There are already several excellent organizations doing the work of tracking Island farms, sharing what is currently available, and helping people cook with local ingredients. Rather than recreate those resources, this guide brings the best ones together in one place.

🌱 Start with the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Farm Map + Passport

The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society maintains an online directory of more than 40 Island farms, farmers markets, oyster farms, flower growers and other local food producers.

You can search the directory by town, season, product, and type of farm. Listings include farm stand locations, available products, payment information, seasonal hours, tours, classes, CSA programs, and other ways to visit or purchase directly.

The Agricultural Society also offers a physical Farm Passport booklet that encourages people to visit participating farms and markets around the Island. Pick up a passport at many of the farms or libraries, collect stamps as you explore, and turn it in for a prize after completing the required number of visits. No purchase is required to receive a stamp, making it a fun way to learn about Island agriculture even when you are not shopping at every stop.

🥕 Use to See What Is Fresh

Knowing where the farm stands are is only part of the equation. Figuring out what to make with everything you bring home is where Cook the Vineyard comes in.

Cook the Vineyard is a year-round Substack newsletter focused on cooking with ingredients from Martha’s Vineyard farms and fish markets. Each issue highlights what is currently in season and shares recipes designed around what is fresh and locally available. The newsletter also maintains a weekly list helpful running list of farm stand, farmers market, and seafood market schedules.

For more ideas, look for The Martha’s Vineyard Cookbook, the Sea Table books, and other Island cookbooks available through local libraries. They are great resources for learning more about Vineyard ingredients, seafood, food traditions, and seasonal cooking.

🧺 Visit the West Tisbury Farmers Market

Only on Martha’s Vineyard for a week? The West Tisbury Farmers Market is one of the easiest ways to shop from a variety of Island farms and food producers in one place.

The market is held at the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society grounds at 35 Panhandle Road in West Tisbury. During the summer, it takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9a–12p, rain or shine. The Saturday market continues into the fall.

Vendors vary throughout the season, with offerings that may include vegetables, fruit, flowers, meat, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods, preserves, honey, seafood, and other locally made products. The market also accepts SNAP and HIP.

The Edgartown Village Market is another seasonal option for shopping from local farmers and makers. It takes place behind the Dr. Daniel Fisher House in Edgartown on Tuesdays during the summer. Its central location makes it especially convenient for visitors staying downtown or anyone who cannot make it up-Island for the West Tisbury Farmers Market.

📦 Join a Martha’s Vineyard CSA

A Community Supported Agriculture program, usually called a CSA, allows members to pay in advance for a share of a farm’s seasonal harvest. Some programs provide a traditional weekly box, while others offer flexible credits, sliding-scale pricing, flowers, meat, eggs, bread, or other options. Shares can be a good fit for people who cook regularly and are comfortable planning meals around what is currently growing.

I wrote a full roundup of Martha’s Vineyard CSA and CSA-style programs for Blue Dot Living’s Green Guide. The guide includes confirmed 2026 offerings, season dates, pickup information, pricing, and details about what each share includes.

👩‍🍳 Take a Farm Cooking Class

Several Island farms and organizations offer cooking classes that help participants make better use of seasonal ingredients. The FARM Institute offers educational programs throughout the year, including hands-on cooking classes, farm-based activities, family programming, and seasonal workshops.

Slough Farm also hosts cooking classes, community programs, residencies, and events focused on food, farming, creativity, and sustainability. Many focus on techniques people can continue using at home, including cooking with what is currently available, using unfamiliar vegetables, and reducing food waste.

Island chefs including Jenny DeVivo also teach classes centered on fresh ingredients and thoughtful, low-waste cooking.

🌻 Look Beyond the Farm Stand

Many Martha’s Vineyard farms now offer much more than produce shopping.

Morning Glory Farm, Beetlebung Farm, Island Grown Initiative, North Tabor Farm, and other Island farms have expanded their seasonal programming to include experiences such as:

• Farm tours

• Cooking and ingredient-focused classes

• Educational workshops

• Community events

• Farm dinners

• Seasonal meals

• Pick-your-own opportunities

• Children’s programming

Offerings change throughout the year, so it is best to check directly with each farm before visiting. These programs are a great way to better understand where Island food comes from and the amount of work involved in growing, harvesting, preparing, and distributing it.

Island Grown Initiative operates a regenerative farm and offers seasonal CSAs, educational programs, food-access initiatives, and farm tours by reservation. It is an important resource for learning more about Martha’s Vineyard’s food system and supporting wider access to Island-grown food.

I round up each of these options in MVacay’s weekly events newsletter in the Save the Date section.

📍 A Few Tips Before You Go

Do not assume a farm is open for general public access. Some farms welcome visitors, while others distribute through CSAs, retailers, events, or scheduled programs only.

When visiting a self-service stand, follow posted instructions and pay carefully. These small operations depend on an honor system. Bring more than one payment method when possible. Smaller stands may accept only cash, checks, or Venmo.

Start with the Agricultural Society’s farm map, use Cook the Vineyard to plan what to cook, visit a farmers market, take a class, or stop at a farm stand while exploring the Island. Have fun!

⏱️ This Week on MVacay

The Dining Guide is updated for 2026 (I hope you don’t look too closely, I swapped some out) You’ll never hear me give a bad review, but lots of positive personal experiences. More recent faves behind the paywall below today too.

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, July 24, 2026

• 🛍️ Roller Rabbit Pop-Up at The Shop by WHEAT, 9a-5p thru Sun / More Info
  Shop Roller Rabbit’s limited-edition Monkey on the Vineyard collection and new summer arrivals. Friday and Sunday include beverages from Wheat Store Cafe and treats from The Sweetish Fish, while Saturday features Mad Martha’s ice cream.

• 📚 Library Friends of Oak Bluffs Book Sale at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10a-4p / More Info / (Sat too)

• 🦪 Chilmark Community Trust: Shellfish, Science & Shucking at The Yard, 1-3p / More Info

• 🎬 An Evening with Dawn Porter at MV Museum, 5p / More Info

• 🎶 Sunset Concert Series: Alwyn Robinson at Trinity Park Tabernacle, 6-7:30p / More Info / Free-will offering

• 🎭 An Evening of Magic, Illusion and Mind-Blowing Juggling at MV Film Center, 7p / More Info / $35 front section, $30 main section

• ⚾ Chilmark Resident Appreciation Night: MV Sharks vs. Ocean State Waves at MVRHS Shark Tank, 7:05p / More Info

• 🐉 The Hobbit at Katharine Cornell Theater, 7:30-9p / More Info / $20

Saturday, July 25, 2026

• 🎾 MV Open Tennis Tournament at Farm Neck Tennis and Vineyard Family Tennis, Fri 12-7p, Sat 8a-7:30p, Sun 8a-5p / More Info

• 🏃 Flutie 5K with Island Autism at West Tisbury School, 8:30-11a / More Info

• 🥕 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p / More Info

• 🛍️ Chilmark Flea Market at Flea Market Field, Chilmark, 9a-2p / More Info

• 📚 Vineyard Haven Library Grand Opening at Vineyard Haven Library, 10a-12p+
  Celebrate the library's newly renovated Main Street building with a ribbon cutting at 10a, a family concert by musician Tom Sieling at 11a, and cake and refreshments beginning at 12p.

• 🎪 Children’s Festival at Trinity Park Tabernacle, 10-11:30a / More Info
  Families can enjoy games, crafts, treats and activities designed especially for children. Game tickets may be purchased and exchanged for reward tickets and prizes.

• 🎠 Flying Horses Carousel 150th Birthday Party at Flying Horses Carousel and Union Chapel, 10a-5p / More Info
  The day includes an airbrush artist, scavenger hunt, DJ entertainment, lawn games, tie-dye demonstration, cornhole challenge, limbo contest and dance party, followed by a 4p birthday singalong. Prize giveaways take place every half hour at the carousel beginning at 10:30a.

• 🎨 Chappy Art Show and Artisan Fair at Chappaquiddick Community Center, 12-4p / More Info
  Meet Chappaquiddick artists and Island artisans during an afternoon fair on the center’s front porch.

• 🎤 Della Hardman Day at Ocean Park, 4-6p / More Info / Free
  Mara Brock Akil joins Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin for a conversation centered on “Our Stories, Our Legacy,” the free community gathering honors artist, educator and civic leader Dr. Della Hardman.

• 🐾 Celebration of Pets at MV Agricultural Hall, 1-3p / More Info
  Community members are invited to bring pets from both farm and home.

• 📚 Author Talk: Washashores Review, Vol. 2 at Edgartown Public Library, 6-7p / More Info

• 🎶 Vineyard Sound Mid-Summer Show at Old Whaling Church, 7-9p / More Info

• ⚾ MV Sharks vs. North Shore Navigators at MVRHS Shark Tank, 7:05p

• ✨ Light Up the Lagoon at Lagoon Pond, 8:30-9:15p / More Info
  Watch illuminated boats travel from opposite ends of the pond while residents light the shoreline with lanterns and flashlights. Public viewing areas are available on both sides of the lagoon; the rain date is Sunday.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p

• 🎨 Vineyard Artisans Festival at Historic Grange Hall, 10a-2p / More Info

• 🥁 Weekly Museum Open House and Family Samba at Milokan Cultural Center and Drum Museum, 3-6p / More Info / $15 individual, $50 family of four or more
  Explore a collection of drums from around the world from 3-5p, followed by a participatory samba session at 5p. All ages and experience levels are welcome, and drums are provided.

