Martha's Vineyard Calendar Events
Martha's Vineyard Calendar

Events

September 21 - October 20, 2023

Thursday, September 21

4-H Leader Info Session and Dinner

The Agricultural Society coordinates the 4-H clubs on the Island. We currently have six active clubs, most of which meet once a month, and they are all full....

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...

Yoga with Colleen

Colleen Macsuga is a certified yoga instructor who has been practicing for 10+ years. She discovered yoga in high school to complement her other activities...

Access-Able Guided Tour

Our Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck to those with limited mobility. Led by Sanctuary staff on our golf cart, this one-hour...

Drawing in Nature

Join local artist Lynn Hoeft, looking to carefully observe and draw whatever the Arboretum offers us. You’ll have a choice to work on a distant landscape or...

Exhibit: Photographs by Paul Doherty

Paul’s exhibition at the West Tisbury Library features an eclectic mix of photos of Martha’s Vineyard, including a number of botanical sunset silhouettes...

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...

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: 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,...

Librarian-Led Play

Child-centered play while caregivers and the librarian observe and show curiosity. There will be pre-selected activities each week. Examples include: light...

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...

Virtual: Modern Novel Study Group

This is an informal discussion group of committed readers who want to better understand each book’s history, context, assumptions, and resonance. Group...

10:30am
Virtual Event
Wiggle with the Words

Join Elyce in the program room for a movement-based storytime using fun props and interactive stories. This program is geared toward ages 1-5, but all are...

Aquinnah Cultural Center, Wampanoag History Museum

The Aquinnah Cultural Center aims to preserve, educate, and document the Aquinnah Wampanoag self-defined history, culture and contributions past, present and...

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: 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: Sean Roach Solo Show

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

Exhibit: Teachers Art Show

This show features some of our fantastic Island Art Teachers. Whether in a classroom with children, a private lesson or workshop with adults, our Island art...

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,...

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....

Exhibit: Summer Celebrations and Reflections

Sun and fun! Weather of all kinds: heat, winds and rain. Full moons, majestic clouds, warm light and the colors of nature provide fresh inspiration...

Recovery Dharma

A Buddhist approch to recovery including an open discussion and brief guided mediation. Discover how mindfulness can add to your recovery by improving...

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...

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...

Lego and Magna-tile Club

When playing with toys for building things, children learn while having fun. Creativity, problem solving, spatial reasoning and teamwork are skills your...

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...

Open Studio

Join us and enjoy Washington Ledesma's new work and vibrant colors in his ceramics and paintings. Bring your friends and family to 5 Murrant avenue (the...

Book Talk: Sherry Sidoti in Conversation with Mathea Morais

Join us at the library for a book talk with local author Sherry Sidoti about her newly released memoir, A Smoke and a Song, gold medalist for Inspirational...

Jogging/Floating Club

Fun, healthy activity. Meet at The Red House and jog to Doug's Cove to float.

small quantities, in truly backyard compostable bags

This is an open house with snacks, samples, and fantastic free resources! Check out the work we're doing on the eco side of things here on island, make use...

Introduction to MV History Lecture Series: Week 2 (1720s-1820s)

Join the Martha's Vineyard Museum on Thursdays in September and October for our Introduction to Martha’s Vineyard History Lecture Series. If you’ve ever...

Salsa Suelta with Christina Montoya

Known as Casino dancing in Cuba, this class will explore basic rhythms and movements of this style and related styles, as well as touch on history and...

Kismet Outfitters Fly Tying Night

Stop in and freshen up those tying skills. We will walk you through the step-by-step process of tying some of our favorite Vineyard fall patterns. Take an...

Live Music: Blue Yonder

Live Music at the Black Dog Bakery Cafe with Blue Yonder.

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,...

Sunset over Menemsha Hills.

Menemsha fishing village is known for its iconic sunsets, but did you know you can see the same beautiful sky from Menemsha Hills? Join a Trustees guide for...

BIPOC Chef Collective Potluck

Chef Ting of Black Joy MVY and Chef Lacey Williams of Nyamnz Martha’s Vineyard are teaming up again to host the second Martha’s Vineyard BIPOC Chef...

