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List of festive activities to send
December is often the time when families take a few minutes to jot down a short to-do list before Santa wraps up his journey. This annual ritual helps make holiday preparations a breeze. We include activities, quiet breaks, and a few things to keep the break lively. So here’s a list you can share with the, useful for planning active or more relaxed days depending on the group’s energy level.
Active wishes
In many families, everyone has their own idea of the perfect vacation. Some children want to run around everywhere, while others prefer to discover something new. The Armand-Frappier Health Museum offers a compromise with its Sports Fair. It features the exhibition Bouger! and a series of accessible challenges that let you get a little exercise between two days in your pajamas.
Games of skill, fun obstacle courses, hands-on activities… everyone participates in their own way. Parents especially appreciate that the fair is included with the admission ticket, which makes the outing easier. Since it runs from December 20 to January 4, families can choose the date that best fits their schedule, avoiding the closed days of December 24, 25, and 31, and January 1.
A break in nature
For some families, winter means thick coats, the quiet of the snow, and time spent outdoors. At Rivière-des-Mille-Îles Park, that’s exactly what the holiday spirit looks like. While parents enjoy a quiet moment by the water, children can take part in the very first Holiday Day Camp on December 22, 23, 28, and 29.
This camp is a perfect fit for any family’s list of activities: it lets kids enjoy a day with a difference while the adults handle the final holiday preparations. The three themes—forest artists, in the shoes of a naturalist, and budding ecologists—offer days tailored to different interests. Snow drawing, explorations, simple experiments, ecological challenges… it’s hands-on, active, and perfect for sparking curiosity.
Sports outing
In many families, going to a hockey game is a December tradition. The The Laval Rocket will host the Syracuse Crunch on December 27 and 28 at Place Bell, and the atmosphere in the stands often creates a lasting memory for young and old alike.
The outing easily turns into a mini-adventure: a meal at one of the restaurants near Place Bell, a short walk in the crisp air, and then the sound of the fans already building anticipation for the game. Even those who don’t follow the Rocket’s season enjoy the spectacle. It’s an easy activity to organize and adds a lively touch to the holidays.
A Look Back at History
You could also take advantage of the holidays to add a little culture to your itinerary. Guided tours are available at the André-Benjamin-Papineau on December 19, 20, and 21 offer a change of pace between two festive days.
Since registration is required, group sizes remain small, which makes it easier to ask questions and engage in conversation. As they walk from one stop to the next, the children learn about a historical figure, and parents discover details they’ve never heard before. These cultural stops often spark further conversation once everyone gets home.
What are we doing today?
Planning a family vacation becomes much easier when you combine physical activity, nature, culture, and fun outings. Each activity fits easily into an already busy schedule and helps create those special moments that will make the trip memorable.
You can now send your list to Santa… but there’s no reason not to start making it happen today.