• 🧘 Sound Bath with Anna Marden at Stillpoint, 4-5p / More Info / $20-$40 sliding scale

• 🎪 Chilmark Preschool Annual Family Festival at Beetlebung Campus Green, 4-6p / More Info / Free
  Enjoy live music by Wolftrap, Stoney Hill soft serve, glitter tattoos, games, bubbles and make-your-own oyster ornaments. The free community celebration is open to everyone, with an all-day dine-and-shop-to-donate fundraiser at the Chilmark General Store.

• 🎨 RISD Emerging: Recent Alums from Rhode Island School of Design Opening Reception at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 4-6p / Free

• 🎶 Emi Ferguson, Flute & Voice, with Pianist Jacob Rhodebeck at Old Whaling Church, 4-5:30p / More Info / $40

• 🎤 Community Sing at Tisbury Amphitheater, 5-6p / More Info / Free

• 📚 Freedom of Speech: Lee Bollinger and Jelani Cobb at MV Performing Arts Center, 7p / More Info

• 🎶 Potluck Jam 72 at Chilmark Community Center, 7-10p / More Info
  Bring a dish to share and your best energy for an evening of live music and community. The announced lineup includes Ben Taylor, Ryan Montbleau, Isaac Taylor, Lydia Fischer, the Woods School Singers and more.

• 🎶 Sundays in the Park Concert at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / Free

• 🎓 HBCU Legacy Week Begins / More Info

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⏱️ This Week on MVacay

A reminder that if you’re looking for weekday fun, these are a great place to look:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Thursday, July 16, 2026

• [AD] 🏡 The Cottagers, Inc. 39th Annual House Tour at Cottagers’ Corner, 57 Pequot Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 10a-3p / More Info / $85 day of event

  Tour several distinctive Oak Bluffs homes while supporting The Cottagers’ community programs and scholarships.

Friday, July 17, 2026

• 🛍️ Shopbop MV Pop-Up Shop at The Sydney Hotel, 22 Winter Street, Edgartown, 10a-6p daily (Fri-Sun) / More Info

  • Shop brands including PARKE, Flabelus, Hunza G, Hill House Home, FARM Rio, and STAUD in Shopbop’s first MV pop-up.

  • Friday features complimentary PARKE embroidery, Saturday offers Flabelus shoe charm customization, and Sunday includes Hill House Home monogramming.

  • Spend $25+ at any local business during the pop-up and show your receipt to receive a free Shopbop tote, while supplies last. Partnerships with locally owned businesses throughout the weekend.

• 📚 Chilmark Community Trust: Hidden History of MV with Thomas Dresser at The Yard, 1-3p / More Info

• 🎨 Away to See Book Celebration and Summer Raised II Art Exhibition at Eisenhauer Gallery, 5-8p / More Info

• 🌿 Manuel F. Correllus State Forest Bioblitz at Manuel F. Correllus State Forest Headquarters, 5p Friday-5p Saturday (Sat too) / More Info / Free - Register

• 🎶 Sunset Concert Series featuring Phil DaRosa at Trinity Park Tabernacle, 6-7:30p / More Info / Free-will offering

• ⚾ Bollin Trucking and Excavation Night: MV Sharks vs. Ocean State Waves at Shark Tank, MV Regional High School, 7:05p / More Info

Saturday, July 18, 2026

• 🥕 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p / More Info

• 🛍️ Chilmark Flea Market at Flea Market Field, Chilmark, 9a-2p / More Info / Free

• 🏊 Swim Across America — MV Open Water Swim at Menemsha Beach, 8a / More Info / Register to swim

  Swimmers, volunteers, spectators, and supporters will gather to raise funds for cancer programs at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute at MV Hospital.

• ⛵ Catboats: Sail Sculpin Edgartown 2026 at Old Sculpin Gallery, 10a (Sun too) / More Info

  This multi-day celebration highlights catboats, local artists, maritime history, and special programming at the gallery.

  • 10a: Catboats, Captains, and Coffee

  • 1p: Parade of Sail with entertainment by Outermost Bateria

  • 2p: Mad Martha’s Ice Cream Social

  • 4-6p: Sail Sculpin 2026 Public Reception

• 🪶 19th Annual Native Artisan Market and Festival at Aquinnah Circle, 11a-4p (rain date Sun) / More Info / Free

  Native artists and craftspeople showcase their work alongside live music, food, and dancing. Registration is not required.

• 📷 Simon Gallery in Chilmark off Tabor House Road (follow sign), Chilmark, 11a-3p (Sun too) / More Info / Registration is not required

• 🫐 Berry Festival at First Congregational Church of West Tisbury, 12-4p / More Info

  Berry shortcakes, smoothies, parfaits, pies, lemonade, and raffle items will be available rain or shine.

• 🏺 Pottery and Oysters at Merry Farm Pottery, 2-5p / More Info

• 🌱 Building a Local Food Movement: Organic and Regenerative Ideas in Practice at MV Agricultural Hall, 5-6:30p / More Info / Free, registration helpful

  The conversation explores practical organic and regenerative approaches to strengthening local agriculture and food systems.

• 🇵🇹 Portuguese American Feast at Portuguese American Club, 5-10:30p / More Info

  Traditional food, music, dancing, and community festivities continue across both days, all are welcome.

• 😂 Laughing Matters 2nd Annual Comedy Fundraiser for Stillpoint at MV Performing Arts Center, 7-8p / More Info / $25-$65

  Bluebird Improv creates a fully unscripted show inspired by conversations with the audience, with proceeds supporting Stillpoint’s programs. Ticket purchase is required.

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Sunday, July 19, 2026

• 🙏 Womanists at the Inkwell 2026 at Union Chapel, 8a / More Info / Register

  The gathering includes worship, Bible study, keynote speakers, workshops, and fellowship centered on womanist theology.

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p

• 🎨 Vineyard Artisans Festival at Historic Grange Hall, 10a-2p / More Info

• 🇵🇹 Portuguese American Feast Parade in Downtown Oak Bluffs, 11:30a / More Info

• 🎶 Sundays in the Park Concert featuring Pat Law and ESP at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / Free

• 📖 Author Talk: Christin Geall — Flora Culture at Chilmark Community Center, 7-8:30p / More Info / $65 / Registration Required

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⏱️ This Week on MVacay

I updated this guide for 2026 with all kinds of new information throughout:

I added a new Activity Category to my site, including this new experience (discount code inside!):

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

The Thursday Events today and next week look PACKED. MVacay Weekend Updates are Fri-Sun, but you can find Mon-Thurs events all behind the paywall for the coming week.

Friday, July 10, 2026

• Vineyard Cup Regatta and Fluke for Luke Tournament Weekend Begin

• 🪶 Chilmark Community Trust: Wampanoag Traditions with Brad Lopes at The Yard, 1:30-3:30p / More Info
  Create pinch pots and corn dolls while learning about Wampanoag traditions; open to all ages, bring your own picnic.

• 🎩 Magic Show with Daniel Jay at Katharine Cornell Theater, 5:30p / free
  A free, family-friendly magic show presented by Vineyard Haven Public Library; no tickets or reservations required.

• 🎶 Sunset Concert Series: Mike Benjamin at Trinity Park Tabernacle, 6-7:30p / More Info / free-will offering

• 💃 Cirio Collective: Open Ground — Showing and Discussion at MV Performing Arts Center, 7-8:30p / More Info / donations accepted

• 🎬 Drive-In Movie: The Breakfast Club at The Vineyard’s Drive-In at the YMCA, 8:30p / More Info / pay-what-you-can ticketing, suggested $40 per car

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Saturday, July 11, 2026

• 🥕 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p / More Info

• 🛍️ Chilmark Flea Market at Flea Market Field, Chilmark, 9a-2p / More Info / Free

• 🛍️ Camp Ground Flea Market at Trinity Park Tabernacle, 9a-1p / More Info
  Browse antiques, furniture, pottery, books, jewelry, household goods and more.

• 🐓 Barnyard Buddies (age 2-5) at The FARM Institute, 9:30-10:30a / More Info / $25/non-member pair

• 🐟 Annual Seine Net Event at State Beach, Little Bridge, 10-11:30a / More Info / free
  Join Great Pond Foundation scientists to help discover and identify marine life caught in a beach seine.

• 🪧 Seawall Stand at Vineyard Haven Seawall (with CONNECT to End Violence), 10a-12p / More Info

• 🎵 Kids Music Time at West Tisbury Town Hall Playground, 10-10:30a / donation-based (Tuesdays too)

• 🐴 Misty Meadows Saturday Pony Rides at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, 10a-12p / More Info / $30 registration required

• 🎭 The Fabulists at Tisbury Amphitheater, 10a / More Info / suggested $10 for adults, $5 for kids

• 🐐 Goat Yoga MV at Native Earth Teaching Farm, 11a-12p / More Info / $30 registration required

• 🇺🇸 Presidents for Kids at The Carnegie: Exploring Leadership & History at The Carnegie, 12-4p / More Info / free

• 🪶 An Introduction to Nôepe History – What is the Wampanoag history of MV? at Oak Bluffs Public Library, Downstairs Meeting Room, 12-2p / More Info

• 📚 One Book, One Island: Discussion of David McCullough’s 1776 at West Tisbury Public Library, 3-4p / More Info / free

• 🎶 The Variety Show for Island Elderly Housing at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 6-8p / More Info / $125

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p

• 🎨 Vineyard Artisans Festival at Historic Grange Hall, 10a-2p / More Info

• 🎭 Merrily We Roll Along with James Lapine at MV Film Center, 4p / More Info / $18 general admission, $12 child
  Screening of the Broadway musical production followed by a Q&A with playwright/director James Lapine.

