🧸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 75+ 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)
🍷 10:30a–2p: Holiday Brunch @ Behind The View (Fri-Sun)
🎄 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).
🧸 4p–8p (Fri), 12p–6p (Sat), 10a–2p (Sun): The Martha's Vineyard Teddy Bear Suite by Point B | COMPASS @ Point B | COMPASS
For Lis’s Picks for the weekend, including descriptions, links + more, see the Weekend Guide:
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–10p: Xmas in EDG Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Hop @ Start at Carnegie Heritage Center
🔗 6p–8p: Lightship Bracelets MV Bracelet Making Class @ Daniel Fisher House / Registration Required
Friday, December 13, 2024
🐎 10a–5:15p (various slots): Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides @ Harbor View Hotel Book Ride
🍳 10:30a–2p: Holiday Brunch @ Behind The View
🦕 11a–2p: Pop-Up Natural History Museum @ Harborside Inn
🎄 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
🍷 4p–7p: Complimentary Wine Tasting @ Katama General
🎨 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 @ Champagne at Several Downtown Shops
🎵 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
🎨 10a–12:30p: Sugar Plum Fairies Beauty Salon @ Sea Spa Salon
🧵 10a–5p: Custom Embroidery At Erica Wilson By Havenlly by Lilly @ Erica Wilson
🎄 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
🎅 11:30a–4p: Santa Comes to Kismet Outfitters @ Kismet Outfitters
🎄 11:45a–2p: Grinchmas in Edgartown with Island Autism Group @ Island Autism Group
📸 11:45a–1p: Photos with Santa sponsored by Wallace & Co @ The Covington
🐶 11:45a–2p: Meet & Greet with Sparky the Fire Dog @ Main & N. Summer St.
🎅 11:45a–1p: Photos with Santa @ The Covington
🐎 12p–7:15p (various slots): Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides @ Harbor View Hotel Book Ride
🎹 12p–3p: Jeremy Berlin & Holiday Cheer @ Eisenhauer Gallery
🎁 12p–3p: Candy Cane Lane in Nevin Square @ Nevin Square
🌾 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–6p: Holiday Wine Tasting @ Soigne
📜 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
🎥 7:30p–10:30p: Albany Rd. Holiday Film Special Showing & Meet the Director! @ Edgartown Cinema
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
🍳 11a–3p: Holiday Inspired Brunch @ Rockfish
🎄 10a–6p: Edgartown Firemen's Association Holiday Pop-Up Store @ Port Hunter
🏠 10a–2p: A Vincent House Christmas @ 99 Main Street
📚 2p–4p: Dan Martino "The Oyster Book" Signing @ Edgartown Books
📜 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!
Dining Options for This Weekend in Edgartown
Edgartown: Alchemy, Bad Martha Brewery, Behind the View, Bettini, Edgartown Diner, Edgartown Meat & Fish Market, Edgartown Pizza, Espresso Love, Katama General, Mad Martha’s, The Newes, Rockfish, Rosewater Market, Soigne, Terrace at the Charlotte Inn, Town MV, The Wharf Pub
Island Wide: Winter 2024: Year-Round Restaurants that Stay Open on Martha's Vineyard
For the most current information and a complete list of events, please refer to the official Christmas in Edgartown website.