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Ongoing thru October

Corn Mazes

 Haunted Houses

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Saturday, October 3


Harvest Festival

Hyannis Country Garden 380 West Main St., 10am-2pm
Enjoy local artist booths, fall workshops, Cape Cod Flower Truck, pumpkin decorating, a dahlia show, refreshments, and more!

Mashpee's Annual Oktoberfest

Mashpee Commons, 10am-4pm
Celebrate with a traditional beer garden, German food, authentic German music, kids' activities, pumpkin decorating and local craft vendors.


Friday, October 9


Trick Out Orleans! - Resident Registration

Register by October 12
Deck out your home - pumpkins, cornstalks, scarecrows, or your best spooky spin. Register your address to enter our Town-Wide Fall decoration contest. https://community.orleansma.gov/orleansma/260203478?utm_source=bewith&utm_medium=calendar

Annual Haunted Hallows

Village Green at Mashpee Commons
Friday & Saturdays thru October 31. a haunted walkthrough experience with scare actors and custom-built sets. Tickets: https://hauntedhallowsmashpee.com/


Saturday, October 10


Sandwich Glass Museum's Annual Pumpkinfest

129 Main St, Sandwich, 10am-2pm
Featuring glass pumpkins and other Autumn/Halloween themed handblown glass artwork from local and regional studio glass artists. Admission is free. Event will be held both Saturday and Sunday under the festival tent on the museum lawn, rain or shine.

Halloween Costume Swap

Brewster Ladies Library, 10am-4pm
Donate a costume and/or take a costume! PLEASE NOTE: You do not have to donate to take a costume! We will start taking donations in September. Please feel free to drop off in the Children's room at your convenience. Thank you!


Tuesday, October 13


My Hideous Progeny: Mary Shelley and her Creature

Eastham Public Library, Samoset Rd., 6-7:30pm
Everyone knows Frankenstein (the Creature): grunting, arms outstretched, neck bolts, flat head. More recently, maybe, heavily scarred face. Or maybe not. The story of the novel and its teenaged author and her husband is another world altogether. There is no charge for this resurrection experiment. Join us for a fun and spooky night of literary history with Gregory Williams!

Write Your Own Spooky Story

Sandwich Public Library, 6:30-8pm
With author Nancy Rubin Stuart. Join us for a dark and stormy night of writing your own spooky story - just in time for Halloween! This writing workshop is open to all levels of writers ages 18 and up. Beginners encouraged!


Saturday, October 17


Chatham Oktoberfest

Kate Gould Park, 549 Main Street, 11am-4:30pm
Authentic German beer garden, live music, local vendors, family activities and more!


Sunday, October 18


Halloween Themed Cape Cod Mosaics Workshop

Osterville Village Library, 1pm
Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun and creative mosaic-making workshop led by Cape Cod Mosaics! Participants will create their own Halloween-themed mosaic while learning mosaic techniques and enjoying an afternoon of creativity. https://ostervillevillagelibrary.org/event/halloween-themed-cape-cod-mosaics-workshop-at-the-ovl/


Friday, October 23


The 23nd Annual Halloween Party

Truro Public Library, 5-7pm
https://www.truro-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2636&month=10&year=2026&day=8&calType=0


Saturday, October 24


Dance of the "Sand-Witches"

Sandwich Public Library, 1-3pm
The Sandwich Neighbors & Newcomers Club invites you to experience the spirited dance of the “Sand-Witches”—a playful tradition performed around the world each Halloween season! This fun and festive performance is appropriate for all ages.

Orleans Halloween Stroll

Main Street, 3-4:30pm
The perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit. Candy, laughs, and maybe a few friendly ghosts await along Main Street.


Tuesday, October 27


Spooky Trivia!

