MONTHLY EVENTS

Win a Shed or $3,000 – Raffle to Benefit Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod

LOCATION: 805 Gifford Street Extension, Falmouth
28 Whites Path in South Yarmouth
online at www.habitatcapecod.org/events
The proceeds will help build more affordable homes on Cape Cod. The winning ticket will be drawn at Habitat Cape Cod’s Falmouth ReStore on Saturday, May 24th. The winner does not need to be present to win and will choose either a new shed built by Pine Harbor Wood Products on the winner’s property (anywhere on Cape Cod) or $3,000 cash.

Wednesday, April 16

Bird Walk & Talk

LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 9:30am–11am
TICKETS: Members: $10 at the door / Non-Members: $12 /Space Limited. Bird Walk & Talk explores the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and seashore. Participants will spend time looking for and listening to birds in each of these four habitats after a brief introduction to the Museum. The walk will also explain and utilize some of the latest birdwatching technology tools. It is suggested that participants bring binoculars and a smart phone.

Saturday, April 19

Easter Egg Hunt at Ocean Edge Resort

LOCATION: Ocean Edge Resort (Front Lawn) 9AM
Ages 10 & Under. The Easter Bunny will be there to say hi to the kids around 8:45am, and the hunt will begin at 9:00am. This is a rain or shine event. Please park in the lot past the Mansion and walk to the front lawn. Registration for the event is not required, just arrive and have a good time. However, participants interested in enjoying breakfast at the Mansion are required to make breakfast reservations with Ocean Edge Staff ahead of time.

Easter Egg Hunt at the Osterville Village Library with The Easter Bunny!

LOCATION: Osterville Village Library, 9:05am
Hop on over to the OVL for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! We also heard a little bird tell us that the Easter Bunny will be here as well! Sponsored by Pocket Full of Posies. Get your baskets ready! April 19th in the Lillian Dixie Morton Children's Room at the OVL!

Amazing Animal Ambassadors

LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 9:30am
This April, meet the newest member of Bethany’s menagerie, Dova the Raven, and long-time favorites Cali the Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo, Peter Quill the African Pygmy Hedgehog, Dixie the American Alligator and Big Red the Red Tegu. Also on display will be an amazing assortment of smaller reptiles and insects. $18 per person / Tickets online at www.ccmnh.org/ Ages 4+ / Museum Admission is an additional fee

24th Annual Cape Cod Canal Clean Up

LOCATION: Herring Run Recreation Area, 10am-2pm
The event, held in honor of Earth Day, invites community members to preserve and beautify the region’s most distinct landmark. The event is free and open to the public. Volunteers of any kind, including families, clubs, and businesses, are encouraged to register. www.capecod.gov/Canal-Clean-Up-2025

Chatham’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt

LOCAION: Kate Gould Park, 11am
Hop into spring with Chatham’s beloved Annual Easter Egg Hunt, a joyful event for families and kids of all ages! Hop into spring with Chatham’s beloved Annual Easter Egg Hunt, a joyful event for families and kids of all ages!

Monday, April 21

Play N Learn Glass Maker

LOCATION: Sandwich Glass Museum
Ages 6-10 There are two sessions, morning and afternoon. The a.m. session is 10-noon, and p.m. is 1-3. The same content will be offered at both sessions. Pre-work: Students are asked to bring in design drawings of an object that the student would like to see made in glass. https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/products/play-n-learn-glass-maker-ages-6-10

Trevor the Juggler!

LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 11am
Trevor the Juggler combines visually spectacular, award-winning juggling with silly antics and a message of self-empowerment. Come and be amazed as his cutting-edge skills illuminate the creative possibilities in object manipulation. $20 per person / Tickets online at www.ccmnh.org/ Museum Admission is an additional fee

Tuesday, April 22

Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage

LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 11am
Celebrate Earth Day at CCMNH! The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage welcome you to the beautiful underwater world of Cape Cod ponds. This remarkable group of women, aged 64-85, swim in the freshwater ponds of Cape Cod collecting trash. Watch footage of their diving adventures, hear tales of their collecting expeditions, and see some of the trash (and treasure!) they discover. Ages 4+ / Included with Museum Admission

