Whether you’re visiting from away, or you’re an Islander planning a much needed staycation, September is the perfect time to explore what Prince Edward Island has to offer! With a slower pace, great weather, and so much to do. Here are 10 great ways to spend your time in PEI this September!

1. Discover the magic of Sommo Festival

Sommo Festival(opens in new tab) returns to Cavendish September 11–12, blending the best of live music and culinary experiences on PEI’s north shore. With Twenty One Pilots and Sombr headlining and celebrity chefs taking the stage, it’s a coastal celebration you won’t want to miss. Tickets(opens in new tab) are still on sale if you want to join in on the fun! September 11-12, 2026.

Sommo Festival | Photo by Whitecap Entertainment

2. Shell-ebrate culinary delights

The PEI International Shellfish Festival(opens in new tab) is the perfect place to experience Island culture and chow down on some mouthwatering shellfish and seafood. Featuring celebrity chefs, culinary demos, dining experiences, and exciting oyster shucking and chowder competitions, the festival highlights Island food culture and the rich heritage of PEI’s fishing communities. September 17-20, 2026.

PEI International Shellfish Festival

©Tourism PEI – Stephen DesRoches

3. Get on the green

Island golfer’s know that September is the perfect time to golf on PEI(opens in new tab). Perfect temps and a slower pace make for a relaxing and invigorating game, and many of the Island’s courses are open deep into the fall!

• Mill River(opens in new tab) | O’Leary
• Green Gables Golf Club(opens in new tab) | Cavendish
• Crowbush Cove(opens in new tab) | Morell
• Eagles Glenn(opens in new tab) | Cavendish

Mill River Resort | Photo by Brady McCloskey

Green Gables Golf Club

4. Be Amazed at the Charlottetown Busker Festival

Enjoy a family-friendly celebration of laughter and wonder with the very best street performers from around the world? On Labor Day weekend, the Charlottetown Busker Festival(opens in new tab) transforms Peake’s Quay, Founders Food Hall & Market, and Victoria Row into venues for world-class circus, street theatre, and comedy acts. September 4-6, 2026.

Charlottetown Busker Festival

Charlottetown Busker Festival

Charlottetown Busker Festival

5. Bask in the glow of the Moon

Moonlight Bazaar(opens in new tab) is back on September 26, turning Victoria Row into one big street party under the glow of a giant inflatable Moon! Expect live music, food, art, and performances in a creative, electric atmosphere – and the best part? It’s totally free to attend! September 26, 2026.

Photo via Moonlight Bazaar

Photo via Moonlight Bazaar

6. Watch a movie under the stars

Pack up the car and settle in for a double feature at the Brackley Drive-in(opens in new tab)! This 1950s themed drive-in is decked out with neon, has two screens, and a full service canteen. Date night, perfected.

Brackley Drive-in

Brackley Drive-in

7. Discover Indigenous Flavour

Fall Flavours Food and Drink Festival offers a one of a kind cultural and culinary experience that cannot be found anywhere else in Atlantic Canada. Megapaji: To Eat in Abundance(opens in new tab) serves up open-fire seafood and storytelling for a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Tickets are limited, so grab them now for this wonderful exploration of Indigenous food and culture. September 26, 2026.

Photo via Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival

8. Go on a Lobster Crawl

Get ready to celebrate Island lobster(opens in new tab) in a big way! The Legendary PEI Lobster Crawl(opens in new tab) showcases Island restaurants, markets, tours and events to give you the ultimate lobster experience.

Market Lobster | Lobster PEI

Richard’s Lobster Roll | Photo by Lisa Ngo

9. Visit some of the Island’s lighthouses

If lighthouses(opens in new tab) are your thing, you’ll be delighted to know that PEI is home to over sixty of them! Some lighthouses are even open to the public to explore. Sounds like a great adventure to us.

• Cape Bear Lighthouse(opens in new tab)| Murray Harbour
• Point Prim Lighthouse(opens in new tab) | Belfast
• West Point Lighthouse(opens in new tab) | West Point
• Wood Islands Lighthouse(opens in new tab) | Wood Islands

West Point Lighthouse

Point Prim Lighthouse

10. Embrace the world of Anne

When in PEI… take in as much Anne Shirley as you can. Visit the historic house(opens in new tab) that inspired the iconic Green Gables, go on a carriage ride(opens in new tab) by the Lake of Shining Waters, see L.M. Montgomery’s birthplace(opens in new tab) in New London, or fall in loved with the Canadian classice Anne of Green Gables – The Musical(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)™(opens in new tab).

Green Gables Heritage Museum | Photo by Via Reyes

Anne of Green Gables – The Musical™

For more ways to explore the Island check out 11 Ways to Find Fall Fun in PEI(opens in new tab), The Best Ways to Experience Live Music on PEI(opens in new tab), and PEI’s Craft Beer Guide(opens in new tab).