Check in weekly for our updated list of events happening on Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard. From concerts and festivals to lectures and community gatherings.
6/12, 7:30PM, Percussion Residency Concert, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – This free concert highlights advanced students and emerging artists performing with some of the finest musicians in the field, at the end of a week-long intensive residency. Come, enjoy, and support the next generation of fantastic musicians! Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org Free admission for all.
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
6/13 – 6/15, Arts Alive Festival, Peg Noonan Park, Falmouth Library – A 3-day celebration of the Arts, with nods to Pride, Father’s Day, and Juneteenth. Enjoy the best of the arts in Falmouth with a few dozen performances and more than 70 artisan and food vendors, as well as art activities for all ages, and several community organizations offering information on their services. For a look at the schedule, click here.
6/13 – 6/14, 10AM, Annual Sea Fair, Sandwich Glass Museum – This annual sale features nautically themed pieces created by talented local blowers. You’ll be able to purchase the 2026 Shell of the Year at the event. Rain or shine under the tent – more info is here.
6/13, 10AM, 54th Annual Auto Show, Heritage Museums and Gardens – This greatly anticipated family-friendly event will feature show cars displayed on the lawns, competing for all kinds of awards. Come vote for your favorite car, build and display a LEGO® vehicle, and enjoy checking out Heritage’s superb auto collection. The grand finale will be a parade of show cars, where featured vehicles drive through the grounds at 2 pm for everyone to admire. Plan your day here.
6/13, 8AM – 7PM, 6A Saturday, Town-Wide – Simply put, this is a day for Sandwich’s finest to showcase their best offerings. Enjoy restaurants, shops, and many other businesses, many with discounts and pop-ups to offer all day. Get a list of participants here.
6/19, 7:30PM, Brass Residency Concert, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – This free concert highlights advanced students and emerging artists performing with some of the finest musicians in the field, at the end of a week-long intensive residency. Come, enjoy, and support the next generation of fantastic musicians! Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org Free admission for all.
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.
6/20, 9AM, 8th Annual Walk for Home, Chatham, Provincetown, or Virtual – The Homeless Prevention Council’s mission is to help individuals and families on the Lower and Outer Cape stabilize their living situations, so they can remain living and working in our community. Choose your location and walk 2.2 miles to help your neighbors! Kids walk for free. Register here.
6/20 & 6/21, By The Bay Father’s Day Weekend Craft Show, Drummer Boy Park – Dozens of artisans from around the region. For details and directions click here.
6/20, 10AM, Legacy of Liberty, Fred Thacher Park/Ancient Cemetery – As part of Yarmouth’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, there will be a monument dedication at the playground and a live interactive history fair. All the details are here.
6/20, 2PM, Cape Cod Quahog Day, Shipwrecked, Falmouth – Be on hand as Doug the Quahog makes his prediction for the number of beach days coming up this summer on the Cape! He was right on the money last year (80 days) and we expect nothing less this year. This has been a tradition since 2009, and CCB Media is a proud sponsor. Come be part of the fun. More details here.
6/21, 8AM, Greater Hyannis Chamber Annual Father’s Day Car Show, Main Street, Hyannis – THE way to celebrate Father’s Day on the Cape! More than 350 classic, muscle, and specialty cars will line Main Street, and the whole day will be devoted to fun and family. Awards will be presented on the Bandstand at the Village Green at 2 PM. More details here.
6/24, 1PM, Tick Talk, CC Museum of Natural History – This talk is free and open to all. Join Barnstable County Entomologist Escher Cattle for some tips and tricks
that will help protect you from tick bites and related diseases this summer and beyond. More info here.
6/24, 2PM, CC Healthcare Employment Fair, MassHire Career Center, Hyannis – If you’re looking for work in the health care field, many opportunities in a variety of different fields are being offered at this in person recruitment fair. You must register in advance – do that here.
6/26 – 6/28, 30th Annual Portuguese Festival and 79th Blessing of the Fleet, Provincetown – This annual festival is loved for its music, dancing, and incredible food – and this year it will introduce some new experiences. There are activities to enjoy all weekend long and the Festival will culminate in the Fishermen’s Mass at St. Peter’s Church, followed by the 79th Blessing of the Fleet at MacMillan Pier. Don’t miss a thing – get a look at the complete schedule here.
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.
6/27, 5PM, Mashpee Annual Community Picnic, Mashpee High School – This annual pre-4th celebration hosted by the Mashpee Recreation Department will feature kids’ activities, entertainment and live music, with an amazing fireworks display beginning at dusk. Info on parking here.
6/27, 10AM, 3rd Annual Summer Kickoff Festival, Cotuit Center for the Arts – A great day for the family to enjoy featuring dozens of local vendors and artists, crafts in the Art Bus, a dunk tank, food truck, ice cream and more! Free to attend – get details and directions here.