TAKE A HIKE! Guided Family Field Walks

LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History
Monday, April 21 – Friday, April 25, 12:30pm. Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Journey through salt marsh, barrier beach, tidal flats, and upland forest habitats right in our backyard! Our naturalist will explain the various plants, animals, habitats, and other ecological features along the trails. *Weather permitting -- please check in at Admissions to confirm the scheduled walk. Included with Museum Admission / No registration required

Wednesday, April 23

Go Fish! Family Papermaking with Sheryl Jaffe

LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History
9:30am-11am and 12pm-1:30pm. In this fun family workshop, you will learn the process of making paper from plants and take home a unique, expressive sculptural fish. You can choose to create a bluefish, mackerel, sea robin or a fantasy fish from your imagination. Please come prepared to get wet, bring a cookie sheet to transport your creation, and be ready to have fun exploring paper pulp, color, shape, and form. $15 per person / Tickets online at www.ccmnh.org / Ages 4+ / Museum Admission is an additional fee

Thursday, April 24

Aquarium Feeding Frenzy

LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 9-10am
Join CCMNH Animal Care experts on a private feeding tour of the Museum’s Aquarium before it opens for the day. Learn about our amazing animals, many native to Cape Cod’s coasts and marshes, plus what they eat as you observe their mealtime behaviors. $10 per person / Tickets Available online at www.ccmnh.org / This is an admission add-on. You must pay admission to the Museum at the door.

Saturday, April 26

Mixology: Chemistry for Kids

LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 9-10am
April 26 & April 27, 10:30am-2:25pm. Get messy with science! Explosions of experiments, hands-on activities, and demonstrations that encourage kids to ask questions that pique their interest in science! Registration Required please call 508-896-3867 x 133. Included with Museum admission

Beautify Brewster

LOCATION: Various locations
A day of service and clean up for the Town of Brewster. Trash bags and safety vests provided. Info: rburch@brewster-ma.giv and megmorris141@gmail.com. Rain date April 27

Wednesday, April 30

Bird Walk & Talk

LOCATION: Cape Museum of Natural History, 9:30am–11am
TICKETS: Members: $10 at the door / Non-Members: $12 /Space Limited. Bird Walk & Talk explores the birds of the season in 4 different habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, and seashore. Participants will spend time looking for and listening to birds in each of these four habitats after a brief introduction to the Museum. The walk will also explain and utilize some of the latest birdwatching technology tools. It is suggested that participants bring binoculars and a smart phone.

Nauset Job Fair

LOCATION: Orleans/Eastham Elks, 10 McKoy Rd., Eastham, 3-6pm
Opening sin all fileds, recreation, restaurants, municipalities, bnaks, healthcare, motels, retail, landscapers and more

We Are The Land

LOCATION: Tilden Arts Center, Cape Cod Community College, 7:30pm
Wednesday, April 30th and Thursday, May 1. Part pageant, part play, where audiences will hear directly from Wampanoag people telling their story of their relationship to the land, how it was taken away, and how the nation has re-established themselves in a way that both honors their ancestors and looks toward the future. In collaboration with a multi-talented cast of Wampanoag artists, actors, historians, and storytellers, Mashpee Wampanoag tribal members Siobhan Brown, Hartman Deetz, and Kitty Hendricks have brought this incredible event to fruition.

LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library,  2-4pm
300 Main Street
Need help in researching your family history? Stop by the Falmouth Public Library's Reference Room on Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm for a free, drop-in session with members of the Falmouth Genealogical Society!

Magic the Gathering Club

LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich, 3:30-4:30pm
Students in grades 5 and above are invited to our Magic the Gathering Club! We will have loaner decks on hand to teach new players the game and allow everyone to play whether they own a deck or not. If you already own a deck, you can bring it to the club to play with!

Block Party: Legos in the Library!

LOCATION: Falmouth Public Library, 3:30-5pm
This is a drop-in Lego building session. Please leave your own Legos at home. All are welcome This program happens in the Children's Room. No registration is required. The Library may limit the number of attendees inside the Library.

Tech Drop In

LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library, 4-5pm
Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs. *No repairs, No Registration Required

Bingo

LOCATION: Eastham/Orleans Elks, Doors open 5pm
10 McKoy Rd, N. Eastham
First game: 6:30PM. Food and refreshments available.

