Kick off a fabulous summer on Prince Edward Island with fun activities with your family and friends. You can spend the balmy summer days enjoying fresh lobster dishes, taking guided tours, or relaxing under the sun with live music.
Have a fantastic summer on PEI, checking out some of the activities listed below.
PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls
Experience PEI like never before during the PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls. Over 40 rural community halls will be hosting a wide range of events that include storytelling, dancing, and music. The event brings together artists from near and far.
Details
June 9 to 18, 2023
Across PEI
$20 – $40
Under the Spire Music Festival
A summer-long concert series of exceptional folk, jazz, blues, classical, and choral music in the Historic St. Mary’s.
Details
Historic St. Mary’s Church1374 Hamilton Rd. Indian River
June 1 – September 1, 2023
$45 -$530
A is For Anne Book Launch
Celebrate the launch of A is for Anne at the home of the most-loved fictional character, the historic Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place!
The launch will present a garden reading by author Mo Duffy Cobb & visual artist Ellie Arscott, with lawn games for children and even a surprise visit from the red-haired icon herself.
Details
Green Gables Heritage Place8619 Cavendish Road, Cavendish
June 3, 2023 at 11 AM – 12 PM
Walk Amid Breathtaking Tulips
Visit tulip fields at Belfast Corn Maze/Chuckwagon Farm Market and enjoy the stunning field of delicate tulips and experience tranquillity as you stroll through this sea of bright, ethereal flowers.
At least until 1st weekend in June
Book & Bake Sale
Come and check out the Book & Bake Sale at the Kirk of St. James. There will be delicious home-baked goods, gluten-free treats and books to browse through including soft & hard cover, vintage, and puzzles & games. There will also be a Lobster Raffle with tickets for sale – 1 for $10 or 3 for $25. First prize is $200 worth of lobster and 2nd prize is $100 worth of lobster. The draw date will be June 3 following the sale.
Details
St. James Presbyterian Church, 35 Fitzroy St, Charlottetown
June 3, 2023 at 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Stratford Community Yard Sale 2023
The Stratford Youth Centre proudly announces the Town of Stratford Community Yard Sale. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 3rd, residents of Stratford are urged to participate in this giant community sale.
Details
Stratford
JUNE 3, 2023
Gutsy Walk PEI
On Sunday, June 4, 2023, celebrate with our community by joining the PEI Gutsy Walk!
To date, Gutsy Walks across Canada have raised over $50 million to support Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s critical research and patient support programs, and it’s all thanks to people like you who sign up to walk with us year after year! By registering for Gutsy Walk, not only are you helping Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to support people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Details
Summerside Intermediate School, Summerside
June 4, 2023, at 1pm
PEI BWA x Coralus gathering
Coralus (formerly SheEO) is hosting, along with the PEI Business Women’s Association, a gathering of impact-focused women and non-binary entrepreneurs.
Details
Rustico Resort Golf & Tennis Club 496 Grand Pere Point Road New Glasgow,
June 7, 2023 at· 5 – 7pm
Island Tides Yoga & Wellness Festival
Charlottetown is home to the newest health and wellness festival in the Maritimes. Dip your toes into the wellness world over the weekend across the city. From yoga classes to healthy feasts, there are fun healthy activities for all ages to enjoy.
Details
June 22 – 25, 2023
Charlottetown
From $15
Belfast Days
Gather up the family because Belfast Days will return for its 2023 edition. Over the weekend, there is lots of family fun scheduled.
Details
June 23 – 25, 2023
Pinette Raceway, 3712 Highway 1, Pinette
DiverseCity – Multicultural Street Festival
Queen Street is transformed into a stage to celebrate the many cultures and ethnicities that make up the diverse Island community. There will be music and dancing in streets for people of all ages to enjoy.
Details
June 25th, 2023 at 12pm – 8pm
Queen Street, Charlottetown
HockeyFest
Warm weather doesn’t stop Islanders from playing hockey, it just becomes street hockey. Forget having to watch for cars and dragging nets around at HockeyFest. At Credit Union Place, you can play in the tournament or watch the games, enjoy great food, and even play the hockey-themed skill games.
Details
June 10 to 11, 2023
511 Notre Dame St, Summerside
Free to watch
The Great Benjamins Circus
The circus is coming to town this June. Get ready for an evening of amazing tricks and spellbinding performances at the circus. The Great Benjamins Circus is family entertainment at its very best, so you will experience 90 minutes of exciting, beautiful, and high-energy acts.
Details
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Eastlink Centre, 46 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown
$25 – $35
Tignish Irish Moss Festival
Spend the Canada Day Weekend enjoying some rural fun in Tignish. From beach parties to lobster suppers to farming competitions, there are lots of fun family activities that everyone can enjoy throughout the community over the weekend.
Details
June 23 – July 2, 2023
209 Phillip Street, Tignish
Treasures in the Trunk PEI – Fundraising Sale
Treasures in the Trunk PEI is an opportunity to sell and buy new, used and/or antique items, clothing, plants, baked goods, tools and other surplus items from the trunk of your vehicle or the back of your truck with the help of a table or rack! Come and join us for this brand-new event that’s sure to be popular with Islanders and visitors from near and far!
