Martha's Vineyard Calendar Events
Martha's Vineyard Calendar

Events

Tuesday, September 12

Exhibit: Alejandro Carreno

Just in time for the Derby, Mocha Mott's in Vineyard Haven is exhibiting Alejandro Carreno's paintings of fish during the month of September.

Exhibit: Youth Art from Hope and Climate Action

Mocha Mott's in Oak Bluffs is exhibiting the award-winning paintings and photographs made by Island youth as part of Hope and Climate Action, this year's art...

A historic look at the Steamship Pier. Hear the history directly from Thomas Dresser in this tour!

Enjoy the Historic Oak Bluffs Self-Guided walking tour! Created by acclaimed local author and historian Thomas Dresser. Tour takers see, hear and read from...

Enjoy a charming stroll through Vineyard Haven - on your time! The app takes you right to each spot with turn by turn directions, and audio.

Straight from author Thomas Dresser – enjoy the Vineyard Haven Walking Tour! Self-guided, the app provides you with turn-by-turn walking directions to get...

Kaiut Yoga bell, bowser and mat

Therapeutic/Somatic Kaiut yoga. This classical pre-vedic somatic form is taught utilizing the therapeutic approach of the Kaiut Yoga Method, the work of...

8am
Virtual Event
Balance in Nature

Deepen your appreciation of nature by joining in a mindful hour of gentle movements drawn from the Chi Kung tradition of Tai Chi with Kanta Lipsky. Set among...

adults birding in the woods

At the Trustees on Martha's Vineyard, we can't stop raven about migratory bird season. Join us on Tuesday Sept. 12 at Menemsha Hills for a guided...

Drop-In Natural History

Build your insect, bird and plant identification skills and help others learn. Meet other local naturalists. Improve your familiarity with nature photography...

Edgartown Village Market

The Edgartown Village Market is a biker and pedestrian friendly, open-air market in the heart of Edgartown’s historic downtown. From farm fresh produce,...

Island Folk Pottery Sculpture Trail

Created by artists Bill O'Callaghan and Heather Goff, the quarter-mile private trail meanders through a magical wooded landscape populated with whimsical...

Kayak and Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) Quests

Enjoy Sengekontacket Pond on this self-guided tour. Rhyming quest clues (think: treasure hunt!) will help you uncover the story of the pond's people, places,...

Supportive Day Program for 55+

Martha's Vineyard Center for Living hosts in-person programs offering music, art, history, exercise, conversation and socializing. Events take place on...

Move and Learn

Join the Family Center and other caregivers and their kids for a fun outdoor play group. Drop-ins welcome. Weather permitting.

Exhibit: 1923: A Kid's Life

As part of the Museum’s centennial celebration, this exhibit explores different aspects of life on Martha’s Vineyard through the eyes of a modern child,...

Photo by Edith Blake

In the spring of 1974, Hollywood descended on the Island. Universal Studios had bought the film rights to the book Jaws and the film’s director, a young...

Exhibit: Ksenia Meleshko's Silenced Voice of Vincent Van Gogh

Join us for the art reception of Ksenia Meleshko's show, Silenced Voice of Vincent Van Gogh “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small...

Exhibit: Photographs by Bruce Mathews

Photographer Bruce Mathews focuses on themes from the natural world, searching for the same abstract values that informed his previous work as a commercial...

Exhibit: Retrospectives

Featuring works of Sandy Bernat, Ruth Kirchmeier, Marie Louise Rouff, Ellen McCluskey, Alida O’Loughlin, Renee Balter. Exploring six different mediums with...

Exhibit: The Perfect Craft: Wooden Boat Building, Then and Now

Small craft made of wood have been part of Island culture for thousands of years. They have helped to feed local families, connect the Vineyard to the wider...

Exhibit: They Were Heard, the Unique Voice of the Martha's Vineyard Deaf Community

From 1694 to 1952, Martha’s Vineyard – and specifically the towns of Chilmark and West Tisbury – had an unusually large population of people with hereditary...

Featured Exhibit: Carol Maguire and Jim Holland

Stop by North Water Gallery, Edgartown to view new work by Carol Maguire and Jim Holland. Jim Holland visited Cape Cod on college road trips with friends,...

Featured Exhibit: Found Object Art by David Joseph

Come see the unique, thought-provoking and whimsical art created from a wide range of used objects! All art is for sale!

