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.