🧸Christmas in Edgartown - MVacay Pocket Guide (2024)

everything you need to know about events 12/12-12/15, organized into one digital post

There are 56 events in one weekend - that’s a lot to keep track of! I’ve made this intentionally simple pocket guide to help you keep track of everything going on.

The 43rd Annual Christmas in Edgartown is scheduled for December 12-15, 2024. Events are scheduled throughout each day, featuring 5+ holiday markets, performances, and family-friendly activities. Let’s take a glance at when/where everything is!

Daily Schedules:

Note: For a complete (full descriptions of each event) and updated schedule, please visit the official Christmas in Edgartown Events Page.

All Weekend

• 🎄 10a–8p: Edgartown Firemen's Association Holiday Pop-Up Store @ Port Hunter (Thu 4p–8p, Fri 12p–8p, Sat 9a–8p, Sun 10a–6p)

• 🎄 10a–4p: Dickens Christmas Village @ The Carnegie Heritage Center (Nov 30–Dec 21, Tue–Sat)

• 🌟 5p–9p: Holiday Light Show & Music @ Donaroma's (Dec 9–Jan 1) Experience the Holiday Light Show set to festive music each evening.

• 🥠 10a–5p: Annual Fortune Cookie Sale @ Nell Home & Nell (through Dec 16)

• 🏠 10a–2p: A Vincent House Christmas @ 99 Main Street (Dec 7, 13, 14, 21) Different hours: Dec 7 (10a-2p), Dec 13 (5p-7p), Dec 14 (12p-4p), Dec 21 (12p-2p).

Thursday, December 12, 2024

• 🐎 2p–7:45p (various slots): Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides @ Harbor View Hotel Book Ride

• 🎄 4p–8p: Edgartown Firemen's Association Holiday Pop-Up Store @ Port Hunter

• 📜 3p–4p: Sharing the Trail: African American History Tour @ Old Whaling Church

• 🪵 4p–8p: Boards on Boards @ Nell Home

• 🌟 5p–7p: Evening of Enchantment - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas @ Donaroma's

• 🎅 5:30p–7p: Annual Santa Fun Run & Walk @ Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery

• 🔗 6p–8p: Lightship Bracelets MV Bracelet Making Class @ Daniel Fisher House / Registration Required

• 🎅 7p–9p: Xmas in EDG Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Hop @ Start at Carnegie Heritage Center

Friday, December 13, 2024

• 🐎 10a–5:15p (various slots): Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides @ Harbor View Hotel Book Ride

• 🎄 12p–8p: Edgartown Firemen's Association Holiday Pop-Up Store @ Port Hunter

• 📜 3p–4p: Sharing the Trail: African American History Tour @ Old Whaling Church Book Tour

• 👖 3p–6p: Stori The Label POP UP @ KENWORTHY

• 🔗 4p–8p: Vintage Charm Bar @ Nell

• 🎨 4:30p–7p: Gift Artfully @ Martha's Vineyard Bank

• 🎿 5p–8p: Apres Ski at the Landvest Lodge @ Landvest

• 🏠 5p–7p: A Vincent House Christmas @ 99 Main Street

• 🍸 5:30p–7:30p: Holiday Cocktail Party @ The Carnegie Buy Tickets

• 🎄 5:30p–6:15p: Lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse @ Memorial Wharf

• 🛍️ 6p–8p: Sip 'N Shop Party @ Backwater Trading Co

• 🎵 8p–9:30p: Minnesingers Annual Family Holiday Concert @ Old Whaling Church Buy Tickets

• 🎉 8p–10p: Holly & Ivy Holiday Ball @ Harbor View Hotel Buy Tickets

Saturday, December 14, 2024

• 🎄 9a–8p: Edgartown Firemen's Association Holiday Pop-Up Store @ Port Hunter

• 🎁 9a–6p: JK Designs Personalized Gifts @ Juniper

• 🧸 10a–4p: Stuff-A-Bus Toy Drive @ Lower Main Street Parking Lot

• 🌿 10a–4p: Donaroma's Wreath Workshop @ Donaroma's / Call to Reserve Spot

• 🏠 10a–4p: A Vincent House Christmas @ 99 Main Street

• 🎨 10a–4p: 31st Annual Christmas in Edgartown Art & Crafts Festival @ Edgartown School

