Events on Cape Cod

10/12, 11/9, 12/14, 2/15, 3/17 & 6/14, Boat America Course, Orleans Police Station – The “Boat America” boating safety courses are scheduled for the following Saturdays, from 9:00AM to 4:30PM at the Orleans Police Station 99 Eldredge Parkway Orleans. Learn all about: Legal Requirements of Boating, Nautical Rules of the Road, Boat & Paddlecraft Handling & Safety, Basic Navigation and Trailering. Fee: $45 for course materials. Registration required, email: [email protected]. Presented by the US Coast Guard Auxilary Nauset Flotilla 11-06.

10/14 – 10/31, Pumpkin People in the Park, Kate Gould Park, Chatham – The Pumpkin People are back! Newly created this year by businesses and artists who love to display their whimsical Fall spirit. They make great photo op partners, and herald the coming of Oktoberfest in Chatham. On display through Halloween.

10/19, 10AM, Feet For Flippers 5K, National Marine Life Center – This annual 5K along the Cape Cod Canal raises funds for the hospital at the NMLC. Dogs are welcome! Make it a family affair, or run competitively on this USATF certified course. In person and virtual options available, and an awards ceremony for adults and kids, along with prizes and activities, will follow the race – so be sure to stick around! Sign up early and save $10. Register here.10/19, 11AM, Stuff A Truck/Touch A Truck, Cape Cod Toy Chest – Come enjoy a touch a truck and bring items to help stuff two trucks – one with toys for Toys or Tots, and a Barbo’s Furniture van with non-perishable food and personal care items for Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center. Raffles and a live auction will all be part of a fun afternoon that will help so many in our community. Find out more here.

10/19, 3PM, OktoberFest, Cape Cod Museum of Art – Enjoy a fun afternoon of beer and food tasting, live music, games, raffles, Museum Tours and more! Admission includes 6 beer tasting tickets, 6 food tasting tickets, A commemorative pint beer glass and a full pint of the beer you vote for – plus a silent auction and live Bavarian music with the Signature Brass Quintet. Rain or shine! Get your tickets here.

 

10/19, 10AM, Halloween Costume Swap, Brewster Ladies’ Library – Gently used and clean children costumes and accessories will be available for a Halloween Costume Swap! If you have a costume you’d like to donate, please bring it to the Children’s Room before the event. More here.

 

10/19, 11:30, Chatham Oktoberfest, Kate Gould Park & Town Hall Parking Lot – A day filled with traditional food, music, vendors, kids’ activities brought to you by The Chatham Orpheum and of course, beer! Enjoy live music participate in a yodeling contest. Admission is $5; get tickets here.

 

10/19 & 10/20, Wellfleet OysterFest, Main Street, Wellfleet – One of the most popular festivals on the Cape! Get ready for 2 days of celebrating world-famous Wellfleet oysters – with culinary demonstrations, educational lectures, an annual road race, a Family Fun area, live music, and of course the Oyster Shuck Off. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for the event. Kids are free, but must register. Residents who are Wellfleet taxpayers with a Wellfleet address may attend for free on Sunday, but still need a ticket – use code 20localfleet24 when purchasing Get your ticket here.

 

10/19, 3rd Annual Multicultural Food Fest, Bass River Arts Campus (Cultural Center) – This popular event showcases multicultural foods from some of your favorite restaurants, food trucks, bakeries, and chefs from around the Cape, presented by and benefitting two Bass River organizations, the Family Table Collaborative and the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Both locations will have food vendors and artisans.Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and $10 for children under 10. Get yours here.

10/19, 9AM, Celestial Navigation, Cape Cod Maritime Museum – Come learn the principles of celestial navigation – the science of finding one’s way using the sun, moon, and stars, in a workshop led by Larry Hall, former winner of the celestial navigation division of the Marion-Bermuda Race, and Jim Geil, retired captain of the sail training ship Tabor Boy. This course includes classroom time as well as a noon sun sight at nearby Kalmus Beach. Designed for beginners and expert navigators; lunch is included. Registration info is here.

10/19 & 10/20, Dancing in the Streets: The Magic Of Motown, Barnstable HIgh School – The Cape Symphony opens its season with a bang! Experience the magic of MOTOWN as the Cape Symphony performs hits made famous by artists like Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and Stevie Wonder under the direction of Emmy-nominated conductor Troy Quinn. Three shows to choose from – get your tickets here.

10/20, 12PM, Hyannis Open Streets, Main Street, Hyannis – Enjoy FREE activities, including live music, dancing, crafts, a kids zone on the Village Green, and so much more! Main Street will be closed to traffic for the afternoon so you can play safely. Details are here.

 

10/20, 10AM, Fall Fest & Fun Run, Camp Burgess, Sandwich – A fun day for families and walkers or runners! The day is in two parts – there’s a 5K run/walk through the trails of the camp, and then a fun fest that includes lunch, ziplining, rock wall climbing, crafts, games and more! This is a ticketed event (kids 6 and younger are free.) Get your tickets here.

 

10/22, 5:30PM, Taste of Dennis, Pelham House Resort – Sample cuisine from over a dozen local Dennis restaurants and caterers, bid on merchandise, services and experiences from Dennis Chamber members in both silent and live auctions. This year’s event will be held on two floors and there will be live music and cash bars on both floors. Get your tickets here.

