MONTHLY EVENTS
Wednesday, October 1
Austin Healey Car Show
Falmouth Main Library Lawn
The public is welcome free of charge and will be voting on their favorite cars.
Thursday, October 2
So, You Want to Know about Bees?
Cape Museum of Natural History, Brewster
With Beekeeper George Muhlebach. George will discuss organization and decision making in hives, as well as the importance of genetic diversity within your hive. Learn about propagation and swarming and find out what it’s like to keep your own bees! Tickets available online at www.ccmnh.org
Zen and The Art of Watercycle Maintenance
Brewster Ladies Library, 4:30-6pm
Join the Brewster Ponds Association and Peter Jensen from Terra Firma Permagardens. Learn simple solutions to help transform runoff into nourishing subsoil moisture. This free event is open to the public; please register at https://tinyurl.com/BPC-Zen-Watercycle-2Oct25
Saturday, October 4
Sandwich PorchFest / SandwichFest
Various locations downtown, 10am-4pm
At 10am the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce's SandwichFest street fair, begins and will feature booths selling arts, crafts and comestibles. Then at 1pm there will be musical acts playing on porches throughout the historic village downtown area. So much festivity is not to be missed!
Tuesday, October 7
Community Talk: Ageism 101
Brewster Ladies Library, 2-3:30pm
In recognition of Ageism Awareness Day, the Council on Aging and the Brewster Ladies’ Library invite you to join us at the library for a community discussion aimed at raising awareness about ageism—prejudice and discrimination based on age. Register at www.brewsterladieslibrary.org.
Wednesday, October 8
The Waves of Change Arts Festival
Cape Cod Community College and Cape Cod Art Barn, 250 South St. Hyannis
Thru October 10. a three-day creative takeover focused on climate justice, social equity, and community storytelling. https://tildenartscenter.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200498098
Thursday, October 9
Spinnaker: An Entanglement Story
Cape Museum of Natural History, Brewster
Spinnaker is the Center for Coastal Studies' thirty-six-foot preserved humpback whale skeleton installed in the Center’s Hiebert Marine Lab in 2017. Spinnaker was an eleven-year-old humpback known to the Center since she was a calf who tragically died after suffering many fishing gear entanglements throughout her short life. Join Jesse Mechling as he recounts the story of Spinnaker, which holds an important message of long-term scientific studies, conservation and disentanglement efforts, as well as the serious threats that marine animals still face today. Tickets available online at www.ccmnh.org
Saturday, October 11
October Beach Cleanup
Kalmus Beach, 670 Ocean St., Hyannis, 7-9am
Gloves and trash bags will be provided. WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE: dress accordingly! Please contact Barnstable Natural Resources with questions: 508-790-6272
Wednesday, October 13
Annual Power of the Purse Event
Hyannisport Club, 5:30am
Cape & Islands United Way's Power of the Purse is a celebration of unity, empowerment, and community impact that brings together over 200 influential professionals for an evening filled with networking, inspiration, and excitement. To purchase tickets or become a sponsor for the event, visit www.capeandislandsuw.org/pop.
Wednesday, October 15
Hank Phillippi Ryan Author Talk
Osterville Village Library, 6pm
The Osterville Village Library in partnership with Titcombs Bookshop is proud to welcome acclaimed author Hank Phillippi Ryan with an author talk and book signing event. For more information or to register for this event, please contact Amy Wolfe at awolfe@clamsnet.org or by calling the OVL directly at (508)428-5757
Saturday, October 18
Annual Autumn Gathering at the Nye Museum
Nye Museum, 85 Old County Rd., E. Sandwich, 12-4pm
A fun-filled Autumn afternoon celebrating the change of seasons! This event is free, rain or shine and is open to the public.
Wednesday, October 22
COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination Clinic
Provincetown Town Hall, 12:30-2:30pmThis family-friendly clinic is open to all ages, offering both flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Registration is required due to the limited number of doses allocated for this clinic. Please register at https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/barnstable?calendar=f06a6782-54ca-42aa-9e9e-ecf4e59e8991&site=provincetown-town-hall and have your insurance information ready.
Thursday, October 23
Snowy Owls: Visitors from the North
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Brewster, 1pm
A discussion on the journey of Snowy Owls from the Arctic to the shores of Cape Cod and how our Cape community can contribute to the safety and survival of these incredible animals. She will also discuss current threats to Snowy Owl populations, and what it's like to rehabilitate one! www.ccmnh.org
Pink Pumpkin
Sandwich Glass Museum, 129 Main St., 5-7pm
During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to an evening of information, sisterhood, and glassblowing.
Saturday, October 25
Halloween Celebration of Cape Cod’s Creatures of the Night!
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Brewster, 1pm
Inside and out, our Brewster location’s being taken over by nocturnal critters to give guests a rare insight into how the nature of Cape Cod looks when the sun goes down. Wear a costume, and there’s extra treats for those who tell their best joke! We’ll also have entertainment courtesy of Coxswain Media. Admission: $10 per person AT THE DOOR. Infants in Arms Free. No strollers please. For more information, please call the Museum at 508-896-3867, ext. 133. www.ccmnh.org