Culinary Kick-Off: Raceway Days 
Live Music – Evan Rotella 
Live Music – Silvia Dee & The Boyfriend 
Flu Fighters With Special Guests The Ellis Family Band 
College of Piping presents Dynamic Dance Recital Open City 2026
Explore. Discover. Experience Downtown Summerside.
We’re excited to introduce Open City, a brand-new event presented in partnership between Explore Summerside and Downtown Summerside, happening on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
This one-day celebration brings downtown Summerside to life, highlighting the small businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative spaces that make the city’s core vibrant and welcoming.
What is Open City?
Open City is an annual event designed to get people out exploring downtown — popping into shops, trying something new, and discovering hidden gems along the way.
From storefronts to sidewalks, the downtown core transforms into a lively, walkable experience filled with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Whether you’re a local or visiting, Open City is your invitation to experience downtown Summerside like never before.
Participating Merchants
Participating Merchants
Art Buds | Tiny Landscape and Wildflower Suncatchers Drop-In | 10 am to 5 pm | 329 Water St.
Drop into Art Buds to paint or collage a tiny landscape (4″x4″) for just $10. Or create a lupine & wildflower suncatcher with Barb from The Glass Palette for $50.
Bogside Summerside | Live Music with MadJoy | 6 pm to 9 pm | 110 Water St.
Enjoy live music from Madjoy along with a few cold beers!
Celtic Mist | Crystal Matching | 10 am to 5 pm | 236 Water St.
Stop by Celtic Mist to have their experts match you with the crystal that’s just right for you!
Daisy-Mae Bookshop | Kids Reading & Bookmark Craft Session | 10 am & 1 pm to 4 pm | 216 Water St.
Bring your little ones for a reading of Goodnight Moon, starting at 10 am, in celebration of Margaret Wise Brown’s birthday! Also enjoy sing-alongs, and a colouring/activity sheet to take home.
Drop in anytime between 1 pm and 4 pm to craft your very own bookmark for just $5! Options for both kids and adults.
Evermoore Brewing Co. | Saturday Sessions | 1:30 pm to 4 pm | 192 Water St.
Settle in to Evermoore to enjoy the sounds and energy of a traditional Celtic music circle!
Summerside Farmers’ Market | Saturday Market | 9 am to 1 pm | 250 Water St.
Find the treasures of local Island artisans all under one roof!
Holman’s Ice Cream Parlour | ADL Music Series | 6 pm – 8 pm | 286 Fitzroy St.
Grab a sweet treat and catch a performance by Shane Pendergast in Holman’s garden!
Island Adventures Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals | Kayak or Paddleboard Experience | Time TBC | Green’s Shore, across from Hustle Athletic.
Spend some quality time out paddling against the soft waves!
Jewellery Plus | Free Cleaning & Inspection | 9 am to 4 pm | 246 Water St.
Give your rings a new lease of life with a free cleaning and inspection from Jewellery Plus!
MacNaught History Centre and Archives | Sixty Days of Fame | 10 am to 4 pm | 75 Spring St.
Experience the A Meeting with Paint exhibit and see the world through local artist Sandra Elli’s eyes!
Red Island Knits Craft Café | Save the HST & Machine Knitting Demo | 1 pm to 8 pm | 251 Water St.
Save the HST on all purchases in store on May 23rd and watch an intricate machine knitting demonstration by Angela McDiarmid! Coffee will be available for purchase, as well as kruffins from Knead a Break Bakery. Feel free to bring your own knitting/crochet project to work on while you’re there!
New Games+ | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 1 pm registration, 2 pm start | 251 Water St.
Join the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gaming tournament for an afternoon of video game fun and cash prizes! – $10 entry. Secure your spot in the tournament by pre-registering here!
YOLO Wellness Yoga Studio | Hatha Flow | 8 am & 10 am | 265 Heather Moyse Drive.
Give yourself a moment to pause and connect with yourself with a soothing hatha flow yoga class – $22 per person, $75 for a group 4, $125 for a group of 8.
Smooth Yoga with Greg | Relaxing Flows | 8:30 am, 10 am, 11:15 am, and 1 pm | 293 Water St.
Enjoy some relaxing yoga flows with Greg Weeks, suitable for all experience levels. $22.68 per person.
Date:
Sat, May 23
Time:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Venue
Summerside
Address
Summerside
