Martha's Vineyard Calendar Events
Martha's Vineyard Calendar

Events

Saturday, September 2

Community Fitness Class

Saturday mornings at the Owen Park gazebo. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a friend. Charitable donations greatly appreciated. Follow @_itstimetorise for...

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...

Martha's Vineyard Surfcasters Association Annual Used Tackle Sale

The Martha's Vineyard Surfcasting Association will be holding its annual Fishing Tag Sale on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Martha's Vineyard...

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...

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose at the Field Gallery Sculpture Garden

A heart-centered classical Hatha yoga asana practice, this in-person Peace Yoga class led by Rachel Elion Biard, RYI, is held in the field of sculptures that...

Art Exhibit: On a Path

A solo exhibit featuring Island paintings by Katherine Gagnon.

trustees ranger on tour truck

Explore Cape Poge’s magnificent barrier beach and wildlife refuge on an open-air, over-sand adventure. Learn about the rare and protected flora and fauna...

Chilmark Flea Market

Visit the oldest outdoor flea market on the Island, offering antiques, imports, vintage finds and high-quality handmade items from Vineyard artists and...

Foot It For Felix! Run (Or Walk) For Wildlife

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is excited to welcome runners and walkers to its trails for this very special event! The Foot it for Felix 5K will take you...

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...

Pirates Puzzle Escape Room

Play our fun and immersive escape room games and create new memories. Work with your team to solve a series of puzzles in our Jaws or Vineyard Pirate Mystery...

West Tisbury Farmers' Market

Outdoor farmers market features locally grown produce and meat and locally made products. Restrooms and parking available. The market is dedicated to...

Barnyard Buddies

Spend your Saturday morning exploring the farm and meeting our friendly animals in this program for families! Some examples of activities could be egg...

Eisenhauer Gallery

The Eisenhauer Gallery is known for its eclectic paintings and playful but elegant showroom. More than 40 artists from places as far away as New Zealand and...

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: Maritime Nostalgia

Solo exhibition featuring the work of realist painter Michel Brosseau. Inspired by the Vineyard’s majestic sailboats, tranquil harbors, and quaint...

Exhibit: Miraculum, Photographs by Libby Ellis

Experience Libby Ellis's new collection of contemplative black and white photographic portraits of Island-grown flora.

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 Extraordinary Life of Dorothy West

Following her life from Boston to New York, Moscow, and Martha’s Vineyard, explore the story of Dorothy West, writer, editor, and youngest member of the...

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: Traeger di Pietro, Adam Thompson and Judy Bramhall

Visit the Field Gallery's new exhibit of works by Traeger di Pietro, Adam Thompson and Judy Bramhall.

Flying Horses Carousel

Ride the carousel and try to grab the brass ring at the Flying Horses, America's oldest carousel.

Gay Head Lighthouse

The Gay Head Lighthouse was the first lighthouse constructed on Martha’s Vineyard. In 1799 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts deeded two acres and four rods...

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.

Pony Rides!

Join us for pony rides at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center! Available on Saturdays, 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., July 1 through August 12 and Sept. 2....

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...

Vineyard Artisans 28th Annual Labor Day Festival

The largest art show on Martha’s Vineyard, featuring only Island Artists with unique furniture, clothing, ceramics, jewelry, and fine art from the Island’s...

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...

Goat Yoga

Slow flow yoga with baby goats!

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.

Bubble Party

Come celebrate the end of summer! We will be hosting a bubble party! Enjoy bubble crafts, lawn games, face paint and more! This event is free and open to...

Carnegie Tours: Historic Tours of Edgartown

The Carnegie Heritage Center’s Historic Tour is a 60-minute guided walking tour of Edgartown. Learn about the Island’s rich maritime history through the...

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: Fibers of My Soul

Group exhibition featuring on-Island and off-Island artists: Adana Tillman, Amber Robles-Gordan, Andrea Grillo, Daryl Royster Alexander, Ella Mahoney,...

Exhibit: Menemsha Fishing Shacks and Island Birds

Visit the Ashley Medowski Gallery in Lambert's Cove to view new paintings and driftwood sculptures.

Exhibit: Sean Roach Solo Show

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

Exhibit: The Significance of 5

Knowhere Art Gallery proudly presents Significance of 5, an exhibition that marks our five-year anniversary, exhibiting works by artists on and off the Island.

Exhibit: beneath the color there was the shape

Winter Street Gallery is pleased to present beneath the color there was the shape, a group exhibition featuring new work by Chelsea Culprit, Mark Handforth,...

Island Alpaca Yoga

Enjoy a 45-minute session of relaxing yoga, held in our pastures among our friendly alpaca with our instructor, Jason Mazar-Kelly (YogiJay). Bring your own...

Open Gallery: Simon Gallery

Featuring Peter Simon Photography and Ronni Simon Designs.

Ruel Gallery

The Ruel Gallery is open for its fourth season, featuring paintings by Colin Ruel. New this season: his one of a kind oyster knives! Also featured is Nettie...

Storytime

Come join us for classic and contemporary storybook read-alouds, as well as songs and games! Ideal for ages 3-6.

Exhibit: Collide

Special guest curator: Kara Taylor. Here 23 artists come together in a multitude of expressive mediums, each unique to themselves and their country of...

Exhibit: the Gretchen Feldman Collection

View works painted by Gretchen Feldman in her Chilmark studio. Gretchen, a former textile conservator, was born in 1934 in Philadelphia. She lived and...

trustees ranger on tour truck

Explore Cape Poge’s magnificent barrier beach and wildlife refuge on an open-air, over-sand adventure. Learn about the rare and protected flora and fauna...

All Ages Chess

Come join Chess Club at its new home at the Oak Bluffs Library! Chess is more popular now than ever. Are you looking for a partner, a challenge, a new move?...

Book Signing with Gregory Mone, author of Sea of Gold

Twelve-year-old Fish—nicknamed for his skill as a swimmer—never intended to become a pirate. He’s just a kid from a poor farming family and he absolutely...

Live Music: Johnny Hoy and Delanie Pickering

Live Blues Music with the Islands own Johnny Hoy & Delanie Pickering 6-8pm on the back patio. Enter to win a pair of 1-day Beach Road Weekend tickets,...

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...

Book Talk with Gina Uricchio: The Art and Voice of Autism

Join author Gina Uricchio for an inspirational book talk. Topics include making room for yourself, inspiring family and sibling connection, mindfulness and...

Exhibit Opening Reception: Island Treasures, Retrospective Show

Martha's Vineyard has been a special place for artists to settle for over a century. It has often been referred to as a place of light and inspiration. This...

Henna by Maple Mehndi

Henna by Maple Mehndi. Designs start at $25.

Oak Bluffs Arts District Stroll

Dukes County Avenue Art District galleries will open their doors and invite the public for art, socializing and entertainment. The Arts District Stroll is a...

Martha's Vineyard Jazz and Blues Summerfest

The Martha’s Vineyard Jazz and Blues Summerfest, a production of Lewis and Kirk Expeditions, Inc., returns this year on Saturday, Sept. 2 with performances...

Live Music: The Rosie Show

Rose Guerin leads an incredible show with special guests.

Saturday, September 2