There are many fun activities and events that will keep you and the kids busy this spring break. Listed below are the events and activities that are taking place this March Break in Charlottetown.
Ice City
Ice City has taken over Charlottetown from January 26th – March 31st, 2024. Decking the streets in ice sculptures, art installations, and other wintery decor, Ice City will also have the return of Sugar Shacks each weekend at various outdoor patios, horse and wagon rides, Skating Under the Stars, Flow in the Snow with Charlottetown Yoga at Founders’ Hall, and more! Details
Charlottetown
January 26 – March 31, 2024
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $3.99. Details
Daily during the Break+Saturdays mornings
Participating Cineplex theatres
$3.99
Ice City Horse & Wagon Rides
Enjoy a traditional horse and wagon ride throughout the historic streets of downtown Charlottetown this winter season! Details
Founder’s Food Hall & Market, 6 Prince Street
Fridays | 4 – 8 PM
Saturdays | 2 – 6 PM
Rides will be available by walk-up only and cash only ($5 per person).
Disco Skating at Founders’ Food Hall & Market
You bring your skates and we provide the good times. There will be disco lights…there will be music…and FUN!! Details
Founder’s Food Hall & Market, 6 Prince Street
Saturday | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Free
Sunday Snowshoes In The Park
Embrace Sunday fun day by exploring Victoria Park’s beautiful trails with these FREE snowshoe rentals. The Charlottetown Parks & Recreation Department will be at the Victoria Park Ball Field Clubhouse every Sunday from 1 – 3pm (weather dependent) offering free snowshoe rentals. Drop by to pick up a pair and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate afterward! Details
Victoria Park, Charlottetown
Sundays, until March 24, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Free; There’ll be a limited number of snowshoes available on a first come, first serve basis.
Charlottetown Islanders Hockey
Come and enjoy some great Hockey at the Eastlink Center. Details
Eastlink Center, 46 Kensington Road, Charlottetown
vs. Cape Breton Eagles on March 22, 2024 | 7:00 PM
vs. Cape Breton Eagles on March 23, 2024 | 4:00 PM
U60 $24, 60+ $22, 13-25 $18, U13 $16.
Shania Twain Tribute
Dust your boots off and get ready to kick, turn, and stomp-stomp with Honey, I’m Home: Shania Twain Tribute Band! This star-studded lineup features Bridgette Blanchard on lead vocals singing all of Shania’s greatest hits and features other members from legendary local bands like More Soul, Sunday Punch, and The Motones. Get your pipes ready and get ready to sing along to every word – we guarantee you will know them. Details
Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 7:00 PM
$37.83
Free March & Spring Break Fun at Toys R Us
March 22 – 28, 2024
Toys ”R” Us stores
Free
Sheila Smith & Band
w/ Special Guest Joe MacMillan. Step into the world of Sheila Smith, a singer-songwriter whose captivating voice brings a fresh and enchanting vibe to the stage. Details
Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown
Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 12:00 PM
$25.82
Atlantic Entertainment Expo
Join us at the Atlantic Entertainment Expo 2024 for a weekend filled with epic entertainment, games, cosplay, and unforgettable experiences! Details
March 23 – 24, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
PEI Convention Centre – Delta Hotels, 18 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$31.87 – $122.23
Winter Break Camp
Sign the kids up for the Winter Break Visual Art Camps in the Schurman Family Studio. Ages 6-12. Through a combination of guided and open-ended activities, your young artist will create paintings, sculptures, drawings, and various crafts to take home. Our theme for the week is Fairy Tales and Fantasy. Details
March 25, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Confederation Centre of the Arts – Schurman Family Studio & Studio 2, 130 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$180 – $220
Family Sundays
Come and join us at Confederation Centre Art Gallery for an hour of FREE art and craft activities for the whole family. Explore our current exhibitions at a leisurely pace and create fun and simple crafts to take home. All materials will be provided. Details
Sunday, March 24, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Confederation Centre Art Gallery, 130 Queen Street, Charlottetown
Free
stories of the Mi’kmaq people of PEI
Embark on a journey of cultural richness and connection at The Guild, where the L’nu Storytellers of PEI, led by Julie Pellisier-Lush, invite you to share the vibrant tapestry of Mi’kmaq heritage. In a warm and inviting ambiance, participants are encouraged to sign in and become part of a collective storytelling experience that transcends generations. Details
The Guild, 111 Queen Street
Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Registration is free (and optional) on Eventbrite, walk-ins are welcome. Donations are also welcomed at the door.
