From awards shows and tribute shows, to festive parties and lively events, March is packed with exciting activities for all. Check out our round up with these 10 Things to do in PEI this March.

1. Celebrate the Island’s music industry

Music PEI Week brings eight days of live shows, local talent, and industry events to stages across the Island. It all wraps up with the Music PEI Awards Gala, a night that shines a light on the artists shaping our sound.

Music PEI Week | February 28-March 7

Music PEI Week | Photo by Mike Bernard

2. Cue up some fun at PonyBoat

Pool tables. Dart boards. Arcade games. Cold drinks and shareable snacks. PonyBoat Social Club in Charlottetown is an easy win for a laid-back night out. Bring your crew and claim a table.

Photo via PonyBoat Social Club

3. Geek out at the Atlantic Entertainment Expo

Costumes encouraged. The Atlantic Entertainment Expo is PEI’s pop culture weekend, packed with guest speakers, artists, vendors, workshops, and gaming. Kids 12 and under get in free, which makes this a fun one for families too.

Atlantic Entertainment Expo | March 28-29 | Prince Edward Island Convention Centre

Photo via Atlantic Entertainment Expo

4. Get festive for St. Patrick’s Day

The Irish roots run deep on PEI, and boy, do Islander’s know how to celebrate! From pubs to markets, here are a few ways you can enjoy the festivities.

• St. Patrick’s Day at Olde Dublin Pub | Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown | March 17

• St. Patrick’s Party at Bogside Montague | Bogside Montague | March 15

• Benevolent Irish Society Ceilidh | Benevolent Irish Society, Charlottetown | March 13

• New London St. Patrick’s Day Party | New London Community Complex, New London | March 14

Olde Dublin Pub

5. Plan a winter stay at Mill River

Not ready to give up on winter? Head west. At Mill River Resort, you can spend the day on the tubing hill, walk snowy trails, warm up in the Aquaplex, or settle in by a bonfire at night.

Overnight guests have access to equipment rentals, and day passes are available if you’re just popping in.

Mill River Resort | Photo by Melissa Harding

6. Spend an afternoon at a museum or gallery

The Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown presents rotating exhibitions of historic and contemporary Canadian art, from painting and photography to sculpture and large-scale installations. Free family admission is offered on Sundays.

In Summerside, Eptek Art & Culture Centre features changing exhibits focused on Island art, craft, history, and culture. In winter, it also hosts film nights, talks, and community events — plus a gift shop filled with Island-made art and local books.

Confederation Centre Art Gallery

7. Hit the Slopes at Brookvale

Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale is still going strong. Ski or snowboard downhill, head out on cross-country trails, or try snowshoeing and fat biking. There’s a terrain park and sliding hill for the kids, plus rentals and lessons if you’re just getting started.

Photo via The Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale

8. Sip your way through PEI Beer Fest

PEI Beer Fest returns March 20–21 at the Eastlink Centre. Sample beer, cider, and ready-to-drink favourites from producers across Canada, meet the makers, and compare notes with your friends between pours.

Photo via PEI Beer Fest

9. Warm up at a golf simulator

Fairway season is almost here. Book an hour at one of the Island’s golf simulators and get your swing back before the courses open. It’s a solid way to spend a chilly afternoon.

Charlottetown Beer Garden | Charlottetown

Mill River Resort | O’Leary

Mill River Resort | Photo by Brady McCloskey

10. Get outside for a late-winter trail walk

March is made for that “almost spring” feeling. Head to a local trail, bundle up, and go for a walk along the shore or through the woods. You’ll hear more birds, see the snow starting to thin, and maybe even catch the first muddy signs of the season changing.

Sometimes the best plan is just a good walk and a breath of salty air.

Credit: ©Tourism PEI / Stephen DesRoches