Festivales y eventos

A closing celebration for FOFA Gallery's fall exhibitions. From 5 to 6 p.m., Nakota multimedia artist Taylor McArthur talks about her 3D animation, video game and video work with curator Hanss Lujan Torres; from 6 to 8 p.m. there is a community finissage with food and refreshments. Friday November 20, 2026, in English. Free and open to the public.

Sainte-Julie officially switches on its Christmas decorations at the public square in Vieux-Village on Friday November 20, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., with surprises and hot drinks. Outdoors, at the corner of rue Principale and boulevard Saint-Joseph.

Montreal's big holiday parade with floats, marching bands, giant characters and Santa himself rolls along René-Lévesque Boulevard from Drummond Street to Saint-Urbain Street on Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. It is a free holiday tradition for all ages; just find a spot along the route. Food and drinks from nearby vendors cost money.

Important: free, but you need to register for free first (in person or by phone, details on the library's page). Family Movie: The Little Mermaid: a free program at Surrey Libraries, Fleetwood Branch (15996 84 Avenue, Surrey, BC V4N 0W1). When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:15 PM. A free family movie screening at the library. For: children. Full details on the library's page.

Afternoon Movie: Jumanji. Welcome to the Jungle: a free program at Surrey Libraries, Semiahmoo Branch (1815 152 Street, Surrey, BC V4A 9Y9). When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A free afternoon movie screening at the library. For: children, kids. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first (Active Mississauga). Kids aged 9 to 12 share their favourite books, shows and games, with themed activities.

A lively and funny puppet show for the whole family, put on by the library staff. Free. At Civic Centre Resource Library.

Pokémon cards, games and activities at the library. Bring your cards if you have some, or just come for the fun. All ages. Free. At Carrville Library.

The City of Pittsburgh lights its official tree on the City-County Building portico as part of Highmark Light Up Night, with entertainment and a gingerbread display, 4 to 7:30 PM.

The 35th Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the largest nighttime parade in the United States: Lights Festival Lane at Pioneer Court with live entertainment from 11 AM to 4 PM, then the evening parade down Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Wacker Drive at 5:30 PM, with more than a million lights on 200 trees, and fireworks over the Chicago River around 7:30 PM. Free to watch from the street.

Movie Matinée: Vie Privée (A Private Life): a free program at West Vancouver Memorial Library (1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1J8). When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner learns of the death of one of her patients she is deeply troubled. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Strathcona County's free light up: an LED tree show, holiday music, activities and games, and visits from Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 3 PM to 5 PM.