Eastham Public Library, Samoset Rd., 6-7:30pm
Join us for a fun Trivia Night here at the Library! AND THIS ONE IS SPOOKY STUFF!!!!!! Lots of great categories (that are spooky)...maybe a few laughs along the way. Who knows? https://easthamlibrary.libcal.com/event/16958733

Halloween Cupcake Decorating for Teens

Sandwich Public Library, 6:30-7:30
7-12th graders: Create a quartet of Halloween cupcakes to enjoy during spooky season! Register: https://sandwichpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/halloween-cupcake-decorating-for-teens/


Thursday, October 29


Halloween Parade

Brewster Ladies Library, 10am-noon
Come in costume and join us for our annual Halloween parade! Meet up at the library at 10:30 am and from there, we will march to the Brewster General Store for treats and songs. Then, we keep going for more treats at Brewster's First Parish Church, Uncle Pete's Chowder House, and the Brewster Baptist Church! We will be joined by a special guest: local musician Paul Kehoe!


Friday, October 30


Halloween in Provincetown

Various locations thru November 1
A quintessentially ghoulish New England Halloween awaits you as Provincetown hosts a monstrous medley of parties, dances, a haunted house, costume ball and more! https://ptown.org/calendars/halloween/

Pumpkin Bedazzling

Cotuit Library, 1-3pm
Registration required, all ages! https://cotuitlibrary.libcal.com/event/17347866

Wicked At Wicks: A Children’s Halloween Celebration

Falmouth Museums on the Green, 4-5:30pm
A fun family Halloween event. The event will include trick-or-treating at several historic properties on our campus including the 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House, pumpkin painting, storytelling, and a costume parade. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about local history, including stories about Halloween in Falmouth in years past. Come dressed to impress and enjoy the best of fall in Falmouth.


Saturday, October 31


Mindfulness Monster Mash (The Coalition for Children)

Falmouth Public Library, 10:30-11:30pm
A spooktacular morning of fun featuring movement, mindfulness, games, songs and stories for young children. Costumes optional, but encouraged! Designed for young children up to age 6 (siblings welcome) to attend with a caregiver. FREE! Space is limited. Registration required. Sign up online: http://thecoalitionforchildren.org/specialevents

Halloween Dog Parade

Osterville Village Library, 11am-noon
Dress your pup in their favorite Halloween costume and come enjoy a fun morning celebrating our four-legged friends and the Halloween spirit! Treats will be awarded to all dogs—because every pup deserves a little Halloween cheer.

Haunted Maze

West Yarmouth Library Lawn, 11am-12:30pm
https://yarmouthlibraries.libcal.com/event/17361709

Falmouth Village Halloween Stroll

Main Street, Falmouth Village, 1-3pm
A spooktacular time along Main Street! Bring the family and visit participating businesses for trick-or-treating festive decorations, and Halloween fun. It is a safe and exciting way to celebrate the season while supporting local shops—costumes encouraged!

Kids Halloween Parade!

Village Flagpole, Parker Rd & Bay St, Osterville, 3pm
Halloween Parade hosted by Osterville & Mashpee Rotary and Osterville Village Library. Get ready for some Halloween fun in the village! Come dressed in your favorite costume and bring the whole family for an afternoon of Halloween magic, community spirit, and plenty of treats!

Haunted Halloween Around the Common

Yarmouth Common, Route 6A, 4:30-7pm
It's that time of year once again. Join the Edward Gorey House, the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth, Thacher Hall, the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, the Yarmouth Port Library, and the Chapter House for our annual family-friendly Halloween to-do. Free admission and, of course, there is candy.

Cape Cod Ballroom Dancers Haloween Pop-Up DANCE

Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Rd., 7-9pm
https://www.capecodchamber.org/event/cape-cod-ballroom-dancers-haloween-pop-up-dance/52291/

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Ongoing throughout October

 

Ghost Scavenger Hunt

Sandwich Public Library Children's Room
Some ghosts from the Sandwich Town Archives are hiding in the Children’s Room! Find a ghost and visit the Children’s Circulation Desk to learn more about your ghost and their life in Sandwich. Get bingo to win a small prize (while supplies last!)

 

 Pumpkin People in the Park

Kate Gould Park, Chatham, Thru  October 31
A fabulous event where our members Chatham local businesses, and others create unique and fascinating display with Pumpkins. Every year the creativity gets better and better. Thousands of visitors pose for photo opps with the “People,” who are on display until Halloween.


Falmouth Village of Scarecrows

 Falmouth Village thru Halloween
Come to Falmouth Village and see the creativity and spirit of Main Street merchants as they display imaginative home-made scarecrows in front of their stores & restaurants. Join the fun and support your local merchants! 