• 👕 10a–6p: Nell's Annual Holiday Sweater Contest @ Nell

• 🎄 10a–3p: Holiday Faire @ Edgartown Village Green

• 🎄 10a–3p: Handmade From the Heart Holiday Craft Sale @ Dr. Daniel Fisher House

• 🧝 10a–3p: Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt @ The Carnegie Heritage Center

• 🐾 10a–4p: Shop Christmas Gifts for Pets @ Past & Presents

• 🎨 10a–2p: Plum Hill School Annual Elves Faire @ The Federated Church

• 🎅 11a–11:45a: Christmas in Edgartown Parade @ Main Street

• 🍴 11a–2p: Alchemy Bistro & Bar Luncheon @ Alchemy Bistro & Bar

• 🎅 11:45a–1p: Photos with Santa @ The Covington

• 🐎 12p–7:15p (various slots): Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides @ Harbor View Hotel Book Ride

• 🌾 12p–3p: Open House at Morning Glory Farm @ Morning Glory Farm

• 🔥 12p–2p: The S'Mores The Merrier @ Nevin Square

• 🍝 1p–1:30p: Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Eating Competition @ Sea Legs

• 🎶 2p–6p: Holiday Swing with DJ Rockwell @ Juniper

• 📜 3p–4p: Sharing the Trail: African American History Tour @ Old Whaling Church

• 🎵 4p–5:30p: Minnesingers Annual Family Holiday Concert @ Old Whaling Church Buy Tickets

Sunday, December 15, 2024

• 🥞 8:30a–11:30a: Pancake Breakfast with Santa @ Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club

• 🏖️ 9a–11a: Winter Beach Clean Up @ State Beach, Small Bridge

• 🐎 10a–3:45p (various slots): Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides @ Harbor View Hotel Book Ride

• 🐕 11a–1p: Winter Wag Walk @ Mini Park

• 🎄 10a–6p: Edgartown Firemen's Association Holiday Pop-Up Store @ Port Hunter

• 🏠 10a–2p: A Vincent House Christmas @ 99 Main Street

• 📜 3p–4p: Sharing the Trail: African American History Tour @ Old Whaling Church

This guide is an initial preview, and both this post and the MVacay Weekend Update released on 12/11 will be edited to include the most up-to-date links + description for events.

Additional Information:

• Transportation: Edgartown is accessible via the Steamship Authority's daily ferries from Woods Hole, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA - from there you can pop on a public VTA bus to get to Edgartown

  • The Hyline is running a special ferry from Hyannis on 12/14 !

• Accommodations: For lodging options, visit Visit Edgartown.

• Shopping: Support local businesses by shopping online - don’t forget to also take advantage of MVY Chamber’s Golden Ticket Program Gold Rush Days!

• Special Dining Events & Promotions:

  • 🍳 10:30a–2p: Holiday Brunch @ Behind The View (Fri–Sun) Indulge in a delightful brunch with festive drinks in a cheerful holiday atmosphere.

  • 🍷 3p–6p: Holiday Wine Tasting @ Soigne (Sat, Dec 14) Taste the great wines of Soigne at this Christmas tradition. No charge, age 21+.

  • 🍸 8p–10p: Holiday Cocktail Competition @ Town Bar & Grill (Wed, Dec 11) Sample and vote for your favorite holiday cocktails crafted by contestants.

  • 🥂 6p–9p: Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Hop (Thu, Dec 12) Start at the Carnegie for group photos before embarking on a festive bar crawl.

  • 🍽️ 11a–3p: Holiday Inspired Brunch @ Rockfish (Sun, Dec 15) Enjoy a special holiday inspired brunch menu.

  • 🍷 4p–7p: Complimentary Wine Tasting @ Katama General (Fri, Dec 13) Sip while you shop with complimentary wine tasting during your holiday shopping.

  • 🍪 All Weekend 7a–3p: Cookies for a Cause @ Rosewater Market Purchase cookie kits for decorating; proceeds support the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club.

For the most current information and a complete list of events, please refer to the official Christmas in Edgartown website.