9 things to do in Montreal today: Saturday, November 25

Nov 24 2017, 4:40 am

Your Saturday is here! From Christmas activities to a cacti sale get out there and take advantage of all the exciting things to do in Montreal today.

Cactus and Cacti sale

Pick up a variety of mini plants and cactuses for your home at this amazing sale. Credit and cash, NO debit accepted.

Where: Plantzy, 5445 Av. de Gaspe local 333
When: November 24 and 25, 2017
Time:  November 25: From 10 to 5 pm

Daniel Caesar 

Listen to the sultry sounds of Canada’s newest rising R&B star.

Where: Corona Theater,
When: November 25
Time: 8 to 11 pm
Tickets: Available online, $23 to $28

Tibetan Bazaar & Cultural Fair

East some momos, discover Tibetan art and crafts, traditional music, and dance at this bazaar and cultural fair in Montreal this November. Admission is $5.

Where: Eglise Santa Cruz, 60 rue Rachel Ouest, Montreal
When: November 25, 2017, 10 am to 6 pm

CP Holiday Train Montreal

The 19th edition of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will travel across Canada this holiday season and will be making a stop in Montreal on November 25 and 26.

Two trains will be travelling through the US and Canada to bring holiday cheer to 182 communities and collect donations for food banks.

Where: Check full schedules for November 25 and 26 here
Time: Train rolls into Adirondack junction on November 25 at 6:15 pm and Montreal West station at 6:35 pm on November 26
Price: Free! Bring non-perishable donations to support your local food bank.

2017 Holiday Pop-Up Book Fair

Calling all book lovers!

A holiday pop-up book fair is happening in Montreal next week. You can expect hundreds of titles for sale including fiction, non-fiction, books for kids, and best sellers.

There will also be a wine and cheese event, writers on site for signings, rapid-fire reading and many more activities for book lovers in attendance.

Where: Le Cafe1182 Boulevard St- Laurent, Montreal (located on the ground floor of the Monument-National)
When: November 25 and 26, 2017
Time: November 25: 12 to 6 pm /November 26: 11 am to 5 pm

Le Petit Marché de Noël

If you’re on the hunt for cute Christmas finds then this event is for you.

Le Petit Marché de Noël is the perfect place to find adorable and unique gifts for the holidays.

Where: Espace L, 5333 boul. St-Laurent, Montreal
When: November 25 and 26, 2017
Time: Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

Liquid Architecture

An immersive ‘liquid architecture’ exhibition will be taking place at Montreal’s Society of Technological Arts (SAT).

The exhibit is an audiovisual experience that deconstructs 3D scans of monuments, buildings, and structures into a mesmerizing experience that will be projected on the dome of the SAT.

Where: SAT, 1201 Boul. Saint Laurent
When: Until November 31, 2017 (From Tuesday to Saturday)
Time: 7 pm, each show runs for 40 minutes

Fontaine Boréale

Montreal’s amazing light-up holiday water fountain show is back at Complexe Desjardins from November 18 to December 31.

Come discover this year’s edition of Fontaine Boreale –an immersive light-show that features the magic of the holidays.

Where: Complexe Desjardins, 150 Saint-Catherine St W
When: November 18 to  December 31, 2017
Times: 3:30 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm
Price: Free

Village du Vilain Sapin de Montréal

An ‘Ugly Christmas Tree Village’ is officially coming to Montreal this holiday season.

From November 24 to December 23, head down to Prince-Arthur Street East for the city’s first edition of the Village du Vilain Sapin de Montréal.

This is definitely not your average Christmas festival. Prince-Arthur Street East will light up with festivities including entertainment, music, and decorations.

Where: On Prince Arthur Street East, between St-Laurent Blvd. and Laval Avenue
When: From November 24 to December 23
Time: Monday to Friday, 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, from 11 am to 9 pm
Sunday, from 11 am to 7 pm

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