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.
Be sure to take some time this October to check out these 25 fun fall activities taking place across PEI.
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 1, 2023
Queen St. (Grafton to Water), Charlottetown
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A Taste of Georgetown
Join us in Georgetown for a culinary celebration of local flavors, featuring succulent seafood and tantalizing dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Experience mouthwatering delights at The Kings Playhouse, complete with a complimentary signature cocktail and a mid-evening theatrical performance, all in the heart of Georgetown’s unique food culture.
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October 3, 2023
Kings PlayHouse, 65 Grafton St, Georgetown
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 6-7, 10, 14, 21, 26, 28, 2023
Charlottetown
$89
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, 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 2023
MacKenzie Cornmaze, 10903 TransCanada Highway
A Taste of Epekwitk
Discover A Taste of Epekwitk. Enjoy a complimentary wild blueberry cocktail, witness a Mi’kmaw basket weaving demonstration by Francis Jadis, relish unlimited oysters, and savor contemporary Mi’kmaw cuisine by Indigenous Chef Richard Charron on the second floor, all while gaining cultural insights from Mi’kmaw Elder Junior Peter-Paul.
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October 13, 2023
Abegweit First Nation, Mount Stewart
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. There are several evetns and activities happining at different places during this 2-week long celebration. So check out the calendar and plan.
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October 1-15, 2023
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 October 14, 2023
Cornwall
Fresh From the Island New Works Festival
Be the first to hear brand new plays read aloud by professional actors. The Fresh From the Island New Works Festival readings will take place at 11am and 1pm Sunday October 22nd.
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October 22, 2023
Kings Playhouse Theatre, Georgetown
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.
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October 1 – 31, 2023
Charlottetown
Ben Chase, In My Truck Tour
PEI native Ben Chase is returning home from Nashville to his island roots for the Cavendish Beach Music Festival presents; Ben Chase, In My Truck Tour.
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October 7, 2023
PEI Brewing Co., Charlottetown
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 5 – 7, 2023
Delta Hotel by Marriott, 18 Queen St., Charlottetown
Anne & Gilbert the Musical
See the award-winning show before it takes a break from the stage. Anne & Gilbert the Musical is one of Canada’s greatest love stories and is unforgettable family experience. It is a must-see show when you visit Charlottetown.
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October 2-3, 5, 2023
Charlottetown
Songwriters Circle
Copper Bottom Presents a Songwriter’s Circle featuring KINLEY, Benny Von, and Brandon Howard Roy on Saturday, October 14th.
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October 14, 2023
Montague
Annual Fall Craft Fair
Annual Fall Craft Fair will feature over 50 vendors that showcase their new Fall and Holiday products. It is a great place to find unique items for the special or hard to buy for people in your life.
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October 15, 2023
Credit Union Place Summerside
Chief’s Haunted Barn
Prepare to be scared! Chief’s Haunted Barn in Scotchfort will open on October 13th. Bring a food donation and support the local food bank.
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October 13 – 31, 2023
Scotchfort – Abegweit First Nation
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 the corner of your eye on this spooky walk.
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Until October 31, 2023
Charlottetown
$10 – $20
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 1 – 31, 2023
Charlottetown
Historic Ghostwalk
Take a guided tour of historic Summerside to hear spirits relate the history of Halloween and the darker side of Island life.
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October 19, 2023
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 13-15, 2023
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 14 – 15, 20 – 22, 26 – 30, 2023
81 Victoria Street West, Kensington
The Return of Supernaut
Hailing from Summerside, P.E.I., SUPERNAUT features Scott Cleary as an Ozzy Osbourne impersonator and lead vocalist, Aron Scott on guitar, Stéphane Bouchard on bass, and Yves Arsenault on drums. Scott has been emulating Ozzy’s performances since the ’90s, while Aron, Stéphane, and Yves are respected musicians on Prince Edward Island. SUPERNAUT faithfully recreates Black Sabbath’s music with Scott as Ozzy, delivering an energetic live show reminiscent of the 1970s.
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October 28, 2023
Performing Arts Centre at the College of Piping, Summerside
Pisuwin
Based on a Wolastoq tale, this multidisciplinary piece blends Indigenous storytelling and ballet, redefining this classical form for a diverse, savvy, and contemporary audience. Set to the soaring music of award-winning composer Jeremy Dutcher, Pisuwin features electronic sounds, industrial landscapes, and digital projection juxtaposed with Wolastoq songs and visual motifs.
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October 28, 2023
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown
The Gof Cavendish Beach Shoot Out
October 20 – 22, 2023
Eagles Glenn of Cavendish, Cavendish
Murray McLauchlan: Hourglass
Murray McLauchlan is one of Canada’s most highly regarded singer/songwriters, and with good cause. Over a 50-year career, he has released 20 albums and been awarded 11 Junos. His songs Farmer’s Song, Down by the Henry Moore, Whispering Rain and Sweeping the Spotlight Away are now considered Canadian standards. Details
October 20, 2023
Harbourfront Theatre, Sumemrside
$69.20
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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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
Hype Halloween Video Dance Party
Calling all you ghouls, goblins and creatures of the night. Come join for a fright of a night on Saturday, October 28th at the PEI Brewing Company for a Halloween dance party. Complete with tracks from your favorite DJ, DJ Hype, there will be prizes for the best costume so come dressed in your most spooktacular fit for a chance to win.
October 28, 2023
PEI Brewing Co., 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 13 -15, 20-22, 26-29, 2023
New Glasgow
$8.70 – $14.78 + Tax
Get Lost in 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.