Christmas Fairs and Holiday Markets
Published October 14, 2025 | Team Tourism PEI
While visiting Prince Edward Island, kick-start your holiday shopping at festive craft fairs and Christmas markets. It looks like every hall and school, big or small, will host at least one Christmas market this year. The artists, makers, farmers and entrepreneurs that you will meet represent the best of the Island spirit. Thank you for shopping local on Prince Edward Island this season.
The listings below are organized by weekend from west to east.
November
North Cape Coastal Drive & Summerside
- Westisle Christmas Market - Elmsdale, November 1 & 2
- Kool Breeze Farms Christmas Craft Fair - Summerside, November 8
- Merry Makers Market - O'Leary, November 15
- Christmas at the Loyalist - Summerside, November 15 & 16
Red Sands Shore
- Christmas in the Country Craft Fair - New Dominion, November 1
- Gallantry Farmhouse Christmas - Albany, November 9
- Christmas in a Barn Craft Show, Bonshaw, November 13 to 16
- Crapaud Christmas Craft Fair - November 15
- 7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair - Kinkora, November 22
- Small is Beautiful Christmas Craft Fair - Breadalbane, November 22
Green Gables Shore
- Wheatley River Craft Fair - November 1 & 2
- Hunter River Holiday Craft Fair - November 8
- Carr's Craft Market - Stanley Bridge, November 8 & 9
- Milton Hall Christmas Craft Fair - November 8 & 9
Charlottetown
- Holiday Sale and Social - November 16
- Gluten Free Holiday Market - November 16
- Colonel Gray Band Christmas Craft Fair - November 21 & 22
- PEI Craft Council Annual Christmas Craft Fair - November 21 & 23
- Indigenous Christmas Artisan Market - November 22
- Bell Aliant Centre Christmas Craft Fair - November 22
- Victorian Christmas Market - November 28 to 30
- Holiday Maker Market - November 29 & 30
Points East Coastal Drive
- Donagh Regional Christmas Fair - November 15 & 16
- Stratford Schools Craft Fair - November 15
- Eastern Kings Christmas Market -Souris, November 15
- Montague Regional High Craft Fair - November 20 & 21
- Souris Christmas Craft & Bake Sale - November 28 & 29
December
North Cape Coastal Drive & Summerside
- Christmas in the Valley - Tyne Valley, December 7
- A Very Rosie Christmas Market - Richmond, December 7
A Magical Christmas
November 21 to January 2
It's the most wonderful time of year in downtown Charlottetown with markets, musical performances, a parade, carriage rides and city sidewalks decked in holiday style and more.
Mistletoe Market
Every weekend from November 21 to December 21
A boutique open-air market of delightful little stores with a selection of local artisans showcasing their crafted goods.
Hot Chocolate Trail
Weekends, November 15 to December 22
The north shore is all decked out for the holidays. Follow the Hot Chocolate Trail for great local shopping and sweet treats every weekend.
Summerside Yuletide Festival
December 6 to 21
A holiday spectacle reimagined for 2025 with projections, glow garden, historic homes decked out for Christmas, old-fashioned Christmas games, horse and wagon rides, craft workshops, caroling, silent disco and loads more festive cheer
The Real Santa & Mrs. Claus
Plan a visit up east on December 7th for the Souris Parade and craft fair in nearby Fortune. Snap a selfie with the Christmas Memorial Trap Tree.
Insider tip: Locals report that the real Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus (pictured) have lived in Souris since 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Christmas markets start in PEI?
Most Christmas markets in Prince Edward Island begin in mid-November and run through December. Key events in Charlottetown typically start around November 21.
Where are the best holiday markets in PEI?
Popular holiday markets include the Victorian Christmas Market in Charlottetown, the Mistletoe Market, and various craft fairs in Cavendish, Summerside, and rural communities across the Island.
Are PEI Christmas markets family-friendly?
Parking availability varies by location. Downtown Charlottetown offers metered and lot parking, while rural markets often have free onsite parking.