Charlottetown is celebrating its 168th birthday! Join the City of Charlottetown for FREE family-friendly activities all weekend.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
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Citizen Recognition Awards & Make our Hometown Beautiful Awards
Charlottetown residents will be honoured at the Citizen Recognition and Make our Hometown Beautiful awards ceremony. Recipients of the awards, including the Forbes Kennedy Volunteer of the Year Award and the David ‘Eli’ MacEachern Bursary, will be announced following the event. |
| All Day |
Chalk Art
Throughout the weekend, discover downtown Charlottetown through chalk art displayed throughout the heart of the city. Artists include Anna Vail, Ashley Anne Clark, Chantel Westley Singleton, Jeff Kelly, and Melissa Peter-Paul. |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Natal Day Pancake Breakfast
NEW LOCATION: FIRE STATION #1 (89 KENT ST)
Join Mayor Brown and City Council for a traditional pancake breakfast and entertainment by Adam MacGregor & The Foes.
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Skateboard, BMX & Scooter Competition
Victoria Park Skateboard Park
POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 AT 11:30AM (REGISTRATION BEGINS 11:00AM)
Join Outer Limits Sports at the Victoria Park Skateboard Park for a skateboard, BMX, and scooter competition. Helmets are mandatory, prizes will be awarded. |
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Summer Splash Party
Victoria Park Pool
POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 from 12:00-2:00 PM.
Cool down at the Victoria Park Pool while DJ Josh Hood spins all the summer hits. |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Mayor's Older Adults Social
Jack Blanchard Hall (7 Pond Street)
Join Mayor Brown and City Council for refreshments and musical entertainment.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 6
| 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
Morning Movement in the Park
Confederation Landing Park
Start your Sunday morning off right with two opportunities to move your body:
9:00-9:45AM | Yoga with Cynthia Dennis.
10:00-10:45AM | High-energy workout class with Suzanne Keough.
Classes are suitable for beginners - all levels welcome. Don't forget to bring a water bottle! |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Charlie Town's Birthday Party
Confederation Landing Park
Join Charlie Town for a fun afternoon in Confederation Landing. Activities will include bounce houses, mini putt, face painting, Island Hill Farm petting zoo, balloon twisting, a photo booth, and more! The Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club will also be serving free hotdogs, cupcakes, and ice cream sandwiches (while quantities last) beginning at 1:00PM. |
OTHER EVENTS HAPPENING NATAL DAY WEEKEND
All Weekend
Island Fringe Festival | Various Locations
August 2-6. For a schedule and more information: islandfringe.com
Sounds of the Waterfront | Founders' Food Hall & Market & Peakes' Quay
August 3-5 | 12:00-8:00PM
August 6 | 12:00-6:00PM
For the full schedule: soundsofthewaterfront.com
Saturday, August 5
Latin Festival |Confederation Landing
POSTPONED TO AUGUST 19
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Latinos Association of PEI is hosting its first Latin Festival. Celebrate the beauty of Latin Culture with food, music, performances, bouncy castles, and more!
For more information: instagram.com/latinospei
Sunday, August 6
Downtown Farmers' Market | Queen Street
10:00AM - 3:00PM. For more information: downtowncharlottetown.com
*A Natal Day advertisement in the July edition of The Buzz included a Doors Open Charlottetown event. Please note that this event will not be taking place in 2023.