🦃 This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 11/29-12/1
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Happy Thanksgiving!
There are sooo many local businesses to support this holiday season - keep an eye out for Black Friday Specials from your favorites, Small Business Saturday specials, and opportunities for Giving Tuesday!
⏱️This Week on MVacay
When spending quality time together during the holidays, my family and I love go to classes together. Featherstone’s small group setting has a few awesome holiday crafts coming up that you can enjoy:
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
All Weekend (November 29 - December 1, 2024)
🎨 Vineyard Artisans Thanksgiving Weekend Festival at Agricultural Hall (Daily) / More Info
An extensive display of handmade goods from local artisans.🎁 Island Made Holiday Shop at Gayle Gardens, 10a-4p daily
🎁 Featherstone's Annual Holiday Gift Show at Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs, 12-4p daily (except today, of course)
Handmade gifts from local artists, including jewelry, pottery, and crafts.
🎁 In honor of Small Business Saturday: More Gift Guide Inspo Here
Friday, November 29, 2024
🎄 Holiday OB Open Market at Strand Theater, 10a-3p / More Info (also Sat)
Local artisans and vendors gather to sell handmade gifts, crafts, and holiday items.🍂 Annual Fall Festival at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, 10a-2p / More Info / Free
A family-friendly event featuring hayrides, crafts, food, and wreath-making to celebrate fall.🐴 Misty Meadows Annual Open House at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, 10a-12p / More Info / Free
Meet the horses, take a tour of the farm, and participate in kids’ activities, with a special celebration for Noble, the elder of the herd.🎨 Vineyard Artisans Thanksgiving Weekend Festival at Agricultural Hall, 10a-4p (also Sat) / More Info
An annual showcase of locally crafted art, including pottery, jewelry, and unique holiday gifts.🎥 Albany Road at MV Film Center, 7:30p / More Info / $12
A weather-related detour leads a New York executive to take a surprising road trip with her ex-fiancé’s mother.🎵 Live Music: Kirtan Acoustic Call and Response Chanting at Peaked Hill Studio, 7-8p / More Info / Free, Suggested donation $20
A community-focused event featuring unplugged call-and-response chanting with local yogic band Bhakti.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
🏃 5K for KJ 20th Anniversary at MVRHS Cafeteria, 10a (registration opens at 8:30a) / More Info / $30
A 5K race with proceeds benefiting a local charity. T-shirts provided to the first 75 registrants.🎄 40th Annual Chowder Cup at Dr. Daniel Fisher House, 12-2p / More Info / $30
Chowder tastings, live music by Mike Benjamin, and a raw bar. Proceeds benefit Vineyard Montessori School.🏠 A Vincent House Christmas at Vincent House, 12-2p (also Sun & Mon) / More Info / $5
Historical guides will share stories of 19th-century Christmas traditions in the Island’s oldest house.💆Small Business Saturday Beauty Social at Revive, 12-4p / More Info
An open house featuring wellness therapies, complimentary refreshments, and a chance to meet Revive’s holistic wellness team
Light Up Oak Bluffs
🎅 Photos with Santa and Island Outfitters Elves at Healy Square, 12-4p
❄️ Snowflake Scavenger Hunt starting at Stefanie Wolf Designs, 12-6p
📰 Vineyard Gazette Truck at Morgan Hotel, 12-6p
🎄 Reindeer Games at Ocean Park, 1-3p
🐴 Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at Eastaway, 1-4p / More Info / $10
🎄 The Grand Event: Annual Tree Lighting at Healy Square, 6-7p
Tree lighting ceremony with caroling, hot cocoa, and festive giveaways.🎅 Fire Truck Arrival with Santa outside Offshore Ale, 6:35p
Santa arrives on a fire truck to greet children and kick off the holiday season.
