Charlottetown is celebrating its 171st birthday with four days of free, family-friendly events during Natal Day Weekend, taking place from July 30–August 2.

The public is invited to take part in activities including an outdoor pancake breakfast, youth and older adults programming, a musical event in partnership with the PEI Symphony Orchestra, a birthday party for Charlottetown mascot “Charlie Town” and more.

Join Charlottetown mascot, “Charlie Town” for a fun afternoon at Founders’ Food Hall & Market Green Space. Activities will include bounce houses, mini putt, face painting, balloon twisting and more. Beginning at 1 pm, the Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club will be serving free hotdogs, cupcakes and ice cream sandwiches while quantities last.

All outdoor Natal Day Weekend Celebrations events are weather permitting. Cancellations or weather-related announcements will be shared on the City’s Facebook page: facebook.com/CityofCharlottetown