Giant Pumpkin Patch

West Yarmouth Congregational Church, Thru October
Known as “the Pumpkin Church”, this 14thAnnual Pumpkin Patch is the largest Halloween nonprofit pumpkin sale in the state. Sale hours will be 9 am to dusk except Sunday hours beginning at 11:30 am after worship.


Annual Pumpkin Patch Bourne

 Bourne United Methodist Church, 37 Sandwich Rd., Thru October
Pumpkins of all sizes are available through Halloween at the annual Pumpkin Patch that is sponsored by the Bourne, Cataumet and West Falmouth United Methodist parishes. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Sundays and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at . All proceeds benefit the Bourne Food Pantry.


 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Roger Williams Park Zoo, Thru October 31, 6pm
It's music to our ears as the nationally acclaimed walk-through Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo is back and better than ever. Trail open 6:00 – 10:30 pm. LAST ENTRY AT 10:00 PM. Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is open rain or shine. NO REFUNDS OR RESCHEDULING. All tickets must be purchased online in advance.https://www.rwpzoo.org/jols


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Corn Mazes

 

 Conners Farm
Danvers, MA
https://www.connorsfarm.com/cornmaze

Coppal House Farm
Lee, NH
https://www.nhcornmaze.com/

Crescent Farm
Haverill, MA
www.crescentfarm.com

Crow Farm
Sandwich, MA
www.facebook.com/CrowFarmCapeCod

Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm
Moosup, CT
https://getlostinthemaze.com/


Davis Mega Farm Festival

Sterling, MA
www.davismegafarmfestival.com

Flint Farm
Mansfield, MA
www.flintfarmstand.com

Foster Family Farm
South Windsor, CT
https://www.fosterfarm.com/

Hicks Family Farm Corn Maze
Charlemont, MA
www.hickscornmaze.com

Kimball Farm
Haverhill, MA
www.kimballfarmhaverhill.net/corn-maze-agritainment/

Marini Farm Corn Maze
Ipswich, MA
www.marinifarm.com

Mike's Maze
Sunderland, MA
www.mikesmaze.com

Pumpkin Valley Farm
Dayton, ME
https://www.pumpkinvalleyfarm.com/

Salisbury Farm
Johnston, RI
www.salisburyfarm.com

Sauchuk's Corn Maze
& Pumpkin Patch

Plympton, MA
www.sauchukmaze.com

Schartner Farm
Bolton, MA
www.schartnerfarm.com

Sherman Farm
Conway, NH
https://www.shermanfarmnh.com/corn-maize

Thunder Road Farm
Corrina, ME
https://thunderroadfarm.com/

 

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HAUNTED HOUSES


13 Nights at Jiminy
37 Corey Rd Hancock, MA
www.13nightsatjiminy.com/


13th World

4097 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI
www.13thworld.com


Annual Haunted Hallows
Village Green at Mashpee Commons
https://hauntedhallowsmashpee.com/


Barrett's Haunted Mansion
1235 Bedford St., Abington
www.bhmansion.com/schedule-events/


Dark New England Haunted Trail

934 Main St., Acushnet, MA
https://www.darknewengland.com/home-1


The Dark Woods
150 North River Road, Milford, NH
https://www.thedarkwoodsnh.com/

Demented FX

530 Main St., Holyoke
www.dementedfx.com


Factory of Terror
120 Pearl St, Fall River
https://factoryofterror.com/


Fear Town

Seekonk Speedway, 1710 Fall River Ave, Seekonk
www.fear-town.com/


Fear on the Farm

55 Alvord St., S. Hadley, MA
www.fearonthefarm.com


Frankenstein's Castle

288 Derby St, Salem, MA
www.salem.org/listing/frankensteins-castle


Fright Kingdom
12 Simon St., Nashua, NH
https://frightkingdom.com/


The Great Halloween Festival

1782 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA
https://thegreathalloween.com/


Haunted Gallows

505 E Ironstone Rd, Harrisville, RI
https://hauntedgallows.com/


Haunted Grandview Manor

147 T M Wentworth Road, Lebanon, ME
https://www.hauntedgrandviewmanor.com/


HYSTERIA at Connors Farm

30 Valley Rd., Danvers, MA
www.hysteriadanvers.com

Nightmare New England
454 Charles Bancroft Hwy, Litchfield, NH
https://www.nightmarenewengland.com/index.html


 
Scary Acres RI
Hope, RI
www.saryacresri.com


Trail of Terror

60 N Plains Hwy, Wallingford, CT
https://trailofterror.com/


Witch's Woods

79 Powers Road, Westford, MA
www.witchswoods.com

 

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Cape Events

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to include your event in the Cape Calendar!