Little Shop of Horrors

Island Theatre Workshop presents the cult classic: Little Shop of Horrors! This mouthwatering musical features a book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by...

Friday, September 22

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...

Virtual: Kripalu Flow Yoga

Join YogiJay for an all-levels Kripalu flow focused on soothing the nervous system through a combination of movement, breathwork and meditation. This class...

7:30am
Virtual Event
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...

Access-Able Guided Tour

Our Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck to those with limited mobility. Led by Sanctuary staff on our golf cart, this one-hour...

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,...

Sobercast

Join the Red House and watch a podcast or TedTalk related to Recovery. A discusion will follow, giving you a chance to learn from peers and deepen your...

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...

Play and Learn

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

Bass in the Grass MV

The Edgartown Board of Trade welcomed the 6th annual Bass In the Grass Fundraiser in honor of the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby fall of...

Botanical Spotlight Tour

Botanical Spotlight Tours run the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, June through September, 10 to 11 am. Tours are free with $5 admission/free for...

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: Photographs by Paul Doherty

Paul’s exhibition at the West Tisbury Library features an eclectic mix of photos of Martha’s Vineyard, including a number of botanical sunset silhouettes...

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,...

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...

Maritime-Themed Kids Crafting

Each September we celebrate all things maritime during our Maritime Month! Enjoy creating with your hands and meeting new friends. There will be a new craft...

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...

Virtual: Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Martha's Vineyard Center For Living offers a support group for families and caregivers of individuals with dementia memory screening; support, counseling and...

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...

Music with Maryse

Come join in a weekly child centered music time with Maryse Smith. Instruments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well! Music with Maryse...

Aquinnah Cultural Center, Wampanoag History Museum

The Aquinnah Cultural Center aims to preserve, educate, and document the Aquinnah Wampanoag self-defined history, culture and contributions past, present and...

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: 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: Sean Roach Solo Show

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

Exhibit: Teachers Art Show

This show features some of our fantastic Island Art Teachers. Whether in a classroom with children, a private lesson or workshop with adults, our Island art...

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,...

Open House

The Martha's Vineyard Center for Living's Open House is the time to sample our program: Island musicians, special guests and other activities. All are...

Toddler Time

Come join us for Toddler Time! Ideal for preschool ages but all are welcome. We'll read some great books, sing songs together, and have a great time....

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....

Virtual: Balance Class

The West Tisbury Library hosts an online balance series led by Kanta Lipsky. This class explores ways to strengthen our connection to the earth and increase...

11:30am
Virtual Event
Exhibit: Summer Celebrations and Reflections

Sun and fun! Weather of all kinds: heat, winds and rain. Full moons, majestic clouds, warm light and the colors of nature provide fresh inspiration...

Recovery Cafe

The Red House Recovery Cafe offers food, fun and fellowship. Come in, meet peers, and find out about the center's programs and services.

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...

Boys Varsity Soccer

The MVRHS Boys Varsity Soccer team competes against Bourne High School.

Girls Varsity Field Hockey

The MVRHS Girls Varsity Field Hockey team competes against St. John Paul II High School.

Change of Season Re-Set for Islander Women

This weekend-long retreat offers a re-attunement of deep rest to let go of the heat and bustle of summer. The schedule of self care includes silent beach...

event flyer

The Tisbury Master Plan consultants will present the Implementation Program to the public. RSVP is encouraged, but not required. This is open to all.

Totally Unrealistic Book Club

Fantasy, science fiction, dystopian, adventure and more! This book club meets on the 4th Friday of each month to throw the "real world" out the window. This...

Live Music: FreeStyle Fridays with DJ Smooth B

Join us weekly on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. for a dance party at Nomans in Oak Bluffs. Check out our website for the most up-to-date schedule of events and...

Kismet Outfitters Presents: 2023 Fly Fishing Film Tour

The 17th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) presented by Costa, YETI, and Simms is bringing the action to Kismet Outfitters with a top-notch selection of...

Little Shop of Horrors

Island Theatre Workshop presents the cult classic: Little Shop of Horrors! This mouthwatering musical features a book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by...

Saturday, September 23

6th Annual Darkness into Vineyard Light Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our 6th Annual Darkness into Vineyard Light Suicide Prevention and Awareness walk on Saturday, Sept. 23. ...

