Celebrate the last long weekend before school starts by unwinding with family and friends, or spend the day discovering the many things to see and do in Charlottetown.
Credit: Destination Charlottetown
There is something for everyone to do in and around Charlottetown during the Labour Day weekend.
Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7, 2026
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15 Day Trips from Charlottetown
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Charlottetown Busker Festival
The Charlottetown Busker Festival is bringing world‑class street performance to the heart of the city. Staged across vibrant outdoor venues like Victoria Row, Founders’ Food Hall & Market, and Peake’s Quay, the Festival showcases acrobats, jugglers, comedians, and visual artists from near and far. Over three electrifying days, audiences of all ages can enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment in walkable outdoor settings, enhanced by artisan vendors, local food, and photo-worthy pop‑ups. Details
September 4 – 6, 2026
Victoria Row, Founders’ Food Hall & Market, Peake’s Quay, Charlottetown
Free
Cinema Under the Stars
September 3 – 5, 2026 | 8:30 PM
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (PG-13) | Thursday, September 3
Superman (PG-13) | Friday, September 4
Hoppers (PG) | Saturday, September 5
Victoria Park, Charlottetown
Labour Day Picnic and Barbecue
This Labour Day, workers, unions, and community members are coming together to celebrate our wins and make our voices heard for good jobs and strong workers’ rights. From rallies, to parades, to BBQs and other celebrations, bring your friends and family and join the Labour Day event! Details
Monday, September 7, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Victoria Park Pavilion, Charlottetown
PEI Escape Rooms
Can you escape from PEI Escape Rooms in time? Pick from three themed rooms and gather up three of your friends and family per group. Details
Tuesday-Friday | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday | 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
81 Prince Street, Charlottetown
$20 – $24 per Person
Rise & Climb Adventure Course
Spend a fun day zipping along and climbing up to 50 feet in the air. There are over 46 elements at the Rise & Climb Adventure Course to challenge your skills. Get your adrenaline pumping this Labour Day Weekend. Details
Open Wednesdays – Sundays
85 Hilltop Drive, Cornwall
Full Bracelet Standard $39.99- $47.99; Intro Bracelet Standard: $29.99 – $37.99
Movie at the Drive-in
Enjoy a drive-in movie night. Details
September 4 – 6, 2026 | Gates open 8:00 PM
Brackley Drive-In, 3164 Brackley Point Road, Charlottetown
$8.50 – $15; Children (4 and under) Free
II. Live Music
An Evening of Led Zeppelin
Featuring Carrie MacLellan (vocals, keyboards), Aron Scott (guitars, vocals), Stéphane Bouchard (bass), and Maxwell Gallant (drums).
Following a sold-out performance at the Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, four of Prince Edward Island’s most accomplished musicians return to celebrate the music of Led Zeppelin. Details
Friday, September 4, 2026 | Doors 6:30 PM
Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown
$38.18
Friday Night Ceilidhs
Fullerton’s Marsh with Randy Dibblee, Frank McQuaid and Willie Arsenault with fiddler Allison Giggey and step dancing by Janelle Banks and Emily Burnley. Details
Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Road, Charlottetown
$21.83
Corner Street Daze
Get ready for two days of dancing in the street with two evenings of live local music all day – acoustic sets, full bands, and DJs, non-stop good vibes and community fun, Busker performances, and more. 19+ event, photo ID required upon request. Details
September 4 & 5, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Hunter’s Ale House, 185 Kent Street, Charlottetown
The Sounds of the Waterfront
Charlottetown’s new and exciting waterfront music series is here! Proudly presented by Dairy Farmers of PEI, this music series has it all: from fiddling folk to bright Cuban guitar to the smooth sounds of wind instruments and all genres in between. The Sounds of the Waterfront will be music to everyone’s ears! Details
July 1 – September 6, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Peake’s Quay & Founders Hall, Charlottetown
Free
Avril Lavigne & Simple Plan Tribute
Join THE BEST DAMN THING and ROLE MODELS for a celebration of Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan —two of Canada’s most iconic sounds and the soundtrack of a generation. Expect a night of pop-punk anthems and pure nostalgia performed live with all the spirit of the era that never really left. 19+. Details
Saturday, September 5, 2026| 8:00 PM
Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown
$25 Advance w/ $35 Door
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Come From Away
Come From Away is based on the true story of a small town that welcomed the world. What started as an average day in Gander, Newfoundland turned into a historic moment when 38 planes carrying thousands of people were diverted there on September 11, 2001.
Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but the East Coast community welcomed these “come from aways” into their lives with open arms; uneasiness turned into trust, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Come From Away tells a heartwarming story of kindness in the face of unprecedented circumstances.
Details
August 27 – September 26, 2026
Confederation Centre of the Arts -Sobey Family Theatre, 130 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$49 – $111 + fees
Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™
See Prince Edward Island’s iconic redhead on stage this summer! This Canadian classic is a humorous, touching, and dynamic musical that will inspire your imagination, tickle your funny bone, and mesmerize you with its graceful and exhilarating singing and dancing.
Details
August 29 – September 5, 2026
Confederation Centre of the Arts – Sobey Family Theatre, 130 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$55 – $115 + fees
C’Mon In! An Island Kitchen Party
This summer, the Island’s best kitchen party is at The Mack. C’MON IN! throws open the door and invites you straight into a lively Maritime kitchen, where the party’s already started, the stories get bigger as the night goes on, and the music keeps everyone around the table just a little longer. From foot-stomping classics to sing-along favourites, C’mon In! celebrates the very best of Atlantic Canadian music, including Stompin’ Tom, Anne Murray, Great Big Sea, and more. Grab a chair, sing along if you like, and settle in for one of the most fun nights out of the summer.
Details
August 28 – September 5, 2026
Confederation Centre of the Arts – The Mack, 130 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$54
Anne & Gilbert, the Musical
Experience Canada’s greatest love story in the critically acclaimed and widely loved musical Anne & Gilbert. Featuring a 20-member cast and orchestra, Anne & Gilbert has become a Canadian theatre sensation with the Toronto Star calling it “a marvel”and proclaiming “the joy of the experience makes this one a winner”. Details
August 29 to October 26, 2026
September 5 | 1:00 PM
Florence Simmons Performance Hall, 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown
$49.25 – $95.47 Plus $3.91 fees
City Cinema
Showing independent films and a few mainstream hits, City Cinema is the perfect place to unwind. Check their website to see what is on the big screen. Details
64 King Street, Charlottetown
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Ghost Tour
Step into the shadows of Charlottetown’s past on our eerie Ghost Tour at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Beginning each evening, this guided walking tour winds through the heart of downtown, tracing dark alleys and venerable streets as your guide — a mysterious gravedigger character — conjures up chilling stories of hauntings, unexplained sounds, and long-buried secrets. Details
September 4 – 5, 2026 | 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM
Kent and West Street, Charlottetown
$10 – $25
Bootleggers and Barbacks Tour
Friday, September 4, 2026 | 4:30 PM
Founders Food Hall & Market, Charlottetown
$68.70
Spooky Season at The Alley
Starting on September 7, get ready for a season packed with fall vibes, great music, exciting specials, glow bowling, delicious food, and unforgettable nights. Details
Monday, September 7, 2026 onwards
The Alley, 200 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
Varies
Historic Great George Tour
Septemebr 1 – 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Founders Food Hall & Market, 6 Prince St, Charlottetown
$10 – $25
V. Food Events & Activities
Charlottetown Beer Garden and Patio
Gather up your friends for some drinks at Charlottetown’s premiere Beer Garden. Relax on the outdoor patio and enjoy some craft beer and fresh seafood. Details
166 Prince Street, Charlottetown
Downtown Farmer’s Market
Visit the Downtown Farmer’s Market on Queen Street for fresh local produce, preserves, ethnic and Canadian food service, baked goods, Island beef jerky, succulents and flowers, handmade soap and body products, woodwork, knitting, hooked rugs, jewelry, artwork, pet treats …and so much more!! Details
Sundays | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lower Queen Street (Between Grafton and Dorchester Streets), Downtown Charlottetown
Free
Charlottetown Farmer’s Market
Enjoy a warm atmosphere, celebrate community and buy local at the Market every Saturday. Meet local farmers, crafters, artisans, and hot food vendors. Details
Saturdays, year-round | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesdays, summer months | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Temporarily Operating at 614 North River Road, Charlottetown
Free
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