Natal Day Weekend Celebrations



Charlottetown is celebrating its 171st birthday! Join the City of Charlottetown for FREE family-friendly activities all weekend. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


THURSDAY, July 30

 All Weekend Chalk Art

Throughout Natal Day weekend, vibrant chalk art installations will be featured at several locations across Charlottetown, including Rochford Square, Connaught Square, Kings Square, Hillsborough Square, Founders' Food Hall and Market, Victoria Row, Confederation Landing Park, and Charlottetown City Hall.
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, July 31

6 PM       Group Bike Ride led by Bike Friendly Communities
Start and End Point: Confederation Landing

Participants are invited to join a guided bike ride through downtown and along the Confederation Trail. The ride is open to all ages and cycling abilities, and will conclude with a complimentary sweet treat for participants. Helmets are required. Additional details, including the full route, will be announced in the coming weeks.              

7 PM

PEI Symphony Orchestra presents Music Under the Summer Sky
Confederation Landing

Relax and enjoy a captivating outdoor performance by the members of the PEI Symphony Orchestra at Confederation Landing Park


SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

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.
5-9 PM Simmons Pool Glow Party and BBQ
Simmons Pool

Make a splash at our evening pool party at Simmons Pool! Enjoy an evening of swimming, music from a live DJ, yard games and a BBQ. Swimming will be offered in one-hour sessions throughout the evening, with a new session beginning every hour on the hour (5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m.).

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

 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.

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 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.
 4-6 PM Mayor & Councils Older Adult Social
Jack Blanchard Hall (7 Pond Street)

Join Mayor Brown and City Council for refreshments and live entertainment.



OTHER EVENTS HAPPENING NATAL DAY WEEKEND


All Weekend
Sounds of the Waterfront | Founders' Food Hall & Market & Peakes' Quay
Every night from 12-8PM
For the full schedule: soundsofthewaterfront.com

Sunday, August 2
Downtown Farmers' Market | Confederation Landing Park
10:00AM - 3:00PM. For more information: downtowncharlottetown.com

Friday, July 24 - Sunday, August 2
PEI Pride Festival
Varied schedule of events. Visit Pride PEI for a full schedule: Pride Fest' 26 — Pride PEI