5/16, 6:30PM, Honoring Our K-9’s Who Protect and Serve, D-Y HS Auditorium – Come view a screening of the award-winning movie Healing Dakota, the story of a K-9 service dog who developed PTSD after years of duty. Following will be a panel discussion featuring local members of law enforcement and the military who can directly address the struggle to keep these K-9’s healthy. Tickets are $25, and proceeds benefit the Cape & Islands Police K-9 Relief Fund and K-9 PTSD Research at the KOPTSD Research Center. Get your tickets here.
5/17, 8:30AM, Sharing Kindness Suicide Awareness Walk, Veterans Park Beach, Hyannis – Come together to remember and support those whose lives have been touched by suicide loss. It’s a day for community and awareness. Registration is at 8:30, the 3-mile walk begins at 10:20, and there will be a closing circle at 11:30. Sign up here.
5/17, 10AM, Open Auditions to Sing Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony with Gloriæ Dei Cantores, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Would you like to sing Mahler’s “Resurrection Symphony” with Gloriæ Dei Cantores this Summer? We look forward to seeing you! For the audition, please prepare a solo of any type for your voice part. An accompanist will be provided for you. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
5/17, 11AM, Dave Birtwell Walk for Alzheimer’s, Scusset Beach – The walk begins at noon with free food, music and dancing to follow. All proceeds from the walk benefit The Alzheimer’s Family Support Center who provide no-cost services for families living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. Sign up here.
5/17, 3:30PM, What Musicians Can Learn About Practicing From Current Brain Research, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Presented by Dr. Molly Gebrian, Author of Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musicians Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing. This presentation will focus on what neuroscientists have discovered about how our brains learn and how to apply these insights to practicing and teaching so that practicing becomes more efficient and effective, leading to enhanced performance ability, enjoyment, and confidence. Topics include: how to get rid of bad habits, how to make things automatic/reliable on stage, the role of sleep in learning, the power of mental practicing, how to use the metronome to greatest effect, and the benefits of random practice for enhanced performance. Free! 508-240-2400 | Click here for more information.
5/17 & 5/18, Sing Us A Song: The Music of Billy Joel, Barnstable Performing Arts Center – The Cape Symphony is bringing in some amazing guest artists to perform Billy Joel’s greatest hits spanning more than five decades. Classics like “You May Be Right,” “She’s Always a Woman,” and “Only the Good Die Young” will have you on your feet and wanting more. These shows are expected to sell out quickly. Get your tickets here.
5/17 -5/18 & 5/24 – 5/25, Spring Heirloom Plant Sale,Plimoth Patuxet Museum – Browse a bountiful selection of more than 100 types of heirloom species including herbs, vegetables, and flowers that are grown in the 17th-Century English Village. A special pop-up retail shop will feature items for garners. Plimoth Patuxet’s staff will be on hand to answer questions, discuss heirloom plants, and provide gardening tips. The sale will be held in the main parking lot. Admission is free. Find out more here.
5/17, 9AM, 26th Annual Master Gardeners Plant Sale, Cape Cod Fairgrounds – Come browse and buy pollinator-friendly plants native to our region, as well as perennials, vegetables, annuals, herbs, and dahlias – all grown by the 200+ members of the Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod. A vast selection of tomato plants will also be for sale, and native and climate-friendly hydrangeas, rhododendrons, and azaleas will be featured in their own tent. Master gardener volunteers will be on hand to answer all your planting questions. Proceeds from the Annual Plant Sale benefit community outreach and public education programs. This is a RAIN or SHINE event; more here.
5/17, 10AM, Community Beach Cleanup for BBBSCI, Veterans Beach – Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cape and Islands and the Surfriders Foundation for this community clean up event – and if you happen to be a Big, it’s a great opportunity to do some service with your Little!
5/18, 11AM, 15th Annual YPD Blue 5K Run for a Reason, Skipper Chowder House – This year’s race benefits the Yarmouth Police Relief Association, Billerica Sergeant Ian Taylor and Brockton Fire Dept. Firefighter Jeffrey Albanese. Race details and signup info is here.
5/18, 9AM, 2nd Annual Donkey Dash 5K Road Race, Sun, Hog Island Brewing, Orleans – This road race is a fundraiser for Latham Centers, and includes great food, and a raffle following the race. Latham Center’s guests of honor, Esther and Esau from their therapeutic donkey program will be there too – for petting and photo opportunities! Sign up here.