 

10/26, 1PM, Pet First Aid & CPR Course, Sandwich Public Library – Learn how to provide critical care for your pets in this 2.5-hour course. Taught by certified instructors, you’ll learn how to respond to common emergencies such as choking, bleeding, and even cardiac arrest. Important, life-saving information for pet owners, pet sitters, and animal lovers. More info here.

 

10/26, 10AM – 3PM, Halloween Psychic Fair, Hyannis Elks – Psychics, astrology, artisan vendors, cash bar/raffle and more. $20 for 20 minutes.

 

10/26, 10AM & 4PM, Trick or Treating at the Chatham Shark Center – Come dressed in your favorite costume to trick-or-treat through the Shark Center’s exhibit hall. Learn all about white sharks and other marine life while collecting candy and participating in hands-on activities. You must sign up for a time slot – choose yours here.

 

10/26, 11AM, Halloween Parade and Trick Or Treating at Mashpee Commons – Enjoy a pre-party on the Village Green with live music, kids activities, dancing, treats and costume contest, all followed by a parade down to Central Square and trick or treating at the shops.

 

10/26, 12PM, Howl O’Ween Pet Parade, Hyannis Country Garden – Bring in your leashed pet for prizes, giveaways, photo ops and more. Costumes are encouraged for people and pets. There is a $10 donation that goes to the Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care. Register here.

 

10/26, 1PM, Halloween Egg Hunt, Chatham Community Center – Your afternoon will include inflatables, arts & crafts, treats, and the egg hunt!

10/26, 11:30AM, Zombie Apocolypse Dance Party & Spooky Skate, HYCC – Come enjoy a family friendly and “terrifying” zombie dance party and a fun spooky skate! Admission is $5 per person. It includes a dance party, trick or treating, craft tables and the CCftA Art bus, photo ops, tattoos, and a raffle. Come in your costume (and if it’s zombie attire – all the better!) to compete for prizes. The Spooky Skate begins at 1 and will cost $6 for adults and kids (seniors $5) and rentals will be $6 as well.

10/26, 12PM, Halloweenpalooza III, Johnny Kelly Park – Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Kids egg haunt, face painting, magic, live music, Cornhole Tournament, jugglers, stilt walkers and more!

10/26, 1PM, Trunk or Treat, Sat, 10/26, 1 PM, Brewster Baptist Church – Local police and fire departments will be on hand to join in the trunk or treating. There will also be fun games and face painting. Everyone is welcome. (Rain date Sunday, 10/27)

 

10/26, 5:30PM, Garv’s Wildlife-themed Halloween Party, Wild Care, Eastham – This not-so-scary party will feature a Great Horned Owl named Dracula, a stunning Raven named Dova, a visit from Garv, the Eastern Box Turtle and your party host, and a few other animal guests, along with Bethany from Amazing Animal Ambassadors. If you’d like, come dressed as your favorite wild creature for a chance to win a private meet and greet with Garv himself! Kids games, crafts, and goodies. This is a ticketed event – buy yours here.

 

10/26, 9AM, Dolphin Dash 5K, D-Y Regional HS – A 5K Run/Walk that will help eliminate user fees for athletics, marching band and color guard. There’s also a kids’ fun run at 8:30. Sign up here.

 

10/27, 5:30PM, Edward Gorey House Silent Film Festival – For grownups who like to celebrate Halloween with a touch of Gorey! This inaugural Silent Film Festival is a celebration of Edward Gorey’s second-favorite art form (next to ballet, of course) and the inspiration for many of his works. Enjoy an outdoor evening of Méliès, Feuillade, and Nosferatu. Tickets here.10/27, 1PM, Fall Festival and Ghost Stories, Cahoon Museum of American Art – Enjoy fun crafts and a special scavenger hunt. Plus, create your own ghost story and enter a ghost story contest. Stories entered will be read aloud at 2:00pm. Special prices for the winners! Halloween costumes are encouraged. Event is free with museum admission – please register here.

 

10/27, 12PM, Pelham House OktoberFest – A Sunday Funday for all ages, filled with German delicacies including house-made jumbo pretzels and apple cider donuts, lawn games, fall activities and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT all day long! Get tickets here.

 

 

 

10/27 4Pm – 6PM, Trunk or Treat, 533 Route 28, Harwich Port – Pilgrim Congregational Church will host a community Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 27 from 4-6pm, 533 Route 28, Harwich Port. There will be trunk or treating in the back parking lot and games, face-painting, and refreshments in Monbleau Hall. All children are welcome. For more information, visit www.pcchp.org.

 

 

11/1, 2PM, Author Talk with Dr. Greg Skomal, Cotuit Library – He will discuss his latest book, Chasing Shadows, and share his expertise on sharks. After the talk, Eight Cousins Bookstore will have copies of the book available for purchase. Limited seating; please register here.

 

11/3, 1PM, Dog Lick Painting, Cape Cod Dog Center, Mashpee – Find out how artistic your pooch is at this unique event! All the necessary supplies will be included in your ticket price so your dog can create his or her own masterpieces using non-toxic, pet-friendly paints. Plenty of water bowls and treats to keep them hydrated and energized throughout the creative process. Limited space available; $20 per dog. Sign up to reserve your space here.

 

 

11/9, 10AM, Operation Flags for Vets, Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne – After a brief ceremony at the flagpole at 10 AM, volunteers are needed to place 77,000 flags on the graves of soldiers buried there. A link to the story of how the program started can be found here. Removal on 11/16.