Festivales y eventos

Meet Santa and take a photo at the Village des arts chapel, ride the Christmas train, get your face painted, write a letter to Santa, and enjoy stories and shows for ages 2 to 8. December 4 to 6, 2026, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (see the official page for daily hours), at Centre de la nature de Laval, Laval. Free, listed in the City of Laval activity calendar.

A Christmas market with more than 40 artisans. Entry is free; purchases are at your own cost. Several dates from November 8 to 29, 2026 (see the official page for the dates), 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, in the parish hall of Église Saint-Pie-X, Laval. Listed in the City of Laval activity calendar.

Regional artisans sell handmade gifts at the Bois-des-Filion Christmas market, organized by Atelier Altitude with the City. Entry is free for visitors; bring cash for purchases. Children can drop a letter to Santa in the mailbox on site (add a return address; no stamp needed in Canada). Saturday November 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday November 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The 5th Marcher Noël fills downtown Saint-Jérôme with artisan exhibitors in six halls, free shows and family activities, a visit with Santa and a Christmas riddle trail. The City says most activities and shows are free; paid ones are marked with a ($). Friday December 4, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday December 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free shuttles run and parking is free Friday from 5 p.m. and all weekend.

Metro Vancouver's largest free outdoor winter lights display, around Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park. The season opens with a kick off event on Friday, November 27, 2026, 5 to 8 pm, and the lights are on daily from 4 to 10 pm until the end of February 2027. Free.

A free two day holiday festival on November 21 and 22, 2026, noon to 8 pm, with the official tree lighting at 6:30 pm on November 21. Enjoy a free outdoor rink with complimentary skates and helmets, live performances on four stages, crafts, letters to Santa and a holiday market with more than 30 vendors in the City Hall atrium. Santa photo reservations open online in early November.

Holiday lights, traditional decorations and seasonal entertainment, demonstrations and activities across the museum's 10 acre open air village. Open November 25 to December 13, 2026, Wednesday to Sunday 2 to 9 pm, then daily December 16, 2026 to January 3, 2027, 2 to 9 pm (closed December 24 and 25). Gate admission is free; carousel rides cost extra, and entry may be limited when it is busy.

The Airdrie Festival of Lights brings holiday light displays to Nose Creek Park. The festival runs from December 1 to 31, 2026; admission is free, and donations are welcome at the gate.

A holiday light display at the Confederation Park Golf Course on 14th Street N.W. It runs from November 21, 2026, to January 8, 2027, nightly from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Opening night is Saturday, November 21, from 5 p.m. Admission: free, always.

A market of handmade gifts by Harbourfront Centre's Craft and Design artists in residence, with textiles, glass, ceramics and jewellery, plus a chance to tour the studios and meet the artists. Friday, November 20, 3 PM to 9 PM, and Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2026, 12 PM to 6 PM, in the Craft and Design Studio, East Hallway of the Main Building. Free admission, no tickets required.

The Christmas market at Le Grand Marché de Québec brings together more than 250 food producers, artisans and artists, with holiday décor, local gifts, gourmet treats and activities for visitors. It runs daily from November 21 to December 24, 2026, Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free; purchases are extra.

A nocturnal animals scavenger hunt at Parliament Street Library, on all day during library hours from November 2 to 30, 2026. Toronto Public Library lists it among its free programs for children.