♟️This Weekend on Martha's Vineyard: 11/21-11/23
holiday preview + markets that are open already, relief fundraiser, dancing, new closures
Lots of turkey prep this weekend! Many holiday markets are already open, so go pick up a locally made hostess gift.
There’s tons to celebrate next weekend too, so just assuring you I’ll be waking up early on Thanksgiving to send a weekend update next Thursday!
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⏱️ This Week on MVacay
🎄 Holidays on Martha's Vineyard: 2025 Bucket List
I’ve written a one-stop-shop to the island traditions, winter favorites, and community celebrations. Paid subscribers can browse all 75+ holiday events in one organized place. It includes strolls, parades, concerts, CIE weekend, new-for-2025 picks, brunches, and festive pop-ups.
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
All Weekend
🛍 World Market Holiday Shop at Capawock Theatre, 11a–5p
🎁 Holiday Gift Show at Featherstone Center for the Arts, 12–4p / More Info
📚 Holiday Book Sale at West Tisbury Library, during library hours / More Info
🧶 Island Made Holidays at Gayle Gardens, 10a–4:30p
Friday, November 21, 2025
♟️Board Game Night at Cozy Corner, Edgartown, 6p
Board games, chess, and cards to bring neighbors together in a cozy setting, hosted by Board Moms MV.🗣 Friday Night Forums: One Island, One Town at Stillpoint, West Tisbury, 7–8:30p / More Info
🎻 The Cape Cod Chamber Players at First Congregational Church, West Tisbury, 7–8:30p / More Info
🎶 Pathways Music Night: Solos — Sean McMahon & Anthony Esposito at PathwaysARTS, Chilmark, 7:30–9:30p / More Info
An evening of original music from two beloved Island multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
🧺 Winter WT Farmer’s Market Market at Ag Hall, West Tisbury, 10a–1p
🦃 Mo’s Lunch Turkey Pop-Up at Mo’s Lunch, Oak Bluffs, 11a–3p
A festive holiday pop-up featuring vendors selling handmade goods and giftable treats from the team at Mo’s Lunch.🇯🇲 Donate, Dine & Dance: MV Chefs Buffet to Support Jamaica at Island Inn, Oak Bluffs, 3–7p / More Info / ~$25
Enjoy dishes from MV chefs, live music, and dancing all in support of community relief efforts in Jamaica.
Sunday, November 23, 2025
💃🎵 Local Off-Season Music and Dancing at Unitarian Universalist Society, Vineyard Haven, 4p / More Info
The Lunarchs provide live music for this all-ages, off-season dance event hosted by MV Ballroom Dancers.🎬 The History of Sound with Ben Shattuck at MV Film Center, Vineyard Haven, 4–6:30p / More Info / $15
A special one-night-only screening of the Cannes-selected romance film, followed by a live discussion and book signing with screenwriter Ben Shattuck.
Behind the Paywall: 2 closures + 1 move, 3 new learning opportunities, a rare creative workshop, 2 meal deals and ALL your key off-season dates and specials.