The City of Charlottetown will celebrate its 167th birthday with free, family-friendly Natal Day events taking place this weekend, July 29-31.
The public is invited to take part in traditional activities such as an outdoor pancake breakfast, youth and older adults programming, and a birthday party for Charlie Town, as well as special activities including musical performances, the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Canadian Championships & Canadian Trophy, and a celebratory pyrotechnic display.
STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Canadian Championships & Canadian Trophy
Time: July 29; 2PM – 4PM and 7PM – 8:30PM | July 30; 5PM – 8PM | July 31; 11AM – 1PM and 4PM – 6PM
Location: Confederation Landing
Details: STIHL TIMBERSPORTS returns to the Capital City for some axe-tion from July 29-31. Catch the most elite athletes in the Rookie, Women, and Pro Divisions at the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Canadian Championships & Canadian Trophy
For more information, visit STIHL TIMBERSPORTS on Facebook @stihltimbersports
Hillsburn with Logan Richard
Time: July 29; 8:45PM – 10:25PM
Location: Confederation Landing Gazebo
Details: Celebrate Natal Day Weekend in Charlottetown with the award-winning indie-pop band, Hillsburn. PEI’s own blues artist, Logan Richard, will open. Folding chairs and/or blankets are encouraged.
Natal Day Pancake Breakfast
Time: July 30; 8:30AM – 10:00AM
Location: Rochford Square
Details: Join Mayor Brown and City Council for a traditional pancake breakfast and entertainment by Adam MacGregor & The Foes.
Charlottetown Edible Garden Tours
Time: July 30; 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: Various
Details: Celebrate Year of the Garden by visiting some interesting food gardens/farms in Charlottetown with the PEI Food Exchange.
For more information, visit www.foodexchangepei.com
Skateboard, BMX & Scooter Competition
Time: July 30; 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Location: Victoria Park Skateboard Park
Details: Join Outer Limits Sports at the Victoria Park Skateboard Park for a skateboard, BMX, and scooter competition. Helmets are mandatory, prizes will be awarded. On-site registration begins at 9:30AM.
Summer Splash Party
Time: July 30; 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Victoria Park Pool
Details: Cool down at the Victoria Park Pool while DJ Douce spins all the summer hits.
Mayor & Council’s Older Adults Social
Time: July 30; 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: Jack Blanchard Hall (7 Pond Street)
Details: Join Mayor Brown and City Council for refreshments and entertainment by Phase II.
Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys with Justyn Thyme
Time: July 30; 8:15PM – 10:00PM
Location: Confederation Landing Gazebo
Details: Celebrate Natal Day Weekend in Charlottetown with award-winning roots quartet, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys. Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, Justyn Thyme, will open. Folding chairs and/or blankets are encouraged.
Pyrotechnic (Firework) Display
Time: July 30; 10:00PM
Location: Best viewed in close proximity to launch site (waterfront from Port Charlottetown to Delta Prince Edward by Marriott)
Details: A 6-7 minute celebratory display of lights and colours launched from the cruise ship berth at Port Charlottetown
Morning Yoga in the Park
Time: July 31; 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Location: Confederation Landing
Details: Start your Sunday morning off right at an outdoor yoga class with Cynthia Dennis. Don’t forget your yoga mat and water.
Charlie Town’s Birthday Party
Time: July 31; 2:00PM – 6:00PM
Location: Confederation Landing
Details: Join Charlie Town for a fun afternoon in Confederation Landing. Activities will include bounce houses, mini putt, face painting, a photo booth, and more! The Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club will also be serving free hotdogs and ice cream sandwiches (while quantities last) from 2:00PM – 4:00PM.
For more information, including a detailed schedule of events, visit charlottetown.ca/natalday.
All outdoor Natal Day Weekend Celebrations are weather permitting. Cancellations or weather-related announcements will be shared on the City’s social media channels including Facebook @CityofCharlottetown and Twitter @ChtownPE.