Spring has sprung on Prince Edward Island, and with it comes a bounty of delicious flavours, one-of-a-kind events, and the exciting kick-off to lobster season! Here are 10 Things To Do in PEI This April:

1. Go for a burger

PEI Burger Love is back for the entire month of April! Check out the full list of burger creations from the Island’s restaurants and try your faves. One dollar from each burger sold goes directly to support the Anderson House – an emergency shelter offering support for women, trans and non-binary individuals and their children in need of safety.

PEI Burger Love | Month of April

Photo via Hunter’s Ale House

2. Wine & Dine at Red Shores

Head to the Top of the Park restaurant at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, wine, and live music! As part of the Festival of Wines Winemakers Dinner Series, this special event includes a delicious four-course meal paired with complimentary wines from featured winemakers. Your ticket also includes access to the Festival of Wines Grand Tasting Event on April 26, a $10 gaming voucher for the casino, and live entertainment from The Fabulously Rich—an incredible Tragically Hip tribute band. It’s the perfect blend of flavour, fun, and music.

Wine & Dine | Red Shores, Charlottetown | April 24, 2025

Photo via Red Shores

3. Theatres & Performances

PEI’s spring stage is alive with music and theatre. Whether you’re into ABBA anthems or singer-songwriter soul, there’s a show for you:

• Super Trouper: A Night of Abba | Kings Playhouse, Georgetown | April 4-5 @ 7:30 pm
• Rose Cousins | Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown | April 16 @ 7:30 pm
• Soundtrack Songbook | Harmony House, Hunter River | April 18, 19, 26 & 26 @ 8:00 pm
• The Ennis Sisters | Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside | April 30 @ 7:30 pm

Photo via Harmony House

4. Take yourself on a self-guided craft beer tour

PEI’s craft beer scene is hopping! Discover the Island’s breweries at your own pace with the PEI Craft Beer Guide as your ultimate companion. Cheers to new favourites and flavourful finds.

Photo via Copper Bottom Brewing

5. Support local artisans at the Spring Atlantic Maker Market

From handmade jewelry to home décor, the Spring Atlantic Maker Market brings together some of the region’s most talented artisans. Shop local and discover one-of-a-kind pieces perfect for gifting, or keeping for yourself!

Spring Atlantic Maker Market | April 19th, 10AM – 5PM | Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown

Photo via Maker Market PEI

6. Egg hunt with furry friends

Celebrate spring in the most adorable way possible! Join the Beach Goats for their Spring Fling, featuring a colourful Easter egg hunt, plenty of goat cuddles, and a weekend filled with earth-loving activities.

Spring Fling with the Goats | Beach Goats, St Chrysostome, North Cape Coastal Drive | April 19th, 1-4pm.

Photo via Beach Goats

7. Celebrate Island style in style

Get ready to be wowed by local design talent at PEI Fashion Weekend. This exciting event in Charlottetown features runway shows, pop-up shops, performances, and more, celebrating the vibrant fashion scene on PEI.

PEI Fashion Weekend | Charlottetown | April 4-5

PEI Fashion Weekend | Photo via JEMS Boutique

8. Treat yourself to a day of pampering

Spring is the perfect time to pamper yourself. Book an appointment at Pure Spa and let their expert staff work their magic and leave you feeling refreshed.

Photo via Pure Spa

9. Go for a Scenic Spring Hike

Shake off winter with a walk through one of PEI’s picturesque trails. Try the Greenwich Dunes Trail for stunning coastal views or Bonshaw Hills for forested terrain and riverside beauty. Spring is when the Island comes alive, experience it up close.

Greenwich Dunes Trail | Photo by PEI Camera Roll

10. Experience Island tradition with Setting Day

Witness a cherished island tradition on Setting Day, which marks the official start of the lobster season. Join locals on the shores of fishing communities as they cheer on the lobster fishers sailing away with their traps ready to set.

Setting Day PEI | Photo by Alex Douglas