Living Landmarks: Scrimshaw from the Carnegie Heritage Center

The Vineyard Preservation Trust's collection of traditional scrimshaw will be on exhibit, paired with contemporary pieces by Island artist Darrel Morris.

Maritime Scavenger Hunt

Search for boats, anchors, lighthouses and other maritime-themed pictures around the Children's Room. Find all the pictures and get a small prize. For kids...

Play Kitchen & Store

Come enjoy watching your kids be creative and solve problems! Play is the primary way kids learn and express themselves. For ages 2-6. Drop in between...

Stitching Time: Quilts by Men Serving Life Sentences

Twenty quilts by men serving life sentences at Louisiana State Penitentiary — aka "Angola" prison — for the former plantation on which it was built, combine...

Island Alpaca Welcomes You to a Walk!

Walking with alpaca is a way to learn more about how gentle they truly are. A wonderful experience for all ages. Every participant will learn the basics of...

Little Roots: Free Family Music Class

Join us for an enriching and engaging family music experience with western MA-based Little Roots. The class is fun and accessible, and includes elements of...

Storytime with Emily

Come join Emily for stories and songs at 10:30 a.m. Please check our website and social media pages for any updates.

Carnegie Tours:  Historic Walking Tours of Edgartown

The Carnegie Heritage Center's Historic Tour is a 70-minute guided walking tour of Edgartown with visits to the Vineyard Preservation Trust's historic...

Cousen Rose Gallery

Cousen Rose Gallery (CRG), represents emerging and nationally known artists working in a variety of media, including painting, photography, and collages.

Exhibit: Alison Shaw Gallery

Fine art prints of Alison's photographs -- new works and old favorites -- are on view in the gallery located in the Oak Bluffs Arts District.

Exhibit: Sean Roach Solo Show

Realist oil paintings of Martha's Vineyard by local artist Sean Roach.

Tours of the Flying Horses

Visit the Flying Horses, America's oldest carousel to learn about, walk through, and take photos of its historic horses. Tours available on weekdays, 11 a.m....

Island Alpaca Welcomes You to a Walk!

Walking with alpaca is a way to learn more about how gentle they truly are. A wonderful experience for all ages. Every participant will learn the basics of...

LEGO Club

Stop by the Chilmark Library and build with us! We can't wait to see what you create today.

Girls Varsity Soccer

The Girls Varsity Soccer team competes against Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School.

IGI's Mobile Market 2023 Schedule

Island Grown Initiative’s Mobile Market resumes its summer service. The Mobile Market is a truck stocked with reduced price, fresh locally grown produce and...

Kite Making at Native Earth Teaching Farm

Island Wide Youth Collaboraive invites families to Come Make a Kite Day at Native Earth Teaching Farm. Use upcylced and recycled cloth, bag or "flowy" type...

Play and Learn

Drop-ins welcome at the Family Center for a fun, engaging play group for children ages 1-8 years old.

Little Roots Concert for Children

Families are invited to see the kid folk band, Little Roots. They’ll perform classic children’s songs as well as some of their original pieces. This event is...

Henna Tattoo Pop-Up

Join Nomans every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. for our Henna Pop-up with Maple Mehndi at Nomans in Oak Bluffs. Enjoy our indoor and...

Decoupage Shells Craft

Join Hannah for a crafting evening to create decoupage oysters and scallops. These make wonderful gifts whether just for beauty or functionally as a jewelry...

Knitting Group

All are welcome to join the West Tisbury Library’s Knitting Group, which meets on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Join librarian Lyn for a relaxing hour of creativity and...

Open ASL Practice Group

Want to learn ASL? Come drop in on our conversational practice group! No experience necessary, but before joining the practice group please check out the...

Stress Relief through Diet, with Ana Cristina Lewis

Are you interested in what practices you can implement to support your body's response to stress? Come to this presentation with registered functional...

Live Music at Nomans: Rose Coloured Glasses

Featuring Sam Rothberg and Darby Patterson. Rain or shine!

Bodhi Path Martha's Vineyard

Bodhi Path of Martha's Vineyard has group meditation Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m. If you are new to meditation,...

Trivia

Hosted by Johnny Showtime! Prizes for first and second place.

Tuesday, September 12