Details
Cavendish Wellness Centre, Montague
June 10th from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Confederation Centre Summer Gallery Opening
Join us at the Summer Gallery Opening Party to celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions: Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art, Human Capital, and Conversation Pieces.
This evening reception will begin in Studio 1 with light food, a cash bar, and musical entertainment. After opening remarks, guests will be invited to make their way to the Gallery to explore the exhibitions at their own pace.
Details
Confederation Centre Art Gallery, 145 Richmond Street,Charlottetown
June 10 2023 at 7pm
The Charlottetown Festival
The largest musical theatre festival in Atlantic Canada. Watch live music, theatre, and dance at Confederation Centre of the Arts.
Details
The Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
June 14 – September 23, 2023
From $35
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations
An occasion to reflect on and learn more about the diverse cultures, voices, experiences, contributions and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Details
Charlottetown
June 21, 2023
The Guild Festival Season 2023
Music, theatre, comedy, dance, spoken word & acrobatics provided by local talent passionate about the arts.
Details
The Guild Theatre, 111 Queen Street, Charlottetown
June 21 – September 21, 2023
From $20
ARTTALK
Artist Luis Jacob will give a presentation about his work, followed by a Q & A.
Luis is a longstanding collaborator with Confederation Centre Art Gallery. His work has shown here in two exhibitions, including Oh, Canada in 2014, and he co-curated the exhibition Funkaesthetics in 2009
Details
Confederation Centre Art Gallery, 145 Richmond Street,Charlottetown
June 22, 2023 at7 p.m.
Olde Fashioned Carnival
Enjoy a Victorian-style carnival with prices to match. There are five cent carnival games, a ten cent tea tent, tea leaf readers, miniature horse rides, clowns and street performers, petting farm, exotic animals, reading tent, live music, carnival food and more. Fun for all ages.
Details
Wyatt Heritage Properties, 75 Spring Street,Summerside
June 23, 2023 at 4pm – 7pm
Summerside Seaside Seafood Celebration
Celebrate on the seashore of Summerside with succulent local seaside flavours, live music and events.
Details
Summerside
June 23 – 25, 2023
Amateur Radio Field Day
Field Day has been an annual event since 1933 and remains the most popular event in ham radio. The event will have local licensed amateur radio operators provide demonstrations for people to learn more about amateur radio and its importance in communications. You can also join in the fun and with the supervision of a licensed operator you can make a contact with other operators from around the world over the air waves.
Details
Victoria Park, Charlottetown
June 24, 3:00pm-8:00pm and Sunday, June 25, 12:00noon to 3:00pm
Watermark Theatre Summer Festival
Professional theatre at its best! 2023 summer season line-up: Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, Gaslight by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson along with the Watermark Music Series.
Details
57 Church Hill AvenueNorth Rustico
June 27 – August 26, 2023
From $15
Show n’ Shine Festival
Street rods, antiques, special interest classics, entertainment, trophies, food and refreshments.
Details
PEI Street Rod Association,Cotton Road ,Cardigan
June 30 – July 2, 2023
$5- $45
Smartphone Detective Audio Game
Murder on the streets of Charlottetown. Your job is to get to the 10 locations marked on the map, piece together the evidence, identify the killer and issue an arrest warrant.
To do so, you’ll enjoy an entertaining audio production featuring character interviews, recordings and interactions while piecing together clues, solving puzzles, collecting evidence & interpreting security footage.
Details
Charlottetown
$14.99
Hangout with Goats on the Beach
Taking goat yoga to the next level, Beach Goats has become an iconic activity on Prince Edward Island’s south shore.
Details
10143 Route 11 St. chrysostome, Prince Edward Island
Starting at $10
Go Glamping
Skip setting up camp and get straight to the outdoor fun. Check out our list of places to go glamping on the Island.
Details
Take a Hike
While PEI is the smallest province, the Island is packed with scenic trails to explore. Check out our list of the 15 best hikes on the Island.
Sip Your Way Along the 5/15 Fermentation Trail
Starting just 15 minutes from Charlottetown is the amazing 5/15 Fermentation Trail. Each stop is just a short 15-minute drive from each other. Along the trail, you can sample the superb wine, beer, mead, cider and spirits that are made on the island.
Details
Visit Some Lighthouses
There is nothing more iconic than the lighthouses on PEI, well other than the Potato. Many of the island’s lighthouses are historic since many were built before 1873. PEI is also the only place where you can spend the night in a working lighthouse.
Spend a Night at Canada’s Only Working Lighthouse Inn
25 Must-Visit Lighthouses on Prince Edward Island
Spend the Day Overlooking the Ocean on a Boardwalk
Being surrounded the beautiful beaches, PEI is home to many wonderful boardwalks. So, head out on a leisurely stroll to take in the absolutely gorgeous views of the shorelines and ocean. Some boardwalks have cute cafés and ice cafe spots that make a stroll even better.
Ten of the Best Boardwalks in Prince Edward Island You Need to Add to Your Trip
Take the Fun Inside
While we wish it could be all sunshine all summer long, there are going to be some rainy days. The fun doesn’t have to stop when it rains, just take it inside. PEI has lots of indoor fun that will make those gloomy days end with rainbows.
27 Awesome Family Rainy Days Activities on Prince Edward Island