Downtown Summerside

10/13/2026

There's a lot of character on these doors ✨

Next time you're downtown, look up at the architecture and take a second to appreciate the details.

Which is your favourite?

📸: Brady McCloskey Photography

10/05/2026

Looking for a cozy spot to hang out downtown? 👀

Get creative, knit over a coffee, find your next game, or settle in with a good book. Downtown Summerside has plenty of places made for spending a little extra time.

Here are 4 hangout spots well worth adding to your list 👇

Which one are you visiting first?

Art Buds Red Island Knits Craft Café New Game+ Daisy-Mae Bookshop

10/05/2026

A fun way to keep those little creative minds busy this fall 🎨👇

10/01/2026

🎃 Witches on Water Street is BACK - and this year, it’s happening on Halloween! 🧙‍♀️✨

On Saturday, October 31 from 12–2 PM, Water Street will be closed from Granville Street to Queen Street for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, activities, and plenty of Halloween fun for the kids 🍬👻

Here’s a little of what’s already in store:

🍭 Tonnes of candy
🚒 Summerside Fire Department fire trucks
📚 Fun activities held at the Summerside Rotary Library
🎨 A mini craft section from Art Buds
⚡ Pokémon singles from Most Wanted Pawn
✨ And lots more still to come!

Get those costumes ready and make plans to spend Halloween afternoon in Downtown Summerside 🎃

Downtown businesses: Want to take part? Contact [email protected] to get involved.

The City of Summerside

09/29/2026

🎨 Paint The Town funding applications are officially OPEN!

The Paint The Town fund is designed to help our local businesses improve the look and appeal of their storefronts ✨

If you’ve been considering updates or improvements to your storefront, now is the time to apply!

Applications can be submitted through our online form 👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJiNBw-F67NoJGybZp7bbF3_eT7vcUCyKpAlPhXgeffFFNrg/viewform?usp=header

To be considered for funding, applicants must include project estimates with their application.

(If you have already submitted an application to us, you do not need to submit your application again!)

09/24/2026

Fall looks good on you, Downtown Summerside!

☕️ Our local coffee shop looks even cozier
🍂 The trees are have more colour
🏡 And our heritage houses seem more charming

Maybe it's time for a little walk Downtown 🚶‍♂️

📸 Framehouse Media

Samuel's Coffee House

09/17/2026

Craft Trail Weekend starts TODAY! 🧶🎨🍸

Explore Summerside’s Craft Trail Weekend runs September 17 - 20, with four days of local artists, live music, creative activities, and specialty food and drink experiences!

The weekend wraps up Sunday with the Craft Trail artisan market along the Confederation Trail behind Evermoore Evermoore: Island Dining & Brewing.

Here’s what’s happening each day:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

🍸 Craft Trail Spirit Tasting at The Summerside Shipyard | 6:30 p.m. | 🎟 Ticketed – $63.25 + tax
🍨 Knit One Scoop Two Sundae at Holman’s Ice Cream Parlour
🍹 Craft Cocktail Trail at participating restaurants

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

🧶 Drop-In Learn to Crochet & Fab Fudge Friday at Red Island Knits Craft Café | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
🔮 Tarot Card Readings at Celtic Mist | 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | 10 min: $15 + tax / 30 min: $40 + tax
🎶 Craft Beers & Live Music at Bogside Brewing | 6–9 p.m.
🍨 Knit One Scoop Two Sundae at Holman’s Ice Cream Holman's Ice Cream Parlour | $10.50
🍹 Craft Cocktail Trail at participating restaurants

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

🛍️ Summerside Farmers Market | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
🎨 Miniature Painting with Art Buds | $10
🍺 Craft on Tap & Celtic Jam at Evermoore Brewing | 1:30 – 4 p.m.
🎶 Craft Beers & Live Music at Bogside Brewing | 6 – 9 p.m.
🍨 Knit One Scoop Two Sundae at Holman’s Ice Cream Parlour
🍹 Craft Cocktail Trail at participating restaurants

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

🧘 Crafty Morning Yoga with Greg | 8:30–9:30 a.m. at 293 Water St. | 🎟 Ticketed
🛍️ Summerside Craft Trail | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. along the Confederation Trail behind Evermoore Brewing
🎀 Create Your Own Mini Door Wreath at Celtic Mist | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
🎨 Art Buds Working Craft Table at the Craft Trail
🍹 Craft Cocktail Trail at participating restaurants

🎟 = advance ticket required

A full weekend of craft in all its forms, from handmade goods and creative workshops to local food, drinks and live music ✨

The outdoor Craft Trail has a rain date of Sunday, September 27

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Explore Summerside website: https://exploresummerside.com/event/summerside-craft-trail-experience/

Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island Tourism Meet PEI North Cape Coastal Drive Explore Summerside Smooth Yoga with Greg

09/14/2026

If card games are your thing, this one is for you! 👇

New Game+ has a full lineup of weekly free boardgames rentals and trading card events:

🎲 Wednesdays: Free in-store board game rentals
⚔️ Thursdays: Riftbound Nexus Night
🃏 Fridays: Friday Night Magic
✨ Saturdays: Casual Lorcana
🔥 Sundays: Casual Commander

They also host a Two-Headed Giant Magic: The Gathering tournament on the first Sunday of every month, featuring a 2V2 format. Entry is $10 per team, with deck lists required the day before the tournament.

📍 251 Water Street, Summerside

Want to know more? Check out New Game+ page or give Shawn a call at (587) 437-3237

09/11/2026

Calling all foodies! Fall The PEI Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival is hitting Summerside 😍👇

Join us for - Sip & Savour Summerside! 🍰🍻
6:30 p.m. | Tuesday, September 29

An unforgettable night of excellent food, local beverage, and great service. Enjoy a four-course meal developed and prepared by Executive Chef Brad MacDonald, where throughout the evening each offering will be complimented by a series of thoughtfully curated specialty drinks paired each course, elevating the overall tasting experience. Join us in Summerside for a night you won’t soon forget!

More details and tickets here 👉 https://fallflavours.ca/signature-event/sip-savour-summerside/

The City of Summerside Downtown Summerside Explore Summerside The PEI Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival Bogside Brewing