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.
Summer Music and More Concert Series, Sundays at 4 PM through 9/20, CCMOA
Enjoy great local acts every Sunday afternoon. Your $24 ticket price includes Museum admission so you can explore the exhibits.
● Sun, 9/13 – Lighthouse Jazz Quintet – Jazz, Bebop, & American Songbook
● Sun, 9/20 – Songbirds of Cape Cod – Indie Singer Songwriter & Acoustic Folk
5/23 – 9/12, Eastham Painter’s Guild Fine Art Shows – The Eastham Painters Guild holds its Outdoor Fine Art shows from 9AM to 5PM on the lawn of the 1869 Schoolhouse Museum in Eastham, across from the Cape Cod Seashore Visitor Center. There is always something interesting and new at our shows. Please stop by to see the artwork and meet some of the artists. Bring home a memory of your Cape Cod experience or add to your collection of EPG artists. It’s the perfect activity to add to your list of things to do on Cape Cod! Click here for more information.
5/5 – 10/6, Eastham Painters Guild for Plein Air Painting – Members of the Eastham Painters Guild plein air paint weekly, 8 – 10:30am, on Tuesday mornings starting May 5 through October 6. All ages and ability levels are welcome to come paint with us! Click here for more information.
9/4 – 9/6, 24th By the Bay Labor Day Festival of the Arts, Drummer Boy Park – Craftspeople from all over the region will offer the perfect end of summer shopping opportunity. Admission is free; rain or shine. Get a list of artisans here.
9/5 – 9/6, Labor Day Craft Fest, John Simpkins Field, S. Yarmouth – Over 75 vendors will be on hand with jewelry, home décor, photography, candles, functional pieces, gifts, and sweet treats! Free to attend; rain or shine; well behaved leashed dogs are welcome. More info here.
9/5 – 9/6, 26th Annual Falmouth Rotary Craft Festival, Marine Park – A beautiful shopping weekend by the sea with crafters from all over the region, activities for the kids, and food grilled to order by Rotary members. Free admission. More here.
9/6, 7:30PM, Women Rock the Tent, Cape Cod Melody Tent – This show pulls out all the stops with some of your favorite local performers rocking out to celebrate WE CAN’s 25th Anniversary & Cotuit Center for the Arts’ 30th by honoring the hits of some of the genre’s greatest stars -Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Blondie, Pat Benatar, Taylor Swift, Adele, and more! Get your tickets here.
9/11 – 9/13, Eastham Windmill Weekend, Eastham Windmill Green – An end of summer tradition that celebrates the new, slightly slower-paced season on the Cape! All of your favorites are back – the Talent Show, the Car Show, a Touch A Truck, a 5K road race, and the parade on Sunday, plus kids’ activities. Something for everyone in the family to enjoy! Get the full schedule here.
9/12 & 9/13, 10AM, Chatham Fall Craft Festival, Chatham Community Center – Browse arts, crafts, and specialty foods at this outdoor festival. More than 50 booths will be on site and there’s plenty of free parking – free admission, too. Rain or shine – leashed pets welcome. More here.
9/12, 10AM, Cape Cod Wildlife Festival, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable – Enjoy hands-on exhibits, wildlife-themed activities, and so much more at this family-friendly event that celebrates our local wildlife! Live music, food trucks, door prizes, and live animal shows will also be a part of this exciting day. Free to attend – but registration is preferred. When you register, you’ll be entered to win a gift card from one of the food vendors who’ll be at the fest. RSVP here.
9/12, 12PM, 25th Annual Seaside LeMans, Mashpee Commons – It’s the annual Race for the Cape Cod Community! To date, almost 10 million dollars has been raised for local nonprofits through this exciting Formula One race event – that bar should be surpassed this year. Members of local businesses volunteer to endurance race around a custom built track, and see who can complete the most laps. So much fun to watch – and it’s a huge impact on our community. Plus, during the race, families will enjoy entertainment, children’s activities and all of the shops and restaurants at Mashpee Commons. And it’s free! For more details, and a list of this year’s participants and beneficiaries, click here.
9/18 – 9/20, Truro Treasures Weekend – 3 days full of celebration! Enjoy an arts and crafts festival, a 5K, a block party, a classic car show, and the world famous grape stomp at Truro Vineyards. For a link to the full schedule, click here.
9/19, Cape Cod Canal Day, Buzzards Bay Park – One of the most anticipated events of the summer! Against the beautiful backdrop of the Cape Cod Canal, you’ll enjoy food trucks, vendors, live music, family activities, and a doggie costume parade! There’s a 5K road race to start the day, too. Rain date is Sunday, 9/20. Don’t miss it – details and directions are here.
9/19 – 10 am to 5 pm – Paws for Joy: A Community Celebration to Benefit Amazing Grace of Cape Cod, on the grounds of Saint David Episcopal Church in South Yarmouth – Make time to join pet lovers, families, and neighbors for fun-filled, pet-oriented festivities that include ponies, pet prizes, demonstrations, music, food, gift basket raffles, silent auction, face-painting and games for all ages. Every dollar raised supports Amazing Grace of Cape Cod – an organization that provides a cost-free summer camp week and year-round activities for children affected by a family member’s incarceration. Your participation turns a joyful day into lasting change for our Amazing Kids. For more information, click here.
9/19 & 9/20, 50th Harwich Cranberry and Music Fest, Harwich Community Center – Enjoy this milestone festival which will feature 150 artisan tents, along with amazing live performances both days (ENTRAIN will be there Saturday night), kids activities, dining trucks, and a drone show on Saturday night! Get the full schedule and the list of live performers here.
