Welcome December with some fun activities on P.E.I.

December has just begun and with the countdown to Christmas now on, there are activities across the Island, from community parties to craft fairs and special Christmas musical productions.

Here are a few suggestions to add to your could-do list this week.

1. Victorian Christmas Market

Charlottetown's annual outdoor Victorian Christmas market starts Friday and goes through Sunday with classic Christmas movies at City Cinema for $3, live outdoor music, craft shopping on Victoria Row, a Christmas tree garden and free horse and wagon rides. A full schedule can be found on DiscoverCharlottetown.com.

2. Lennox Island craft fair

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a craft fair on Lennox Island, P.E.I., hosted by the local women's shelter.

There's a raffle prize including crafts from all the vendors.

Admission is $2, or free if you bring a non-perishable food item. More info on the event's Facebookpage.

3. Win your presents in Tignish

Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Tignish, P.E.I., enjoy a chance to win crafts and gifts at a Christmas bingoat theKnights of Columbus Hall. Cards are $10.

Win candy, crafts and handmade holiday decor while enjoying some competitive fun with neighbours. Details on the event's Facebook page.

4. Global fatbike day

Global fatbike day will be celebrated Sunday on P.E.I. with a group ride on the Riverside Trail in Charlottetown`s East Royalty neighbourhood. If you are interested in celebrating those kooky-looking big-wheeled year-round bicycles, meet up at 10:30 a.m.to bike some trails.

Last year's event"was a blast," said organizer Shannon Burt of Cycling P.E.I., who loves his fatbike. "Riding a fatbike just puts a smile on your face. It's a monster truck of the bike world."

A potluck is planned in Charlottetownafterward, so organizers urge folks to "bring something to sample!"

Stay tuned to the event's Facebook page forupdates in case of poor weather

5. DIY cookie decorations

Don't feel like going out, but want to create some holiday magic at home?

If you're the crafty type, you might want to try this recipe for gingerbread people that can be made into tree ornaments.

New Brunswick-based Crosby's molasses shared this delicious looking recipe on their Facebook page.

6. Night moves

Creatures of the Night: A Study of Nocturnal Beings is a new show by P.E.I. artist Ashley Anne Clark at The Guild "exploring the worlds and personalities of the strange creatures that share our world but only come out at night," said Clark.

Clark decided to work with these subjects "to promote a sense of discovery and awareness of all the different ecosystems happening around us that often go unseen."

There's an opening reception Wednesday Dec. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. that's free and open to all. The show runs until Jan. 2. The works range in price from $50 to $450. Details and a cool contest on the event's Facebook page.

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