Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Joliette for 2026, and all of them are free. Santa’s parade rolls down boulevard Manseau on November 28, he then keeps weekend and Friday hours at his house on place Bourget until December 20, and the 20th Marché de Noël de Joliette ends with a Nutcracker circus day on December 22 and an elf games day on December 23. Dates come from the Ville de Joliette calendar and the Marché de Noël de Joliette programme. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
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- 4 free Christmas events for kids in Joliette
- Santa Claus parade: Saturday, November 28, 1 pm, boulevard Manseau
- Santa’s house: place Bourget, Fridays and weekends to December 20
- Mission : Casse-noisettes: Tuesday, December 22, 11 am to 4:30 pm
- Elf games day: Wednesday, December 23, 11 am to 4:30 pm
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Défilé du père Noël de Joliette
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 1 pm
- Where: Boulevard Manseau, from rue Beaudry Nord to place Bourget, downtown Joliette, Joliette, QC (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Défilé du père Noël (Santa Claus parade) rolls down boulevard Manseau on Saturday afternoon, starting at 1 pm at the corner of rue Beaudry Nord and heading to place Bourget, with floats, dancers, a marching band, elves and colourful characters.
At the end of the route Santa settles into his house on place Bourget, where kids can hand over their wish lists until 4:30 pm, and city hall serves free hot chocolate and free face painting for children.
Parent tip: Boulevard Manseau and some side streets close to cars from noon to 3 pm, so park on nearby streets or in a municipal lot and walk in.
- Host
- Ville de Joliette and the Marché de Noël de Joliette (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Boulevard Manseau, from rue Beaudry Nord to place Bourget, downtown Joliette, Joliette, QC (opens in maps)
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Maison du père Noël
- When: November 28 to December 20, 2026: Fridays December 4, 11 and 18, 4:30 to 7:30 pm; Saturdays November 28 (2 to 4:30 pm), December 12 and 19 (1 to 4:30 pm); Sundays November 29, December 6, 13 and 20, 1 to 4:30 pm
- Where: Maison du père Noël, place Bourget, downtown Joliette, Joliette, QC (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Kids
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The Maison du père Noël (Santa’s house) sits on place Bourget in the middle of the Marché de Noël de Joliette, and Santa keeps regular hours there from the parade weekend until December 20.
Every child who has been good this year gets a surprise and Santa’s own cookie, and kids can drop their letter in a giant mailbox bound for the North Pole before heading to the outdoor play zone.
Parent tip: Bring the letter to Santa already written so it can go straight into the giant mailbox, and note that on December 12 the market’s mascot Farfouille comes to visit Santa too.
- Host
- Marché de Noël de Joliette (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Maison du père Noël, place Bourget, downtown Joliette, Joliette, QC (opens in maps)
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Mission : Casse-noisettes
- When: Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 11 am to 4:30 pm
- Where: Maison du père Noël, place Bourget, downtown Joliette, Joliette, QC (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to attend
- Ages: Families
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Mission : Casse-noisettes (Mission: Nutcracker) is a special family day at the Christmas market on December 22, when two circus Nutcracker soldiers, Cannelle and Muscade, take over place Bourget with clowning and acrobatics.
A snack stop called the Halte des soldats gourmands serves popcorn, themed shortbread and hot chocolate, and the outdoor play zone stays open all afternoon for kids already on holiday break.
Parent tip: This is the first full weekday of the school break, so it makes an easy outing with kids who are home from school.
- Host
- Marché de Noël de Joliette (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Maison du père Noël, place Bourget, downtown Joliette, Joliette, QC (opens in maps)
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La Grande folie des lutins du pôle Nord
- When: Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 11 am to 4:30 pm
- Where: Maison du père Noël, place Bourget, downtown Joliette, Joliette, QC (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to attend
- Ages: Families
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La Grande folie des lutins du pôle Nord (The Great North Pole Elf Craze) closes the 2026 market on December 23 with a band of mischievous elves turning place Bourget into a giant outdoor playground.
The Brigade des lutins coquins roams the aisles handing out silly challenges to beat the cold, and the elf snack menu offers Pop-Lutin popcorn, shortbread and candy canes between rounds of outdoor games.
Parent tip: It is the market’s final day, so it is also your last chance for local gifts and treats before Christmas Eve.
- Host
- Marché de Noël de Joliette (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Maison du père Noël, place Bourget, downtown Joliette, Joliette, QC (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 Joliette Christmas event for kids happens
Start with the parade on November 28 and follow Santa to his house on place Bourget afterward. If you miss him that day, come back on a December weekend, and save the Nutcracker and elf days for the first days of the school break.
- Défilé du père Noël de JolietteJoliette · Nov 28
- Maison du père NoëlJoliette · Nov 28 to Dec 20
- Mission : Casse-noisettesJoliette · Dec 22
- La Grande folie des lutins du pôle NordJoliette · Dec 23
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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Joliette Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Joliette this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 4 free Christmas events for kids in Joliette for 2026: the Défilé du père Noël on November 28, visits at the Maison du père Noël through December 20, Mission : Casse-noisettes on December 22 and La Grande folie des lutins du pôle Nord on December 23.
When is the Joliette Santa Claus parade?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 1 pm at rue Beaudry Nord and boulevard Manseau and ending at place Bourget. Boulevard Manseau closes to cars from noon to 3 pm, and city hall offers free hot chocolate and face painting.
When can kids visit Santa in Joliette?
Santa is at his house on place Bourget on Fridays December 4, 11 and 18 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm, Saturday November 28 from 2 to 4:30 pm, Saturdays December 12 and 19 from 1 to 4:30 pm, and Sundays November 29 and December 6, 13 and 20 from 1 to 4:30 pm. December 5 is reserved for the Noël des chiens.
When is the Joliette Christmas market?
The 20th Marché de Noël de Joliette runs November 26 to December 23, 2026, downtown, Thursdays and Fridays 11 am to 8 pm, weekends 11 am to 5 pm, and December 21 to 23 from 11 am to 5 pm.
Who do I contact about Joliette Christmas events?
The Marché de Noël de Joliette: info@noeljoliette.com or 450 753-7405.
Are there more Christmas events near Joliette?
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 Joliette on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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