A complete guide for families, kids, teens, and seniors

School break is around the corner, and Laval is offering a wide variety of free or low‑cost activities for all ages. From cultural events and creative workshops to outdoor adventures in the snow, here is your complete guide — organized by date, with categories inside each section so you can easily see what’s happening now and what’s coming later.

📅 LATE FEBRUARY (Feb. 25–28)

🧶 For Seniors

Tricot et crochet pour les 50 ans et plus

Espace citoyen des Confluents — Free — Registration required

A warm, social knitting and crochet workshop for adults 50+.

📅 Weekly until April 9, 9:00–12:00 📍 1000, rue Marie‑Uguay, Laval

🎭 Theatre for Kids

Conte – La légende de Barbe d’Or (Grades 1–5)

Maison des arts de Laval — From $10

A musical, humorous, and heartwarming theatrical tale about kindness, courage, and being different.

📅 Feb. 25, 26 & 27, 10:00–11:00 📍 1395, boulevard de la Concorde Ouest, Laval

📚 Books & Learning

Book Club – Oh! Plaisir de lire 1

Bibliothèque Gabrielle‑Roy — Free — Registration required

A friendly reading circle where participants read the same book and discuss it together.

📅 Feb. 25, 13:30–15:30 📍 3505, boulevard Dagenais Ouest, Laval

💼 For Teens & Students

Foire régionale de l’emploi étudiant

Collège Montmorency — Free

More than 50 employers and nearly 500 summer jobs for youth aged 16+. Apply on site, no registration needed.

📅 Feb. 26, 14:00–19:00 📍 475, boulevard de l’Avenir, Laval

🛡️ Community & Awareness

Atelier | Aîné‑Avisé

Bibliothèque Germaine‑Guèvremont — Free — Registration required

An information session for seniors about fraud prevention and mistreatment, led with community police officers.

📅 Feb. 26, 13:00–15:30 📍 2900, boulevard de la Concorde Est, Laval

🎶 Music

Jazz: Marianne Trudel & Karen Young – Portraits: Songs of Joni Mitchell

Espace citoyen des Confluents — $20

An intimate, atmospheric tribute to Joni Mitchell by two of Quebec’s most accomplished jazz artists.

📅 Feb. 26, 19:30–21:00 📍 1000, rue Marie‑Uguay, Laval

🧩 Kids’ Activities

Youth Activity 6–12 | Lego Spike

Bibliothèque Sylvain‑Garneau — Free — No registration

One hour of creativity with tech kits, games, and surprises.

📅 Feb. 27, 19:00–20:00 📍 187, boulevard Sainte‑Rose, Laval

⛸️ Outdoor Activities

Aide au patinage

Centre de la nature — Free

Professional instructors offer free skating tips (not a formal lesson). Includes an on‑site contest for free skating lessons next season.

📅 Feb. 28, 9:30–11:15 📍 901, avenue du Parc, Laval

Snowshoe Orienteering

Parc Bernard‑Landry — Free — No registration

A family‑friendly orienteering challenge with free snowshoes available on site.

📅 Feb. 28, 11:00–15:00 📍 277, boulevard des Prairies, Laval

Cross‑Country Ski Introduction

Berge aux Quatre‑Vents — Free — No registration

Learn the basics of cross‑country skiing through fun games and challenges. Equipment provided for free.

📅 Feb. 28, 13:00–15:00 📍 925, rue Riviera, Laval

📅 EARLY MARCH (March 1–10)

🧩 Kids’ Activities

Youth Activity 6–12 | Lego Spike

Recurring activity

📅 March 1, 14:00 📍 Bibliothèque Sylvain‑Garneau

📅 MID‑MARCH TO APRIL

🧶 For Seniors

Tricot et crochet pour les 50 ans et plus

Continues weekly.

📅 Until April 9

📅 MARCH–MAY (Long‑running Exhibitions)

🖼️ Arts & Culture

Exhibition – Laval emblématique: Arrêt sur image!

Bibliothèque Émile‑Nelligan — Free

A family‑friendly exhibition celebrating Laval’s 60th anniversary through photos, illustrations, and stories.

📅 Until May 21

Exhibition: Trames composites

Salle Alfred‑Pellan — Free

A contemporary, multisensory exhibition featuring four Quebec artists.

📅 Until April 12

🎉 Enjoy the School Break!

Laval truly offers something for everyone this season — from culture and creativity to snow, music, and family fun. Save this guide, share it, and make the most of your school break adventures.