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / free + Vineyard Haven Band Concert At Ocean Park at 7:30

• 📚 Author Talk: Tayari Jones at MVPAC, 7-8:30p / More Info / $75
  Tayari Jones discusses her novel Kin in conversation with journalist Michele Norris.

• ⚾ Edgartown Resident Appreciation Night + Hat Giveaway at MV Sharks at Shark Tank: MVRHS, 7:05p / More Info
  Cheer on the MV Sharks as they take on the Danbury Westerners, with a hat giveaway for Edgartown Resident Appreciation Night.

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I went solo, and several other people did too, so it felt very comfortable as an individual activity. It would also be a great class to take with a friend, partner, small group, or anyone who likes trying something new.

MV Glassworks has been around since 1992, and this year they are expanding their public workshop offerings. Here’s what to know before you go:

🧑‍🎨 About MV Glassworks

Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks was established in 1992 by Andrew and Susan Magdanz and has long been a working glass studio, gallery, and shop in West Tisbury. The space is both a place to browse finished glasswork and a working studio where artists and craftspeople create, experiment, and share the craft with the public. Attached to the shop are two galleries featuring MV Glassworks designs, rotating local artists, production pieces, and one-of-a-kind works.

Since Wil Sideman took over management in 2020, MV Glassworks has also focused on connecting more with the local community through education. During the off-season, they have worked with local schools and groups including West Tisbury School, Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School, and a local homeschool group through field trips, internships, and hands-on workshops.

🌈 The Fused Glass Coaster Class Experience

Fused glass is different from glassblowing. In this class, you cut, layer, and arrange pieces of glass into a design, and then MV Glassworks fires the final pieces in the kiln after class.

Learn the basics: Courtney started by showing us different ways to cut and shape glass, then walked us through examples and options before we began.

Design your coasters: Each person created their own two-coaster set using the materials provided. You could keep it simple, go abstract, make a pattern, or build something more personal.

Get help as you work: The class was independent enough to feel creative, but supported enough that you were never totally on your own. Courtney was there to coach, troubleshoot, and advise as we worked through our designs.

Pick up later: After class, MV Glassworks takes the pieces and fires them in the kiln. A few days later, you can return to pick up the finished coasters.

I went by myself, and so did several other people in the class, so I’d definitely recommend it as a solo activity. It would also be fun with a friend or two, especially if you like creative projects or want an activity that is not beach, shopping, or food-centered. You do not need to be artistic or experienced with glass to enjoy it.

🗒️ Visit Planning

Check directly with MV Glassworks for current class dates, hours, availability, and pickup timing.

• 📍 Location: 683 State Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575

• 🕒 Studio/Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10a-4p

• 💲 Class Pricing: Coaster Fusing Class is listed at $135

  ⭐️ Use code MVACAY for 10% off future workshops in 2026!

• ⏰ Class Length: 10a-1p for the listed coaster classes

• 🎨 What’s Included: Materials for two fused glass coasters

• 📅 Upcoming Dates: next class is August 9, based on current website listings

• 📞 Contact: 508-693-6026

• 💻 More Info: mvglassworks.com

• 📧 Email: info@mvglassworks.com

• 📍 Pickup: Finished pieces are fired after class and available for pickup a few days later. If you are visiting for a short trip, ask about pickup timing before booking or arrange shipping.

  

I loved that the class gave us enough instruction to feel capable, but enough freedom to make something personal. It was low-pressure, creative, and beginner-friendly, and I’d absolutely go back for another style of class if they continue expanding the workshop series.

MV Glassworks has been part of the island for a long time, and it is exciting to see them opening the studio experience to the public in this way. I’d love to see more classes added, especially year-round.

✅ More Creative Activities on Martha’s Vineyard

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, July 3, 2026

• 🎣 Family Fishing at OB Fishing Pier, 9:30-11:30a / More Info

• 🫧 Bubble Fest at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10-11a / More Info

• 🎨 First Friday Vineyard Haven at Downtown Vineyard Haven & Owen Park Beach, 10a-10:30p / More Info

  • 10a-2p: Daytime Art Market on Beach Street Extension, plus Art Hang at Althea Designs.

  • 12-4p: Live music and street performances around Beach Street Extension, Main Street, and Linden Tree Park.

  • 5-9p: Food trucks open at Owen Park. Live music at Owen Park Beach, including LooseFit, The Cut, Luke Dunlap, and Red Night Delight.

  • 9-10:30p: Silent DJ Party at Owen Park Beach with PathwaysARTS.

  • Downtown shops and galleries stay open late with gallery strolls, specials, and pop-ins throughout Vineyard Haven.

• 📚 Book Signing: A Weekend at Gramps ‘97 by Dave Mercaldo at Edgartown Books, 11a-1p / More Info
  Meet author and MVRHS alum Dave Mercaldo as he signs his nostalgic New England-set novel for middle grades.

• 🛍️ LoveShackFancy Pop-Up at The Charlotte Inn, 11a-4p / More Info (Sat too)

• 🎭 Seven Spools of Thread the Musical at The Strand Theatre, 2-4p / More Info

• 🎶 Joint Show: Vineyard Sound & Cape Harmony at United Methodist Church, 5p / More Info

• 🎶 Sunset Concert Series - Sean McMahon at Tabernacle, 6-7:30p / More Info

Saturday, July 4, 2026

• 🏊 Polar Bears of MV Celebrate 80th Anniversary at Inkwell Beach, 7:30-8:30a / More Info / free

• 🏃 Mike’s Run the Chop Challenge at Tisbury School, 8:45a / More Info

• 🥕 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p / More Info

• 🛍️ Chilmark Flea Market at Flea Market Field, Chilmark, 9a-2p / More Info / Free

• 🎉 Children’s Fourth of July Parade at MVCMA, 9-11a / More Info

• 🇺🇸 25th Annual Aquinnah 4th of July Parade at Moshup Trail and Aquinnah Circle, 10a-3p / More Info
  Decorate your vehicle, join the parade, and stick around for kids’ games, awards, music, and BBQ at the Vanderhoop Homestead.

• 🧵 Embroidery with Havenly at Erica Wilson, 10a-4p / More Info (Sun too)

• 🎺 Polar Bears Present Community Concert at Ocean Park, 3-5p / More Info / free

• 🎉 Fourth of July Parade at Downtown Edgartown, 5p / More Info

  • Parade steps off from Edgartown School at 5p sharp. Route begins at West Tisbury Road and Robinson Road, then continues through Main Street, Pease’s Point Way, Morse Street, Fuller Street, Thayer Street, North Water Street, and back up Main Street to finish at Edgartown School.

  • All downtown roads close at 4:15p; traffic is prohibited from accessing Lower Main Street and the north side of town.Parade-route traffic is prohibited from 4:30-7p, so plan for delays and arrive early. No public parking at Edgartown School or the Library; both are for parade staging only. Handicap parking is available on Pine Street.

  • Taking the VTA? During parade road closures, use the temporary Edgartown stops at Great Harbor Market/Curtis Lane, Edgartown Hardware, or South Water & High, depending on your route.

  • Chappy Ferry vehicle traffic is prohibited starting at 4:15p, though service continues for vehicles already in line on Simpson Lane and Daggett Street.

• 🎶 Fourth of July Patriotic Sing-Along at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6:30p / More Info
  Join Vineyard Sound directly after the parade for the Star-Spangled Banner and a community sing-along.

• 🎵 Island Community Chorus Concert at Trinity Park Tabernacle, 7p / More Info

• 🎆 Fourth of July Fireworks at Edgartown Harbor, after dark / More Info

  • Fireworks begin after sunset, once it is completely dark. Best viewing is around Edgartown Harbor; the fireworks barge is moored north of the lighthouse, though it may be farther out depending on shorebird nesting.

  • North Water Street closes after the parade, with all vehicle access to North Water prohibited at 7:45p. Handicap parking is available in the EYC/Dock Street parking lot.

  • Taking the VTA for fireworks? Use Route 11 at Rockfish on North Water Street for pick-up/drop-off instead of Mayhew Lane; it’s the key downtown bus stop for getting out of Edgartown after the fireworks.

Sunday, July 5, 2026

• 🧹 Community Beach Cleanup & Trash Tally at State Beach in Oak Bluffs & Edgartown, 8-11a / More Info

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p

• 🎨 Vineyard Artisans Festival at Historic Grange Hall, 10a-2p / More Info

• 🏛️ Maintaining Our Sovereignty at Aquinnah Cultural Center, 11a-4p / More Info
  Visit the Wampanoag History Museum’s rotating exhibition centering contemporary Aquinnah Wampanoag sovereignty, history, and survivance (Fri+Sat too)

• 🧘 Restorative Sound Journey at Peaked Hill Studio, 4-5:15p / More Info / $30-$45
  Relax with a restorative sound bath using Himalayan and crystal singing bowls, monochords, chimes, and other instruments.

• 🎨 Art in the Park | Vineyard Cottages Reception at PA Club, 5-7p / More Info /
  Don’t miss the Auction After Party featuring art, community, and summer celebration at the PA Club.

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / free

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The three most common answers I heard were Back Door Donuts, Menemsha sunsets, and Jaws Bridge. To an extent, I agree. What used to feel like a best-kept secret now often comes with long waits, crowds, and more planning. They were all once beloved by locals, found by the internet, and now they’re things many islanders have complicated feelings about.

