Pointe-Claire Announces Holiday Train and Light Up Village Celebrations, giving West Island families two free November outings to look forward to.

The first brings the Pointe-Claire Holiday Train to Valois Village on Thursday, November 19.

Nine days later, Light Up Village will gather neighbours near the corner of Cartier Avenue and Lakeshore Road.

Together, the celebrations offer something many households welcome at this time of year: a festive outing without an admission fee.

The Holiday Train stop is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 in the evening.

For Valois Village, it is a chance to become a gathering place as the holiday season gets underway.

Visitors who are able to contribute are encouraged to bring non-perishable food or new toys.

A collection point will be available at the event for those holiday food donations and toy contributions.

The request adds a community-minded purpose to a night built around celebration.

Donations are encouraged, not required, so residents can still attend without bringing anything.

The second date, Saturday, November 28, shifts the focus to a village celebration and a tree lighting.

Light Up Village runs from 3:30 to 6:30 in the afternoon and early evening.

The corner of Cartier Avenue and Lakeshore Road is the announced location for the festivities.

The program includes free holiday activities, open skating and music.

The Pointe-Claire tree lighting is scheduled for 6 in the evening, near the end of the event.

That shared moment promises a warm finish to an afternoon spent outside together.

Anyone hoping to catch the lighting should keep its scheduled time in mind when planning a visit.

There is a useful distinction between the two outings for families making plans.

The train stop falls on a Thursday evening, while the village program starts earlier on a Saturday.

That change in timing gives residents two different ways to fit some holiday cheer into a busy month.

Both events are free, making them accessible options among West Island holiday events this November.

For neighbours, the appeal is simple: familiar local places become spaces to meet and celebrate.

The train gathering also gives visitors a straightforward way to help others as the holidays approach.

At Light Up Village, music and skating offer reasons to arrive before the tree is lit.

Neither outing requires a ticket, though families may want to plan around the different start times.

The announced details do not specify every activity or a precise train arrival time within the event window.

That makes a last-minute check for municipal event updates a sensible step before heading out.

Residents can also call the city at 514-630-1214 with questions about either celebration.

For now, the key November 2026 events dates are November 19 for the train and November 28 for the lighting.

The pair of celebrations gives Pointe-Claire residents a chance to enjoy the season close to home.

And for anyone able to bring a donation, the first stop offers a chance to share a little of that warmth.