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WEDNESDAYS

Yoga for Real Bodies

LOCATION: Marstons Mills Public Library, 7:45am
Saturdays 8am. Please call to reserve room for the next series of classes. Free and Open to the Public

Scrabble

LOCATION: West Falmouth Library, 10am-12pm
Please bring your own Scrabble board. Players are asked to contribute a $2 fee per week to participate.

Story Time at Brewster Ladies Library

LOCATION: Brewster Ladies Library, 10-30-11:30am
Every week has a theme!

Preschool Projects

LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich, 10:30-11:30am
Preschoolers and their families are invited every Wednesday at 10:30 to work on age appropriate crafts and activities! We will be doing a wide variety of projects, and some of them might be messy, so dress your child in play clothing! This program is free. No registration is required. The target audience is preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.

MidWeek Meditation

LOCATION: W. Falmouth Library, 575 West Falmouth Highway, 11am
Led by Soto Zen Buddhist priest Unshin Sangaku Dan Joslyn-sensei. No registration required; donations are welcome.

Knit Lit

LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich, 12:30-2:30pm
Experienced knitters and novices are invited to bring their needles and yarn and to share knitting stories and experiences with other knitters. For more information on joining the group please email cburke@clamsnet.org.

Nye Museum Tours

LOCATION: 85 Old County Rd, East Sandwich, 1pm
special off-season tours of their historic 1678 homestead during the month of February. Registration is required and can be completed online at www.nyemuseum.org/events or by calling 508-888-4213. Registration is $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Weekly Family Support Meetings

LOCATION: Learn to Cope,  6-7:30pm
24 Spring Bars Road, Unit 1A, Falmouth
Weekly peer-led support meetings for families affected by Substance Use Disorder. Meetings are Free & Anonymous. No Registration Required. All are Welcome.

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THURSDAYS

Preschool Story Time

LOCATION: Eastham Public Library, 10:30-11:30am
In the Children's Program Room. If the weather is warm-ish and not windy, Story Time may be held outside on the Pondside Patio. Stories, songs, activities, and crafts! Questions? Contact Fran at (508) 240-5950 or fmcloughlin@clamsnet.org

Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod
Backyard Horticulture Educational Series

LOCATION: Harborview Conference Room, Barnstable County Complex, 1-4:15pm
Feb. 6 – March 27 This program is an excellent way to improve your gardening knowledge, meet other plant enthusiasts, and prepare for a productive spring. Interested in joining? Visit mastergardenerscc.org/events/backyard-horticulture to register and learn more. Act quickly—spaces are limited, and this popular series fills up fast!

Middle School Food and Fun

LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, Harwich, 4:15pm
Students entering grades 5 and above are invited to come and make food and have fun! We'll make a tasty food, then play games or do crafts while we eat our snack! No registration is required. This program is free. If you have any food restrictions, please email acarpenter@clamsnet.org. All of our food products can be made with allergen free alternatives if we know in advance!

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FRIDAYS

Yoga at CPL

LOCATION: Centerville Public Library, 10:30-11:30am
1st and 3rd Friday of the month. In collaboration with Yoga Neighborhood. We welcome you to join us either in-person or via Zoom! The instructor will lead class indoors in our community room. Don't forget your mat! Please request a Zoom link by 8 a.m. on the morning of the class! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzurJb93xCnlCWRcHxJIGHa2xVUVd5cH2cc8QbrDpbHOl2Bw/viewform.

Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod
Backyard Horticulture Educational Series

LOCATION: Harwich Community Center, Fridays, 1-4:30pm
Feb. 7 – March 28. This program is an excellent way to improve your gardening knowledge, meet other plant enthusiasts, and prepare for a productive spring. Interested in joining? Visit mastergardenerscc.org/events/backyard-horticulture to register and learn more. Act quickly—spaces are limited, and this popular series fills up fast!