That’s why an islander probably isn’t telling friends to visit in August, or sending them to Nomans on a Friday night in July when parking is a nightmare. They know the best of the island is often felt when you have a little more breathing room. Some of the most popular things on MV are popular for a reason. But popularity changes an experience.

Each June when the “Best of the Vineyard” votes are announced, I get a sinking feeling that what the masses vote for as the “best” doesn’t always feel true to what is best to my family.

Here are a few things that feel underhyped to me, that may resonate with you:

🛍️ Vineyard Haven Shopping

When visitors come and spend the day doing a shopping haul with their girlfriends, they usually end up in Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. But Vineyard Haven’s independently owned shops are incredible. I’ve never found a kitchen store I love as much as LeRoux, I’ve never found a shoe store with friendlier attendants than Green Room. Nantucket’s Hospital thrift has nothing on the deserving Chicken Alley. Do NOT skip this.

🌅 Walks on East Chop

I see 20x more pictures of Edgartown Lighthouse than I do of East Chop Light and it’s always boggled my mind. What a stunning walk to get there, what a picturesque view of the ferry arriving, and what a quiet escape from the crowds.

🥣 Ferry Chowder

Hundreds of locals agree that the ferry chowder is not to be skipped. No one said it was homemade, but it’s better fare than anyone would expect from a moving vehicle.

🌿 Mytoi Gardens

Rent a bike, take the car ferry, and bike your way to Mytoi on Chappaquiddick. The ride is perfectly flat, picturesque, and such a hidden gem. If you came to MV for a retreat, this is a quiet and stunning spot. Obviously, wear bug spray.

🧦 Permethrin Clothes

For every new CNN headline that’s released about ticks, I really can’t understand why we are spending so much time talking about tick bite prevention without talking more about permethrin-treated clothes. You can buy clothes that are already treated, or treat the clothes you already have for protection. We have Insect Shield socks, but if you enjoy spending time outdoors, this solution is wildly under-advertised.

🪨 The Rocks, Fossils, and Minerals on Up-Island Beaches

This is tricky because so many of the up-island beaches are private, and you can’t get close from the Cliffs Overlook, but boy do we take for granted how stunning the cliffs are. You can visit so many beaches on the East Coast and never see the stunning clay you see (but should not touch) at Lucy Vincent, Moshup or Squibnocket.

🌾 Farm Stands

Foodies talk a lot about restaurants, but MV farm stands are way better than what many restaurants have to offer. You should be going out of your way for the freshly grown food, fangirling over the locally made sausage, and stocking up on honey. Morning Glory, Beetlebung, North Tabor, Ghost Island, Norton Farm, Mermaid Farm are not stops you’ll find off-island in the way they’re ingrained to local culture here.

⛴️ Sunsets from the Ferry

What a beautiful place to enjoy the sunset. Book the sunrise or sunset boat. It’ll truly help you romanticize your whole life ❤️

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, June 26, 2026

• 🐚 Seashore Discovery at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown, 10-11:30a / More Info

• 🚜 1st Annual Farm Day at farms across MV, 10a-5p / More Info / Free
  Explore farms across the island through a full day of guided tours, including Edible and Medicinal Weed Walk, North Tabor Farm Tour, Whippoorwill Farm Tour, IGI Regenerative Farm Tour, Morning Glory Livestock Tour, Morning Glory Vegetable Tour, and Beetlebung Farm Tour.

• 🌺 Birthday Party at Nomans, Oak Bluffs, 11a-10p / More Info

• 🎨 Botanical Eco Printing with Katama Murray at Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs, 2-5p / More Info / $80

• 🖼️ Artists’ Premiere: Nancy Aronie, Cindy Kane, Marthe Rowen, Whitney Cleary at Granary Gallery, West Tisbury, 4-6p / More Info / Free

• 🦋 Fifth Annual Long Point Wildlife Refuge BioBlitz at Long Point Wildlife Refuge, West Tisbury, 5-10:30p (Sat too) / More Info / Free
  Join a 24-hour community science event with iNaturalist training, a family-friendly Moth Ball, nighttime moth surveying, and Saturday wildlife walks.

• 🎭 Little Women Play at Katharine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven, 7-9p / More Info / $20

Saturday, June 27, 2026

• 🧘 Morning Brews and Yoga at Island Autism Group, Hub House Porch, West Tisbury, 8:30-10a / More Info / $40

• 🥕 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p / More Info

• 🌿 The Art and Science of Pressing Plants with Emily Ellingson at Polly Hill Arboretum, 9a-12p / More Info / $40

• 🛍️ Chilmark Flea Market at Flea Market Field, Chilmark, 9a-2p / More Info / Free
  Shop the island’s oldest outdoor flea market for antiques, vintage finds, imports, jewelry, art, pottery, clothing, and handmade goods. Wednesdays too.

• 🧁 10 Years of Conrado at Conrado, 2 Union St., Vineyard Haven, 10a-6p / More Info / Free

• 🐴 Misty Meadows Saturday Pony Rides at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, West Tisbury, 10a-12p / More Info / $30

• 🎲 Summer Saturdays at the Library at Aquinnah Public Library, 12-3p / More Info / Free
  Drop in for outdoor games, activities, popsicles, and refreshments for kids and families.

• 🎉 MV Library Association Summer Reading Kick Off Party at MV Regional High School, Oak Bluffs, 3-5p / More Info / Free
  Celebrate the start of summer reading with bounce houses, face painting, fabric crafts, lawn games, hair tinsel, and DJ Dern of Vineyard Spin.

• 🖼️ Artist’s Premiere: Rachael Cassiani, Susie White, James Carter and Kenneth Pillsworth at Field Gallery, West Tisbury, 4-6p / More Info /

• 🎭 5th Annual MV Diversity Coalition Truth & Joy Celebration at MV Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs, 5-7p / More Info / Free
  Celebrate the island’s diversity with presentations, performances, awards, film premieres, and light refreshments from the MV Diversity Coalition.

• 👗 Clothes to Go’s Third Annual Fashion Show at Trinity Park Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs, 7p / More Info / Free
  Local models showcase creative second-hand styles in a family-friendly fashion show celebrating Clothes to Go’s community impact.

• 🎶 One Night Stand with Brazilian Vocalist Gabi Silveira at The Strand Theatre, Oak Bluffs, 7:30-9p / More Info / $25

Sunday, June 28, 2026

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p

• 🎨 Vineyard Artisans Festival at Historic Grange Hall, 10a-2p / More Info

• 📸 15th Anniversary Photo Salon Show with Guest Curator Michael Johnson at Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs, 12-4p / More Info

• 🎨 Featherstone’s 30th Anniversary Open House at Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs, 1-4p / More Info
  Explore Featherstone’s campus, studios, and creative spaces with demonstrations, hands-on opportunities, and a Silent DJ with PathwaysArts on the lawn.

• 🧘 Sound Bath with Anna Marden at Stillpoint, West Tisbury, 4-5p / More Info / $20-$40

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, 5:30-7:30p / / Free
  Bring a chair or picnic and enjoy live music by the sea during this weekly Sunday evening concert series.

• 🎬 The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and the American Revolution at MV Film Center, Vineyard Haven, 7:30-10p / More Info

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / free

• 🎺 Vineyard Haven Town Band Concert at Oak Bluffs Gazebo, 7:30-8:30p / More Info

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🧳 Announcing MVacay’s Guest Travel Guide

I created an editable ~30-page guest travel guide for anyone hosting wedding guests, Airbnb guests, rental home visitors, friends, or family on MV. Purchase it as a ready-made welcome guide, then customize it with your own recommendations and host tips before sharing it privately with guests attending your wedding, event, rental stay, or hosted visit.

It is designed to help guests feel prepared before they arrive with travel logistics, town cheat sheets, food ideas, activities, beaches, rainy day options, and more. It combines about 15+ MVacay guides into one doc for easier sharing. Use the code MVACAY for 10% off.

Buy MVacay's Host+Guest PDF on Etsy Here

In the new post, I also shared a few of the actual messages I send guests before their visits so you can help your guests feel prepared:

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I’m always updating what’s new in this guide below! ⬇️

A reminder you can always use code MVACAY15 for an Insect Shield discount. This guide is always free to use as a resource:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, June 19, 2026 - Juneteenth

• 🛍️ Bee Blunt Flagship Store Opening at 16 Union St. Suite A, Vineyard Haven, 10a-6p (all weekend, Sun 12-5).

• 🌸 Blooming Art at The Old Mill, 10a-3p / More Info / $20
  View floral arrangements inspired by artwork from Island artists during this MV Garden Club fundraiser.

• 🌊 Juneteenth At The Inkwell at Inkwell Beach, 3-6p / More Info / free
  Celebrate Juneteenth at historic Inkwell Beach with music, games, water sports, refreshments, and community fun.

• 🎤 Vineyard Gazette Presents: Juneteenth on MV Panel Discussion at Union Chapel, 3:30-4:30p / More Info / free
  A Juneteenth panel explores the meaning of freedom from the Revolutionary era through emancipation and today.

• 🎬 Toy Story 5 at Strand Theatre, 4:30p & 6:30p

Saturday, June 20, 2026

• 🖼️ Galaxy Arts Art in the Park at Sunset Lake in Oak Bluffs, begins today (online auction bidding thru July 4)

• 🥕 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p / More Info

• 🐚 Family Shellfish Day at Lagoon Pond Family Area, 9-11a / More Info

• 📸 Free Father’s Day Photos at West Tisbury Library, 9:30-11:30a / More Info / free

• ⚓ Harbor Fest 2026 at Oak Bluffs Harbor, 10a-6p
  Celebrate Oak Bluffs with live music all day, more than 50 vendors, local artisans, merchants, food, and entertainment.

