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October is the month when Prince Edward Island comes alive with fun fall festivals, corn mazes, farmer’s markets, and U-picks. Have a blast with your family and friends making the most of the cooler weather when you get together and explore the exquisite fall colours.
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Be sure to take some time this October to check out these 25 fun fall activities taking place across PEI.
Bear Grease – The Musical
Bear Grease reimagines the iconic 1971 musical Grease through a bold and comedic native lens. With a rip-roaring score by Crystle Lightning and Henry Cloud Andrade, and direction by Crystle Lightning, this all-Indigenous musical parody infuses hip-hop and comedy into a pow wow-powered love story that’s equal parts hilarious homage and cultural celebration.
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October 8, 2025
Sobey Family Theatre – Confederation Arts Centre, Charlottetown
Farm Day in the City
Join farmers, producers, hot food purveyors, crafters, and artisans from across Prince Edward Island for the Island’s largest outdoor market and street festival of the year, featuring over 180 vendors and exhibitors.
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October 5, 2025
Queen St. (Grafton to Water), Charlottetown
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Hall of Food
An event like no other, the Hall of Food brings back 8 legacy restaurant brands of Prince Edward Island over the years, as we create a once in a lifetime reunion meal with all of these restaurants returning together; something many thought would never happen again!
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October 10, 2025
Eastlink Centre, 46 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown
Taste The Town: Food + Fact Tour
Re-discover historic downtown Charlottetown on this tour. Stop at four locations to taste what local restaurants are serving up. Tour around with personable local guides who love to share the city’s hidden gems with visitors.
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October 2, 4, 6, 11, 13, 16, 20, 25, 2025
Charlottetown
$98
MacKenzie Cornmaze
The MacKenzie Cornmaze and Farmyard is open for all to explore and have tons of fun. Cornhole boards, giant Jenga game, toy sandbox, rope games, and pumpkin jumpy pillow are just some of the fun to be had here. Open daily from 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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October 2025
MacKenzie Cornmaze, 10903 TransCanada Highway
PEI Lobster Party
Celebrate PEI lobster in style at the New London Carriage House! Meet local lobster fishers, enjoy oysters and local delicacies at outdoor food stations, then head inside for a lobster feast prepared by Chef Adam Loo from Ada Culinary Studio. Hosted by Rob Barry, the event includes live music and entertainment by Barry O’Brien and Muddy Buddy, offering a quintessential PEI lobster party experience.
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October 2, 2025
New London Carriage House, New London
Treaty Day Mawio’mi
Join the free community celebration on October 1st, 12-5 PM at Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown, PEI. Treaty Day commemorates the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1725-1779, which recognize the ongoing relationship between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown. In honour of this history, hundreds of Indigenous singers, drummers, vendors, and artisans gathered with Islanders to mark the occasion.
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October 1, 2025
Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown
Sharing the Field
Sharing the Field
Sharing the Field is a two-day celebration of food, art and community centred upon the Fall Harvest. It features live music & performance, a food pop-up, a farm stand & harvest share market, and activities for all ages! Details
October 3 – 5, 2025
New Glasgow
PEI Fall Flavours Festival
Enjoy an extraordinary celebration of deeply-rooted traditions, top-notch ingredients, and exceptional culinary talent that make PEI a must-visit culinary destination. Several events and activities are happening at different places during this 2-week-long celebration. So check out the calendar and plan.
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September 25 – October 11, 2025
Various locations in PEI
Rise and Climb Adventure Course
See the beautiful fall colors from the tree tops at Rise and Climb Adventures before they close for the winter. Climb up to 50 feet into the air and zip around the forest. Young climbers love the kid course. This great outdoor activity park is fun for the whole family.
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until November 1, 2025
Cornwall
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE: A Night of the Eagles
October 10, 2025
Kings Playhouse Theatre, Georgetown
PEI Fibre Festival
The PEI Fibre Festival is a celebration of all things fibre, including a marketplace, workshops provided by world-class instructors, a rug hooking exhibition, book signings with your favourite designers, and Maritime entertainment.
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October 23-25, 2025
Delta Hotel by Marriott, 18 Queen St., Charlottetown
Harvest & Heritage: From Farm to Table
Rooted in a “farm-to-table” and foraging philosophy, this immersive evening features local ingredients, traditional techniques, and storytelling that reflects the history and culture of PEI.
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October 3, 2025
Dalvay by the Sea
Ray Bonneville
Ray, who is often called a “song and groove man,” will be sharing his stripped-down bluesy Americana built on rich guitar and harmonica lines over spare but spunky rhythms.
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October 4, 2025
Montague
Soupfest
This lively community event sees local 5-6 local chefs showcase their culinary skills by preparing a variety of fall-inspired soups. Attendees have the chance to sample each delicious creation and vote for their favourite soup.
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October 5, 2025
Historic St. Mary’s Church, Indian River
Full Moon Prohibition Garden Party
Experience the intrigue and elegance of the Roaring Twenties at our exclusive fireside and riverside dining event, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Murray River and old rum running wharf beyond. Guests will indulge in a four-course culinary journey, each course expertly paired with wines selected by acclaimed sommelier Lesley Quinn!!
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October 7 – 8, 2025
The Old General Catering House, Murray River
Historic Downtown Charlottetown Ghost Walks
Meet the mysterious gravedigger and go on a spooky stroll to the city’s most mysterious and haunted locations. You never know what you are going to see out of the corner of your eye on this spooky walk.
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Until November 8, 2025
Charlottetown
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Charlottetown Scarecrow Festival
This October, Scarecrows are taking over downtown Charlottetown. Go on the self-guided scarecrow tours to see all the amazing displays, or go on a guided haunted ghost walk. There will also be live music, harvest dinners, and much more fall fun for everyone to enjoy.
