Welcome to October, Charlottetown! Whether you’re looking for a haunting walk through the city streets, a hilarious night out, or even some adults-only pumpkin carving, there’s plenty happening this month. Kick-off the fall season and discover what Charlottetown has to offer this October!
1. Charlottetown Scarecrow Festival
📅 October 1 - 30 |📍Multiple Locations
Take a walk through downtown Charlottetown and discover the over 800 scarecrows on display across town.
2.Treaty Day Mawio'mi
📅 October 1 |📍Eastlink Centre
Spend the day celebrating Mi'kmaq culture with a variety of indigenous singers, dancers, vendors, artisans, and more, on the official day of recognition of the historic Peace and Friendship treaties.
3. Harbour Hopper
📅 Select Days |📍 Founders Food Hall & Market
Take a scenic fall ride on the Harbour Hopper, viewing the vibrant fall foliage from land and sea, all while learning about the intriguing local history.
4.Haunted Horse and Wagon Rides
📅 October 2 - 30 |📍Founders' Food Hall & Market
Adventure on an eerie wagon ride through the streets of Charlottetown as a storyteller shares some of the cities most haunting tales.
5. Farm Day in the City
📅 October 4 |📍Queen Street
Join in on the Island's largest outdoor market and street festival as vendors from all over PEI take over Charlottetown to show off their fresh produce, incredible art, wonderful crafts, and more!
6.The Island Fringe Festival
📅 October 7 - 11 |📍Multiple Locations
Discover one (or more!) of the unique, independent, and alternative performances taking the stage as part of the Fringe Festival.
7. Pumpkin Carving
📅 October 15 |📍PonyBoat Social Club
Enjoy the lively atmosphere at PonyBoat Social Club while carving pumpkins and sipping on your favourite drinks.
8. Beaconsfield by Candlelight
📅 October 16 - November 13 |📍Beaconsfield Historic House
Experience the Beaconsfield Historic House in a different light, as the sun goes down and the candles are lit, the museums resident ghostlorist will guide you through the eerie and haunted history of the Victorian home.
9.Couples Clownselling
📅 October 18 |📍The Factory Downtown
Laugh the night away as the Couples Clownselling tour takes the stage in Charlottetown for a hilarious night of comedians and their partners getting therapized by the most unqualified nonprofessionals.
10. Ghost Tours with the Heritage Players
📅 August 7 - November 7 |📍Downtown Charlottetown
Wander the shadowy streets of downtown Charlottetown as your guide shares the haunting history, mysterious legends, and spooky tales of the city’s past.
No matter what you’re into, this month is packed with exciting ways to get out and enjoy the city. Grab your friends and family, mark your calendars, and enjoy everything Charlottetown has to offer!