• 🍓 Strawberry Festival at Morning Glory Farm, 11a-3p / More Info
  Celebrate strawberry season with shortcakes, donuts, burgers, hot dogs, cheese fries, live music, hay rides, crafts, and games for kids.

• 🦈 Jeffrey Kramer: On Jaws, Life and the Island at MV Museum, 1-2p / More Info / $30
  Actor Jeffrey Kramer shares stories from filming Jaws, his career, and his personal connection to the Island.

• 🎶 Juneteenth Concert at Edgartown Public Library, 1-2p / More Info / free

• 🎉 Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom & Joy Cultural Festival ’26 at Union Chapel, 1p / More Info / free

• 🦈 The Shark Is Still Working: A Jaws Documentary at MV Museum, 3-5p / More Info / $25

• 📚 Washashore Writers Volume Two Reading at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 4p / More Info / free

• ☀️ Aquinnah Solstice Celebration at Aquinnah Circle, 4-7p / More Info / free

• 🦈 Return to Amity: A JAWS Regatta & Amity After Dark Celebration at Wharf Pub, 5p-1a / More Info / $135
  Meet Jaws cast, crew, authors, and fellow fans for book signings, cosplay and impersonation contests, a live band, memorabilia, food, and an Amity After Dark party.

• 🎻 The Arborio Duo at Slough Farm, 5-6:30p / More Info / $35

• 🎟️ Friends of the Up-Island Council on Aging Fundraiser at Portuguese-American Club, 5-8p

• ⚾ Sharks Night: Jaws Night + MV Bank at MV Sharks, time TBD / More Info

Sunday, June 21, 2026 - Father’s Day

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p

• ⛪ Union Chapel Juneteenth Church Service at Union Chapel, 10a + Walk to Water Ceremony following / More Info

• 🎨 Vineyard Artisans Festival at Historic Grange Hall, 10a-2p / More Info

• 🍳 Father’s Day Luncheons at both Alchemy and 11 Circuit

• 🎶 Vineyard Gazette Presents: Juneteenth Gospel Brunch 2026 at Edgartown Yacht Club, 12p / More Info / $130

• 🧴 Rona’s Self Care Products Pop-Up at Peaked Hill Studio, 2-4p / More Info / free

• 🍽️ Taste of Juneteenth at Portuguese-American Club, 2-5p / More Info / $75

• 🎵 Community Sing at Tisbury Amphitheater, 5-6p / More Info / free

• ⚾ Sharks Night: Woman in Sports Night with Lululemon at MV Sharks, 7p / More Info

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / free

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I created a new guide for:

• Brides and grooms helping wedding guests plan their trip

• Bachelorette and girls’ trip planners

• Family reunion hosts

• Anyone hosting guests on Martha’s Vineyard who wants one polished, helpful resource instead of sending a dozen separate links

A great host does not need to plan every minute of the trip, but a little guidance before guests arrive can make the whole visit feel easier, smoother, and more fun. Today’s guide includes every text I send to help guests prepare before they visit.

Here’s a simple timeline I like:

🗓️ 4 months before: make sure the big pieces are booked

If guests are staying overnight, this is the time to talk about accommodations, ferry reservations, flights, rental cars, and any must-book experiences. Waiting too long can limit options quickly.

Text to send: “Hi! Since MV takes a little extra planning, I wanted to send a few notes early. Now is a good time to book accommodations, look at ferry options, and think about whether you’ll want a car. I’ll send over a guide with travel tips - just look at the travel + accommodations section for now, and let me know if you have questions for me!”

🚢 2 months before: help them understand the travel basics

Once the big pieces are in motion, help guests understand how they are actually getting here.

Text to send: “Do you know how you’re planning to travel yet — ferry or plane? Once you know, send me your details and I can help you make sure the timing makes sense. I’m sending over a few cute MV ideas so you can start getting excited!”

📝 3 weeks before: send ideas, not an itinerary

You do not need to plan every minute. But it helps to give guests a short list of options so they can tell you what sounds fun.

Text to send: “Here are a few ideas of things we could do while you’re here. No pressure to pick anything, but let me know what stands out and I can make reservations or plan around anything that needs booking!”

🧥 A few days before: help them pack realistically

MV weather can surprise people. It can be chilly at night, especially near the water. This is also the moment to ask what they want at the house.

Text to send: “Can’t wait to see you! Reminder that it gets chilly here at night, so bring a sweater! I have some bug spray if you need it. What do you want to eat when you get off the ferry? And is there anything I can have at the house for you — coffee, breakfast foods, snacks, drinks, or anything for the kids?”

📍The day before: confirm the exact arrival plan

This is where you make the logistics very clear. Confirm the town, ferry or flight time, pickup spot, and what to look for. If they are parking before the ferry, remind them to route to the correct parking lot, not just the ferry terminal.

Text to send: “Just confirming for tomorrow: you’re arriving in [Vineyard Haven/Oak Bluffs] at [time]. I’ll pick you up in [town] at [time] — look for [car/person/landmark]. Don’t forget to route to the parking lot, not the ferry terminal, if you’re leaving your car on the Cape.”

📲 The day of: make arrival feel easy

Guests are usually juggling bags, snacks, ferry timing, and the general confusion of arriving somewhere new. A quick day-of text makes everything calmer.

Text to send: “Safe travels! Text me when you’re parked/on the boat/landed. I’ll meet you in [town] at [time]. Look for [specific detail]. Can’t wait to see you!”

🍽️ Once they arrive: let them settle in

Offer food, water, a bathroom, a little downtime, and a simple overview of what’s nearby. Most people enjoy the trip more when they understand where they are and what their options are.

🧭 The real MVacay hosting trick

People enjoy Martha’s Vineyard more when they feel oriented before they arrive.

That’s why I created MVacay’s Martha’s Vineyard Guest Travel Guide — an editable 40-page PDF template you can customize and share with your wedding guests, rental guests, family group, or friends before they come.

It includes travel logistics, town cheat sheets, food ideas, activities, beaches, rainy day options, public restroom notes, and 2026 save-the-date event ideas — all designed to help your guests feel prepared without sending them a dozen separate links. Once you buy the host and guest guide, it’s YOURS to customize and share privately with your guests as a PDF. You don’t need to worry about paywalls, and attribution to MVacay is baked in. So many guides are sold as physical copies or flat PDFs. I wanted this one to be editable so you can add YOUR personal recommendations too.

Buy the Editable Guide on Etsy

Substack subscribers can use the code MVACAY to get 10% off my Etsy Guides.

You’re already a great host. Let me help take one thing off your plate so you can enjoy their visit too!

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Five years of PRIDE in OB! I’m grateful to be working with the Oak Bluffs Association again this year to create their Pride Guide, and hope to see you there! Additions I’m excited for this year: a glitter bar, a photo booth, and their first ever online auction starting tomorrow:

When a visitor asks me “What should I DO?” this is my most comprehensive guide to share. It simply lists and links all my ideas in categories, and is in free access to everyone:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, June 12, 2026

• 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Kick Off Party at lululemon Edgartown, 5:30-7p / More Info
  Set the Pride vibes with a playlist, disco balls, glitter freckles, friendship bracelet making, an NA spritz bar and lululemon Pride products available.

• 🎟️ Concert: Emily King at The Strand Theatre, 8p / More Info / $45

• 🏳️‍🌈 Drag Queen Party at The Ritz Café, 10p
  Meet queens Larissa Montes and Missy Steak at the door, then kick off Pride Weekend with music from Dukes of Circuit Ave.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

• 🥕 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p / More Info

• 🏳️‍🌈 Drag King Storytime with Benjamin Clover at West Tisbury Public Library, 9:30a

• 🎪 Chilmark Church Children’s Fair at Chilmark Church, 10a-12p / free
  Kids can enjoy pony rides, face painting, cupcake frosting, games, a bounce house, bubbles and more.

• 🎨 Children’s Crafting: Father’s Day (Ages 6+) at Featherstone, 11a-1p (June 20 too) / More Info / $35

• 🏳️‍🌈 Parade Pre-Game + Face Painting/Glitter Bar at The Ritz Café, 12p

• 🧺 West Tisbury Town Picnic at Grange Hall, 12-2p

• 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Parade Lineup at Island Queen Ferry Terminal, 2p

• 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Parade begins from Island Queen Ferry Terminal, 3p
  March through downtown Oak Bluffs from the harbor to Ocean Park.

• 🏳️‍🌈 Live Music + Community Organizations at Ocean Park, 4-6p
  Enjoy performances, community booths (organized by QueerHubMV and MV Community Services) and a festive gathering in Ocean Park after the parade. Live music by The Femmes Band and Lexastential Crisis at the Ocean Park Gazebo and a Vineyard Social Booth photo op.

• 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Happy Hour and Food Specials at The Ritz Café, 4-6p

• 🏳️‍🌈 Black Eyed Susans + DJ SKRRRRT at The Ritz Café, 8p + 10p

• 🎭 Bloomsday at Katharine Cornell Theater, 8p / More Info / $25

Sunday, June 14, 2026

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p

• 🎨 Vineyard Artisans Festival at Historic Grange Hall, 10a-2p / More Info / free
  Shop directly from Island artisans at this weekly juried art show featuring handmade work and demonstrations.

• 🏳️‍🌈 A Drag Revue Royale at Red Cat Kitchen, 11a + 2p / More Info
  Celebrate Pride with live cabaret, drag kings and queens, comedy, choreography and an audience lip-sync battle.

