⛳ Local Events: 10/4-10/6 on Martha's Vineyard
first friday, improv, 10k, perhaps my longest list of save the dates ever
Here’s your MV Weekend Update!
⏱️This Week on MVacay
I spent a lot of time this week editing old posts— the Fall Guide, What’s Already Closed and 2025 Save the Dates have all been updated with recent additions. I also added ~25 different Save The Dates below and ensured they’re on our Mobile App too.
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🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday, October 4, 2024
🔁🎣 All Weekend: Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby at Weigh ins Daily at 8a+7p / More Info
🎨 First Friday Beach Street Extension Art Market in Vineyard Haven, 10a-2p / Free Event / Info
Discover unique artworks from 15-20 local artist vendors.
🎨 First Friday Vineyard Haven in Vineyard Haven, 5-10p / Free Event / Info
Spooky portrait drawing in Owen Park, 5-7p—free, supplies provided!
Beach bonfire with Tisbury firefighters, 6:15-9p.
Pop-up performance by The Upis Land Band marching through town, 6-6:30p.
Light on food vendors (Catboat, YEM, Mad Martha’s)—grab take-out or dine in town!
🎭 Jimmy Tingle: The “Radical” Middle- Why Would a Comedian Run for Office? at Martha's Vineyard Film Center, 7:30p / More Info / Cost: $25
A comic documentary where Jimmy Tingle humorously chronicles his transition from a comedian to a political aspirant, followed by Q & A, Comedy and Conversation with Jimmy.
🎬 Martha's Vineyard Film Festival's Fall Film Showcase at Grange Hall, 7p / More Info / Cost: Pay What You Can (all month)
Saturday, October 5, 2024
🔁🧑🌾 West Tisbury Farmers' Market at Agricultural Hall, 9a-12p More Info
🚴 Beach BeFrienders Bike Path Clean-Up at Nomans Restaurant Parking Lot, 10a-12p / Free
Join the pop-up clean-up event hosted by Beach BeFrienders. Drop In. Participants will receive a wristband for 30% off lunch items and non-alcoholic beverages at Nomans.
🎲 Game Day and Book Sale at Martha's Vineyard Museum, 10a-5p / More Info
Join a fun-filled day with lawn games, a scavenger hunt, board games, and a special pop-up shop of historical books along with a gift shop clearance sale.
🧩 Haunted or Trick or Treat Escape Room Event at Pirates Puzzle Escape Room, 11a-4p / More Info / All Fall
Solve Halloween-themed puzzles in an immersive escape room experience. Choose between a haunted "Jaws" room or a kid-friendly pirate mystery with trick-or-treat surprises.
🎶 One Accord V at Owen Park, 4:30-6:10p / Free Event
An outdoor gathering featuring live gospel music and uplifting messages hosted by several Island Christian churches. The event is free and open to all, concluding at sundown.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
🔁🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, 10a-2p More Info (Last One 10/13)
🏃♂️ Gay Head Run for the Light 10K at Gay Head Lighthouse, 10:30a-12p / More Info / Cost: $35
Join the eleventh annual 10K race under the beam of the historic Gay Head Lighthouse. The scenic course runs past Aquinnah's landmarks and along the surf, with all proceeds supporting the restoration and maintenance of the lighthouse. Registration ends tomorrow, 10/4.
⛳ 36th Annual MV Big Golf Fore Kids Tournament at Mink Meadows Golf Club, 7:30a-2p / More Info
🎭 Improv Acting Class at West Tisbury Public Library, 12-2p / More Info / Free
A weekly improv acting class led by Heidi Drew, focusing on spontaneity and humor through traditional acting warm-ups and exercises. Open to participants aged 16 and older.
🗿 Bringing Rebecca Into The Light at Native Earth Teaching Farm, 2p
Celebrate the unveiling of a sculpture honoring Rebecca, an enslaved woman who died a free woman in 1801. The event includes music, a children-led unveiling, and food by Aquila.
🚑🍽️ Dine-to-Donate Night at Barn Bowl & Bistro, 5-10p
The Oak Bluffs Ambulance Association is hosting a Dine-to-Donate event - a portion of all sales will go directly to support OBAA
🔁🌸 Family Flower You Pick at Slough Farm, 4-6p / More Info / Cost varies
📅 Save The Date
October 7 - Virtual: Ways to Have a Green Holiday Season For Families
October 8 - Embroidery Class at Oak Bluffs Public Library
October 10 - MV Film Festival Fall Showcase: Eno
October 10 - Off-Season Survival Guide Workshops Begin at AceMV
October 10 - Oyster Talk and Tisbury Great Pond Walk
October 10 - Art Night at Featherstone- Jewelry: Stamped Cuff Bracelet
October 11-14 - Habitat Second Hand Art Sale and Fundraiser
October 11-12 - Winnetu Oceanside Resorts First Annual Oceans & Oysters
October 12 - Oak Bluffs Fall 5K
October 12 - Women of Notes: A Tribute to Female Composers at Slough Farm
October 12 - Autumn Walk through the Arboretum
October 12 - Vineyard Gardens Annual Harvest Festival
October 12- October Shopping Fest at The PA Club
October 12 - Fall Fabric Pumpkin Craft at Oak Bluffs Public Library
October 12-13 - Vineyard Artisans Fall Festival
October 13 - Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 at Felix Neck
October 14 - Artists Yard Sale at Galaxy Gallery
October 17 - Restorative Sound Journey at Peaked Hill Studio
October 17 - Pick and Prep with Chef Charlie at Slough Farm
October 17 - Swimming Pig Pop Up at S+S Kitchenette (10/24 too)
October 17 - Women of Comedy at MV Film Center
October 18-20 - MV Film Center's 6th Annual Women In Film Festival
October 18-20 - Winnetu Locals Free Stay Special
October 19 - MV Brunch Run + Walk
October 19 - MV Mediation Fundraiser at The Loft
October 19 - Pumpkin Fest at Morning Glory Farm
October 19 - Oktoberfest at Newes from America
October 19 - Brunch Under the Tent with MV Cancer Support Group
October 20 - Harvest Festival at Ag Hall
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 26 - Halloween in Oak Bluffs
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 - Halloween Kids Dog Show and Costume Contest at Ag Hall
October 30 - Esosteric Evening at S+S Kitchenette
October 31 - Bark and Boo Bash at MV Chamber of Commerce
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 16 - Truckin’ MV
📍Island Updates
Iggy’s Bread opened their outpost in Menemsha this past weekend! Uncertain on the hours, but stay tuned.
Aalia’s Coffee, Midnight Taco, Rosies Frozen Yogurt, Jimmy Sea’s, Lobsterville Bar & Grille, Nancy’s Snack Bar, Woods at Lambert’s Cove Inn
Closing Soon:
Outermost Inn, Chilmark General Store (10/5), Détente (10/12), Giordano’s Takeout (10/13), Coop de Ville, Nomans, Among the Flowers Cafe, Fish MV, Ice Box Ice Cream, Ice Cream and Candy Bazaar, Mocha Mott's, El Barco (all 10/14), Biscuits (10/16), The Covington (10/18), Chesca's Restaurant (10/19) The Dunes at the Winnetu (10/20).