💐 This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 5/2-5/4

Pre–Mother’s Day events, 15 restaurant openings, and 30+ May save-the-dates

This weekend’s roundup is full of flowers, waffles, music, and reasons to celebrate! Paid readers get the scoop on what's opening, what's new, and what to book now 🌸

⏱️ This Week on MVacay

💐 I didn’t write a Mother’s Day Gift Guide this year, but here’s my most recent Holiday Guide! It includes experiences, wellness gift cards, memberships and activities (all of which you could purchase online!)

🗺️ What To Do This Weekend

Friday, May 2, 2025

• 🎶 Fundraiser for First Friday Vineyard Haven at Portuguese-American Club, 6-9p / More Info / $20
  Celebrate the upcoming season with art, live music, food from Mo’s, and a sneak peek at this year’s First Friday events.

• 👕 Conrado Moving Sale, 11a-5p (Sat + Sun too)

Saturday, May 3, 2025

• 🎣 Kid’s Trout Tournament at Duarte’s Pond, Lambert’s Cove, starts at dawn–8:30a / free
  Children ages 3–14 can enjoy early-morning fishing and win prizes at this beloved annual tournament organized by the MV Rod & Gun Club.

• 🚲 Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard 2025 across the island

• 🌿 Native Plant Talk with BiodiversityWorks at Donaroma's Nursery, 10a-2p / $250
  Discover how native plants support biodiversity and receive a 15% discount on all native plants during the event.

• 👶 2025 Community Baby Shower at MV Family Center, 12-2p / More Info / free
  Expectant and new parents are invited to this resource-rich celebration offering support for families (reservation required).

• 💐 Mother’s Day Floral Design Workshop with the Garden Club of MV at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 1-2:30p / More Info / free
  Design a heartfelt floral arrangement using blooms and guidance provided by local experts.

• 👒 Kentucky Derby Party at Alchemy at Alchemy in Edgartown, bars open at 5:30p
  Sip Derby-themed cocktails and show off your finest race day fashion at this viewing party.

• 🎵 Island Chorus Spring Concert at Old Whaling Church, 7:30-9p / More Info / $20
  Enjoy a moving evening of choral music, highlighted by Angel Ramírez's folk-inspired Misa Criolla.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

• 🎭 Improv Acting Class at West Tisbury Public Library, 12-2p / More Info / free
  Break out of your comfort zone with playful exercises designed to boost spontaneity and storytelling.

• 📸 Free Mother's Day Portraits at West Tisbury Public Library, 1-3p / free
  Photographer Lynn Christoffers will take complimentary portraits for families in honor of Mother's Day.

• 🎨 Opening Reception: The Art of Flowers, Wonderfully Floral at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 4-6p / More Info / Free
  Explore a floral-themed exhibit filled with vibrant works celebrating spring in the Francine Kelly Gallery.

• 🍿 Dinner & Movie Night: Return of the Jedi at The Pawnee House, 7p / More Info
  Enjoy a themed meal and Star Wars screening as part of their weekly dinner-and-a-movie series (reservation recommended).