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A highly anticipated visitor

Which visitor are children in the Montreal area looking forward to in November? Santa Claus, of course. For the 71^e year, thousands of young and old will have stars in their eyes and smiles on their lips as it passes through the streets of the metropolis. And, as usual, he will not be alone: ​​the elves, the Star Fairy, played this year by Farah Alibay, and a crowd of friendly characters will accompany him on one of the thirteen allegorical floats. An unmissable outing to start the holiday season with joy.

November 25, from 11 a.m., in downtown Montreal

A free trip to the museum

Since 1988, the Musée de la civilization has presented nearly 500 exhibitions and received more than 20 million visitors. To mark its 35th anniversary, the Old Quebec institution will open its doors free of charge this Saturday and Sunday. Different family activities on the theme of the environment will be organized during this weekend of celebrations. A conference and a story time hosted by author and eco-entrepreneur Florence-Léa Siry, a show in which waste comes to life as well as a workshop on the fate of broken toys are part of the programming inspired by the exhibition For tomorrow, which addresses the climate emergency. This is presented until January 7.

November 4 and 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Musée de la civilization, in Quebec

A musical tale with Barbada

Used to reading to little ones in libraries, Barbada is joining forces with the Orchester Métropolitain to present a series of musical tales. Accompanied in particular by trumpeters and a percussionist, she will tell the story of three friends who travel from one season to another in order to find pearls of dew with a very special power. Aimed at ages 5 and up, the first concert, Fall makeup, will pay homage to the season of colors. The other two shows in the series will be presented in April and June.

November 12, at 2:30 p.m., in the Bourgie Room of the Museum of Fine Arts

Immersion in Innu culture

Storyteller Ovila Fontaine invites children to immerse themselves in Innu culture for the launch of his book The first Christmas tree. By reading the album illustrated by Charlotte Parent and thanks to workshops, they will discover the fauna and flora of the Innu territory. To complete this immersion, a food tasting will be offered by the author, who is also a caterer. The event is free.

November 4, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the McCord Museum

Date with a monster

The Montreal Book Fair will be held at the Palais des congrès from November 22 to 26, but the reading festival begins on November 10 throughout the city. Among the activities offered to children, note the reading of the very entertaining album Are you a monster?, by Guilherme Karsten. The actress Chloé Germentier will host this story time intended for 3 to 7 year olds where young people will meet this very funny “horrible strong and evil monster”. The reading will be followed by a drawing workshop.

November 12, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Palais Bulles boutique

Home Alone otherwise

We’re going slightly beyond the month of November to talk about another event that will please families eager to celebrate Christmas. Home Alone, the 1990 classic, is at the top of your list of films to watch during the holiday season? This year, discover the feature film in another way with the presentation of Home Alone in concert. Led by conductor Evan Mitchell, a symphony orchestra will perform the film’s soundtrack, composed by the famous John Williams, during its broadcast. Enough to give a new dimension to Kevin McCallister’s bad moves.

The 1s^er and December 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts