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5 events, The spring art rotation at The Gallery – Coffee House & Bistro in Charlottetown features Quartette: Four Voices in Fibre, an exhibition of rug hooking works by New Brunswick artist Katherine DeVere-Pettigrew and Prince Edward Island artists Carol Gabanna, Carol Moffatt, and Darlene Rhodenizer. The exhibition runs from March 2 to May 31 at 82…  The Charlottetown Thrift Market will be held in the cruise ship building at the Charlottetown Seaport, 1 Weymouth St, every Sunday from 9 am–2 pm. Over 100 tables and booths will offer household products, baked goods, collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, jewelry, and more. ![Photo by Kai Oberhauser [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/07/art-kai-oberhauser-_Zu-9injbWc-unsplash-scaled.jpg "art kai-oberhauser-_Zu-9injbWc-unsplash") Confederation Centre Art Gallery is hosting free art and craft activities for the whole family. Explore current exhibitions at a leisurely pace and create fun and simple crafts to take home at Family Sunday on March 29 from 11 am–12 noon. Drop in for a bit or stay the full hour. All materials will be…  The Atlantic Entertainment Expo (AEX) returns to the PEI Convention Centre in Charlottetown on March 28 from 10 am–6 pm and March 29 from 12 noon–6 pm. The Expo is a celebration of pop culture and fandom, created to bring entertainment, creativity, and community together under one roof for Atlantic Canadians. The event highlights everything… |
2 events,![Photo by Dinh Pham [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/08/quilt-dinh-pham-dG35-kUxv34-unsplash-scaled.jpg "quilt dinh-pham-dG35-kUxv34-unsplash") Drop in anytime at the Charlottetown Learning Library on Tuesdays between 1–3 pm with supplies or a current project and join other knitters, crocheters, rug hookers and fibre and textile makers for some crafting and social time. |
4 events,![Photo by UK Black Tech [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/03/art-kids-science-uk-black-tech-Ib3ocAKccyI-unsplash-scaled.jpg "art kids science uk-black-tech-Ib3ocAKccyI-unsplash") Kids aged 6–12 can join a creative after school club in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Each week offers a selection of crafts and activities.  Kids aged 10–14 can join for some live-action role playing, costume and prop making, and a whole lot of fun in the auditorium at the Charlottetown Library on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Register online. ![Photo by Rhondak [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/07/art-rhondak-native-florida-folk-artist-_Yc7OtfFn-0-unsplash-scaled.jpg "art rhondak-native-florida-folk-artist-_Yc7OtfFn-0-unsplash") Drop in to the Makerspace at the Charlottetown Library on April 1 and 15 from 5–7 pm for creative art time with the Creative PEI Artmobile. Make something new from the art supplies provided, or bring your own materials/work-in-progress project. |
2 events,![Photo by Connor Olson [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/10/senior-connor-olson-R_jWv5XkjYo-unsplash-scaled.jpg "senior connor-olson-R_jWv5XkjYo-unsplash") Seniors Arts Activities take place at Confederation Centre of the Arts on select Thursdays from 10 am–12 noon. The next sessions are April 2 and May 7. Participants visit the Gallery for an introduction to current exhibitions followed by an art making activity in the Schurman Family Studio. Refreshments are provided. Info/register: 902-566-1267; confederationcentre.com |
4 events, Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more at the Summerside Farmers Market. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm. ![Photo by Dragos Gontariu [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/01/dragos-gontariu-54VAb3f1z6w-unsplash.jpg "art dragos-gontariu-54VAb3f1z6w-unsplash") Kids of all ages can drop by the Summerside Library between 1–3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays to craft. On Saturdays, kids can learn all about chemistry, biology, engineering, and more with Brilliant Labs at 1 pm. |
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3 events,The Charlottetown Thrift Market will be held in the cruise ship building at the Charlottetown Seaport, 1 Weymouth St, every Sunday from 9 am–2 pm. Over 100 tables and booths will offer household products, baked goods, collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, jewelry, and more. Kids of all ages can drop by the Summerside Library between 1–3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays to craft. |
2 events, Adults can drop in to the Charlottetown Library to paint, socialize, and hang out on April 6 and 20 at 1 pm. |
2 events,Drop in anytime at the Charlottetown Learning Library on Tuesdays between 1–3 pm with supplies or a current project and join other knitters, crocheters, rug hookers and fibre and textile makers for some crafting and social time. |
4 events,![Photo by Mike Petrucci [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/06/mike-petrucci-57647-unsplash-scaled.jpg "art mike-petrucci-57647-unsplash") Pre-register for Crafternoon in the Makerspace on April 8 at 1 pm to make a paper bag book. Register at 902-368-4642. Kids aged 6–12 can join a creative after school club in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Each week offers a selection of crafts and activities. Kids aged 10–14 can join for some live-action role playing, costume and prop making, and a whole lot of fun in the auditorium at the Charlottetown Library on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Register online. |
2 events,![Photo by Junseong Lee [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/08/art-sew-needle-stitch-junseong-lee-rqIuUELdUiw-unsplash-scaled.jpg "art sew needle stitch junseong-lee-rqIuUELdUiw-unsplash") Join fellow sewing and mending enthusiasts (ages 12+) in the Charlottetown Library Makerspace on the second Thursday of the month from 5–8 pm. The next meeting is April 9. Bring a machine and projects, start a beginner-friendly project, explore sewing tools and techniques, or try a machine with guidance. |
4 events,On April 10, kids aged 6–12 can design a container that protects a raw egg from breaking when dropped from a high place at 11 am. Registration is required.  The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is hosting Fossil Day at the Charlottetown Library on April 10 from 1–3 pm. Join fossil expert Laura MacNeil, founder of Prehistoric Island Tours, for a hands‑on, family-friendly afternoon of fossils, displays, and interactive learning. This event is free and everyone is welcome.  Breadalbane Gallery artists are creating images about roads, highways, paths, and trails—byways that take one from one place to another—for the April show, each interpreting the theme in their own way. The show opens April 10 with a reception from 6–8 pm, where visitors can meet the artists and hear about their work. The gallery… |
7 events,Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more at the Summerside Farmers Market. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm. ![Photo by Freddie Marriage [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/05/books-sale-market-freddie-marriage-w8JiSVyjy-8-unsplash-scaled.jpg "books sale market freddie-marriage-w8JiSVyjy-8-unsplash") For over 50 years, the Pinch Penny Fair has raised funds to support arts education programs at the Confederation Centre. This year’s Pinch Penny Fair will take place on April 11 from 10 am–1 pm at Confederation Centre of the Arts. Admission is free for children 12 and under. This giant indoor yard sale includes books,… ![Photo by Kristina Balic [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/08/sale-craft-market-kristina-balic-M13V8hgvm-E-unsplash-scaled.jpg "sale craft market kristina-balic-M13V8hgvm-E-unsplash") The UPEI Medical Brigades are hosting their 3rd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI campus, on April 11 from 10 am–5 pm. There will be over 65 vendors showcasing their specialties. The fundraiser is to help the Medical Chapter at UPEI empower global communities to meet their basic health… |
5 events,The Charlottetown Thrift Market will be held in the cruise ship building at the Charlottetown Seaport, 1 Weymouth St, every Sunday from 9 am–2 pm. Over 100 tables and booths will offer household products, baked goods, collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, jewelry, and more.  A casual, drop-in knitting club is held every second Sunday from 1–3 pm at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown. Upcoming sessions are April 12 and 26. Bring a work in progress and sit amongst the art. No supplies are provided, and only water is allowed. Crocheters are also welcome. Info: confederationcentre.com/artgallery Kids of all ages can drop by the Summerside Library between 1–3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays to craft. |
4 events,Drop in anytime at the Charlottetown Learning Library on Tuesdays between 1–3 pm with supplies or a current project and join other knitters, crocheters, rug hookers and fibre and textile makers for some crafting and social time. ![Photo by Keir In Sight Archives [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/06/seaweed-nature-plant-kier-in-sight-archives-c1e5dpL6tME-unsplash-scaled.jpg "seaweed nature plant kier-in-sight-archives-c1e5dpL6tME-unsplash") Homeschool families with children aged 6–12 can explore science, technology, and art while connecting with other homeschooling families at the Homeschooler Hour on April 14 at 2 pm at the Summerside Library. This month’s activity is making plant terrariums.  Confederation Centre of the Arts will welcome the internationally acclaimed cirque company Gravity & Other Myths for a family-friendly performance of Ten Thousand Hours. This display of strength, skill, and physical storytelling will fill the Sobey Family Theatre stage on April 14 at 7 pm. The show features eight world-class acrobats pushing the limits of… |
8 events,![Photo by National Cancer Institute [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2025/10/art-craft-national-cancer-institute-sCQdogiTaZ8-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg "art-craft-national-cancer-institute-sCQdogiTaZ8-unsplash-scaled-1") The Creative Corner runs on April 15 at 2 pm and April 20 at 6:30 pm. Socialize while making a unique craft. Register for this program by calling the library at 902-436-7323. Kids aged 6–12 can join a creative after school club in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Each week offers a selection of crafts and activities. Kids aged 10–14 can join for some live-action role playing, costume and prop making, and a whole lot of fun in the auditorium at the Charlottetown Library on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Register online. |
