Charlottetown is celebrating its 169th birthday! Join the City of Charlottetown for FREE family-friendly activities all weekend.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
| Closed Event |
Citizen Recognition Awards & Make our Hometown Beautiful Awards
Charlottetown residents will be honoured at the Citizen Recognition and Make our Hometown Beautiful awards ceremony. Recipients of the awards, including the Forbes Kennedy Volunteer of the Year Award and the David ‘Eli’ MacEachern Bursary, will be announced following the event. |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
| 7 PM |
Group Bike Ride Led by Bike Friendly Communities
Victoria Park
Join Bike Friendly Communities for a guided bike ride through downtown and along the Confederation Trail to Victoria Park where participants will be treated to a free ice cream. This event is open to all ages and cycling abilities and helmets are required.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
| 8:30-10 AM |
Natal Day Pancake Breakfast
Rochford Square
Join Mayor Brown and City Council for a traditional pancake breakfast and entertainment by Adam MacGregor & The Foes.
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| 1-3 PM |
Summer Splash Party
Victoria Park Pool
Cool down at the Victoria Park Pool with swimming, games and freezies while a local DJ spins all the summer hits. |
| 2-4 PM |
Mayor's Older Adults Social
Jack Blanchard Hall (7 Pond Street)
Join Mayor Brown and City Council for refreshments and musical entertainment.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
| 9-10 AM |
Island Tides Yoga & Wellness Festival presents Rise and Grind: Café Yoga
Victoria Park Cultural Pavilion
Start Sunday morning off right with an energizing outdoor yoga class led by Erika Killam in Victoria Park, followed by delicious complimentary coffee or tea.
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| 1-4 PM |
Charlie Town's Birthday Party
Founders' Food Hall and Market Green Space
Join Charlottetown mascot, ‘Charlie Town’, for a fun afternoon at Founders’ Food Hall & Market Green Space. Activities will include bounce houses, mini putt, face painting, balloon twisting, a photo booth and more. Beginning at 1 p.m., the Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club will be serving free hotdogs, cupcakes and ice cream sandwiches while quantities last. |
OTHER EVENTS HAPPENING NATAL DAY WEEKEND
All Weekend
Island Fringe Festival | Various Locations
July 31- August 4. For a schedule and more information: islandfringe.com
Sounds of the Waterfront | Founders' Food Hall & Market & Peakes' Quay
August 1-3| 12:00-8:00PM
August 4 | 12:00-7:00PM
For the full schedule: soundsofthewaterfront.com
Sunday, August 4
Downtown Farmers' Market | Confederation Landing Park
10:00AM - 3:00PM. For more information: downtowncharlottetown.com