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...

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...

Beach BeFrienders Monthly Beach Cleanup

Thanks to a welcome collaboration with Vineyard Conservation Society, Island libraries, Island DWPs and MV Refuse District, there is now a community of Beach...

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...

Change of Season Re-Set for Islander Women

This weekend-long retreat offers a re-attunement of deep rest to let go of the heat and bustle of summer. The schedule of self care includes silent beach...

Exhibit: Photographs by Paul Doherty

Paul’s exhibition at the West Tisbury Library features an eclectic mix of photos of Martha’s Vineyard, including a number of botanical sunset silhouettes...

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...

Vinyasa Power Yoga (all levels)

A Vinyasa class that is therapeutic, creative, and powerful. Vinyasa (a practice designed to help you heal while keeping you in peak physical shape)...

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...

Yoga at the MV Museum with YogiJay

Join YogiJay (Jason Mazar-Kelly) of Wholesome MV every week at the Martha's Vineyard Museum for a community-based all-levels yoga class. Classes are...

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...

Bass in the Grass MV

The Edgartown Board of Trade welcomed the 6th annual Bass In the Grass Fundraiser in honor of the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby fall of...

Chai Cup Pottery Workshop

Led by Victoria Correnti. Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the world of pottery as you embark on a journey to craft your very own chai cup....

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: 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,...

Homemade Pretzels with Vineyard Baker

Celebrate the start of Oktoberfest with Teri Culletto of Vineyard Baker for a hands-on pretzel making class! Teri will walk participants through the steps...

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...

Mytoi Garden Walk

Free guided walk for adults of all levels of mobility, offered by The Trustees of Reservations, Healthy Aging MV and TrailsMV for Falls Prevention Awareness...

event flyer

Meet with the Master Plan consultants, steering committee and planning board members to talk through priorities found within the action plan.

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...

Storytime!

Join us for a fun-filled storytime with stories and songs. Stories are geared toward kids ages one and a half to five years old but all ages are welcome....

Adult Community Dance Class

The West Tisbury Library presents in-person Adult Community Dance Class on Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This class welcomes adults, seniors, and...

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...

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.

Aquinnah Cultural Center, Wampanoag History Museum

The Aquinnah Cultural Center aims to preserve, educate, and document the Aquinnah Wampanoag self-defined history, culture and contributions past, present and...

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: 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: Sean Roach Solo Show

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

Exhibit: Teachers Art Show

This show features some of our fantastic Island Art Teachers. Whether in a classroom with children, a private lesson or workshop with adults, our Island art...

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,...

Flying Horses Carousel

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

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...

Meet the Fleet

Meet the Coast Guard from Station Menemsha and “Touch-a-Boat.” Kids (and their families) love this event! People of all ages are welcome. Check out a U.S....

Open Gallery: Simon Gallery

Featuring Peter Simon Photography and Ronni Simon Designs.

Storytime

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

Black Dog Doggie Adoption Day

September is Doggie Adoption Month at the Black Dog. We have partnered with local animal shelters to bring adoptable dogs to our general stores throughout...

Exhibit: Summer Celebrations and Reflections

Sun and fun! Weather of all kinds: heat, winds and rain. Full moons, majestic clouds, warm light and the colors of nature provide fresh inspiration...

Frederick Douglass, Darrel Morris

Meet Island Scrimshaw Artist, Darrel Morris and view his exquisite work specially-curated from collections nationwide.

Trauma Talk

The Red House welcomes Patrick Coyne, M.ED, LMHC to discuss trauma and its relatation to addiction. A luch will follow the discussion, and both are open to...

Peace Yoga Workshop

A heart-centered classical Hatha pratice, Peace Yoga guides from the inside-out via the heart and hara, moving through gentle, sustained postures, guided...

Ceremony of Remembrance - Rescheduled to Sept 23

Join the Martha's Vineyard Museum at the Edgartown Harbor Light for light music and remarks as we gather for the 22nd annual Ceremony of Remembrance. Each...

MVRHS Varsity Football vs. Lunenburg High School

The MVRHS Varsity Football team plays at home against Lunenburg High School.