2 events,![Photo by Antenna [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/06/reception-antenna-ZDN-G1xBWHY-unsplash.jpg "reception-antenna-ZDN-G1xBWHY-unsplash") Arts Mixers take place in Mavor’s Lounge at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. Arts Mixers offer informal networking and community building over refreshments and conversation for artists, musicians, creatives, and more. This month, intermingle at the latest Arts Mixer on April 16 at 4 pm. For more details, visit confederationcentre.com |
4 events,The Spring Atlantic Maker Market will be held at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown on April 17 from 4–8 pm and April 18 from 9 am–4 pm. The market will feature Island businesses and food vendors. Visit atlanticmakermarket.ca or follow @MakersMarketPEI on social media for updates and more details.  LEs iLLUSIONNISTEs will perform at the Port-Lajoye Theatre at the Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean in Charlottetown on April 17 at 6 pm and in the Entre-deux-Mers room at La Belle-Alliance in Summerside on April 18 at 6 pm. Audiences will witness astonishing illusions—magic, levitation, vanishing acts, telepathy, and unexpected twists—that blur the line between reality and…  Bonshaw Hall will host an open mic night on April 17, offering an opportunity for local talent to share songs, stories, poems, or comedy. Running from 7–9:30 pm, the relaxed country-folk style event welcomes both seasoned performers and those stepping onto the stage for the first time. Musicians, comedians, poets, and storytellers are all invited… |
8 events,Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more at the Summerside Farmers Market. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm. The Spring Atlantic Maker Market will be held at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown on April 17 from 4–8 pm and April 18 from 9 am–4 pm. The market will feature Island businesses and food vendors. Visit atlanticmakermarket.ca or follow @MakersMarketPEI on social media for updates and more details. Crochet and chat during a Hooked on Crochet session with Julie in the Makerspace on April 18 at 10 am. There will be someone available to teach beginners. |
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5 events,The Charlottetown Thrift Market will be held in the cruise ship building at the Charlottetown Seaport, 1 Weymouth St, every Sunday from 9 am–2 pm. Over 100 tables and booths will offer household products, baked goods, collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, jewelry, and more. The next drop-in makers session at Eptek & Art Culture Centre is from 1–3 pm on April 19. Makers are invited to gather their latest project or one they have been meaning to finish, and join the free session. See what other makers are creating. There is no admission and all are welcome. Kids of all ages can drop by the Summerside Library between 1–3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays to craft. |
3 events,Adults can drop in to the Charlottetown Library to paint, socialize, and hang out on April 6 and 20 at 1 pm. The Creative Corner runs on April 15 at 2 pm and April 20 at 6:30 pm. Socialize while making a unique craft. Register for this program by calling the library at 902-436-7323. |
2 events,Drop in anytime at the Charlottetown Learning Library on Tuesdays between 1–3 pm with supplies or a current project and join other knitters, crocheters, rug hookers and fibre and textile makers for some crafting and social time. |
4 events,Kids aged 6–12 can join a creative after school club in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Each week offers a selection of crafts and activities. Kids aged 10–14 can join for some live-action role playing, costume and prop making, and a whole lot of fun in the auditorium at the Charlottetown Library on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Register online.  On Earth Day, April 22, the public is invited to join Chanel Briggs, Millefiore Clarkes, and Al Kelly for Listening to Talking to Humans (about the end of the world): An Earth Day Gathering of food, poetry, film, and song from 5–7 pm at The Arts Guild in Charlottetown. The event celebrates the planet while… |
3 events, The Spring Fling, a dinner party with a silent auction hosted by St. Paul’s in the Georgian Room at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, will be held on April 23. The decor will radiate springtime, the hotel’s chef will prepare the evening’s menu, and music will be provided by pianist Dean Perry. The principal attraction will… The PEI Modern Quilt Guild will meet on April 23 from 7–9 pm at the PEI Farm Centre. New members and visitors are welcome. This is a scent-free meeting. Info: peimqg@gmail.com |
3 events, Babes Babes Babes Burlesque and Drag Show takes the stage at Brothers 2 Restaurant in Summerside on April 24 at 8 pm, and at The Arts Guild on April 25, with two performances at 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm. This adults-only cabaret combines burlesque, drag, comedy, extravagant costumes, show-stopping group numbers, and naughty humour in…  In celebration of National Poetry Month, The Arts Guild in Charlottetown is hosting the Guildy Pleasures event, Tantalizing Tales: A Night of Erotica, on April 24 from 8–10 pm. The event will also mark the launch of Julie Bull’s newest poetry collection, on the tip of my tongue: erotic poems. The evening will include sensual… |
