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5 fun things you can get up to this weekend on P.E.I.

With September on its way out and frosty mornings creeping in, there are still a ton of things to get up to this weekend on P.E.I.

A gigantic yard sale, a shellfish festival and art for climate change

Many are gearing up for the Islanders' home opener this weekend, beginning Friday night. (Charlottetown Islanders Hockey Team/Facebook)

With September on its way out and frosty mornings creeping in, there arestill a ton of things to get up to this weekend on P.E.I.

Whether you're looking to cheer on the Islanders,have the patience and dedication to hunt through a massiveyard sale, or you're in the mood to tuck in with some seafood there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Here's a sampling of some of the events happening Island-wide.

Cheer on the Islanders

The Charlottetown Islanders are kicking off the2019-2020 QMJHLseason by taking on their rivalsacross the Confederation Bridge, the Moncton Wildcats,Fridayat 7:30 p.m. in Charlottetown.

And if one game isn't enough, you're in luck as the Islanders are also set to go up against the Halifax MooseheadsSaturday at 7 p.m. in Charlottetown.

Huntfor hidden gems

This weekend's 70-Mile Coastal Yard Sale brings thousands of thrifters to eastern P.E.I. (70 Mile Coastal Yard Sale/Facebook)

Prepare yourself for yard sales galorewith more than 350 sites expected to take part inthe70-Mile Coastal Yard Sale this weekend.

If you're up for a bit of a treasure hunt, thiscould bea great way to spend the weekend while exploring eastern P.E.I.

Route booklets with maps can be found at gas stations, stores and visitor information centres in eastern P.E.I., or just head east off the Hillsborough Bridge on Saturday morning and discover the sales along the way.

For more information check out the event's Facebook page.

Swing your partner!

If apint of beer paired with rolling green hillsand a Sourissetis music to your ears,the Here We Go Barndancehosted byBarnoneBrewery might be the place for youonSaturday night.

The event promises live music by Pascal Miousse and Pastelle LeBlanc, two-thirds of the band Vishtn.

The event is suitable for all ages. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the dancing begins at 8 p.m. For more details head to the Facebook page.

Shellfish festival

raw osyters on the half shell sit on a plate of crushed ice with a lemon wedge
P.E.I.'s Shellfish Festival promises appearances by celebrity chefs Lynn Crawford and Michael Smith, culinary competitions, and live cooking demos. (Rafferty Baker/CBC)

Oysters, mussels,and lobster are sure to be on the minds of Islandersthis weekend as P.E.I.'s International Shellfish Festival kicks off.

The event promises appearances by celebrity chefs Lynn Crawford and Michael Smith, culinary competitions, and live cooking demos.

The festival will also showcase the region's traditionalmusic and will host a couple of kitchen parties.

For more on what the festival on from Sept. 20 until Sept. 22 has to offer,head to the event's Facebook page.

Art and music on Victoria Row

The Doom and Gloom Jubileeis set to take place on Victoria Row in Charlottetown this Saturday from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. (Sarah MacMillan/CBC)

If you're looking for ways to be inspired, active, and creative when it comes to climate changethe Doom and Gloom Jubilee could be just the ticket.

The gathering is hoping to attract artists and musicians from across the Island who are looking to fuse creativity, increased awareness, andpositive action on climate change.

"It's amazing how basically everyone we reached out to hasbeen up for it. Great diversity of voices and perspectives," said filmmaker MillefioreClarkes, one of the organizers of the event.

The event's lineup is brimming over with guests including Russell Louder,the River Clyde Pageant Performers and P.E.I. poet laureate Julie Pellissier-Lush.

The Doom and Gloom Jubileeis set to take place on Victoria Row in Charlottetown this Saturday from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. For more information head to the event's Facebook Page.

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With files from Island Morning