6 fun things to do this pre-holiday weekend on P.E.I.

The countdown to Christmas is on this is the second-last weekend before the holiday.

Take some time to relax and enjoy some seasonal fun.

1. Music for Maxine

There will be afundraising concert Friday, Dec. 15, for school bus driver, singer/songwriter and Treble with Girls band member Maxine Maclennan of Cardigan, P.E.I., who is recovering in hospital from serious injuries sustained in a car accident.

The concert will feature music by the Chaisson Trio, Courtney Hogan-Chandler, Jon Matthews, Treble with Girls, Richard Wood and Hal Bruce.

The show starts at 7 p.m. in the Montague Regional High School cafeteria. Admission is by donation.

More info on the event's Facebook page.

2. Murray Harbour Gospel Ceilidh

Also Friday night, there will be a ceilidh for all ages from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Murray Harbour Community Centre in P.E.I.

"The Friends of the Murray Harbour Community Centre along with some wonderful musical guests will provide an evening of enjoyment and fellowship," the event's Facebook page says. "Take in an evening of toe-tapping performances and enjoy the Island hospitality of this friendly little village."

Entertainment provided by Wayne MacLean, Mel Giddings, Kenny Chapman, Jo-Anne Ford, Skye MacNeill, Lynn Herring and many more.

Admission is $5 and includes a snack. More info online here.

3. Holiday Spectacular

The Confederation Centre has changed up its Christmas offering this year what has been an original comedy musical will this year be a variety show featuring the talents of more than 100 Islanders.

The show, called The Super FantabulousHoliday Smorgasbord of Joy, stars Patty Sullivan from CBC Kids, the centre's artistic director Adam Brazier, Tara Maclean, Ava & Lily Rashed, The Mi'kmaq Confederacy,Maria Campbell and more.

The show plays Friday and Saturday eveningsat 7:30, plus a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $25 to $30 and are available at the centre's box office here.More info on the show's Facebook page.

4. Ugly Christmas Sweater Dance

In Georgetown, P.E.I.,Saturday night at the Three Rivers Sportsplex, there will be an elimination draw and ugly Christmas sweater dance from 10 p.m. till 2 a.m.

Entertainment is by Blair Dewar, DJ and creator of P.E.I.'s Saturday Night Hootenanny Radio.

Tickets for the elimination draw are $100. There are three top prizes $7,000, $2,000 and $1,000. Every 19th ticket will win $100, and ticket buyers donot have to be there to win.

Admission is $5 a person, or show your elimination ticket for free entry. Check out the event's Facebook page for more details.

5. Sing Nol

Sun. Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. the Confederation Centre Children's Chorus performs Sing Nol, its annual afternoon of Christmas carols, in beautiful Trinity United Church in Charlottetown.

The chorus will sing contemporary and classic carols in three- and four-part harmonies, includingO Come All Ye Faithful and O Holy Night.

Singer Joey Kitson of Rawlins Cross fame will be the chorus's special guest, andValerie Moore will host. The choir is directed by Don Fraser.

Tickets are $20 each at the Confederation Centre's box office online at confederationcentre.com. More info on the event's Facebook page.

6. Christmas in Brass

Return to Trinity United Church on Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. for a concert from the Great George Street Brass Band, calledChristmas in Brass: Sounds of the Season andSing Along.

They're promising traditional Christmas music including We Wish You a Merry Christmas and the 12 Days of Christmas, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and more modern pieces such as The Christmas Song.

There will be a guest appearance by Tuba Christmas, and the audience will be invited to sing along to some favourites.

Admission is by donation at the door. More info on the event's Facebook page.

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