There’s still plenty planned around the Island this weekend, but the weather may have the final say ⛈️ Strong winds and heavy rain are expected Friday into Saturday, and travel disruptions have already started. The events below are scheduled as of now, but some may be canceled or rescheduled, so check with organizers before you go.
⏱️ This Week on MVacay
We hit the point of 10+ restaurants closed for the season, so I officially published my list of what’s open & what’s closed! I’ll update it about once a week with temporary, seasonal and permanent closures. It also lists what’s OPEN by town, so bookmark it now for the next time you’re wondering where you can go to eat!
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
Friday, September 25, 2026
🎣 Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby @ Derby Headquarters, Dock Street, Edgartown, Daily weigh-ins 8-10a & 7-9p / More Info All Weekend
🎨 Bass in the Grass @ The Carnegie, Edgartown, All Weekend / More Info / Free
🎬 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival @ MV Film Center, Vineyard Haven, All Weekend / Fri & Sat 7:30p; Sun 4p / More Info
📚 Ripple Effects: Short Story Writing Insights with Author Lesley O’Connell @ Vineyard Haven Public Library, 4-5p / More Info / Free
O’Connell joins writers Elizabeth Shick and Brenda Horrigan for a conversation about short fiction, publishing and her new book.🎣 Fly Fishing Film Tour and Sage Fly Rods Demo @ Kismet Outfitters, / More Info / $20
🎬 Gatherings: A Short, A Feature and Line Dancing! @ Grange Hall, West Tisbury, 7p / More Info / Pay what you can
The screening pairs a dance short with a feature documentary about community, identity and nightlife. Stick around afterward for a downstairs line-dancing class led by Jill Gross.
Saturday September 26, 2026
🎬 A Dance Film Workshop @ The Yard, Chilmark, 9a / More Info / Free
🎨 Children’s Saturday Crafting with Helen Hall @ Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs, 10a-12p / More Info / $40 register in advance
🍻 Oktoberfest Weekend @ Nomans, Oak Bluffs, 11a-9p (Sun too) / More Info
Expect German-inspired food, beer, live music and playful competitions throughout the weekend. Saturday includes DJ Rockwell from 1-5p, keg toss at 3p, pretzel toss at 4:30p and stein holding at 6p.✂️ Drop-In Crafts: Bookmarks and Key Chains @ Aquinnah Public Library, 12-3p / More Info
Stop in anytime during the afternoon to make bookmarks and key chains, with additional craft supplies available. Activities are geared toward ages 4+, but children of all ages are welcome.🪶 Nôepe: A Wôpanâak History of the Island @ Aquinnah Town Hall, 2-4p / More Info / Free / Register online
Brad Lopes of the Aquinnah Cultural Center draws from oral traditions and historical sources to explore Wampanoag history, land and the Island’s landscapes.💃 Fourth Saturday Dance with the MV Ballroom Group @ Stillpoint, West Tisbury, 7-8:30p / More Info / $5-$30
The evening starts with a short lesson followed by partner, line and social dancing with music from DJ Keren Tonnesen and friends. All ages and experience levels are welcome; come with or without a partner.
Sunday September 27, 2026
🛍️ Oak Bluffs Open Market @ Washington Park, Oak Bluffs, 10a-2p / More Info / Free
🧘 Meditation @ Bodhi Path Buddhist Center, West Tisbury, 10-11a / More Info
🧘 Softening Into Stillness @ Stillpoint, West Tisbury, 11a-12p / More Info / $30
This guided practice focuses on embodied awareness, releasing habitual tension and cultivating grounded presence.🎶 The Great American Songbook: May Oskan and Jeremy Berlin in Concert @ Stillpoint, West Tisbury, 4-5p / More Info / $20-$50
Vocalist May Oskan and pianist Jeremy Berlin interpret classic standards with an emphasis on improvisation and musical interplay.🎬 Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire @ MV Film Center, Vineyard Haven, 7:30p / More Info / $12
🎨 Vineyard Artisans Festivals @ Grange Hall, West Tisbury, 10a-2p / More Info / Free - FINAL OF THE SEASON
🎵 Sundays In The Park Concerts @ Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, 5-7p / More Info / Free
What’s New This Week on MV: The seasonal shift is here: several businesses may be closing, restaurants are wrapping up for the year, new parking enforcement in Edgartown, one business has a new Vineyard Haven home + there’s a new fitness studio in West Tisbury. Plus 10 events added to the calendar that sound interesting, and everything to save the date for into November. Upgrade to see the full details!