🚛 Weekend Events: 11/15-11/17 on Martha's Vineyard
truckin', holiday markets begin, musical revue, dancing, shows, dinners, walks + bowling
Happy Weekend!
The island is starting to ramp up for the holidays, and we’re seeing more events and fun specials this week!
⏱️This Week on MVacay
One thing about me is I am VERY crafty. I have that DIY gene where I think “How hard could it be?” and pick up lots of new projects without finishing them. So a Sip + Stitch was a perfect way for me to learn something with welcomed guidance. Read more about the weekly event here:
More Winter Activity and Off-Season Guides coming soon!
🗺️ What To Do This Weekend
All Weekend
🎁 World Market Holiday Pop-Up at Capawock Theater, Vineyard Haven, 10a-6p daily
Holiday market with handcrafted fair-trade gifts from around the world.
🎁 Featherstone's Annual Holiday Gift Show at Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs, 12-4p daily
Handmade gifts from local artists, including jewelry, pottery, and crafts.
🎁 ICYMI: More Gift Guide Inspo Here
Friday, November 15, 2024
🎨 Jewelry Creation Workshop at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 4-5p / More Info / Free
Join Shivonne for a beaded bracelet class where you’ll learn to make your own jewelry. All materials provided.
🎶 Pathways WE Dance! Reggae Night at PathwaysARTS, 7:30p till late / More Info
🎭 Wicked Good Musical Revue at MV Playhouse, 7p (also Sat & Sun) / More Info / $40
Talented musicians and singers perform a selection of Broadway favorites.
😂 TBD Improv at Grange Hall, 7p (also Sat) / More Info / Pay-what-you-can
Interactive, unscripted comedy performance with audience suggestions.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
🚶♀️ Break the Silence Awareness Walk in Oak Bluffs, starting on Sanderson Avenue, 9a / Free / More Info
Awareness walk supporting families affected by addiction; includes keynote speakers and refreshments.
🚛 Truckin’ MV: Touch-A-Truck at MV Regional High School, 10a-1p / Free / More Info
Explore big trucks and unique vehicles, with pizza, face painting, kids’ music, raffles, and airbrush art. Donations go to to Vineyard Montessori.
🍎 Cranapple Crisp Take and Make at Oak Bluffs Public Library, 10a / More Info / Free
Take-home bags with ingredients to make cranapple crisp. Available while supplies last.
📚 Book Sale Benefit for Vineyard Haven Library at Landmarks Building, Vineyard Haven, 10a-2p / More Info
Pop-up book sale benefiting the Library; cash or check only.
👶 Open Center and Swap Shop at MV Family Center, 10a-12p / Free / More Info
Playgroup and swap shop open for community members; drop-ins welcome.
🎤 Tiny Couch Series at Chilmark Free Public Library, 3-4p / Free
Open mic series for songs, stories, and performances, treats provided.
🍗 Harvest Dinner at First Baptist Church Parish House, Vineyard Haven, 5-6:30p / $20 Adults, $10 Kids under 12
Turkey dinner with all the fixings, supporting the First Baptist Church.
🎶 MVRHS Minnesingers Fundraiser: Silent Auction and Karaoke at The Wharf Pub and Restaurant, Edgartown, 6-9p / $20 at the door
Silent auction and karaoke, featuring a special performance by the Minnesingers.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
🍂 Guided Walk at Quansoo Farm at Quansoo Farm, Chilmark, 10a-12p / Free / More Info
Autumn walk through the 146-acre preserve, focusing on the ecology and history of the area.
🔴Cranberry Bog Tour at 572 Lamberts Cove Road, 1-2p / More Info / $10
If that timing doesn't work for you, though, you can still visit the bog: it is open most days from 10 AM to 3 PM most days at 572 Lamberts Cove Road in Tisbury. Bring your own bag and pay $10 to pick as many cranberries as you want!
🎳 Lights, Sirens + Strikes Tournament at Barn Bowl + Bistro, 5-10p / $60 for 4 / Sign Up
Bowling tournament benefitting the OB Ambulance Association. Food and drink sales supporting EMS.
📅 Save The Date
November 19 - Talk: Trends in Menopause – Then and Now at VH Library
November 20 - Stefanie Wolf Snowflake Ornament Making Party (12/4, 12/11 and 12/18 too)
November 20 - Art Night: Jewelry: Personalized Ornament at Featherstone
November 20 - A Vincent House Christmas
November 22 - Cape Cod Chamber Quintet at Stillpoint
November 23 - West Tisbury Winter Farmers Market (12/7 and 12/21 too)
November 23-24 - The Great Martha’s Vineyard Bake-Off (Across the Island)
November 26 - Turkey Trot 5k
November 29-30 - Vineyard Artisans Thanksgiving Festival
November 29-30 - Holiday Oak Bluffs Open Market at The Strand
November 29 - Annual Fall Festival at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
November 30 - Light Up Oak Bluffs
November 30 - Contra Dance at the Grange Hall
November 30 - Annual Chowder Cup Contest
November 30 - Ladies Only Psychic Party Hosted by Jon Stetson
November 30-December 21 - Dickens Christmas Village at The Carnegie
December 6 - Vineyard Haven First Friday at MV Museum
December 7 - Holiday Wreath Celebration at Polly Hill
December 7 - Wreath Making on the Farm
December 7-9 - Sixth Annual Aquinnah Artisans Holiday Fair
December 12-15 - Christmas in Edgartown
December 12 - Donaroma’s Twas the Night Before Christmas Event
December 12 - Santa Fun Run & Walk with Amity Island Running Club
December 13 - The Holly & Ivy Holiday Ball at HarborView Hotel
December 13 - Holiday Party at The Carnegie
December 14 - Handmade From the Heart Holiday Craft Sale
December 14 - Edgartown Village Holiday Market
December 14 - Donorama’s Wreath Workshop
📍Food + Island Updates
L’etoile (11/16)
Laughing Bear (store) in Oak Bluffs closed permanently
Closing Soon:
Tigerhawk Sandwich Co (11/30), Red Cat Kitchen (stock up on hot sauce and prepared cocktails (respectively) before they close!)
Other News:
Open Now: I was so excited to add the first event to the Save the Dates for Stillpoint, a new venue opening this fall near Polly Hill. I’m so excited to see their offerings expand.
Thanksgiving:
Sending you over to Cook the Vineyard’s 2024 Thanksgiving Central who have a very thorough roundup if you still need inspo.
Weekly Food Special Offerings:
Red Cat Kitchen is closing out their season with Tasting Tuesdays, WTF Wednesdays and Themed Thursdays
Town MV is offering $20 Happy Meals on Wednesdays and $20 App Platters on weekends
Rockfish has Half Off Appetizers from 3:30-5:30, $15 Burger Mondays and Half Off Pizza on Sundays
Outermost Inn is doing Trivia 11/20 and still open for lunch/brunch
Linda Jeans is now open for dinner
Pie Chicks has special, rotating lunch offerings
Salvatore’s is doing half-priced appetizers every Monday night
Running List of Pop-Ups: Moony Dinner Party at S+S on Mondays / Catboat Takeout Dinners on Thursdays / Swimming Pig at S+S on Thursdays / Pawnee House Live Music Thursdays + select Movie Nights
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