March Break Movies
As part of the daily March Break programming at Founders’ enjoy free movies up on the second-level mezzanine! Come drop in, relax, and enjoy the show! Details
Despicable Me | March 25 | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Trolls World Tour | March 26 | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Barbie | March 27 | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
The Super Mario Bros. Movie | March 28 | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Founder’s Food Hall & Markets Food Hall, 6 Prince St
Free
March Break Masterpieces: Drop-in Spring Craft
This drop-in activity is perfect for emerging artists! Hop on over to our second-level mezzanine and let their art bloom with our spring-inspired crafts! Details
March 25 – 28, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Founder’s Food Hall & Markets Food Hall, 6 Prince St
This is a free activity with supplies provided!
Junior Chef Cooking Class
Calling all young culinary enthusiasts to join our exciting cooking class designed just for children. It’s a hands-on, flavourful adventure that sparks creativity and teaches valuable cooking skills! Have a young chef who is looking to turn up the heat on their culinary prowess? The winner of the series will get an automatic buy-in to the Junior Chef Challenge at the 2024 PEI International Shellfish Festival! Details
Potato Pizza | March 26 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Baked Potato | March 27 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Seafood Chowder | March 28 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Founder’s Food Hall & Markets Food Hall, 6 Prince St
Sign up
Dive into a Splash of Colours: Experience the Joy of Holi
Indulge in a feast of flavors at our food booths, groove to the beats of a lively DJ, dance your heart out, and dive into endless colour play! Bring your own colours to add a personal touch to the festivities. Let’s make it a celebration to remember! Details
March 24, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Eastlink Centre, 46 Kensington Rd
Under the age of 10: FREE; $12 – $22
$5 Movie Nights at City Cinema
Round up the family and enjoy $5 (per person) movie nights from 4-6pm on Sundays in March & April as part of the Ice City Festival! Details
Sundays | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
March 24: The Iron Giant
March 31: Pokémon: The First Movie
City Cinema, 64 King Street, Charlottetown
$5 (per person)
FLIP Fabrique: Blizzard
This contemporary circus performance takes you on a crazy, poetic, and gentle journey in the dead of the winter, inviting you to lose yourself in a moment of complete wonder. With performers at the peak of their art and outstanding visual poetry, Blizzard promises to blow away everything in its path. Details
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Sobey Family Theatre, 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
March 28, 2024 | 7:30 PM
$20.25 – $31.75
Go Skating at MacLauchan Arena
Grab your skates and head over to the MacLauchan Arena at the Bell Aliant Centre for some family skating fun this March Break. Details
560 University Ave., Charlottetown
Owls Hollow
Owls Hollow is a popular store that offers unique, award-winning toys and games for the children. There is also an indoor Playland on the lower level packed with many toys and games that kids of all ages will love to play with. There is also a coffee/ice cream bar where you can get sweet treats if the kids ask for a snack. Details
95 Capital Drive, Charlottetown
Indoor Attractions
The capital of PEI and the home of the Confederation, Charlottetown is home to many fun indoor attractions. If you are starting to get the winter blues from being inside too long, check out the places and have fun inside Charlottetown. Details
Easter-themed Events
Check Easter-themed events including Easter Egg Hunts, see Easter in Charlottetown.
Indoor Attractions
The capital of PEI and the home of the Confederation, Charlottetown is home to many fun indoor attractions. If you are starting to get the winter blues from being inside too long, check out the places and have fun inside Charlottetown. Details
Easter-themed Events
Check Easter-themed events including Easter Egg Hunts, see Easter in Charlottetown.x
Public Skating
Explore the ice on skates at various locations in Charlottetown. Details
Winter Fun
Enjoy your time outdoors! Enjoy a walk, snowshoe, skate and more. Do remember to check trial conditions before starting. Details
Go Swimming at the Bell Aliant Centre
Take a dip this March Break at the Bell Aliant Centre. There are open swims taking place each day of March Break. You can check the online schedule to see what times the open swims are taking place. Details
560 University Ave., Charlottetown
Regular Fees
Charlottetown Farmers’ Market
The Charlottetown Farmers’ Market is the place to be on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm. Vendors from across PEI come to the Charlottetown Farmer’s Market with fresh produce, specialty teas, roasted coffees, and baked goodies. The market is a wonderful place to visit if you want to buy ingredients or new meals and ingredients. Details
100 Belvedere Ave, Charlottetown
Outdoor Adventures
Get out of the house and enjoy nature. Depending on the weather choose from:
- Outdoor Winter Activities in and Around Charlottetown
- 25 of the Best Outdoor Activities in Charlottetown
- 25 of the Best Outdoor Family Adventures on Prince Edward Island
That Fun Place Inc
Take your young kids to That Fun Place for indoor fun. Details
That Fun Place Inc, Unit 10, 410 Mt Edward Road (facing MacAleer Drive), Charlottetown
Daily ~ Hours vary