• 🏳️‍🌈 Black Joy Kitchen Drag Brunch at Black Joy Kitchen, 11a + 2p / More Info
  Celebrate Pride at a queer-owned restaurant with food rooted in the Black Diaspora, drag performances, laughter, community and chosen-family joy benefitting the Oak Bluffs Association.

• 🎉 II June Festival of Joy at Saint Augustine Church Parking Lot, 12:30-6p
  Bring the family for traditional food, fun games, square dancing and more, hosted by Good Shepherd Parish MV.

• 🧘 Super Sound Bath with Priscilla Warner and Alison Leipzig at Stillpoint, 4-5p / More Info / $30-$60

• ⛪ Between the Oaks Outdoor Church at First Congregational Church of West Tisbury, 4:30-5:30p / More Info

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / free

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My Rainy Day guide is now updated with current 2026 hours, prices, and several new additions as well. Just in time for a rainy Sunday. Stay dry 🫡

I’m so excited to celebrate Pride this year! More details here on how you can support:

Juneteenth, Father’s Day and Jaws events are all listed in the Save the Dates behind the paywall.

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, June 5, 2026

• 🎨 First Friday Vineyard Haven at Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District, all day / More Info / free
  Celebrate Pride Month with a full day of community events, art, food, shopping, tie-dye, live music, a Pride flag raising, and a silent disco.

  • 10a-2p: Daytime Art Market on Beach St. Ext. feat Alex Elvin and Janet Newton

  • 4-5p: Mark Alan Lovewell & Molly Conole on Main Street

  • 4:45p: Pride Flag Raising

  • 5p: Sarah Shaw Dawson & Friends at Owen Park (5p), Jaywalkers at Owen Park (6:30p) Bella Bossa Nova & Samba at Owen Park (7:30p), Os Naftalinas at Owen Park (8p)

  • 9-10:30p: PathwaysARTS Silent Disco at Owen Park

• 🎵 Moss Henry in Edgartown at The Port Hunter, 10p-12a / More Info / free

Saturday, June 6, 2026

• 🥕 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p / More Info / free
  MV’s oldest open-air market returns with local farm goods, food, artisans, and community vendors. Wednesdays begin June 10th.

• 🌻 Sunflower Spirals: Kids Gardening at Slough Farm, 10-11:30a / More Info / free
  Kids ages 5-10 can help plant a sunflower spiral in the Friendship Garden and take home a seedling to care for.

• 🎨 Linocut Pet Portrait with Ann Meleney at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 10a-1p / More Info / $70

• 🌿 Wonderful Weeds at Native Earth Teaching Farm, 12-3p / More Info / free

• 🎶 Simply Schumann Concert at Stillpoint, 3p / More Info / $20
  Baritone David Behnke and pianist David Rhoderick perform Schumann lieder in support of MVCMS education programming.

• 🎬 Project Hail Mary at MV Film Center, 4p / More Info

Sunday, June 7, 2026

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p

• 🫖 Tea and Poetry in the Rose Styron Garden at MV Museum, 11a / More Info /
  Enjoy poetry, tea, and conversation in the garden with Rose Styron and members of the Cleaveland House Poets.

• 💐 Brunch & Bouquets at The Pawnee House, 12-2p / More Info / Register first
  Build your own bouquet with Fire Cat Farm while enjoying a four-course brunch, wine pairings, and a special guest from Top Shell Oyster Farm.

• 🎓 MVRHS 2026 Graduation Ceremony at the Tabernacle, 1p

• 🍽️ The Island Table with North Tabor Farm at North Tabor Farm, 4p / More Info / $190
  A multi-course, family-style farm dinner celebrating Island farms, fishers, seasonal ingredients, and community.

• 💃 Local Off-Season Contra Dance with Live Music by The Flying Elbows at Unitarian Universalist Society of MV, Stevens Chapel, 4p / More Info / free

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / free

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One commitment I’ve made to readers is to continuously go back and update old posts to reflect new information, closures, and the evolving landscape of MV. As we ramp up for the summer I’ve been focused on updating my full archive post-by-post.

I updated the Sunset/Sunrise guide with the annual Menemsha shuttle schedule:

I also updated our Oak Bluffs itinerary for 2026:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, May 29, 2026

• 🎶 Group Therapy Concert: Peter Halperin, Jim Orr and Hudson Bausman at West Tisbury Public Library, 3-4p / More Info / free

• 🎤 Christian Finnegan — Live Stand-Up Comedy at MV Film Center, 7:30-9:30p / More Info / $25

• 🎧 DJ Dextreme at Eleven Circuit, 9p-12:30a

Saturday, May 30, 2026

• 🐦 Birding 101 with Robert Culbert and Luanne Johnson at Manuel F. Correllus State Forest Headquarters, 8-10a / More Info

• 🏷️ Tag Sale with Rainy Day, The Green Room & Island Vintage at parking lot behind Rainy Day, Vineyard Haven, 10a-4p (Sun too)
  Shop discounts and sale finds from three Vineyard Haven shops; cash only and BYO bag.

• 🌿 Wonderful Weeds at Native Earth Teaching Farm, 12-3p / More Info / free

• 🎶 The Great American Songbook: Concert with David Mintz at Edgartown Public Library, 3-4p / More Info

• 🧘 Sound Bath with Anna Marden at Stillpoint, 4-5p / More Info / $20-$40

• 🎣 Fly Rod Striped Bass Catch and Release Tournament at MV Rod & Gun Club, 7p-12a / More Info / $45

Sunday, May 31, 2026

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p
  Browse local produce, specialty foods, flowers, artisans, vintage finds and live music by Beach Plum Jam.

• 💃 RISE Presents 19th Annual Recital: Road Trip at MVPAC, 10a

• 🎨 The Vineyard Landscape Opening Reception at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 4-6p / More Info / free

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, 5:30-7:30p / free

• 📸 Seen/Unseen: Photo Walk at Lucy Vincent Beach, 7:15-8:15p / More Info / $10 contribution appreciated
  Join photographer Melissa Blythe Knowles for a dusk photo walk exploring fading light along the shoreline.

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ALLLL the recurring live music for this summer is in this ONE handy guide:

I wanted to get this list started with the knowledge that I will add to it over time. If you think of someone who should be on the list, please comment or let me know:

I also wrote this story for BlueDot about CSAs this season on MV!

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, May 22, 2026

• 🛍️ TGIF Super Clearance Day at Chicken Alley Thrift Shop, 10a-6p / More Info

• 🎨 MV Glassworks Studio Sale at Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, 10a-4p (Sat-Sun too)

• 🌊 Tisbury School’s March to the Sea at Owen Park, 12:15-1p

• 🎶 Live Music with John O’Toole at Bad Martha, Edgartown, 4-6p

• 🎬 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu at The Strand Theatre, Oak Bluffs, 5:30-7:30p (+ 4 dates) / More Info / $10

• 🎭 Play: Woodcutters at MV Playhouse, 7p (Sat + Sun too) / More Info

• 🎭 Weekend of Women: One Act Play Festival at Katharine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven, 7:30p (Sat+Sun too) / More Info

• 🎶 Dock Street Fight Club at The Ritz MV, Oak Bluffs, 10p

Saturday, May 23, 2026

• 🌱 MV Garden Club Annual Plant Sale at The Old Mill, West Tisbury, 10a-2p / More Info (SUN too)
  Browse perennials, herbs, and garden favorites grown and selected by MV Garden Club members.

• 🛍️ The Great Annual Edgartown Sidewalk Sale at Edgartown Village Green, Edgartown, 10a-4p / More Info / Free

• 🎨 Vineyard Artisans Memorial Day Weekend Festival at The Grange Hall, West Tisbury, 10a-4p (Sun too) / More Info / Free

• 🛍️ Estate Sale at 651 State Rd, West Tisbury, 10a-2p (Sun too) / More Info

• 🎨 Memorial Day Weekend Craft Show at Portuguese-American Club, Oak Bluffs, 11a-4p / More Info /
  Several island makers gather at Mo’s Lunch with handmade crafts and local goods.

• 🐦 MVEFF: Short Films About Birds at MV Film Society, 1p / More Info

• 📚 Book Signing: The Summer of Second Chances by K.L. Walther at Edgartown Books, Edgartown, 2-4p / More Info

Sunday, May 24, 2026

• ⛵ Chilmark Church Blessing of the Fleet at Menemsha Harbor, 9-10a / More Info

• 🏃 32nd Annual MV Memorial Road Race at Summercamp Hotel, Oak Bluffs, 10a-12p / More Info / $30

• 🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, Oak Bluffs, 10a-2p / More Info

• 💄 Time to Celebrate Pop-Up at Shades and Textures Salon (2 Pheasant Lane), Oak Bluffs, 2-5p / More Info
  Celebrate the new salon with beauty, shopping, sips, snacks, and local pop-ups from Shades and Textures Salon, Cinnamon White Beauty, and Andrea’s Brew MV.

• 🎶 Gordon Sunday Blues at VFW 9261, Oak Bluffs, 4:30-6:30p / More Info

• 🎶 Sundays In The Park Concerts at Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, 5:30-7:30p / More Info

• 🎬 MVEFF: Time and Water at MV Film Society, 7:30p / More Info

Monday, May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day

• 🇺🇸 Memorial Day Picnic at Tashmoo Spring Park, Vineyard Haven, 12-4p / More Info / Free
  Celebrate Memorial Day with boating, music, children’s games, grilling, chalk art, and community fun at Tashmoo Spring Park.

