Nov 27 and 28, 2026. A festive celebration in Manotick's village with its local businesses. Free. Full details on the organiser's page.

Rue Principale in the heritage heart of Aylmer (Gatineau) lights up with thousands of lights and a European style Christmas market of more than 50 exhibitors: crafts, local products and tastings, around the Centre culturel du Vieux-Aylmer. Free entry; purchases cost extra.

Dozens of local exhibitors and gift ideas at the historic Poudrière park in Windsor, in the Eastern Townships. Free admission and free parking; purchases cost extra.

Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the public market at the old train station turns festive: visits from Santa, cooking workshops, music shows and a lit walkway. Free to visit; the giant slide asks for one non perishable food item.