6/27, 7:30PM, You Are the Music! Healing Your Body with the Resonance Frequency of 528, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Award-winning author, natural medicine pioneer and humanitarian, Dr. Leonard G. Horowitz presents profound revelations proving that humans are literally the “Music of Creation”—living instruments animated by divine mathematics—the “LOVE 528” frequency at the heart of miraculous healing, cellular rejuvenation, and even, arguably, spiritual salvation. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org Free admission for all.
6/27 & 6/28, Hands on the Arts Festival, Windmill Village Green, Eastham – A great way to kick off the summer! Enjoy live entertainment, crafts and activities for kids under the big tent, a huge artisan show, a dog show and local food trucks. 10-4 both days. Find out more here.
6/27, 10AM, Cape Cod Record Fair, Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus, Highfield Drive – A nostalgia lover’s dream! Vinyl, tapes, memorabilia, and vintage items. General Admission is a suggested donation of $3 , but if you’re a serious collector you can get in early for $10. More info here.
6/27, 7PM, 12th Annual Cape Cod Women’s Music Festival, Payomet Performing Arts Center – This well loved annual event that celebrates women in music while supporting cancer facing individuals in our community by raising money for the Cape Wellness Collaborative. Featured performers include Gentlemen Brawlers, Sarah Burrill, Mozelle, Vana Pacella, Catie Flynn, and the Drumma Queens; Zoe Lewis will be your host. Get tickets and concert guidelines here.
6/27, 12PM, HENSC Fest, Cape Cod Beer – Celebrate the legacy of the very talented Mark Hennessey with this benefit concert featuring a variety of popular local bands. Food trucks, raffles, and beverages. All Proceeds benefit the Mark Hennessy Foundation, which raises awareness and provides support for musically talented children, students and musicians within the Cape Cod Community and beyond. Get tickets here.
6/27, 9AM, Blueberry Pie 5K and Pie Eating Contest, CC Cooperative School, Osterville – What a great idea – a 5K and then some carb loading to replenish your calories! There are mile-long and kids’ run options as well, with a blueberry pie eating contest at the finish line. Centerville Pie is supplying the pie – along with pie prizes for the winners, and every kid runner gets a polar card coupon for a free cone. Proceeds benefit the Cape Cod Challenger Club which provides free athletic, social and recreational activities for kids and adults with special needs. Register here.
6/27, 11AM, Hounds at Highfield, Highfield Hall, Falmouth – Come meet other dog owners and their dogs at this happy family event that celebrates the joy our pets bring us. Local animal organizations and local food vendors will be on hand, and there’ll be a bit of friendly competition, too, in the form of a fun costume parade contest and an agility course competition! There’ll also be a blessing of the animals and live music. Free to attend – rain or shine. Learn more here.
6/28, 8AM, 45th Annual Chatham Harbor Run, Monomoy Middle School – The Cape Cod Athletic Club is once again hosting this 10K/Relay to raise money for Monomoy Dollars for Scholars and club scholarships. Finishers will be awarded medals, and there is a team relay option. For details and to register, click here.
6/28, 4PM, Author Talk: Don Wilding, West Falmouth Library – Join local author Don Wilding for a special author talk and book signing on Sunday, June 28 at 4 p.m., featuring his new release Prohibition on Cape Cod: Running the Rum In. Free and open to all.
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.
7/3 – 7/5, 105th Annual Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow, MWT Community & Government Ctr – A well loved tradition that celebrates Mashpee Wampanoag culture. You’ll experience and enjoy Native American dancing, drumming, games, food, art, jewelry, wampum, gifts, crafts and clothing through traditional ceremonies, performances, and exhibitors. Find out more here.
7/3, 11AM, Community Day/250th Celebration, Falmouth Museums on the Green – This family friendly pre-4th celebration will feature food trucks, live music, lawn games, hands-on crafts, and complimentary admission to the Museum, along with an extended ringing, at noon, of the First Congregational Church’s bell, made by Paul Revere. Rain or shine. More info is here.
7/5, 3:30PM, Patriotic Hymn Sing!, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – As we honor America’s 250th Birthday, let’s celebrate together in song—America the Beautiful, God of Our Fathers, Simple Gifts, and other favorites! Free for all and refreshments provided. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org Free admission for all.
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
7/12, 4PM, The Brandi Disterheft Trio, West Falmouth Library – Co-presented with Falmouth Jazz, West Falmouth Library hosts The Brandi Disterheft Trio on Sunday, July 12 at 4 p.m. at the library. Tickets are $45; purchase at falmouthjazz.org
7/18, 11AM, First Ever Cape Cod Thai Fest, Hyannis Village Green – A huge celebration of authentic Thai culture, featuring food, music, crafts and artwork. Learn more here.