9/19, 8:30AM, Shape Our Food Future Conference, Falmouth High School – Windfall Market and Farming Falmouth are co-hosting this educational day meant to explore working solutions for rising costs and the challenges that local producers face. Plus there’ll be an expo and a locally sourced lunch. Admission is by donation; register here.
9/20, 11AM, Rubber Duck Regatta, West Dennis Yacht Club – A fun family day with exhibitor tables, food for purchase, kids’ activities, and the highlight – the big rubber duck race, where 500 floating ducks will race to the finish line. Pick the right duck ahead of time and you could win a cash prize! Plus you can sponsor a duck to decorate and display before the race. Race entries must be purchased online in advance; proceeds benefit the Dennis Conservation Land Trust. Entries tend to sell out closer to the race! To enter, click here.
9/26, 3:30PM, The Lute: A 400th Anniversary Tribute to John Dowland, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Come to an extraordinary lute lecture-performance by Paul O’Dette, Professor of Lute and Director of Early Music at the Eastman School of Music and Artistic Co-Director of the Boston Early Music Festival. This afternoon will focus on the music of John Dowland, English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer, and the 400th anniversary of his death in 1626. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Paul O’Dette, “the clearest case of genius ever to touch his instrument.” (Toronto Globe and Mail) Free admission for all. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
9/26, 10/24, 11/21, 12/12, Boat America® Boating Safety Course – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary – A new Massachusetts law is changing the way we boat. Under the Hanson–Milone Act, all Massachusetts motorboat operators must complete an approved boating safety course. Boaters born on or after January 1, 1989 must meet the requirement this year, while those born before that date have until April 1, 2028 to comply. The Nauset Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the nationally recognized Boat America® Boating Safety Course, which meets the Massachusetts boating safety education requirement. Whether you’re a new boat owner or a seasoned skipper, Boat America® provides practical instruction in safe boat handling, navigation rules, required safety equipment, emergency procedures, and responsible boating. Classes are offered on September 26, October 24, November 21 and December 12 all held at the Orleans Police Department. The course fee is $45. You can register directly here. Safe boating begins with education. Join the Nauset Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and be ready for your next day on the water.
9/26, 12PM, Cape Cod Doxie Day, Main Street, Barnstable Village (behind the courthouse) – Weiner dogs have their day during this annual celebration! All your favorite dachshund-themed events are back – including the Weenieton Waddle and Waggin’ Parade, the Doxie Dash, contests, prizes, and more. Free to attend – any proceeds raised during Doxie Day this year will benefit the Cape Cod Disaster Animal Response Team (CCDart) and Red’s Pet Pantry. Free and accessible for all. Details and directions are here.
9/26, 10AM, Cranberry Celebration Day, Heritage Museums and Gardens – The focus will be on our beloved regional berry, with live music, local food and drink vendors, hands-on kids’ activities, and craft making. Visit a real cranberry bog (on wheels!), explore artifacts from Heritage’s cranberry collection, and see recipes shared by cranberry sauce contest winners. All cranberry-focused activities are free with your guest admission. Reserve your tickets here.
9/26, 10AM, Mid-Cape ComicCon, Hyannis Arts Hall, Willow Ave. – Back in February, a first-of-its-kind event was set to make its debut – the very first Mid Cape Comic Con. Weather didn’t cooperate, so the expo was postponed. Come celebrate this great corner of pop culture with two dozen comic and collectibles dealers from around the region – offering comics from all eras, vintage figures and collectibles including Star Wars, GI Joe, and Pokemon, and ask questions about your own collectibles. Admission is $5 at the door. More details are here.
9/27 – 9/30, Gregorian Chant Retreat: The Noble Chants of St. Michael & All Angels, Community of Jesus, Orleans – Gregorian chant has long been known to foster peace, health, vitality, and a closer connection to God. These retreats are for everyone—from scholars with years of experience to anyone who seeks the beauty and benefits of this ancient music. Join us as we explore the riches of this glorious tradition in the beauty of a monastery on Cape Cod. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
10/2 @ 7:30PM & 10/3 @ 3:30PM, America 250 Fall Band Concert: Pursuit of Happiness, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Come celebrate the American Dream and the Pursuit of Happiness! Music by John Williams, Rogers & Hammerstein, and Leonard Bernstein showcases the energy, ingenuity, and verve that makes our nation bustle and thrive! Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students and youth 18 & under).
10/3, Sandwich Fest, Water Street, Sandwich – A day to celebrate the very best of Sandwich! Come enjoy a huge arts and crafts show with more than 80 artisans, music, a beer and wine garden, food trucks, and a dog parade! Details are here.
10/17 @ 7:30PM & 10/18 @ 3:30PM, Creare Symphonia in Concert, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Join us for Vaughan Williams iconically beautiful The Lark Ascending and Finzi’s music for Shakespeare’s Love’s Labours Lost. Bask in the autumn glow of the 20th century English musical landscape. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students and youth 18 & under).
10/24, 7:30PM, Sō Percussion Concert, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Grammy-winning percussion quartet Sō Percussion presents an “exhilarating blend of precision and anarchy, rigor and bedlam” (The New Yorker), fueled by a belief in the unifying power of music. Come experience the joy as they perform music by Steve Reich, Oliver Tarpaga and Kendall Williams! Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students and youth 18 & under)
11/6, 7:30PM, Daniel Roth in Concert on the St. Cecilia Organ, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Daniel Roth is Titular Organist at St. Sulpice in Paris. Don’t miss his return performance to Cape Cod this fall! From his last concert in Orleans: “Roth certainly opened our ears with a sonic coloring book of organ effects infused with the incense and visual feast of a great cathedral. The master improvisor thus sent us off with a fitting, deeply considered, and not-to-be forgotten postlude.” -Boston Musical Intelligencer “Daniel Roth showed himself a master both stylistically and technically …”—Musical Times. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students and youth 18 & under)
