Festivales y eventos

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. On Saturdays during the Village de Noël, children can decorate cookies, make a craft, hear a Christmas story and meet Santa at Place Lagoa, from 9 to 11 a.m. or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

A free Grinch themed holiday afternoon for families in the garden of the Candiac library, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. No registration needed.

A free Grinch themed holiday trail in the garden of the Candiac library, from December 1, 2026 to January 25, 2027. No registration needed, so it is an easy family outing during the holidays.

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. A literary café with Véronique Marcotte, hosted by Amélie Boivin Handfield, at the Domaine Trinity art centre on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For ages 16 and up.

A free disco skating night at Aréna Roland-Rheault, organised by the City of Bécancour with Loisirs Saint-Grégoire, on Friday, December 18, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. No registration is needed; just bring your skates. A fun pre-holiday outing for the whole family.

A free outdoor Christmas morning and afternoon run by the City of Bécancour on Saturday, November 28, 2026, with holiday activities led by Christmas elves. Children can hand their wish list directly to Santa Claus. Two time slots: 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 1 pm to 3 pm, at Salle Nicolas-Perrot in the Bécancour sector. Dress for the weather, since the activities are outdoors.

Santa Claus comes to Shawinigan on Saturday, December 12, 2026, with the parade leaving at 11 am. The parade is watched for free from the street; last year it featured lit floats, mascots and music in downtown Shawinigan. The organisers have not yet posted the 2026 route, so check their page before you go.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only, and you need to register first. A Cinéma en famille screening of Goat, rêver plus haut at the downtown library; bring your own popcorn. Sunday, December 20, 2026, 1:30 pm. Register through the Trois-Rivières library catalogue; library membership is free for residents.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only, and you need to register first. A Cinéma en famille screening of Super Mario Galaxy at the downtown library; bring your own popcorn. Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1:30 pm. Register through the Trois-Rivières library catalogue; library membership is free for residents.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only, and you need to register first. A Christmas show by Le Baluchon magique: Guirlande, a playful cat who loves anything that sparkles, has a special job every year, turning on the Christmas Light. For ages 4 and up, Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Register through the Trois-Rivières library catalogue; library membership is free for residents.

The downtown holiday season kicks off at the Parc portuaire when the Train des Fêtes brings Santa Claus to the corner of rue des Forges and rue du Fleuve on Saturday at 4:30 PM. Family activities and entertainment on site are free, including hockey mini golf; food concessions are extra. Saturday, November 28, 2026, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday, November 29, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

A free family holiday day at Centre Landry with a chance to meet Santa Claus, plus theatre, dance and singing shows, workshops and more. Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Free.