Charlottetown 
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The holiday season is a wonderful time to spend quality time with friends and family while getting into the joyous holiday spirit.
Listed below are some of the events taking place in Charlottetown including Santa Claus Parades, Christmas Concerts, Holiday Theatre, and other holiday events to help you have a wonderful time during the season.
Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades
Charlottetown Christmas Festival
The kick-off to the holiday season, with timeless holiday traditions including an open-air Christmas market with artisans and food vendors, Christmas movies, horse and wagon rides, carollers, public Christmas sing-alongs, Charlottetown’s Official Christmas Tree Lighting, the Charlottetown Christmas Parade and so much more!
Details
November 29 to December 1, 2019
Queen Street, Charlottetown
Charlottetown Christmas Parade
Line the route to enjoy the seasonal music, sparkling lights, and Christmas spirit during the annual Charlottetown Christmas parade!
Details
November 30, 2019, at 5 pm
Parade Route: The parade begins on University Avenue at UPEI and will travel down University Avenue/Great George Street to Grafton Street, continuing along Grafton Street to West Street, and finishing at the Provincial Government Buildings.
Annual Ultimate Christmas House Tour
Damien Morris Designs, in partnership with Coach Atlantic Group, has announced the third annual Ultimate Christmas House Tour. Visit five beautifully decorated homes as part of the Christmas House Tour. There will be Christmas themed refreshments and a goodie bag. One hundred percent of ticket sales are being donated to Santa’s Angels in support of their Christmas campaign.
Details
December 6, 2019 from 6pm – 10pm
Damien Morris Designs, 425 Brackley Point Road
$40
Christmas Concerts & Holiday Theatre
Christmas Stars Concert for QEH
Details
Sunday, November 17 at 6:00pm
Jack Blanchard Family Centre, 7 Pond Street, Charlottetown
$29.90 to $46.90
Baby it’s Cold Outside
Join for Feast Dinner Theatres’ Christmas show featuring a traditional style buffet with all the trimmings. It’s the annual Baby Its cold Outside Holiday Raffle and tonight, one lucky person will leave with an early Christmas gift of a large Cash prize. The giving spirit is alive and well..or is it?
Details
November 21 to 23, 2019
December 3 to 8, 10 to 15, 17 to 22, 2019
Rodd Hotel and Resorts, 75 Kent Street, Charlottetown
Ph: 902-629-2321
$29.90 to $46.90
Johnny Reid My Kind of Christmas
Award-winning Canadian artist Johnny Reid is touring his latest Christmas EP, My Kind of Christmas. Since arriving on the music scene over 10 years ago, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, Johnny Reid has captured the hearts of fans and audiences around the world.
Details
November 23, 2019 at 7 pm
Eastlink Centre Charlottetown, 46 Kensington Rd
$39.50 – $84.50 +HST and fees
Lennie Gallant “The Innkeeper’s Christmas Concert”
Lennie Gallant, in partnership with the City of Charlottetown and Wintertide Holiday Festival, will be presenting “The Innkeeper’s Christmas Concert” at Trinity United Church in Charlottetown. with special guests and also featuring members of the Atlantic String Machine, Patricia Richard, Sean Kemp, Jeremy Gallant and Jonathan Gallant. This promises to be spectacular evening of Christmas music in the magical acoustic setting that is Trinity. The concert is named after the artist’s much loved Christmas song, ‘The Innkeeper’’.
Details
Thursday, November 28, 2019 | 8:00 PM
Trinity United Church, Charlottetown
$30 to $35
Gunning & Cormier Christmas
Sociable Entertainment & The Trailside Music Cafe Present’s A Gunning & Cormier Christmas. Dave Gunning and J.P Cormier will be playing a special Christmas show at the Pourhouse.
Details
November 29, 2019 | 8:00 PM
Trailside Music Cafe’ Inn, 109 Main St., Mount Stewart
$35
Christmas with Phase II & Friends
Join Phase II and Friends for a night of yuletide fun.
