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May 16 – Centerville Fire Station
Join the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra for a dazzling array of classical music on the following Sundays at 3 pm.
May 31 – Strings and piano highlight Brahms’ Piano Quintet at St. Christopher’s, Chatham
For tickets and more details, see www.capecodchamberorchestra.org
5/15, 7:30PM, BYU A Cappella Groups: Noteworthy & Vocal Point, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – You won’t want to miss the fourteen young voices of the BYU a cappella groups Vocal Point and Noteworthy! They captivate audiences throughout the world with their stunning, high-energy performances and elaborate music videos. With a wide range of vocal possibilities these family-friendly crowd-pleasers have it all: rock, pop, country, jazz and R&B. Check them out on Youtube and bring the whole family! Tickets: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
5/16, Sharing Kindness Suicide Awareness Walk, Veteran’s Park Beach – This annual 3-mile walk helps raise awareness of the issues surrounding suicide, is a way to honor the memory of loved ones, and supports survivors of suicide loss. It’s meant to be a day of healing. Proceeds go toward much-needed local programming through Sharing Kindness. Register here.
5/16, 8AM, 27th Annual Plant Sale, Cape Cod Fairgrounds – Join the Master Gardners for their annual plant sale and take home tomato, vegetable and herb plants, along with Cape proven perennials, pollinator-friendly natives, dahlias, hydrangeas and more. Most importantly – the Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer any questions you have about making sure your new plants thrive. Sale goes till noon or till they sell out. Rain or shine. More details are here.
5/16, 9AM, Paper Shredding Fundraiser, Falmouth High School Parking Lot – Help Compassionate Care ALS and rid yourself of that pile of documents you’ve been waiting to have shredded. Documents will be shredded on site & recycled; please remove all plastic and metal binders and heavy clips. Suggested donation is $12 (cash or check) per box. All proceeds go to Compassionate Care ALS, helping local families with free services to help them care for their loved ones. Click here for more.
5/16, 10AM, Family Fun Fair, Flax Pond Rec, S. Yarmouth – A day of games, music, and family fun! Amazing Animal Ambassadors will be there, explore rescue vehicles, Cape Cod Inflatables, ice cream, face painting, a magic show, photo booth, and more. More info here.
5/16, 11AM, Dave Birtwell Walk for Alzheimer’s, Scusset Beach Reservation – This memorial walk is held annually to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Family Support Center, which provides families with no-cost services to help them care for their loved ones. Enjoy food and music after the walk. Sign up here.
5/16, 11:30AM, Healthy Kids Day, YMCA Cape Cod – This free, annual event is fun for the whole family and encourages a healthy start to the summer. You’ll enjoy bouncy houses, snacks, fitness games and classes, and the opportunity to learn about healthy habits. Free – no registration required. For more info and directions click here.
5/16, 10AM, Pet Wellness Fair, Harwich Community Center – Come chat with pet care professionals, shop for awesome pet-related products and services, and enjoy a silent auction – all to benefit the Sampson Fund, a local nonprofit that helps families in financial need when their pets need care. $5 admission; kids under 12 are free, and leashed pets are welcome. More here.
5/17, 4PM, Author Talk with Cape writer Jim Bowen, West Falmouth Library – Come Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. for an author talk at the library with Cape writer Jim Bowen, featuring the newly released title Cape Cod & The Islands Family Fun Guide followed by a book signing and sale in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore. This event is free. Register at westfalmouthlibrary.org
5/17, 10AM, First Ever Harwich Garden Expo, 204 Cultural Center, Harwich – Engage with local growers, bring a soil sample for testing, and learn about all kinds of sustainable gardening techniques. Family-friendly activities, too! For more info click here.
5/17, 12PM, Hyannis Open Streets, Hyannis Main Street – Bring your family to run, skip, bike, hop, and PLAY in the street! Traffic will be shut down for this street festival, which will also feature live music and free fun activities for everyone! Rain date 5/31. More info here.
5/22 @ & 7:30PM & 5/23 @ 3:30PM, Memorial Day Band Concert, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – This America 250 concert celebrates LIBERTY on Memorial Day weekend and honors all who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of these unalienable rights. Works by John Williams, Glenn Miller and John Philip Sousa. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
5/23, 10AM, Operation Flags for Vets, National Cemetery, Bourne – Join others who want to honor the memory of soldiers who gave their lives in service to our country by placing 77,000 flags on the graves at the National Cemetery in Bourne for Memorial Day. There will be a short ceremony before the planting at 10. Removal will take place on Saturday, May 30, at 9 AM. More here.
5/24, 3-5PM, Author Natasha Williams, West Falmouth Library – Reading from her acclaimed memoir The Parts of Him I Kept, followed by a talk moderated by library Executive Director Molly Akin and book signing. Free and open to all. Co-presented with NAMI Cape Cod & The Islands.
5/27 – 5/31, Nantucket Wine and Food Festival – Tastings, parties, luncheons, dinners, lectures, seminars, tours, and more – some already sold out! Lots of new events and partners, too. View the complete schedule here.
