🎤 This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 7/11-7/13
sharks baseball, ob day trips, plays + stand-up, arts stroll, 5k, store re-openings + more
Are you on Vacay this week? I hope so!
⏱️ This Week on MVacay
This week’s roundups were quite niche, so I skipped your inbox. But I had fun writing them!
📅 Itinerary: Day Trip to Oak Bluffs with Kids
If you’re coming to Martha’s Vineyard just for the day with young kids in tow, Oak Bluffs is your best bet! It’s walkable, colorful, full of playgrounds and open spaces, and easily accessible by ferry. This itinerary works best for 9 AM–4 PM ferry times, which match well with nap windows and keep things relaxed.
⚾ Martha's Vineyard Activity Spotlight: Sharks Baseball Game at The Shark Tank
We took the kids to a Martha’s Vineyard Sharks game this summer, and it was an easy, nostalgic, and genuinely fun night out! Between the snacks, open space to roam, and family-friendly crowd, it’s one of those activities I’d recommend to just about anyone visiting in June or July.
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday, July 11, 2025
🌱 Union Chapel and Island Grown Initiative Days of Service at IGI Pantry, Oak Bluffs, 9a–2p / More Info / sign up required
Join fellow volunteers for a hands-on day supporting local food systems and community wellness.🎤 Tent Talk: Larry Jones on the African American Heritage Trail at 80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, 11a–12:30p / More Info
Hear Larry Jones share rich stories and history from MV’s African American Heritage Trail in this community talk.🦈 Jaws and the White Shark: 50 Years of Impact and Discovery at Martha’s Vineyard Museum, Vineyard Haven, 5–6p / More Info / $30
🎤 Steve Hytner Live Stand-up Comedy at MV Film Center, Vineyard Haven, 7–8:30p / More Info / $45 front, $35 main (no member discounts)
Laugh along with Seinfeld’s “Kenny Bania” in an energetic night of professional stand-up comedy.🦈 The Shark Is Broken at MV Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs, Fri–Sun, 7:30p / More Info / $55.50–$75.50
This behind-the-scenes stage comedy dives into the turbulent filming of Jaws and the legacy of its actors.🎥 Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media at Grange Hall, West Tisbury, 7:30p / More Info / pay-what-you-can
Saturday, July 12, 2025
🧺 West Tisbury Farmers Market at MV Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury, 9a–12p / More Info / Free
🛍️ Chilmark Flea Market at Flea Market Field, Chilmark, 9a-2p (Wed too) / More Info / Free
🎭 The Fabulists: Theater for Children at Tisbury Amphitheater, Vineyard Haven, 10–11a / More Info
Delight in a playful, interactive outdoor show perfect for kids and families.🦐 Beach Seine Science Day at State Beach, Little Bridge, Oak Bluffs, 10–11:30a / More Info / free
Help local scientists explore marine life by pulling a seine net through the tide and identifying sea creatures.🖍 All Ages Collage Poetry with Rachel Rosekind at West Tisbury Library, 11:30a–12:30p / More Info / free
🖼 Arts District Stroll at Oak Bluffs Arts District, 4–7p / More Info
Wander through galleries and artist booths while enjoying live music and refreshments in a car-free zone.🎪 Family Festival at Beetlebung Campus Green, Chilmark, 4–6p / More Info / free
Bring the kids for games, music, bubbles, and community fun to support Chilmark Preschool—rain or shine.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
🏃 Island Autism 5K Trail Run at West Tisbury School & State Forest, 8:30–11a / More Info / $35
Support Island Autism with a scenic trail run through Manuel F. Correllus State Forest, starting at the school in West Tisbury.🎉 Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park, Oak Bluffs, 10a–2p
🎨 Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival at Grange Hall, 10a–2p / More Info / Free
🎵 Sundays in the Park Concerts at Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, 5:30–7:00p
Followed by Vineyard Haven Band from 7:30-8:30p
⚠️ Events may change due to weather. Always check before you go!
Behind the Paywall: A newly re-opened boutique, Gay Head Store update, a new festival lineup announced + August Save the Dates.