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Saturday, November 30, 2019 | 8:00 PM
The Guild, Charlottetown
$25
Handel’s Messiah
Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre presents an afternoon celebrating of one of the most enduring pieces of music in the Western choral tradition. On Sunday, December 2, the Confederation Singers, orchestra, and four guest soloists perform George Frideric Handel’s Messiah, the Baroque-era oratorio that celebrates the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The concert is an annual tradition at the Centre, led by Choral Music Director Donald Fraser.
Details
December 1, 2019 | 2:30 PM
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
$25
Men of the Harvest
Join for Christmas concert – Christmas Music and Memories.
Details
Sunday, December 1 | 7:00 PM
St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 7 Tamarac Ave, Charlottetown
$10.
Santa Goes Green & Elfis and the Frozen Princess
Presented by The Guild Music Theatre School. Santa goes GREEN: Melting ice caps, global warming, surfing reindeer! The North Pole is going green this year and everyone is excited – everyone, that is, except Santa who likes things just the way they are. Solar panels, LED light bulbs, new power sources? It all sounds a bit inconvenient to him. Mrs. Claus, the elves, toys and reindeer have their hands full!
Elfis and the Frozen Princess: Everyone in the village of Icebergia is shivering with excitement when they hear that the Arctic-renowned band “Elfis and The Sleigh Riders” is coming to perform at the Snowflake Festival! The King and Queen have invited everyone in the entire Kingdom of Frozonia to attend, including all the princesses who live in the land. All except one – The Abominable Snow Princess.
Details
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2019 | 2:00 PM
The Guild, Charlottetown
$10 to 15
The Island Christmas Review
In “The Island Christmas Review,” Ledwell and Haines take the high-spirited energy of their hit summer variety show and steer the sled into a Christmas wonderland. Mark Haines will delight audiences with his multi-instrumental talents, on fiddle, guitar, and piano. Patrick Ledwell is whipping up a fresh batch of holiday comedy, including tips on how to pick a perfect tree and how to avoid creating terrible handicrafts.
December 11 to 14, 2019
Harmony House Theatre, 19814 PE-2, Hunter Rive
$25
Beary Merry Christmas
Kick off your Christmas at The Salvation Army’s magical and lively Beary Merry event. This signature event draws individuals and families from across island communities who enjoy musical entertainment from the distinguished Stadacona Band of the Royal Navy and the Confederation Centre Youth Chorus.
Details
December 13, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
$15
Kelley Mooney Christmas Concert
Kelley Mooney Christmas Concert with Jon Matthews and Allison Kelly. Join them for a harmony-filled, Christmas cheery evening. Show features songs from Kelley’s Christmas album, CAROLING. It’s a trip down memory lane to Christmases in the Mooney home. There will be lots of new and old favorites, and some tunes from Jon Matthews and Allison Kelly—maybe even a Kenny & Dolly tune.
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Friday, December 13 | 7:00 PM
St John’s Anglican Church, 17184 All Weather Hwy, Charlottetown
Elf The Musical JR.
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR.is a must see holiday musical. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth.
December 13 to 15, 2019
The Guild, Charlottetown
$15 to 19
Christmas In Nashville
Details
December 14, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
$44 to $50
Choral Music Programme: Sing Noel
The Confederation Centre Youth Chorus make merry, performing classical and contemporary Christmas carols together alongside guest artist, Charlottetown’s own Joey Kitson.
Details
December 15, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Trinity United Church
$20
Christmas Kitchen Party
Richard Wood with with Gordon Belsher & Brad Fremlin. For more than two decades, Richard Wood has impressed audiences all across Canada, as well as in the US, Europe, Japan and Australia. Highlights include TV guest appearances with Shania Twain on “David Letterman” and “Good Morning America,” Carnegie Hall with Irish legends The Chieftains, a featured performer on CBC’s Canada Day on Parliament Hill, “Rita MacNeil and Friends,” and with Jean Butler of Riverdance on “Celtic Electric.”