5/18, 12PM, Hyannis Open Streets, Main St, Hyannis – Bring your family to play in the street! Main Street will be closed to traffic for the afternoon for this free family street fair. For a list of highlights that are planned, click here.
5/18, 3:30PM, Turtle Island String Quartet in Concert, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – A singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for strings and winner of the 2006 and 2008 Grammy Awards for Best Classical Crossover Album, Turtle Island fuses the classical quartet esthetic with contemporary American musical styles, and by devising a performance practice that honors both, the state of the art has inevitably been redefined. Tickets are Free for Students and Youth. 508-240-2400 | Click here for more information.
5/18, 4PM, Pernambuco Chamber Ensemble, West Falmouth Library – The library will once again host the music of the Pernambuco Chamber Ensemble, featuring music by Mahler, Strauss, Beach & Bridge, on Sunday, May 18th at 4pm. Free, with a suggested donation of $20 at the door. Please pre-register at westfalmouthlibrary.org/events/pernambuco-may/
Hyarts Artist Shanties – Cape Cod artists and artisans work and sell their handmade, hand designed or hand crafted items.
Artists and artwork change weekly throughout the season.
MAY AND JUNE weekends: Fri thru Sun, 5/23 – 6/22, 11 am – 4 pm & Monday, Memorial Day
JUNE – AUGUST, seven days a week: 6/23 – 8/31, and Monday, Labor Day, 11-6 June 23 – June 29
AND 8/25-8/31 + Monday, Labor Day; 11-8, July & August
SEPTEMBER, five days a week: Open Monday, Labor Day, September 1, 2025
Thursday through Monday, September 4 – September 29, 11-4
OCTOBER weekends: Friday through Sunday, October 3 – October 13, 2025, 11-3
Artists and artwork change weekly throughout the season.
MAY AND JUNE weekends: Fri thru Sun, 5/23 – 6/22, 11 am – 4 pm & Monday, Memorial Day
JUNE – AUGUST, seven days a week: 6/23 – 8/31, and Monday, Labor Day, 11-6 June 23 – June 29
AND 8/25-8/31 + Monday, Labor Day; 11-8, July & August
SEPTEMBER, five days a week: Open Monday, Labor Day, September 1, 2025
Thursday through Monday, September 4 – September 29, 11-4
OCTOBER weekends: Friday through Sunday, October 3 – October 13, 2025, 11-3
5/20, 4-5PM, SS Larchmont, West Falmouth Library – Learn about New England’s worst maritime tragedy, the sinking of the SS Larchmont, at a free talk Tuesday, May 20th 4-5pm at the library. Providence Journal columnist Daniel Harrington recounts the 1907 collision that sank the wooden steamship off Block Island. Please pre-register at https://www.westfalmouthlibrary.org/events/larchmont/
5/22, 5PM, Crescendo Gala, Wychmere Beach Club – Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, dinner, live and silent auctions, and live musical performances – all while raising funds to support Cape Symphony, including their scholarship fund. Get tickets for this elegant evening here.
5/22, 6PM, S. Chatham Public Library Fundraiser: Mamma Mia The Movie, Chatham Orpheum – Come raise money for a wonderful community resource! Tickets are $25 ($10 for students) and include the movie, a slice of Pizza Shark pizza and a raffle ticket. It’s a great date night idea! Find out more here.
5/23, 7:30PM, 13th Annual Dylan Birthday Bash, Cotuit Center for the Arts – Celebrate Bob Dylan’s birthday (which is on the 24th) through his music as presented by three accomplished New England Folk artists. Get your tickets here.
5/24 & 5/25, 10th Annual By The Bay Arts and Crafts Show, Drummer Boy Park, Brewster – Dozens of artisans featuring a variety of art forms. A Memorial Day tradition! More details here.
5/24, 10AM, Operation Flags for Vets, National Cemetery, Bourne – Come be part of the army of volunteers needed to place 77,000 flags on the graves of our soldiers at the National Cemetery in Bourne in observance of Memorial Day. There will be a short ceremony to start the event, then placement will begin. Everyone is welcome. Flag removal happens the following Saturday, 5/31, at 10 AM. The rain date for removal is Sunday. 6/1.
