Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Dorval for 2026, and all three are free. Santa arrives for the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dorval Village on Friday, December 4, the Dorval Holiday Market runs the first two weekends of December with free photos in the Santa village, and Christmas On Ice brings Santa to the Edgar Rouleau Arena on Sunday, December 13. Every date comes from the City of Dorval’s own events calendar. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Dorval
- 3 free Christmas events for kids in Dorval
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday, December 4, from 5:45 pm
- Dorval Holiday Market: December 4 to 13, weekends
- Free Santa photos in the market’s Santa village
- Christmas On Ice: Sunday, December 13, 2 to 4 pm
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Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5:45 pm, with Santa arriving around 6:30 pm
- Where: Dorval Village, corner of Tulip and Dawson avenues, Dorval, QC (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Dorval lights its big tree in the heart of Dorval Village on the Friday that opens the Holiday Market, with dance demonstrations from 5:45 pm and a Dorval Elementary School choir at 6.
Santa Claus, Jet and friends arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 pm for the lighting, then stay until 8 pm to meet families while singer Serge Lachapelle plays a holiday set.
Parent tip: The lot at Tulip and Dawson is closed for the market, so park in the municipal lots on Martin Avenue or behind City Hall and walk over.
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- City of Dorval, Leisure and Culture (opens in a new tab)
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- Dorval Village, corner of Tulip and Dawson avenues, Dorval, QC (opens in maps)
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Dorval Holiday Market
- When: First two weekends of December 2026 (December 4 to 13): Fridays 4 to 8 pm, Saturdays noon to 7 pm, Sundays noon to 5 pm
- Where: Dorval Village, parking lot at Tulip and Dawson avenues, Dorval, QC (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free entry; vendors sell goods
- Ages: All ages
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The Dorval Holiday Market fills the parking lot at Tulip and Dawson with small wooden cabins, local artisans and food stands, set up like a European Christmas market under strings of lights.
For kids the draw is the Santa village, where photos with Santa Claus are free, plus a kids’ corner with games and roaming entertainers on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Parent tip: Bring a non-perishable food item for the drop-off bin, since donations go to Dorval’s Community Aid program.
- Host
- City of Dorval, Leisure and Culture (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Dorval Village, parking lot at Tulip and Dawson avenues, Dorval, QC (opens in maps)
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Christmas On Ice
- When: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 2 to 4 pm
- Where: Edgar Rouleau Arena, 1450 Dawson Avenue, Dorval, QC H9S 1Y4 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, no registration
- Ages: All ages
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The Edgar Rouleau Arena turns into Santa’s Enchanted Christmas Kingdom for a Sunday afternoon skate, with holiday characters on the ice, music and festive games.
Face painting and a free family portrait are part of the afternoon, and the city says no registration is needed, so families can simply show up with skates.
Parent tip: Helmets are a smart idea for younger skaters, and arriving right at 2 pm gives you the shortest line for the family portrait.
- Host
- City of Dorval, Leisure and Culture (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Edgar Rouleau Arena, 1450 Dawson Avenue, Dorval, QC H9S 1Y4 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists Santa trains and holiday rides across the country.
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When each Dorval Christmas event for kids happens
Go to the tree lighting on December 4 and browse the market the same night, come back for a weekend afternoon in the Santa village, then pack the skates for Christmas On Ice on December 13.
- Tree Lighting CeremonyDorval · Dec 4
- Dorval Holiday MarketDorval · Dec 4 to Dec 13
- Christmas On IceDorval · Dec 13
Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for Montreal and Quebec City. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Dorval Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Dorval this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 free Christmas events for kids in Dorval for 2026, all run by the City of Dorval: the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, the Dorval Holiday Market from December 4 to 13 and Christmas On Ice on December 13.
When is the Dorval tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, starting at 5:45 pm in Dorval Village at the corner of Tulip and Dawson avenues. Santa arrives around 6:30 pm and stays to meet families until 8 pm.
When is the Dorval Holiday Market open?
The first two weekends of December 2026, December 4 to 13: Fridays 4 to 8 pm, Saturdays noon to 7 pm and Sundays noon to 5 pm. Entry and photos with Santa are free.
Where is Christmas On Ice in Dorval?
At the Edgar Rouleau Arena, 1450 Dawson Avenue, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 2 to 4 pm. It is free and no registration is needed.
Who do I contact about Dorval holiday events?
The City of Dorval Leisure and Culture department: lc@ville.dorval.qc.ca or 514 633-4000.
Are there more Christmas events near Dorval?
Yes. Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists confirmed events and Santa trains across the country, and the national search sorts events by distance from your town.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Dorval on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.