10 events,![Photo by Tom Hermans [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/07/books-tom-hermans-9BoqXzEeQqM-unsplash-scaled.jpg "books tom-hermans-9BoqXzEeQqM-unsplash") Bookmark, Charlottetown’s locally owned independent bookstore, is celebrating Canadian Independent Bookstore Day on April 25. This annual event highlights the spirit and value of independent bookstores. Local booksellers also play a vital role in the Canadian literary ecosystem. They are conduits of discovery, champions of Canadian creators at all career stages, and help introduce Canadian… Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more at the Summerside Farmers Market. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm. ![Photo by Darya Tryfanava [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/05/fair-market-sale-darya-tryfanava-nh2E_TB7P60-unsplash-scaled.jpg "fair market sale darya-tryfanava-nh2E_TB7P60-unsplash") Spring Park United will host its annual yard sale on April 25 from 9 am–12 noon. Doors will open at 9 am. This is an indoor event and will proceed rain or shine.  The East Village Vintage Market will debut at #10 Mariners Lane heritage building on April 25 from 10 am–4 pm and April 26 from 11 am–3 pm. A part of this year's Doors Open Down East event, the market was born from a desire to have an event that showcases the fabulous boutique vintage sellers… |
8 events,The Charlottetown Thrift Market will be held in the cruise ship building at the Charlottetown Seaport, 1 Weymouth St, every Sunday from 9 am–2 pm. Over 100 tables and booths will offer household products, baked goods, collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, jewelry, and more. Confederation Centre Art Gallery is hosting free art and craft activities for the whole family. Explore current exhibitions at a leisurely pace and create fun and simple crafts to take home at Family Sunday on April 26 from 11 am–12 noon. Drop in for a bit or stay the full hour. All materials will be… The East Village Vintage Market will debut at #10 Mariners Lane heritage building on April 25 from 10 am–4 pm and April 26 from 11 am–3 pm. A part of this year's Doors Open Down East event, the market was born from a desire to have an event that showcases the fabulous boutique vintage sellers… |
2 events, The Summerside Community Choir will present its spring concert on April 27 from 3–5 pm at Trinity United in Summerside. The program is a love song to This Land of Ours and the life enjoyed by those who call it home. The 60-voice choir will perform a wide selection of moving pieces, from “This Is… |
4 events, The creative achievements of students and educators across Prince Edward Island will be highlighted this spring in Finding Our Voices: Works by ArtsSmarts Learners and PEI Grade 12 Art Students at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown. The exhibition features diverse works by students from across the province, bringing together projects from the PEI… Drop in anytime at the Charlottetown Learning Library on Tuesdays between 1–3 pm with supplies or a current project and join other knitters, crocheters, rug hookers and fibre and textile makers for some crafting and social time. The creative achievements of students and educators across Prince Edward Island will be highlighted this spring in Finding Our Voices: Works by ArtsSmarts Learners and PEI Grade 12 Art Students at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown. The exhibition features diverse works by students from across the province, bringing together projects from the PEI… |
5 events,![Photo by Fallon Michael [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/08/art-fallon-michael-IP59z0FXBuY-unsplash-scaled.jpg "art fallon-michael-IP59z0FXBuY-unsplash") Journaling enthusiasts, scrapbookers, and stationary lovers can trade paper using a swap table and work on a journal, zine, or paper project at the Charlottetown Library on April 29 from 2–4 pm. Info: 902-368-4642 Kids aged 6–12 can join a creative after school club in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Each week offers a selection of crafts and activities. Kids aged 10–14 can join for some live-action role playing, costume and prop making, and a whole lot of fun in the auditorium at the Charlottetown Library on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Register online. |
2 events, The Time of Our Lives, a group exhibition featuring the artwork of PEI Seniors College students and instructors, will be showcased at Ellen’s Creek Gallery and Framing in Charlottetown from April 27–May 8. An opening reception will be held on April 30 at 7 pm. There will be refreshments, and everyone is welcome. The gallery… |
6 events, The UPEI Medical Brigade is hosting a community Colour Run fundraiser on May 2 from 8:30 am–1 pm. The run will begin outside the Brackley Community Centre and will follow Union Road along a level, paved route. The event is open to participants of all ages. Proceeds will go toward the Brigade’s work abroad to… Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more at the Summerside Farmers Market. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm. Over 60 local artisans will be at the Confederation Centre of the Arts lower concourse for a spring market featuring a curated selection of Island creators on May 2 from 10 am–3 pm. Money raised through raffle tickets and market entry (by donation) will be donated to PEI Cares to aid in their efforts in… |