5/29 & 5/30, 7:30PM, J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley and joined by internationally acclaimed soloists, present Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, perhaps the greatest masterpiece in all of sacred music, written for solo voices, double choir and double orchestra. Come hear this work of supreme beauty and profound emotion—telling the story of Christ’s last days—in the stunning acoustic of the Church of the Transfiguration. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
6/3, 6:30PM, Guided Activities and Group Discussion, West Falmouth Library – Cultivate and share joy through guided activities and group discussion led by Saramaria Allenby. Drop in for one session or mark your calendar for a year of joyful exploration! Free and open to all! Starts June 3 at 6:30 p.m. (the first Wednesday of each month at the library). Register at westfalmouthlibrary.org
6/4, 5PM, Taste of Barnstable, Cape Cod Gateway Airport – Experience the best of Barnstable’s restaurants, caterers, and beverage providers, all in one place! Don’t miss this celebration of local flavor and creativity. Tickets are $50 in advance and $65 at the door, if available. Get yours here.
6/5, 7:30PM, God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – America 250 Series, In Person & Livestreamed. This America 250 lecture celebrates God’s Providence during our nation’s fight for Independence, highlighting key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War. Free admission for all! Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
6/6, 10AM, Pollinator Festival and Volunteer Fair, Crosby Mansion, Brewster – A day to celebrate pollinators and all they do for our ecosystems, and to explore volunteer opportunities at the Crosby Mansion. Several organizations will be on hand with info on gardening and bees, and there’ll be a talk by Cape Cod Master Gardener Steve Flack, plus kid-friendly activities. Learn more here.
6/8 & 6/10, BUSA (Brazilian United Soccer Academy) Tryouts Cape Cod (2 sections), K C Coombs School – Year of Birth and Times: 2021-2018: 5:30-6:30 / 2019-2011: 6:30-7:30. For more information, click here and here.
6/13, 5-7PM, Annual Garden Party, West Falmouth Library – Kick off the season in style at our annual Garden Party on Saturday, June 13 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person. Register at westfalmouthlibrary.org
6/20, 11-1PM, Lets Get Ready to Summer, West Falmouth Library – Children and families–“Lets Get Ready to Summer!”, Saturday, June 20 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the library! Enjoy the Mad Science UV Activity Booth, lawn games, Makai Hawaiian Shave Ice, Summer Reading Program kick-off, and more! Free and open to all. No registration needed.
6/20 & 6/27, 2026 Against the Tide Swim, Run, Walk – Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) invites your support in promoting the 2026 Against the Tide Swim, Run, Walk, our annual fundraising events supporting breast cancer prevention. The 34th Annual Hopkinton event will take place at DCR Hopkinton State Park on June 20, 2026, followed by the 27th Annual Cape event at DCR Nickerson State Park on June 27, 2026. Events include USATF-certified 5K and 10K runs, USMS-sanctioned 1-mile swims, recreational swims, a ½-mile swim, and a 3-mile fitness walk. A virtual option is also available from June 20–27 for participants unable to attend in person. The Against the Tide event webpage can be found at mbcc.org/against-the-tide.
6/26, 5:30PM, Best Night of the Year, Pelham House Resort – This is the signature fundraising event of the year for the Cape & Islands United Way, and directly impacts the 30 plus nonprofits that make life more liveable for thousands of local residents. And it’s fun! Enjoy food, drink, amazing views, and a lively auction, plus the presentation of the annual Visionary Award to this year’s recipient, Puritan Cape Cod. Get tickets here.
7/2, 6-10PM, 250th Anniversary Independence Day Dinner, Concert & Fireworks, 5 Bayview Drive, Orleans – Come for an extraordinary evening! Appetizers and elegant dinner on the lawn, stirring symphonic music by Creare Symphonia & Gloriae Dei Cantores, and premium seating for the fireworks over Cape Cod Bay. Tickets:$150/person; $30 child under 12; $800 for table of 6. Call 508-240-2400 or visit artsempoweringlife.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
7/7 – 8/6, Summer Performing Arts For Students age 6-10, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Looking for enrichment and fun for your children this summer? Immerse them in the Arts! The Young Explorers program offers kids a focused opportunity to learn, create, and explore theatre guided by seasoned actors and teachers from Art Empowering Life. For more information, call 508-240-2400 or visit artsempoweringlife.org
7/7 – 8/6, Summer Performing Arts For Students age 11-18, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Hone your craft with world class actors! The Young Artists program offers students an avenue to develop their fundamentals and character work throughout the summer months. Gain confidence while performing at the next level in an inspiring new space! For more information, call 508-240-2400 or visit artsempoweringlife.org
7/7 – 8/6, Summer Performing Arts For Students age 3-6, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Arts Empowering offers young children a chance to learn, create, and explore. Music classes have so many benefits for your little one as they grow and develop! Singing, moving and rhythm engage the body, brain and emotions all together, encouraging creativity, imagination and a good basis for lifetime of learning. For more information, call 508-240-2400 or visit artsempoweringlife.org