  We remember, with gratitude, those who served and sacrificed for our country.

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This list highlights creators who actually live on Martha’s Vineyard, visit often, or simply bring you the beauty or reality of MV living. They’re not all influencers, but are all creators or large-scale MV accounts with followings. If you’re looking to see the island through a more real, interesting, or inspiring lens, they’re worth a follow.

This list was pulled together in May 2026, and additions will be made periodically.

Island Influencers & Creators

Year-Round

• Marnely Murray ~12K (IG) chef & food writer sharing MV dining tips.

• TheRealEdgartown ~7k (IG) aesthetic island landscapes

• MVacay ~10k (IG) MV-focused local travel guides

• Mavi DeO ~14K (IG) lifestyle content with a Type 1 diabetes focus.

• Talita DeStefani ~28K (IG) Brazilian hair stylist + studio owner

• Abbie Schuster (17k IG) Kismet Outfitters owner

• Sarah Waldman ~12K (IG) year-round resident, cookbook author

• Vineyard Baker – ~24K (IG) home baker posting pastries and island life.

Seasonal Resident

• Baggage Girls ~13K (IG+TT) Two sisters focusing on sustainable travel

• Jenna DiMaggio ~13k (IG) seasonal resident + style and books

• Kara Roselle Smith ~80K (IG) Afro‑Indigenous educator highlighting Wampanoag history, based in NY

• AJ Calloway ~286K (IG) - seasonal resident

• Tyla Dacey ~23K (TT) - seasonal resident + creator

Annual Visitor

• Phoebe Lapine ~45k (IG) cookbook author, annual visitor

• Emma Lovewell ~734k (IG) Peloton Instructor, annual visitor

• Maddy DeVita ~608k (IG + TT) Hand me the Fork Private Chef Substack Author, annual visitor

• Toni Tanner Scott ~75k (IG) travel and 50+ lifestyle, visitor

• Crispin Haskins ~7k (IG) annual visitor, MV novel author

• Erin Goldson ~12k (IG) founder of Vineyard Icon, annual visitor

Tourism & Official Accounts

• Visit Martha’s Vineyard – ~43K (IG) official tourism board featuring events and sights.

• Visit Edgartown – ~18K (IG) guides to dining, shopping and activities.

• MV Chamber ~11K (IG) supports local businesses and event.

• MV Restaurants Guide ~3K (IG) - showcases island eateries.

• Vineyard Gazette & MV Times – local news outlets.

• MVY Radio – non‑profit radio station.

• Vineyard Transit Authority – public bus system.

• MV Land Bank – manages trails and conservation lands.

Hotels & Resorts

• Harbor View Hotel – ~28K (IG) waterfront luxury in Edgartown.

• Winnetu Oceanside Resort – ~17K (IG) family‑friendly resort.

• Point B Realty ~4K (IG) - real estate agency

Restaurants & Food

• Back Door Donuts – ~22K (IG) late‑night donuts in Oak Bluffs.

• Morning Glory Farm – ~23.6K (IG) farm stand & bakery.

Shops & Boutiques

• Vineyard Vines

• Black Dog

• Island Outfitters Oak Bluffs

• Toteally Yours MV

Arts & Non‑Profits

• Featherstone Center for the Arts – year‑round art center with a mission to “engage, enrich and connect” the community

• Martha’s Vineyard Museum – history & culture museum.

• Camp Jabberwocky – camp for people with disabilities.

• The Farm Institute – sustainable agriculture education.

• Vineyard Preservation Trust – restores and maintains historic buildings.

• Island Alpaca Company – farm tours & alpaca products.

• MV Sharks – collegiate baseball team.

Marketing + Creative Agencies with Clients on MV

• Shored Up Digital

• The Vineyard Bridge

• Cape & Vine

• Tyla’s Studio

• Baggage Girls

Disclaimer: this is a non-exhaustive list. Of course, there are tons of other influencers who visit annually you can follow. This is just my personal list and it is in no means meant to be a guide to all Creators on MV. If you have an inquiry or would like to be added please send me an email at info@mvacay.com 💜

⏱️ This Week on MVacay

I updated the Farmers Market Guide with 2026 dates! The season starts MDW:

I wrote my personal bucket list for the summer, and made a big list of what I need to do to prepare:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, May 15, 2026

• 💪 EFF’n Move Series with Tuni at Stillpoint, 9-10a / More Info / Free
  Free introductory mindful movement class blending yoga, barre, resistance bands, and functional fitness; all levels welcome.

• 🎸 Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish at the PA Club, 8p / $10 cover

Saturday, May 16, 2026

• 🌿 Annual MV Woody Plant Pest and Disease Update at Polly Hill Arboretum, 10a-12:30p / More Info / $75

• 🧹 Spring Clean Up Day at Agricultural Hall, 10a-1p / More Info / Free

• 🚶 Walk for Dementia and Caregiver Services at Nomans, 10a-1:30p (Rain date Sun) / More Info / $30 suggested donation
  Walk to Jaws Bridge and back or cheer from the sidelines, followed by live music and discounted food for registered walkers.

• 🧵 Craft Supplies Giveaway at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 11a-3p / More Info /
  Free fabric and craft supply swap with donations optional; bring your own bags.

• 🎶 Porchfest Edgartown throughout Edgartown, 1-6p (Rain date Sun) / More Info / Free
  Community-wide live music festival featuring bands performing on porches and patios around downtown Edgartown.

  • 1p — Phil & Moe at 19 Raw, DJ Smooth B at MV Boys & Girls Club, Red Night Delight at Edgartown Library, Offshore Blues at Eisenhauer Gallery, Rachel Elion Baird at Sea Spa Salon, Jim & Larry at Hob Knob, Agreeable Men at Town Bar & Grill

  • 2p — Darby & Sam at Bad Martha’s and Donaroma’s, Mike Benjamin & Jodie Treloar Sampson at Edgartown Inn, Beacon of Hope at Federated Church, Paul Thurlow’s Sparkestra at Vintage W&S

  • 3p — Zea May & Friends at Edgartown Books, Sarah Shaw Dawson & Friends at Eisenhauer Gallery, Coven at Hob Knob, The Ostinato Duo at Rosewater Market, Rose Guerin at Kenworthy, Phil & Moe at Kismet, Blue Yonder at Salte

  • 4p — Jim & Larry at Bad Martha’s/Donaroma’s, Sean McMahon & Agreeable Men at Rainy Day, Michael Haydn at Sea Spa Salon

  • 5p — Dave Willis and the Down Island Band at Edgartown Books, Phil DaRosa Band at Eisenhauer Gallery

  • 6p — Dock Dance at Memorial Wharf

• 🎻 Mike Block Trio at The Strand Theatre, 7-8:30p / More Info / $20

Sunday, May 17, 2026

• 🌱 Plant Sale at Milkweed Farm (with Merry Farm), 9a-4p (Sat & Sun)

• 🛍️ Spring Tag Sale at the parking lot behind Lani Beach Club, 11a-4p / More Info
  Shop spring fashion and lifestyle finds from Lani Beach Club, Trust the Shop, and Conrado during this pop-up outdoor tag sale.

• 🌿 The Giving Garden: Spring Tour, Taste, and Take-Home with Roxanne Kapitan at MV Public Charter School, 1-2:30p / More Info / Free

• 🏺 Ceramic Flower Vase Workshop at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 2-4p / More Info / $50

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1. The practical prep and logistics I need to do NOW to enjoy summer

2. My family’s bucket list that includes local traditions, little things I don’t want to forget, and a few new experiences I want to prioritize this year.

Hopefully today’s picks give you a few ideas for your own lists, too!

This is NOT a 101 bucket list for first-time visitors. It’s a list of how I’m preparing for Summer, and things I hope to try for the first time!

📝 My Summer Prep List

1. 📅 Look Through the Events Calendar: Put dates on my calendar that I don’t want to miss, and grab tickets now.

2. 🕷 Tick Prevention Reset: Schedule yard spraying, restock Insect Shield permethrin-treated socks / spray (also available at Green Room), grab more NatPat patches and bug spray (also at Alleys).

3. 🎒 Sign the Kids Up for Summer Camps

4. 🥕 Eating Local: Decide whether we’re committing to a CSA this year, and make a list of pantry staples to supplement that during a big off-island Costco/Aldi haul. We’re leaning towards the Fisherman’s Trust CSF and Ghost Island Farm options.

5. 🏖 Beach Gear Refresh: Replace the sand toys that disappeared, buy more SPF for the kids and myself, towel cover ups, rock painting supplies, upgrade the beach bag situation. On-island options: we love Green Room for Yeti products, Island Outfitters OB for sunscreen, and Alleys for beach toys and insect repellent.

6. 👯‍♀️ Arrange Summer Visitors: Send everyone who’s visiting us the 2026 Visitors Guide and updated ferry info.

7. 📸 Set a Date for Family Photos: Our photographer books up quickly, so I emailed to arrange a session, and I already bought outfits.

8. 🚲 Locals Prep: Arrange bike tune-ups (size up in helmets too), buy beach stickers, do a cooler cleanout, reorganize the beach bin in the garage, power wash the furniture…all the glamorous seasonal tasks.

9. 🌧 Rainy Day Backup Plans: Restock puzzles, baking supplies, craft kits, sticker books, and save a few indoor activities before we inevitably get three rainy weekends in a row. Chicken Alley, Rainy Day and Bunch of Grapes are great on-island options for these supplies.

