Evening outings with kids: 10 activities to do after dinner
Fall and winter evenings come early, but they're perfect for magical outings: light trails, lit rinks, skiing under floodlights. Here are ten ideas to do after dinner as a family.
In short: in Montreal, Festilumi and the Gardens of Light; for skating, Esplanade Tranquille and its projections; for evening sledding, the lit Family side at Super Glissades Matha; for skiing, Le Relais and its 28 lit runs.
Light trails
1. Festilumi — until January 3, 2027
A 1.5 km outdoor trail with 13 themed worlds, at sunset. Stroller-friendly.
- Marché Central, Montreal
- See the event
2. Gardens of Light — until November 1, 2026
Hundreds of lanterns in the Chinese and Japanese gardens, in the evening. Timed ticket.
- Montreal Botanical Garden
- See the event
3. Le Village illuminé Desjardins — in December
Over 2 km of lights in the Village québécois d'antan, 5 to 10 p.m.
- Drummondville
- See the event
Skate and slide at night
4. Esplanade Tranquille rink
Free and refrigerated, with the Quartier des spectacles' light projections in the evening.
- Corner of Sainte-Catherine West and Clark, Montreal
- See the listing
5. Pointe-aux-Lièvres
A free lit 1.5 km ice ring, open until 10 p.m.
- 25 Rue de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres, Quebec City
- See the listing
6. Super Glissades Matha
The Family side is lit in the evening and suits young kids.
- 2650 Route Louis-Cyr, Saint-Jean-de-Matha
- See the listing
7. Parc des Chutes-Dorwin
In winter, an ice trail of about 1 km lit in the evening.
- 3102 1re Avenue, Rawdon
- See the listing
Night skiing
8. Le Relais ski centre
28 of its 33 runs are lit at night, 20 minutes from Quebec City.
- 1084 Boulevard du Lac, Lac-Beauport
- See the listing
9. Bromont, montagne d'expériences
About a hundred lit runs on seven slopes, about an hour from Montreal. See also our article Night skiing with kids.
- 150 Rue Champlain, Bromont
- See the listing
Indoors
10. Putting Edge Laval
An 18-hole black-light glow mini-golf at Centropolis.
- 105 Promenade du Centropolis, Laval
- See the listing
Our tips
- It's colder at night: add a layer and slip hand warmers into mittens.
- Eat dinner early or bring a hearty snack.
- For light trails, buy tickets ahead: weekend evenings sell out fast.
Frequently asked questions
What can we do in the evening with kids in Montreal?
Festilumi, the Gardens of Light (until November 1) or the Esplanade Tranquille rink.
Where can families go night skiing?
At Le Relais near Quebec City and at Bromont in the Eastern Townships.
Where can we skate in the evening in Quebec City?
At Pointe-aux-Lièvres, on a lit 1.5 km ring open until 10 p.m.
Information checked on October 13, 2026. Dates, prices and hours may change: confirm with each place before you go.
