The holiday season is upon us – and some Montrealers have already hung spruce wreaths on their front doors, and switched from black coffee to one with a hint of paparmane. In the streets, it smells of snow and cinnamon. And online, we’re bombarded with plans for the season – and promised it’s going to be magical…
But, of course, that’s a lot to take in after a long, mild, sunny and calm autumn. From mid-November onwards, everything accelerates with the exalted energy of a hyperglycemic Santa’s elf.
To get through the holiday season with as much enchantment as possible, and as little stress as possible, we’ve got the season’s ultimate calendar – and we’ll be updating it every week…
Montreal Holiday Season Calendar
November 1-December 21: bauble workshop at Bunny House
For the season, you can make your own ultra-cute baubles to add to the tree at Bunny House (in addition to their decoden workshops).
When? November 1 to December 21, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Studio 204, 1241 rue Guy
How? For more information and to reserve, visit the Bunny House website , here!
November 5-January 11: Cocktails, pizzas and lots of atmosphere at Taverne de Noël
Christmas Tavern’s decor is a mix between the Christmas party scene at the beginning of The Grinch movie, the best Christmas office party we’ve ever been to, and a magical world that almost gives you a headache… But it’s definitely enchanting.
Where? 5125 Boulevard Saint-Laurent (le Petit Dép)
When? November 5, 2025 to January 11, 2026
How? reservations are not required, and between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., those coming for dinner will have priority.
November 16: learn how to make homemade scones
To learn how to make scones that will impress the in-laws on Christmas morning, and to make friends by learning to cook with the most nsotalgic season series -GilmoreGirls…
Where? Saint-Henri (8 minutes from Saint-Henri metro station)
When? Sunday, November 16, from 2 to 5 p.m.
How? Book your place here, and follow @dinedishmtl on instagram to take part in their upcoming workshops.
November 21-January 4: Grand Marché de Noël at Place des Arts
For those who miss old Europe, and for those for whom the holiday season is synonymous with hot chocolate and fondue, this is the perfect market. Small wooden stalls, handicrafts and large glüwein marmittes? It’s going to be festive…
Where? Place des Arts
When? November 21 to January 4
How? free admission
November 21-December 7: Hudson Christmas Market
This holiday season,we want Little Women ‘s ribbons and velvet , long afternoons by the fire, walks in the snow and thick, old-fashioned hot chocolate.
And for that, we’re going to Hudson, in the Montérégie region and a 55-minute drive from downtown, to visit its ultra-charming holiday market.
You can meet Santa, grab a bite to eat under the tent, buy Christmas gifts from local artisans and take holiday photos with the kids…
Where? Alibi Barn at 422 Main Street, Hudson, QC
When? November 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and December 5, 6 and 7
How? Freeadmission
November 22: Santa Claus Parade
On November 22, 2025, one month before Christmas (for those who celebrate), Santa Claus visits children (and adults) in Montreal with a parade through the downtown core – and it’s time to say hello in case he’s forgotten us while making his list…
Where? Boulevard René-Levesque (nearby metro stations: Peel, McGill, Place-des-Arts, Lucien-l’Allier, Bonaventure, Place Victoria OACI, Place d’Armes) -the full parade route will be announced later.
When? November 22, 2025 -parade begins at 11 a.m.
How? It’s free, but you’ll need to arrive a little early to get a good spot on the parade route.
December 3-March: skating at LUMINO
The downtown festival of lights returns in early December with the opening of the ice rink on the Esplanade Tranquille…
On December 3, starting at 5 p.m., the 16th edition kicks off, and it’s open to all!
Where? Esplanade Tranquille, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
When? December 3, starting at 5 p.m., and running until March 8, 2026
How? Free admission
December 5-24: Christmas in the Park Festival
From December 5 to 24, 2025, the Festival Noël dans le Parc transforms the city into a living tableau of animation, lights and music.
This year’s Noël dans le Parc festival features free concerts by France d’Amour, Justin Boulet, Oli Féra, Hochelaga Hotshopts, Betty Bonifassi, Vanille and more. For the full festival program, visit the festival website here!
You’ll also be able to drink beer from the Dieu Du Ciel brewery and buy a Christmas tree – all those big, cold offices deserve one, don’t they?
