🐿️ Local Events: 10/18-10/20 on Martha's Vineyard
harvest fest (x2) pumpkin fest, oktoberfest, derby awards, crop walk and brunch run
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Inspired by a few recent stints in Woods Hole outside of our control, I wanted a cheat-sheet for where to go when I’m killing time. I hope this helps others who might be in the same scenario:
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday, October 18, 2024
🎬 Women in Film Festival at Martha's Vineyard Film Center, 79 Beach Road, 7p / More Info / $75 for all-access pass
The fifth annual Women In Film Festival celebrates women in filmmaking, featuring stories told from a woman's perspective both in front of and behind the camera.
💎 Jewelry Playground at Vaalbara, 12-5p (Sat and Sun too) / More Info / Cost varies
An interactive jewelry experience with a charm bar and permanent jewelry station, featuring Forever MV and Enchantè Design. Expect fun surprises, bubbles, and bites.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
🧑🌾 West Tisbury Farmers' Market at Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p More Info (Last one 10/26!)
🦅 Birding 101 with Martha’s Vineyard Bird Club at Eel Pond & Sheriff's Meadow Sanctuary, 8-10a / More Info / Free
🏃♀️ Martha's Vineyard Brunch Run/Walk at Katama General Store, 8-11a / More Info / $30-40
💪 Fundamentals Clinic at Aligned Pilates, 12-1p / More Info
Learn the basics of the apparatus, the fundamentals of the Pilates form, the principles of transition, and how to leverage classical Pilates building blocks.
📚 Books Among Friends Pop-Up Bookstore at 47 Circuit Avenue, 12-4p (Oct 26 too) / More Info / Proceeds go to OB Library Capital Campaign
Browse through books at this pop-up bookstore, with proceeds supporting the Oak Bluffs Library Capital Campaign.
🍁 Harvest Festival at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10-11:30a / More Info / Free
Celebrate fall with a family-friendly harvest festival featuring activities like sack races, vegetable printing, animals, and a cider press demonstration. In Partnership with Slough Farm.
🎃 Pumpkin Festival at Morning Glory Farm, 10:30a-2:30p / More Info / Free
Join the fun at Morning Glory Farm with pumpkin carving, hayrides, live music, and festive treats for the whole family.
🍞 Pumpkin Shaped Bread with Vineyard Baker at The Farm Institute, 10:30a-12p / More Info / $45
🌿 Backyard Composting Workshop at Agricultural Hall, 12:30-2p / More Info / Free
Learn the essentials of composting with this hands-on workshop, covering site selection, materials, and composting techniques.
🍂 Oktoberfest at Newes from America, Faraway Hotel, 12-8p / More Info
Celebrate Oktoberfest with seasonal beer specials, Bavarian bites, and a chance to grab a commemorative pint glass for the first 100 guests. A portion of proceeds supports the MV Boys & Girls Club.
📚 Author Talk: The Summer Before by Dianne C. Braley at Edgartown Public Library, 3-4p / More Info / Free
🎉 MV Mediation's 40th Anniversary Celebration at The Loft, 5-9p / More Info / $75
Sunday, October 20, 2024
🐴 Sunday Slow Down with the Herd at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, 9a / More Info / Cost: $25
🎣 Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby Awards Ceremony at Farm Neck Golf Club, Mini Junior/Junior @ 11a, Adult @ 1p / More Info / Free
🧑🌾 Agricultural Society Harvest Festival at Agricultural Hall, 10a-2p / More Info / Free
Celebrate the season with pumpkin carving, a pie contest, hay maze, crafts for kids, and live music. New activities include indigo dyeing and a costume swap.