5/24, 2PM, Wareham Oyster Festival, Besse Park – A fun day for the family! Enjoy fresh oysters from Warren’s Harborview, grilled and seafood favorites, a beer and wine garden, a craft show with over 100 vendors, kid-friendly activities, live music, and more. Park at Wareham Town Hall – there will be shuttles running throughout the event back and forth. No dogs at this event, please. Admission is free. Rain date is Sunday, 4/25. Find out more here.
5/25, 11:30AM, Cape Cod Cares for the Troops, Cape Cod Mall (back lot) – Cape Cod Cares for the Troops will hold their 21st annual Troops in the Spotlight at the Cape Cod Mall (back lot) in Hyannis. This event will honor and support our deployed troops, our veterans, our wounded warriors and our Gold Star Heroes and their families. Cape Cod Cares for the Troops was started twenty-one years ago by then 12-year-old Dylan DeSilva. His vision was to send weekly care packages to our troops. Since then over 47,000 care packages to our troops! Click here for more information.
5/27 – 5/30, Gregorian Chant Retreat: Celebrating the Ascension of Christ, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Join us for a three-day Gregorian Chant retreat (Tuesday dinner through Friday Breakfast). Be refreshed by the beauty of the Community of Jesus monastery in late spring, overlooking Cape Cod bay! This retreat will focus on the chants surrounding the celebration of the Ascension of Christ. Participants will join the members of the monastery singing the Liturgy of the Hours in celebration of the Feast. All experience levels are welcome – beginners as well as those already proficient in Gregorian chant. Accommodations and all meals included. 508-255-1094 | communityofjesus.org
5/29, 5:30-7PM, 10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Falmouth, West Falmouth Library – Sponsored by Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries, Inc. and West Falmouth Library, “10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Falmouth“, a talk by house historian Marian Pierre-Louis on Thursday, May 29th 4-5:30pm. The talk will be followed by a reception and Open House at Bourne Farm, 5:30-7pm. Tickets are $10; register at westfalmouthlibrary.org/events/marian-pierre-louis/
6/6, 6PM, Colors of Hope Gala, CC Museum of Art – An elegant evening to raise money for Duffy Healthcare that includes an exciting online auction, an exhibition of art created by Duffy patients and staff, hors d’oeuvres and an open bar, and a chance to contribute to the Duffy Health Center’s mission to provide primary care, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and housing support to more to the Cape’s most vulnerable residents. Get tickets here.
6/7, 10AM, 53rd Annual Heritage Museum and Gardens Auto Show – The whole family will love browsing the antique and classic automobiles, hot rods, custom cars, and motorcycles on the lawns at Heritage. YOu can also enjoy lunch from Lilly’s Café, build and display a LEGO® vehicle, watch the parade of show cars at 2, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite car! An annual tradition you don’t want to miss. Get your tickets here.
6/7, 10AM, 7th Annual Sea Fair, Sandwich Glass Museum – This 2-day fundraising sale will feature beautiful nautical themed glass pieces hand blown by the Museum’s talented artists. Browsing the sale on the Museum lawn is free – if you’d like to tour the Museum that’s a paid admission. Rain date is Sunday, 6/8. More details are here.
6/8, 4PM, “Glad Rag Dolls: Talented Divas, Tragic Lives, West Falmouth Library – Vocalist Stephanie Miele returns to the Library for “Glad Rag Dolls: Talented Divas, Tragic Lives”, on Sunday, June 8th at 4pm. She will be accompanied on piano by Roy Campbell. Tickets are $30; purchase at westfalmouthlibrary.org/events/stephanie-miele/
6/12, 5PM, 4th Annual El Dredge Fun(d) Run, Barnstable Brewing, West Main St, Hyannis – This family-friendly run brings the Cape community together to support those impacted by cancer or other serious illness, in partnership with Cancer Can’t. A silent auction and raffle are also part of this event. A kids fun sprint is included and enjoy live music after the run. All proceeds go to local families. Register here.
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.
6/14, 5PM, 2025 Garden Party, West Falmouth Library – The 2025 Garden Party promises to be a lively event, for a good cause! Join us on Saturday, June 14th at 5pm, for food, drink, and revelry on the library’s lawn. Tickets are $75 per person, purchase at westfalmouthlibrary.org/events/garden-party-2025/
6/15, 8:30AM, Greater Hyannis Chamber Annual Father’s Day Car Show, Main St. Hyannis – Treat Dad to a fun day on Main Street! 350 classic vehicles will be on display at one of the largest annual cars shows in New England. Main Street businesses and restaurants will be open for shopping and dining and various food trucks will be available throughout the show., and as always, admission is free. More here.