🎵 Chilmark Potluck Jam at Chilmark Community Center, 6p / Free
Live music, potluck and community
🎵 Dance Off That Dinner! at Pathways Gathering Space, Chilmark Tavern, 7p / More Info
An evening of music and dancing with DJs KB Free and Yo•Sh. Attendees are encouraged to bring drums.💃 Contra Dance at Grange Hall, 7-9p / More Info
A lively community dance celebrating New England traditions. No experience is necessary.🎥 Ladies Only Psychic Party Hosted by Jon Stetson at Martha's Vineyard Film Center, 7:30p / Buy Tickets / $30
A special "girls' night out" event blending psychic demonstrations with comedy and entertainment
Sunday, December 1, 2024
🎅 Breakfast with Santa at Linda Jean’s, 9-11a / More Info
A festive breakfast event featuring Santa Claus.🎨 Merry Farm Pottery Trunk Show at Grey Barn & Farm, 11a-1p / More Info
A pottery showcase by Micah Thanhauser, featuring unique designs for Grey Barn.🧵 Annual Family Craft at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 12-2p / More Info / Free
A family-friendly craft session where attendees can make their own holiday gnomes.🌿 Guided Walk at Aquinnah Headlands Preserve at North Head, 1-2p / More Info / Free
A guided tour of the Aquinnah Headlands Preserve with Land Bank staff. Meet at the town parking lot on Moshup Trail. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.🍳 Joyful Eatings Benefitting Harbor Homes at Federated Church, Parish House, 2:30-4:30p / More Info / Free
Join chef Eva Faber and volunteers to prepare a meal for Harbor Homes’ shelter. Participants learn recipes, cooking techniques, and help create a meal for vulnerable community members. Pre-registration required.🎶 A Musical Celebration for Geordie Gude at Portuguese-American Club, 3p / More Info /
An afternoon of live music performances in honor of Geordie Gude.🕯️ Offering of Music and Light at Chilmark Community Church, 5-7p / More Info / Free
An evening of music, candle lighting, and storytelling to brighten the winter season.
📅 Save The Date
December 3 - Cheese 101 for the Holidays at VH Library
December 4 - Poetry Cafe at MV Playhouse
December 5 - Radio Games with MVY at West Tisbury Library
December 5 - The Pawnee House presents Blues Duo
December 5 - Winter’s Glow: Seasonal Celebrations from Around the World at MV Museum
December 5 - DermaSea Holiday Party
December 5 - Holiday Dinner Party at Bettini
December 6 - TBD Improv at Grange Hall
December 6 - 8 - 'Tis the Season in Tisbury
December 6: Vineyard Haven First Friday at MV Museum and Nighttime Shopping Stroll on Main Street
December 7: Artist Market on Union Street 10a-2p
December 7: Giving Tree Lighting at Black Dog Campus
December 7: Holiday Tea at Martha's Vineyard Playhouse
December 7: MV Museum Winter Soiree
December 8: Winter Wonderland and Santa’s Workshop: Santa in Vineyard Haven
December 7 - Holiday Wellness Reset - Fascial Flow, Restorative Yoga, and Sound Healing Experience at Slough Farm
December 7 - Holiday Wreath Celebration at Polly Hill
December 7 - Gingerbread House Decorating at OB Library
December 7 - Wreath Making on the Farm
December 7 - Vineyard Slush Haven Holiday Pop-Up at Sophie’s Summer Shop
December 7-8 - Island Chorus Holiday Concert at Old Whaling Church
December 7-9 - Sixth Annual Aquinnah Artisans Holiday Fair
December 11 - Town MV Annual Holiday Cocktail Competition
December 12-15 - Christmas in Edgartown
December 12 - Donaroma’s Twas the Night Before Christmas Event
December 12 - Santa Fun Run & Walk with Amity Island Running Club
December 13 - The Holly & Ivy Holiday Ball at HarborView Hotel
December 13 - Holiday Party at The Carnegie
December 14 - Handmade From the Heart Holiday Craft Sale
December 14 - Edgartown Village Holiday Market
December 14 - Donorama’s Wreath Workshop
December 15 - Chilmark Holiday Flea Market at Chilmark Community Center
December 18-19 - PA Club Holiday Bazaar
December 19 - Caroling with the Cows at Grey Barn
December 19 - Not your Average Side Dishes with Chef Charlie at Slough Farm
December 19-22 - A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play at Grange Hall
December 22 - Winter Wonderland and Santa’s Workshop: Santa in Vineyard Haven
📍Island Updates
Alchemy is open Late Night - the kitchen will remain open until Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays
Talita DeStefani recently hosted a grand opening at a new, renovated location and is offering opening specials
Islanders Write will take place March 15-16, 2025 and include events for school-aged children this round.
Beetlebung Farm has debuted a new farm stand space, and Salt Rock Chocolates is stocked there. Open tomorrow-Sunday from 8a-5p.
Newly announced SSA reservation dates:
January 14-20 - Steamship Authority head start summer ferry reservations open to island residents (non-transferrable)
January 21-27 - Steamship Authority head start summer ferry reservations open to island residents (transferrable and non-transferrable)
February 4-10 - Steamship Authority summer ferry reservations open to general public
Thankful for each of you for being a part of the MVacay community. Enjoy your time onMVacay!
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