Details
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30 PM
The Pourhouse, 189 Great George St, Charlottetown
dinner reservations.
Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas
A traditional favourite, the Barra MacNeils’ An East Coast Christmas is a treat for the whole family. The five siblings are known for their brilliant instrumentals, ringing harmonies and delightful flair for story-telling. Their unique seasonal show is crafted each year to bring a special Celtic spin on traditional favourites and original east coast treasures with songs, stories, and dance. Their stunning rendition of O Holy Night is just one of the many highlights that bring audiences to their feet.
Details
December 18, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
$20
12 Days of Christmas: George Canyon & Aaron
Two Canadian country music superstars come together to celebrate the holidays with an acoustic collaboration for their 12 Days of Christmas East Coast Tour 2019.
Details
December 15, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
From $27
Christmas with Matt Andersen & Friends
Matt Anderson is a powerhouse performer with a giant soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence. He has built a formidable following the old-fashioned way: touring worldwide and letting his stunned audiences spread the good word of his righteous tunes all over.
Details
December 19, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St<
From $27
Fortunate Ones Christmas
Fortunate Ones duo, Catherine Allan and Andrew O’Brien, know a lot about what it takes to make a good partnership. Their sophomore album, HOLD FAST, is a study in resilience and community that sees the duo stretching their musical muscles into new, fully realized sonic territory. Filled with the familiar and effortless harmony, boundless energy and optimism that has gained the duo thousands of fans.
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December 22, 2019 | 7:30 PM
The Mack 128 Great George Street
From $27
Other Christmas / Holiday Events
Holiday Buffets
Holiday Lunches: Featuring a mouth-watering selection of seasonal specialties, holiday trimmings, all you can eat mussels, and everything else you’ve come to enjoy!
Holiday Dinners: Featuring all you can eat mussels, seafood chowder, a large variety of salads, hot buffet and gourmet desserts!
Details
Monday – Friday, November 27th – December 20th | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Thursday – Saturday, November 22nd – December 21st | 6 PM – 8 PM
Red Shores Racetrack & Casino, 58 Kensington Road
Charlottetown
$18.95 to $25.95
After Day: Christmas Ornaments
Get into the Christmas spirit and create a selection of handmade ornaments! This project is done in 2 stages and includes 2 visits. You can paint it whatever colours/designs/shapes you wish! Each participant can make a max of 10 ornaments.
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November 15 & 22, 2019 9 | 6:00 PM
Founders’ Food Hall and Market,6 Prince Street, Charlottetown
$38
Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Water’s Edge. And after you’re filled up on breakfast and had a visit with Santa, take some time to explore the Victorian Christmas Market and take in family-friendly activities including a Christmas-themed petting zoo, free horse & wagon rides, classic Christmas movies, and much more! Call 902-894-1208 to reserve your table.
Details
November 30 & December 1, 2019 | 7 AM – 10 AM
Santa will be visiting from 8:30 AM – 10 AM each day
Water’s Edge Restro Bar Grill, 18 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$19 + tax per person. Children 6 & under eat FREE!
Santa Shuffle
The Santa Shuffle is an annual 5km Fun-Run and 1km Elf Walk to fundraise for local
Salvation Army initiatives which provide hope and support to those in need across Canada. This family-oriented event is held in proud partnership with the Running Room. This merry event is for all ages and skill levels. Whether you run, walk, or prance, the Santa Shuffle is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and make a difference in your community.
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December 7, 2019 | 10 AM
Salvation Army, 158 Fitzroy St, Charlottetown
$15 – $30
Christmas Lunch Specials at the Rodd
The Rodd is serving Christmas dinner early all December long. All meals include Coffee or Tea and Dessert.
Details
December 2 to 20, Monday to Friday
The Rodd Charlottetown, 75 Kent St, Charlottetown
Holiday Menu at the Rodd
Skip the hard work of cooking and cleaning dishes this Holiday season by ordering from the Holiday Menu at the Rodd.
Details
The Rodd Charlottetown, 75 Kent St, Charlottetown
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