6/21, 12PM, HENSC Fest, Cape Cod Beer – Come celebrate the legacy and memory of much loved entertainer Mark Hennessy at this fundraiser for his passion foundation, which raises awareness and provides support to musically talented children, students and musicians within the Cape Cod Community and beyond. Enjoy live music from bands like The Dirty Water Dance Band, Nikki and The Barn Boys, and ENTRAIN – along with auctions, food trucks, beer and more. Get your tickets here. Find out more about the Marke Hennessy Foundation here.
6/24, 5PM, The Long Table, Main Street, Hyannis – Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience right down the middle of Hyannis Main Street! A true community dinner with your neighbors, with some of your favorite restaurants offering some of their best dishes. Your ticket price includes cocktail hour, a four-course meal, and live music. Choose the restaurant you’d like to prepare your meal and reserve your spot at the table here. Reserve early – this event always sells out!
6/27 – 6/29, 29th Annual Portuguese Festival/78th Blessing of the Fleet – The flag will go up on Thursday the 26th and the festivities begin on Friday! Don’t miss this celebration of Portuguese song, food, and culture – 3 days of events with something for all ages to enjoy. There’ll be a huge arts & crafts festival, live music throughout, a fishing derby, a huge community cookout, and the Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday. Check the full schedule here.
6/27, 5:30PM, Best Night of the Year, Pelham House Resort – The Cape & Islands United Way invites you to their signature annual fundraising event. Enjoy a live auction, a special appeal to support their nonprofit partners, and the presentation of the annual Visionary Award – along with amazing food, drink, music, and camaraderie. Get tickets here.
6/28, 10AM, 2nd Annual Summer Kickoff Festival, Cotuit Center for the Arts – A fun family day featuring dozens of local vendors and artisans, a food truck, a dunk tank, a bounce house, and crafts in the Art Bus. Find out more here.
6/28, 5PM, Mashpee Annual Community Picnic and Fireworks, Mashpee High School – Family festivities will begin at 5 with plenty of children’s activities, entertainment and music. The spectacular fireworks begin at dusk. For info on parking and shuttles click here.
7/1 – 8/14, Summer Performing Arts Camps, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Young Explorers Program (Ages 5-11) offers focused opportunity learn, create, and explore the Performing Arts guided by instructors from Art Empowering Life! General early music development and basic performance skills will be included. Young Artists Program (Ages 12-18) offers an avenue to develop skills and artistry throughout the summer months! Continued music development, theory, music history, and performance skills will be included. From the beginner to the aspiring topflight performer, instruction will be specifically catered to the level of each student by world class instructors. Info: 508-255-4044 or click here.
7/2, 6PM, Independence Day Dinner & Wind Ensemble Concert, Rock Harbor, Orleans – Join us for a celebratory evening of patriotic favorites including Liberty Fanfare, Symphonic Portrait, Symphonic Overture, Stars & Stripes, America the Beautiful & Hymn to the Fallen. Tickets: 508-240-2400 | Click here for more information.
7/4 – 7/6, 104th Annual Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow, Powwow Grounds, Great Neck Rd – The theme this year is “Connecting the Generations.” Highlights include the Drum Contest and the Fireball Ceremony. Admission is $15, $10 for seniors, and kids under 5 are free. Details & directions here.
7/12, 11AM, 4th Annual Cape Cod Dog Center Fest, Cape Cod Dog Center, Mashpee – Come with the whole family to enjoy a doggie fun filled day, including food, entertainment, vendors and dog friendly interactive activities like a cool down doggie pool party & splash zone, a pup cup ice cream station to benefit local rescue dogs, a raffle table, doggie contests with prizes, live music, and more! Admission is free and all activities with a cost benefit the Friends of Falmouth Dogs. Friendly, leashed and vaccinated dogs are welcome! Find out more here.
8/1 & 8/2, 7:30PM, Mahler’s Symphony #2: Resurrection, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Experience the “sheer physical thrill of a live performance” (Gramophone) of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony #2: Resurrection, performed by world-renowned choir Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley. The Resurrection Symphony has been hailed as a “vast symphonic fresco”(Gramophone), offering an epic journey that is magnificent, spiritual, frightening, charming, triumphant. Tickets: 508-240-2400 | Click here for more information.
