Charlottetown Christmas

Now underway, the Charlottetown Christmas Festival, presented by Discover Charlottetown, runs until January 2, transforming the city into a holiday wonderland. 

Visitors can experience holiday magic throughout the city with festive decor, sparkling lights, and joyful sounds. New this year, Discover Charlottetown has partnered with the City of Charlottetown to create a charming Christmas Tree Trail featuring seven uniquely decorated trees around the city, as well as a light tunnel in Rochford Square.

The open-air, boutique pop-up Mistletoe Market returns to Boulder Park on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until December 21, offering 12 stalls filled with locally crafted gifts.

In addition to the craft markets taking place throughout December, Founders’ Food Hall & Market has been transformed with more than 40 decorated Christmas trees, nutcrackers, holiday selfie stations, and more. Weekend festivities include ice sculpting, an outdoor cinema night, visits with Santa, and fire pits. They will also play host to Capital City New Year on December 31, which includes free, family-friendly fun: live music from The Last Forevers – A Pop Icon Tribute Band, ice carvings, face painting, and a 7 pm fireworks display.

Throughout the six-week celebration, families and visitors can enjoy the Island-wide Hot Chocolate Trail, breakfasts with Santa, horse and wagon rides, children’s entertainment, and live performances.

For the full schedule of events and activities, visit charlottetownchristmasfestival.com.