Fish Fry

LOCATION: Orleans/Eastham Elks, 5:30-7:00PM
Phone Ordering Available at 4:45 PM. https://oeelks.org/

Outermost Contra Dance

LOCATION: Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 7-9pm
3rd Friday of the month. Come dance! New England Contra, Squares, Waltzes - Dance & make some friends. Price: $15 regular admission Special admission: $10 age 30 or younger, $5 with Student ID

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SATURDAYS

Hyannis Youth & Community Center Game Room

LOCATION: Hyannis Youth and Community Center, Hyannis MA, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 
Year round. Indoor fun for all! Pool tables, ping pong, chess, flat screen television, video games, computer lab with eight pc work stations, free wifi, walking track and supervised fun for the kids! Open Gym times are scheduled daily. Admission: $5 Day Pass or HYCC Membership (Barnstable Residents: $20/yr. Non-residents: $40/yr. Ask about our family discounts!) More information at www.townofbarnstable.us/hycc or call 508-790-6345.

Friends of Snow Library Book Sale

LOCATION: Snow Library, Orleans, 10am-1pm
Every Saturday in the lower level of the library. Find gently used books in all categories,from children's classics to recently published novels, biographies poetry, and gardening guides. And we have DVDs and CDs! Cash or checks are accepted in payment. All proceeds are used to benefit the Library.

Cozy Corner Story Time

LOCATION: Osterville Village Library, 10am
Come for the stories, stay for the crafts!

Chatham Conservation Foundation, Inc.
Winter Webinar Speaker Series

LOCATION: Online, Saturdays February & March
Not getting out during these cold winter days? Join us on Saturday mornings in February & March from the comfort of your warm couch to hear from some fascinating speakers and to learn about all the great things that are happening in and around the Cape. https://www.chathamconservationfoundation.org/event-list

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Be a Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor

LOCATION: 1934 Falmouth Rd, Centerville
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands is the only one-to-one youth mentoring organization serving the Cape & Islands. Research shows that a match of just one year helps kids stay in school, avoid violent and risky behavior, and gain confidence. BBBS currently serves between 200-250 youth per year in long-term, one-to-one mentoring friendships with adult volunteers. 508-771-5150. www.bbbsmb.org/site/c.9gKMJZMxF7LUG/b.8453255/k.39C1/Contact_Us_to_Become_a_Mentor.htm

Autos For A.L.S. Donation Program

LOCATION: Residents of Massachusetts or Rhode Island
Do you or someone you know who lives in Massachusetts or Rhode Island have a junk car that isn’t needed anymore? Donate it to the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, and your contribution will help a patient or family living with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Call 508-759-9696 to arrange a free pick up at your convenience, and get a receipt in the mail for tax purposes. www.alsfamily.org/index.php/get-involved

Volunteer With Habitat For Humanity

LOCATION: Cape-Wide

We have a variety of volunteer shifts ranging from construction and deconstruction to providing snacks and registration, to at our ReStores, and to special events. We also have volunteer roles in the office that help with the homeownership program. Contact Volunteer & Community Relations Manager Sandra Harrison at sandra@habitatcapecod.org and 508-362-3559 x28 to learn about how you can volunteer.

Volunteer Opportunity

LOCATION: Wellfleet Preservation Hall 335 Main Street, Wellfleet
Be a part of the newest cultural community center on the Outer Cape. Join the team of volunteers that helps out at events, staffs the box office, greets visitors, works on special events and program committees, and assists the staff and board in celebrating the arts in the community. 508-349-1800. http://wellfleetpreservationhall.org

Volunteer Opportunities
with The Family Pantry of Cape Cod

LOCATION: 133 Queen Anne Rd, Harwich;
Second Glance Thrift Shop: 265 Main Street (Route 28), West Harwich
The Family Pantry of Cape Cod has over 600 regular volunteers - but is always looking for a few more volunteers in the Pantry, boutique, Thrift Shop, warehouse and garden. Please sign up online at www.thefamilypantry.com/volunteering

Volunteer Opportunities with HopeHealth

LOCATION: 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis
Answer phone calls or help raise money to help enhance the comfort and quality of life for the patients, clients and families who are experiencing serious illness or loss. http://hopehealthco.org 508-957-0200.

Volunteer Opportunities at Cape Abilities

LOCATION: Cape-wide
Make a difference in the life of a person with a disability. A variety of opportunities are available across Cape Cod, from regular weekly appointments to one-time special events. Share your skills and hobbies: help someone learn to garden, cook, paint, take photos or use a computer. Help plan a party, lead an exercise class, or join the mall walkers’ morning stroll. cblake@CapeAbilities.org 508-778-5040 X897

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