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October 3 – 31, 2025
Charlottetown
Anything for Love: The Music of Meat Loaf
Who knew Meat Loaf’s music could get even more theatrical? Craig Fair Productions did, and they proved it works by taking it to the next level with a powerhouse live band and nine sensational singers, blending the worlds of rock and classical like never before. Details
October 3 – 4, 2025
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
PEI Marathon
Join the annual PEI Marathon for a weekend of runs and walks across PEI. There is a range of categories, so there is something for all skill levels.
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October 17 – 19, 2025
Charlottetown
Nights of Fear
Get ready for some scares at PEI’s Largest Haunted House. For a spooking good time this Halloween, gather up a group of ghouls and head out to visit the Haunted Mansion – PEI’s largest, scariest haunted house! Children & the faint of heart should come during the daylight hours before spooks come out.
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October 17 – 19, 23 – 26, 29 – 30, 2025
81 Victoria Street West, Kensington
In Spite of Ourselves — The Quintessential John Prine Tribute
Enjoy a memorable evening of John Prine’s finest songs & stories, performed by eight seasoned veteran songwriter/musicians and friends, who are lifelong fans of John Prine. This show includes a multimedia layer of captivating still pics.
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October 26, 2025
The Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside
Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off
Join the fun at the annual Giant Pumpkin & Squash Weigh-Off on Saturday, October 11th, at Kool Breeze Farms.
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October 11, 2025
Kool Breeze Farms, Reads Corner
Kid’s Halloween Hauntacular
Kid’s Halloween Hauntacular
October 26, 2025
Orwell Corner Historic Village, Vernon Bridge
Chef’s Harvest Culinary Retreat
October 23 – 25, 2025
Bay Fortune
Harvest Moon Hike
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October 7, 2025
Homestead Trail, Cavendish
Frozen In Time Sing Along
Join your two favourite princesses for a magical afternoon! This event will be filled with storytelling and singing along to all your favourite songs! This show is a perfect family get-together that kids of all ages will enjoy, and the family can enjoy together. Details
October 5, 2025
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Take a Hike to See the Fall Colours
Dress warmly and head out in the crisp fall air to take in the gorgeous fall colours. Across the Island, you can find amazing trails with breathtaking views of the coast and the red dirt roads, along with the changing leaves.
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Beaconsfield by Candlelight
Experience Beaconsfield as the sun goes down and the shadows grow long. Join the Museum and Heritage Foundation’s resident ghostlorist for an intimate visit to the house, focusing on the more macabre side of Victorian life (and death). Hear local ghost stories, meet our most haunted artifact, Wheelie, and enjoy haunting ballads.
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October 2 – 4, 9 – 11, 2025
Beaconsfield Historic House, Charlottetown
Chief’s Haunted Barn
Prepare to be scared! Chief’s Haunted Barn in Scotchfort will open from October 15th to 30th. Bring a food donation and support the local food bank.
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October 15-30, 2025
Scotchfort – Abegweit First Nation
Re(new)al
Opening the 58th season of the PEISO is a program that brings new meaning and depth to the idea of renewal, pairing works with over 300 years between them. Anchored by Viet Cuong’s Re(new)al for percussion quartet and orchestra—featuring PEISO percussionists Michael Gallant, Branden Kelly, Ryan Drew and Shawn Doiron as soloists—the concert explores elemental energy through sound, from vibrating crystal glasses to bowing vibraphones.
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October 26, 2025
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown
Tunes on Tap!
Tunes on Tap is your weekly dose of toe-tapping traditional music at Copper Bottom Brewing. It’s a gathering of world-class musicians, award-winning beer and warm Island hospitality. You can enjoy all the tunes every Sunday from 3 pm – 5 pm.
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Sundays
Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Evermoore Brewery Celtic Jam
Join the crew for a brew at Evermoore Brewing Co. for a traditional toe-tapping good time!
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Saturdays
Evermoore Brewing Company, Summerside
United By Song
United by Song celebrates community through storytelling and song, bringing to life the stories of Islanders who have triumphed with the help of United Way donor–funded programs. These stories are transformed into original songs, composed and performed by local artists, and shared live in an unforgettable evening of community, resilience, and celebration.
October 23, 2025
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown
Beaconsfield Victorian-Era Séance
Travel back to the 1880s as James Peake welcomes you to his home to marvel at the antics of Madame Evangeline Grey, Spirit Medium and Conduit of the Otherworldly. Experience séance magic first hand, then stay for a talk-back where Madame Grey reveals how she did her tricks and why talking to ghosts was such a popular pastime in the 19th Century.
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October 16 – 18, 23 – 25, 2025
Beaconsfield Historic House, Charlottetown
The Route 6 Motel – Haunted House
The Route 6 Motel is reported to be so scary that they have a safe-word. It was a real motel from 1955 to the mid-1970’s when ‘accidents’ and disappearances forced the owner to close it. It stood empty for 40 years, but it is now part of the Cavendish Beach Adventure Zone. You can crawl, walk or sprint through the pitch-black Route 6 Motel’s haunted halls or if you’re too scared, stop and scream “check out!” three times and a staff member will help you get out of the haunted hotel.
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October 1 – 31, 2025
New Glasgow
Get Lost in the Corn Maze
Spend this fall making beautiful memories with your family and friends when you go on a fun field trip and experience the wonder of making it through an entertaining corn maze. PEI is home to four corn mazesthat you and your loved ones can have fun getting lost in.
Go Apple Picking
From the crisp fall air on a wagon ride to the orchard to picking your favourite varieties of fresh apples to take home with you. Gather up the family and get ready for a wonderful day on the farm.
