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.
Taste of Georgetown
Taste of Georgetown offers two distinct dining experiences built around Prince Edward Island ingredients. The Garden Lunch features lobster rolls, mussels, potato salad and other seasonal favourites, while the Evening Dinner offers a four-course menu highlighting PEI shellfish, local produce, beef or seafood, and a locally inspired dessert. Both experiences include live music, combining food, hospitality, and entertainment in the Georgetown setting.
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October 2, 2026
The Kings Playhouse, Charlottetown
Maritime Reptile & Pet Expo
Maritime Reptile & Pet Expo at the Eastlink Centre PEI brings together reptile and animal breeders, pet suppliers, food and treat vendors, and creators of pet-themed art, jewellery, and products. You can also check out interactive attractions and learn more about a wide range of animals and pet-related services.
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October 17, 2026
Eastlink 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 4, 2026
Queen St. (Grafton to Water), Charlottetown
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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 1, 5, 13, 15, 2026
Charlottetown
$104
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 2026
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 1, 2026
New London Carriage House, New London
Treaty Day Celebrations
Treaty Day Celebrations
Treaty Day Celebrations at the Eastlink Centre PEI recognize the historic Peace and Friendship Treaties between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown. The inaugural gathering brings together hundreds of Indigenous singers, drummers, vendors, and artisans, giving you a chance to experience Mi’kmaq culture, learn about shared history, and take part in a community-focused educational celebration.
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October 1, 2026
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 2 – 4, 2026
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 24 – October 10, 2026
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 30, 2026
Cornwall
The Barra MacNeils
October 25, 2026
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 1 – 3, 2026
Delta Hotel by Marriott, 18 Queen St., Charlottetown
Five Senses of Fall Flavours
Five Senses of Fall Flavours at Dalvay by the Sea turns PEI’s harvest into a multi-course dining experience built around sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami. The menu highlights local seafood, beef and seasonal produce, with dishes including oysters three ways, wild mushroom galette, tamarind-glazed Island beef and sticky date pudding. Each course is paired with beverages and palate cleansers, while presentation, aroma, texture and sound are woven into the experience.
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October 2, 2026
Dalvay by the Sea
James Ehnes
James Ehnes brings his celebrated violin artistry to the Confederation Centre of the Arts. A two-time Grammy winner and recipient of 12 Juno Awards, Ehnes is known for combining technical precision with lyrical playing and performs on the 1715 “Marsick” Stradivarius.
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October 13, 2026
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown
Island to Island
Island to Island brings Hawaiian flavours together with Prince Edward Island ingredients at Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort. Two-time Top Chef fan favourite Sheldon Simeon and Ada Culinary Studio lead the experience, which includes outdoor cooking, a beach-side cocktail hour and a family-style multi-course meal featuring dishes such as oysters, kalbi ribs, Kauai lobster and slow-roasted pig.
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October 3, 2026
Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort, Morell
Chef’s Island
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 10, 2026
Delta Hotels Prince Edward, Charlottetown
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 7, 2026
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 2026
Charlottetown
Flashback
Flashback at Harbourfront Theatre celebrates the music of Motown, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Created by the team behind Oh What a Night and Four by Four, the show combines classic hits with choreography and onstage banter for a trip through a memorable era of popular music. Details
October 13, 2026
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 16 – 18, 2026
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 16 – 18, 22 – 25, 28 – 30, 2026
81 Victoria Street West, Kensington
GYPSY
Gypsy: Premiere Tribute to Fleetwood Mac recreates the sound of the legendary band with a live performance of favourites from across its catalogue. The show includes songs such as “Dreams,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Rhiannon,” “Don’t Stop,” and “The Chain,” along with material connected to Stevie Nicks’ collaborations with Don Henley and Tom Petty.
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October 24, 2026
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 10, 2026
Kool Breeze Farms, Reads Corner
Kid’s Halloween Hauntacular
Kids’ Halloween Hauntacular
October 25, 2026
Orwell Corner Historic Village, Vernon Bridge
Chef’s Harvest Dining Series
October 15 – 17, 22 – 24, 29 – 31 & November 5 – 7, 2026
The Inn at Bay Fortune
Trail Tuesday: Fall Hiking Series
Central Region Sport and Recreation Council
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October 6, 3, 20, 27, 2026
Various trails in PEI
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 11, 2026
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 16 – 17, 20, 23 – 24, 27, 30 & November 3, 6 – 7, 10, 13, 2026
Beaconsfield Historic House, Charlottetown
Belonging
PEI Symphony Orchestra’s Belonging opens the orchestra’s 59th season with a program exploring identity, community, history, and connection. Guest soloist and PEISO principal flautist Morgan Saulnier performs Khachaturian’s virtuosic Flute Concerto, while Eric Whitacre’s Deep Field invites audience smartphones to become part of the musical experience. The program also includes Cecilia Livingston’s A Leap of the Heart and We’re Not Done Drumming, featuring Laura Sgroi and Rebecca Thomas.
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October 18, 2026
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown
Thane Dunn’s Elvis in Concert
Thane Dunn’s Elvis in Concert brings the music and stage presence of Elvis Presley to the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Two-time World Champion Elvis tribute artist Thane Dunn performs with a hand-picked live band, recreating the sound, style, and energy of Presley’s concert years with detailed replica costumes and classic rock ’n’ roll favourites.
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October 24, 2026
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown
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
Willie Nelson: A celebration of the man and his music
Willie Nelson: A Celebration of the Man and His Music features Island performer Nudie paying tribute to the country music legend through a mix of well-known hits and lesser-heard songs. Alongside the music, Nudie shares stories and anecdotes that add context to Willie Nelson’s career and songs, with a few surprises woven into the performance.
October 24, 2026
Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Mysteries of The Keyhole House
Mysteries of the Keyhole House brings master illusionists Ted and Marion Outerbridge to Harbourfront Theatre with a family-friendly mix of theatrical magic and ghost story. Inspired by their own century-old home, which is rumoured to be haunted, the production blends elaborate illusions with a tale that has attracted more than 30 million online views.
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October 30, 2026
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
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, 2026
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 mazes that 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.