🎅This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 12/20-12/22
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Merry Christmas!
After a wonderful turnout for Christmas in Edgartown, let’s round out a Very Vineyard Holiday with the last ‘Tis the Season in Tisbury this weekend 🎅
⏱️This Week on MVacay
Personalizing a boat + tote was seriously an ideal activity for me! It was so fun to step into Sofie’s Pop-Up (open 10-7 daily until 12/23) and make my own bag. More here:
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
All Weekend
🎁 Island Made Holiday Shop at Gayle Gardens, 10a-4p daily
🎅 Dickens Christmas Village at Carnegie Heritage Center, 10a–5p daily
🎅 Gatchell Holiday Display (15 County Rd, Oak Bluffs), 5-8p daily
🎅 Donaroma's Holiday Light Show, 5-9p daily
🎅 Christmas Display in Ocean Park, tune into 88.5fm, 5-9p daily
Friday, December 20, 2024
🛍️ Holiday Shopping Stroll at Downtown Vineyard Haven, 5-8p / More Info
Shops will remain open late for extended holiday shopping.🎭 A Christmas Carol at Grange Hall, 7p (Thu-Sat 7p, Sun 2p) / More Info / pay-what-you-can
A live radio play adaptation of Dickens’ story featuring local actors🕺 We Dance to Six Community Playlists at PathwaysARTS, Chilmark Tavern, 7:30-11p / More Info / Free
An open dance event featuring six curated playlists by local contributors, covering a variety of music genres and styles.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
🥕 West Tisbury Winter Farmers Market at Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury, 10a-1p / More Info
Indoor farmers market featuring local vendors, produce, and goods.🛍️ Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival at Grange Hall, West Tisbury, 10a-4p / More Info
The final artisan festival of the season showcasing handmade gifts, crafts, and food items.🪔 Crafting Light: A Solstice Lantern Workshop at Martha’s Vineyard Museum, Vineyard Haven, 11a / More Info / $35 (Teachers $15, Members $25)
A workshop teaching lantern-making techniques and fostering connections through community-based art.🧩 Winter Wonderland Pop-Up Escape Room at Pirates Puzzle Escape Room, Edgartown, 12-2:30p / More Info / $28 (MV residents $14)
Participants play as an elite elf team working to rescue Santa in a limited-time escape room experience.🎸 Strand Jam 7 at The Strand Theatre, Oak Bluffs, 6p / $5 suggested donation
A live music event featuring dozens of local performers at the Strand Theatre.🎵 Music Series: The Paul Thurlow Band at PathwaysARTS, Chilmark Tavern, 7-9p / More Info / Free
Sunday, December 22, 2024
🍳 Sunday Brunch Pop-Up at The Ritz, Vineyard Haven, 11a-3p / More Info
A special brunch featuring a unique menu served by the new team of The Kitchen at The Ritz.❄️ Winter Wonderland Returns at Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 12-2p / More Info
A holiday event featuring carriage rides, a brass band, and Santa’s arrival on a firetruck and at Waterside Market.🐾 Barn Buddies at Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury, 3-4:30p
A family-friendly activity with indoor games for children ages 0-8; helmets recommended for those on bikes and scooters.🎶 Winter Concert and Community Sing at Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center, Vineyard Haven, 4-5p / More Info / Free
The annual family chorus concert and sing-along event directed by Roberta Kirn at the Hebrew Center.
📅 Save The Date
December 24 - Community Christmas Pageant at the Agricultural Hall
December 28 - Singing For Every Body and Soul with Roberta Kirn
December 29 - Ministry as Improv with Rev. Darrick Jackson
December 31 - Ask Me to Dance Community Event at MV Film Center
Special New Years Eve Special Celebrations:
Alchemy
Salvatore’s
Sweet Life Cafe
January 1 - Brunch at Sweet Life Cafe
January 1 - First Day Hike at Cedar Tree Neck
January 4 - Pesto and Garlic Stuffed Baguettes at FARM Institute
January 8 - Silent Book Club of Martha's Vineyard
January 11 - Stocks & Soups 101 with Slough Farm
January 11 - Winter Walk Information - at Woods Preserve with Vineyard Conservation Society
January 13 - Local Food Community Potluck at Ag Hall
January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26 - Guided Winter Walks at Polly Hill Arboretum
January 23 - Introduction to Pork Class at Slough Farm
📍Island/Food Updates
Recently Closed for the Season: Pawnee House, Bad Martha, Red Cat Kitchen, Rosewater
Upcoming Short-Term Closure Updates:
The Fish House closes 12/31 through April - check out their holiday pre-orders
Black Sheep closes 12/30 through April - they are still taking holiday orders through EOD today
Linda Jeans is closed 12/23-1/29
Mo’s Lunch is closed 12/21-1/7
The new Island Health Care’s Dental Center in Edgartown opened this past Sunday
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