10. 🪣 Make a Family Bucket List: Make a big poster with my kiddos’ input of what THEY want to do this summer too!

🌿 Our Family’s Bucket List

🍳 Take a Cooking Class

I love any activity that ends in a meal and a new skill, this year I hope to try a cooking class at Slough Farm (they sell out immediately!) or go back to my favorite FARM Institute teachers.

🧵 Take a Craft Class

MV is fullll of creatives. I’m excited to take a needlepoint class this summer at The Stitchery and a glassblowing class at MV Glassworks. Past summers I’ve enjoyed offerings from Featherstone and library groups.

📚 Go to a Book Talk or Film Screening

I spent my winter reading MV authors Belle Burden and Emma Brodie, so I’m hoping to catch them speaking this summer. The MV Book Festival, MV Black Book Festival, Featherstone, Islanders Write and Edgartown Books have awesome lineups every year too. Another repeat tradition for me is the MVAAFF - I’m eager to see the panel lineup each year.

🎶 Go to More Live Music

The Tabernacle, The Grange, First Fridays, and Vineyard Sound concerts are summer staples. I’m also keeping an eye on Circuit Arts and Inkwell Beach House’s new programming. An updated live music guide is publishing soon as more dates trickle in.

🌸 Do Something Nature-y - Flowers, Hike or Bike

I saw the cutest idea to schedule a flower party at Slip Away Farm. For hiking, I always end up repeating my favorites, but I want to intentionally try at least one I’ve never done before. Squibnocket Pond Reservation (Aquinnah estate of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, aka Red Gate Farm) is on my list, as is the newly opened Mumcheag Creek Preserve on Chappaquiddick with views over Poucha Pond. Speaking of, I can’t wait to do a Chappy bike ride, it’s been a few years!

⛴ On the Water

Can I admit I’ve never taken a day trip to ACK?! I’m planning one this year! This is also the last summer of the Shenandoah in our harbor, so I’m thinking a boat ride is in order (especially with Cottage City’s new boat).

📍 Get Up-Island More Often

Obviously there will be many Menemsha sunsets and Galley ice cream runs, but I need to make a point to go up island more often this summer.

🛍 Shop Local Markets

I love to see the new vendors at the Artisan’s Market, Open Market, Chilmark Flea, farmers markets and roadside stands each year…especially for Father’s Day gifts or host gifts.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Summer Traditions

We can’t go a summer without going to a Martha’s Vineyard Sharks Game, doing a Misty Meadows Pony Ride, and riding the Carousel. I think this year we’ll add in the Pirate ship and Ryan’s arcade for the first time.

🆕 New Business Tour

And of course, try all the new restaurants that open up! And support all the businesses in their first year of business. I’m especially excited about Highlands, Jetty Beach House, Bee Blunt and Biscuit by the Sea.

⏱️ This Week on MVacay

One of my favorite things to ask for Mother’s Day is family photos! We just scheduled ours, and it reminded me of this wonderful guide:

I also found myself referencing this inclusive list of wellness providers, which is a great place to go to find a gift card for mom:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, May 8, 2026

• 🎨 A Season of Flowers Opening Reception at Miner Family Gallery, 5-8p / More Info
  A floral-inspired collaborative art show by Taylor Stone and her mother Lori Stone opens Mother’s Day weekend.

• 🎉 Vineyard Montessori School’s Big Night Out at Portuguese-American Club, 7-10p / More Info / Free
  A lively annual fundraiser with music, dancing, food, and an online auction supporting local education.

• 😂 An Evening of Comedy with Susan Rice at The Strand Theatre, 7:30p / More Info / $45

Saturday, May 9, 2026

• 🌱 Community Greenhouse Annual Sale at Community Greenhouse of Martha’s Vineyard, 10a-3p / More Info

• 🌿 Tyke Hikes at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, 9:30-10:30a / More Info

• 🛍️ Mother’s Day Market & Brunch Specials at Town Bar & Grill MV, Sat 12-3p / More Info
  Enjoy Mother’s Day specials while shopping a pop-up market featuring 14 local artists and makers. Specials available Sunday for Brunch too.

• 🌱 Seedlings By The Sea at West Tisbury Free Public Library, 2-3:30p / More Info
  Kids in grades K–8 can decorate pots, plant sprouts, and enjoy snacks at this hands-on community event.

• 🥣 Empty Bowls Fundraiser Supper & Silent Auction at The Grange Hall, 5-9:30p / More Info / $35-$60 suggested donation
  An evening of dinner, music, dancing, and a silent auction benefiting children and families in Gaza.

• 🎭 No Bones Variety Show at Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, 6p + 8:15p / More Info / Pay-what-you-can
  An eclectic comedy showcase featuring improv, sketch, and experimental performances.

• 🎶 Minnesingers Spring Concert at MV PAC, 7-8:30p / More Info / $5–$15

Sunday, May 10, 2026

• 🌸 Mother’s Day Brunches & Specials

  • Brunch & Mini Family Portraits at Harbor View Hotel, 11a-3p

  • Open for Brunch at Lambert’s Cove Inn, Red Cat Kitchen, Maker Cafe, Rockfish, Pawnee House and 19 Raw Oyster. Sweet Life is sold out.

  • High Tea at S&S Kitchenette, 1-4p

  • Portrait Pop-Up at Morrice Florist, starts around 11a

• 🎬 The Devil Wears Prada 2 at Edgartown Cinemas, 1p & 6:30p

• 😂 An Evening of Comedy with Ophira Eisenberg at The Strand Theatre, 7p / More Info / $45

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For annual visitors, this checklist is helpful to plan your trip. It rounds up all the links you need in one place:

And for those looking for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts, this is a wonderful resource:

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, May 1, 2026

• 🎨 May Day: Plant, Paint, Play Workshop at MV Museum, 3–4:30p / More Info / $25

• 🎶 Trio Eris Concert at Edgartown Public Library, 3–4p / More Info

• 🎉 Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Vineyard Grill (5 Corners, VH), 6–9p / More Info
  Enjoy live music, raffles, and food while supporting Visit VH and local arts initiatives.

• 🎭 Locals: A Two-Night Festival of Vineyard Talent at MV Playhouse, 7p (Sat too) / More Info / pay-what-you-can
  This two-night community festival showcases local performers across music, theater, dance, and spoken word.

• 🎶 Meredith Sheldon + Wolftrap at S&S Kitchenette, 7p

• 🎸 Paleface and Mo Live in Oak Bluffs at PA Club, 7–9p / More Info / $10

• 🎧 Weekend Vibes with DJ Smooth B at Indigo Restaurant (Sat too), 10p

Saturday, May 2, 2026

• 🚴 Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard 2026 at MVRHS, 7:30a–3:30p / More Info

• 🌿 Tyke Hikes at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, 9:30–10:30a

• 🌸 Maypole Celebration at West Tisbury Public Library, 11a / More Info

• 🏇 Kentucky Derby Day at Town MV at Town (Edgartown), all day

• 💼 Career Navigation Office Hours with AceMV at WT Library, 3–4p / free

• 🛋️ Grand Opening at Summer Street Upholstery, 5–7p (Sun too) / More Info

• 🎵 Blues Duo at The Pawnee House Restaurant, 6–8p

Sunday, May 3, 2026

• 🚶 Land Bank Natural History Walk at Tea Lane Farm, 9–10:30a / More Info / free

• 🐐 4-H Farm Animal Meet and Greet at Ag Hall, 10a–12p / More Info / $5

• 🌱 Gardening 101 at West Tisbury Public Library, 1–2:30p / More Info / free

• 📸 Mother’s Day Portraits at West Tisbury Public Library, 1–3p / More Info / free

• 📰 Publisher’s Forum: World Press Freedom Day at MV Times Office, 4–6p

• 🌸 The Art of Flowers: Creativity in Bloom Opening Reception at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 4–6p / More Info / free

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🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, April 24, 2026

• 🌳 Arbor Day Celebration at Polly Hill Arboretum, 1-2p / More Info / Free
  Guided tour of notable trees followed by a live tree planting demo; meet at the Visitor Center and no registration required.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

• 🌿 Seasonal Staff-Led Tours at Polly Hill Arboretum, 10-11a / More Info / $5

• 🐴 Spring Vacation Pony Rides at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, 10a-12p / More Info / $30
  15-minute pony rides for kids on a scenic farm; advance booking required.

• 🧘 Sound Bath with Trish Ginter at Edgartown Public Library, 11:30a-12:30p / More Info

• 🎨 Shibori Dyeing with Indigo Workshop at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 1-4p / More Info / $80

• 📚 Book Signing: Into The Blue by Emma Brodie at Edgartown Books, 2-4p / More Info / Free
  Meet the author and celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with a signing of her latest novel.

• 🗣️ Weaving Generations: A Multi-Generational Forum on Conflicts in Workplaces at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 2-4p / More Info / Free

Sunday, April 26, 2026

• 🏃 MV Spring Classic Marathon & Half Marathon at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, 8a-2p / More Info / $120

• 🦙 2026 Annual Shearing Day Celebration at Island Alpaca, 10a-4p / More Info / $8
  Family-friendly day watching alpacas being sheared, with demos, raffles, and food available on-site.

• 🎬 The Princess Bride — Free, Interactive Film at Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, 11a / More Info / Free
  Family-friendly interactive screening of the classic film; reserve tickets in advance and arrive 30 minutes early.

• ☕ Cup of Karma Cafe at Stillpoint, 2-3:30p / More Info / $10

• 🎶 Rose Coloured Glasses Concert at West Tisbury Public Library, 2p / More Info

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