Where: Place Émilie-Gamelin, 1500 Berri (Ville-Marie) | Parc des Compagnons, 4375 Cartier (Plateau) | Parc Lahaie, 5040 boul. Saint-Laurent (Mile End)
When? December 5 to 24, 2025
How? Free admission
December 5-20: Ceramics workshop with The Holiday at Monokiini
In December, the Sip & Clay workshop is married with the film The Holiday, a classic of the holiday season, overworked city dwellers and the season’s mad romanticism…
Where? 8280 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
When? All dates are in December 2025, and workshops are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
friday, december 5
Saturday, December 6
Saturday, December 13
Thursday, December 18
Saturday, December 20
How? $51/person,and to reserve, click here!
December 5,6 and 7: Free gift cinema at the Esplanade Tranquille skating rink
This year’s Ciné-cadeau program kicks off the season with three free, skate-in movies at the Esplanade Tranquille skating rink…
Where? Esplanade Tranquille (corner Ste-Catherine and Clark)
When?
Friday, December 5, 2025 – 5pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 11am
Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 11am
How? Free admission – for more info, click here!
December 12: Christmas Sip & Write workshop
Where? Café Les Alchimistes, 5380 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
When? Friday, December 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.
How? Tickets are $22, and to reserve your place, click here!
December 12-20: The Nutcracker by Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
Oh, sugarplum! It’s almost Christmas and – obviously – we’re going to grab our tickets to see one of the most nostalgic ballets of the year and, who knows, start a new holiday tradition.
Montreal has one of the finest corps de ballet in the world, and every year, for the holiday season, Les Grands Ballets stages The Nutcracker. This year, The Nutcracker is choreographed by Fernand Nault.
Where? Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts, 175 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
When? December 12 to December 20, 2025, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
How? Tickets start at $99, and to reserve, click here!
December 20-21: Somber Solstice, Marché Maleficarum
For the winter solstice, Montreal’s gothic and witchy market organizes a special holiday edition… Season’s Creepings…
Where? 4000 rue Saint-Ambroise, suite 278
When? December 20 and 21, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
How? free admission
December 21: A Charlie Brown Christmas -concert
Close your eyes and it’s as if you’ve fallen back into childhood at this concert by the Conservatoire de musique de la Montérégie…
Where? Cinquième Salle, Place des Arts
When? December 21 (2 performances)
How? Tickets here!
December 21: Holiday card making with Dine & Dish
So far, Dine & Dish’s workshops have been varied; scones, bag charms, tarot and espresso martinis, crochet, painting, junk journaling … There’s something for all our best girlfriends -now and in the future.
And for the festive season, the December 21 workshop is a greetings card-making event at Café Oui Mais Non…
Where? Café Oui Mais Non, 72 rue Jarry Est
When? December 21, 2025, 2pm to 4pm
How? Tickets start at $49.99 and include the workshop, food and drink – to get your ticket, click here!
December 26-28: Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince revisited at Théâtre Outremont
To fill this liminal period of discovery with lots of magic before the long gray months of the rest of winter, and to revisit an absolute classic, we’re taking the kids to Théâtre Outremont to see Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince …
Where? Théâtre Outremont, 1248 Bernard Street West
When? December 26, 27 and 28, 2025
Friday, December 26 – 7pm
Saturday, December 27 – 3pm
Saturday, December 27 – 7pm
Sunday, December 28 – 11am
How? Ages 7 and up, tickets from $84.68 – and for more information, click here!
December 27-January 4: The Star Wars Saga in its entirety at the Cinéma du Musée
It’s a chance to go back to childhood, to a simpler time in our lives when the good guys were good, the bad guys were bad and Han Solo was the coolest role model of the coolest people we know.
Where? Cinéma du Musée, 1379 Sherbrooke St. W.
When?
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1:00 p.m. | Episode I: The Phantom Menace
4pm | Episode II: Attack of the Clones
8:00 p.m. | Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Sunday, December 28, 2025
13h00 | Episode IV: A New Hope
16h00 | Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
8:00 pm | Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
1:00 pm | Episode IV: A New Hope
4:00 pm | Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
8:00 pm | Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
1:00 pm | Episode I: The Phantom Menace
4:00 pm | Episode II: Attack of the Clones
8:00 pm | Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
How do I get in?
Tickets are per day (so each includes three films), and cost $40/day.
To see a single film, you can buy a one-way ticket on site for $15.75.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here!
*Our holiday gift guide
Our holiday gift guide for 2025 in Montreal – we’ll store local, artisanal, eco-friendly and incredibly cool…
Happy Holidays!