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?...

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...

Kismet Outfitters and Abbie Schuster's Women's Fall Fly Fishing Extravaganza

The popular annual ladies' event is back with Abbie leading the way. Join us for casting instruction, knot tying, and fall techniques to ensure successful...

League of Women Voters of Martha's Vineyard Membership Tea

The League of Women Voters MV (LWV MV) will be holding a Membership Tea at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum to honor our longtime member Leigh Smith and to learn...

Five Centuries of New England Garden History with John Forti, the Heirloom Gardener

Join the Martha's Vineyard Museum for this illustrated talk with John Forti exploring design trends and plant selections from Native gardens to historically...

people doing yoga on the beach

Practice balancing yoga on the autumnal equinox at Menemsha Hills, in this collaboration with Jason Mazar-Kelly of Wholesome MV. We will hike to Prospect...

Magic by Vladi Lukan

Who doesn't love magic? Table to table magic show, lots of card tricks! Rain or shine.

Endless Summer Charity Gala

A benefit for Island Autism, a nonprofit organization that serves autistic children and their families on Martha's Vineyard. Drinks, food, a silent auction...

Little Shop of Horrors - Benefit Night

Island Theatre Workshop presents the cult classic: Little Shop of Horrors! This mouthwatering musical features a book & lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by...

Live Music: The Rosie Show

Rose Guerin leads an incredible show with special guests.

Sunday, September 24

Change of Season Re-Set for Islander Women

This weekend-long retreat offers a re-attunement of deep rest to let go of the heat and bustle of summer. The schedule of self care includes silent beach...

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...

Yoga with Bri

Brianna Kenney is a Certified Vinyasa and Yin Yoga teacher. She completed her first 200hr Vinyasa teacher training through Lighthouse Yoga School in New York...

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...

Puppy Training Classes

Dog trainer Jeremy Jones will offer a six-week course of puppy training sessions. Cost: $300. This course is a community service presented by the Animal...

Vineyard Haven Library 5K Run/Walk to the Chop and Fun Run

This year, the Friends of Vineyard Haven Public Library's 26th Annual 5k Run/Walk to benefit the library will be a "hybrid" event, with both in-person 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: Photographs by Paul Doherty

Paul’s exhibition at the West Tisbury Library features an eclectic mix of photos of Martha’s Vineyard, including a number of botanical sunset silhouettes...

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,...

Bodhi Path Martha's Vineyard

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

Oak Bluffs Open Market: Sundays in the Park

Enjoy Sundays in the park by the harbor! Open Market is an ever- changing variety of locally grown produce, specialty foods, flowers, indie designers,...

Vineyard Artisans 26th Annual Summer Festival

A Vineyard Summer tradition and the only weekly juried art show where the public can meet more than 70 Island artisans and buy directly from them. Many...

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...

Aquinnah Cultural Center, Wampanoag History Museum

The Aquinnah Cultural Center aims to preserve, educate, and document the Aquinnah Wampanoag self-defined history, culture and contributions past, present and...

Exhibit: Sean Roach Solo Show

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

Exhibit: Teachers Art Show

This show features some of our fantastic Island Art Teachers. Whether in a classroom with children, a private lesson or workshop with adults, our Island art...

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,...

Flying Horses Carousel

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

Lord Ganesha

Kirtan call and response devotional chanting with our yogic band Bhakti. Come as you are, grow and evolve with us, every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations...

Open Gallery: Simon Gallery

Featuring Peter Simon Photography and Ronni Simon Designs.

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...

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: Summer Celebrations and Reflections

Sun and fun! Weather of all kinds: heat, winds and rain. Full moons, majestic clouds, warm light and the colors of nature provide fresh inspiration...

Trauma Talk

The Red House welcomes Patrick Coyne, M.ED, LMHC to discuss trauma and its relatation to addiction. A luch will follow the discussion, and both are open to...

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.

Indigo Vat Natural Dye Class

Bring something to dye indigo blue for our natural dyes weekly workshop! We will have some white goods for sale. Just watching is fine too!

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...

Community Sing

Sing simple songs from around the world with song leader Roberta Kirn. All ages welcome. Free!

5pm