Christmas Festival
Six-week event in Charlottetown—Nov 22 to Jan 2
The Charlottetown Christmas Festival, presented by Discover Charlottetown, is a holiday tradition running throughout the capital city from November 22 to January 2.
In partnership with the City of Charlottetown, this six-week event features festive programming, including Breakfasts with Santa, the Charlottetown Christmas Parade, live music, Yuletide Walking Tours, horse and wagon rides, Christmas craft fairs, children’s entertainment, and a Whoville-inspired Christmas Village.
The festival’s signature event, the Victorian Christmas Market, takes place on Queen Street in downtown Charlottetown from November 29 to December 1. This 10th annual open-air market, reminiscent of European Christmas markets, offers over 50 vendors, fire pits with cozy seating, live outdoor music, carolling, visits with Santa, and much more.
Founders’ Food Hall & Market will be transformed into a holiday destination with over 40 Christmas trees, nutcrackers, and twinkling lights. Their “Deck the Hall” series runs each weekend from December 6–22, featuring fire pits for gathering, ice sculpting, visits with Santa, outdoor cinema nights, a Night Market, and more. Founders’ will also host Capital City New Year on December 31, offering free, family-friendly activities, including face painting, ice carving displays, live performances by The Last Forevers–a pop icon tribute band (think Tina Turner, Fleetwood Mac, Sabrina Carpenter, and more)—and a fireworks display at 7 pm.
The Mistletoe Market, a boutique pop-up market in Boulder Park, is running each weekend from November 22–December 22.
For more information visit charlottetownchristmasfestival.com