🧘♂️ Meditation at Bodhi Path Buddhist Center, 10-11a / More Info / Free
🎭 Improv Acting Class at West Tisbury Public Library, 12-2p / More Info / Free
📷 Artist's Reception for "Dreamscapes from Martha's Vineyard" Photography Exhibit at Martha's Vineyard Film Center, 1-3p / More Info / Free
🚶♂️ Martha's Vineyard CROP Hunger Walk at St. Augustine's Church, 1:30p / More Info /
🎶 New Broadway Musicals Sing-Along and Talk at West Tisbury Public Library, 2:30p / More Info / Free
Sing along to hits from modern Broadway shows like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen, or just enjoy the music. Open to all.
🎤 Community Sing at Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School, 5-6p / Free
All ages are welcome to join in a community sing-along with vocal improv and rhythm games led by Roberta Kirn.
💃 Local, Off-Season Dancing and Music with MV Ballroom at Unitarian Universalist Society, 7-8:30p / Free
Enjoy live music and dancing featuring local musicians Jessie & Rick from Blue Yonder Band. Come to dance or just listen!
📅 Save The Date
October 21 - MV Chamber of Commerce State of Tourism Breakfast
October 23 - Art Night at Featherstone - Ceramics: Mug Making
October 25 - Halloween Drag Show at Red Cat Kitchen
October 25 - Witching Hour Paddle at OB Harbor
October 25 - Parents Night Out at the YMCA
October 25 - October Bash at MV Boys and Girls Club
October 25 - OB PTO Spooktacular
October 26 - Halloween in Oak Bluffs
October 26 - Trunk or Treat at Washington Park
October 26 - Boo in the Barnyard with MVCS at The FARM Institute
October 26 - Ponies and Pumpkins at Misty Meadows
October 26 - Try the Trades with SparkMV at Ag Hall
October 26 - Trunk or Treat at Washington Park
October 26 - Habitat for Humanity Dance Party at The PA Club
October 27 - Octoberfest at S+S Kitchenette
October 27 - Trunk or Treat at MV Charter School
October 27 - Edgartown Happy Haunting
October 27 - Halloween Kids Dog Show and Costume Contest at Ag Hall
October 28 - Haunted Island with Holly Nadler at MV Museum
October 30 - Esosteric Evening at S+S Kitchenette
October 30 - Haunted House at MV Screenprinting
October 30, November 1-2 - Fright Fest: Spirits and Spirits at Grange Hall
October 31 - Alchemy Pumpkin Festival Competition
October 31 - Bark and Boo Bash at MV Chamber of Commerce
October 31 - Halloween on the Hill at MV Museum
October 31 - Halloween Puppet Parade on Main Street Vineyard Haven
November 1 - Halloween Dance Party at The Loft with Dolce Vita
November 2 - Barn Raisers Day + Ball at Ag Hall
November 8-9 - The Children’s Film Festival at Grange Hall
November 12-20 - Featherstone's Annual Holiday Gift Show
November 15 - TBD Improv at Grange Hall
November 16 - Truckin’ MV
November 30 - Light Up Oak Bluffs
📍Island Updates
Détente, Giordano’s Takeout, Coop de Ville, Nomans, Among the Flowers Cafe, Fish MV, Ice Box Ice Cream, Ice Cream and Candy Bazaar, Mocha Mott's, El Barco, Fishbones, Sand Bar, Biscuits, The Covington, Quarterdeck, Katama Kitchen, Good Shoppe, Behind the Bookstore
Glasshouse in Edgartown closed permanently
Closing Soon:
Chesca's Restaurant, Port Hunter, Seafood Shanty (10/19) The Dunes at the Winnetu, Larsens (10/20), Fat Ronnie’s (10/31), 19 Raw Oyster Bar (11/2) and North Tisbury Farm + Market (11/3)
New Offerings:
La Strada will be open weekend nights for cocktails and food
Outermost Inn is back open 10/23 for lunch/brunch Thurs-Sun, and dinner Wednesdays
Thanksgiving Pre-Orders: Morning Glory Farm, Black Sheep, and Savoureux MV, Black Sheep, Scottish Bakehouse
Also this weekend on Saturday 10/19 is the Buddy Walk 2024 starting at the high school 11am
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