Family Fun

A Fun and Festive PEI Fall

Welcome to another beautiful change of seasons in PEI! As the Island shifts from the vibrant blues and greens of summertime to stunning golds, reds, and oranges of autumn, we get a front row seat to watch the magic happen. But what’s even better than kicking back as the season changes is joining in on the fun and festivities of fall on PEI! All season long you’ll find Islanders celebrating the bounty of autumn. So, grab a sweater and get ready for some fun!

Moonlight Bazaar

Happening September 26, 2026, the Moonlight Bazaar(opens in new tab) on Victorian Row promises a night of music, food, and art under the light of the (inflatable) full moon! The best part? It’s completely free to attend.

Photo via Moonlight Bazaar

Farm Day in the City

Farm Day in the City(opens in new tab) may just be one of the best days of the year. On October 4, 2026, downtown Charlottetown transforms from its normal hustle and bustle to a glorious celebration of harvest season. This event feels like a true sign the season has changed as farmers, artisans, musicians, and food vendors line the streets during the Island’s largest outdoor market and street festival of the year! This is the perfect day to celebrate the season and buy local as you wander through the heart of the city with a cup of warm cider in hand! Did we mention the petting zoo?

Photo by Emily O’Brien ©Tourism PEI

Photo via Farm Day in the City

Halloween Nights of Fear

What’s Halloween without a good scare? For a thrilling good time this October, gather up your group of ghouls and head to the Haunted Mansion(opens in new tab)! Test your nerve as you wander through the 1890’s mansion, each twist and turn delivering a new jolt of fright to get your heart pounding. The Haunted Mansion Nights of Fear are full of next-level scares but they turn down the fear for family-friendly tours in the afternoons.

Haunted Mansion

Live Racing at Red Shores

The thrill of race night on a cool autumn evening is an Island experience you won’t soon forget. Take in a harness race(opens in new tab) from the Top of the Park(opens in new tab) at Red Shores Charlottetown or kick back for race night at the West End Bar & Grill(opens in new tab) at Red Shores Summerside.

Photo by Red Shores Racetrack & Casino

PEI Marathon

The 22nd annual PEI Marathon(opens in new tab) is a two-day event that includes categories for every runner or walker in the family including a free Kids Fox Trot! Whether chasing a personal best, running your first race, or taking on a new challenge with friends and family, there’s a distance for everyone! Race weekend is October 16-18, 2026.

Photo by Discover Charlottetown

The Charlottetown Scarecrow Festival

There will be so much fall fun to be had at the Charlottetown Scarecrow Festival(opens in new tab)! With creative scarecrows decking out the city streets, spooky ghost tours, live music, festive markets, a block party and much more, this month long festival cannot be missed. Happening all October long.