DAILY EVENTS

 MONTHLY EVENTS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 


SUNDAYS


Meditation

Dennis Memorial Library, 8-9am
Begin your week right with a full-hour of meditation

Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties

51 Ocean St, Hyannis, 11AM-8PM
Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street 12 seaside shanties! Always open from 11:00am. Artists and artwork change weekly throughout the season. Visit often and discover new faces and a variety of artwork each week. Reoccurring daily until October.

Monthly Free Community Drumming

Hyannis Village Green, 2PM-4PM
No experience necessary. Open to all. Participate OR Fun to watch! Bring all manner of drums, percussion, pots and pans… whatever you have! Reccurring until September 13th.

Kennedy Legacy Trail

Brochures and maps will be available at the JFK Museum on Main Street, Hyannis 
Year round, free self guided walking tour. Celebrates the significant role the Kennedy¹s played in shaping the history of Hyannis and Cape Cod. The 1.6 mile trail consists of 10 informational signs that are placed at key locations from Main Street to the harbor, finishing up at the JFK Memorial at Veteran¹s Beach Each stop provides a brief history of the site and its significance to the Kennedy¹s and their life on Cape Cod. Visitors along the trail can retrieve additional information by accessing the QR code or dialing the number on each sign. Follow the blue sail stencils on the sidewalks leading the way to each stop. www.kennedylegacytrail.com

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Garden Tours

Falmouth Museums on the Green, 11AM
The Falmouth Historical Society and the Falmouth Garden Club are pleased to provide the opportunity to tour the spectacular gardens at the Museums on the Green this summer! Take a walking tour of each of the five gardens in this beautiful location led by Falmouth Garden Club members. Tours on Tuesday or Saturday at 11am, allowing time to visit the buildings. The tour will last about 40 minutes. Reoccurring daily until October 10th.

Cape Women in Business Biz Bites

2nd Monday every month at noon
A free online networking event. Visit our website www.cwbconnects.com for location.

Safe Place: A Virtual Support Group for Suicide Loss

LOCATION: Zoom
2nd & 4th Monday of the month. Safe Place provides those who have lost someone to suicide a caring, confidential, and peer-based support group where they don’t have to be alone with their grief. Hosted by The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands, Safe Place is focused on reaching individuals in rural and isolated communities like Cape Cod and the Islands, though all are welcome to join.To learn more or to register to attend, visit www.capesamaritans.org/grief-services.

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown (SKIP)

United Methodist Church, 12:30-1:30pm
20 Shank Painter Road, Provincetown
SKIP serves over 150 meals a day, over 18,000 meals each season, to residents who are either in need or seek community during the long, wintertime months. www.skipfood.org/

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TUESDAYS


Massachusetts Air & Space Museum

438 Main Street, Hyannis, 10am-4pm
Tues-Sat. A boutique museum in Hyannis that showcases exhibits on the history of aviation and space exploration, focusing on ties to Massachusetts people and industry. There are several hands-on interactive exhibits to engage visitors to simulate flight. https://www.massairspace.org/

Infant Feeding Support Group

Eastham Public Library, 10am
Join Liz Cable, IBCLC, from Rising Tide Doulas for a drop-in infant feeding support group where you can get your questions answered whether you are chestfeeding, breastfeeding, formula feeding, pumping, or any combination of the above! Liz holds a kind, nonjudgmental space where parents can show up, take a breath, and feel held and supported just where they are. Questions? Reach out to Liz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Veterans Mobile Food Pantry

Orleans Eastham Elks, 10am-1pm
10 McKoy Rd., Eastham
2nd and 4th Tuesday. Your DD214 id required when you sign up on your first visit. Please call 508-778-1590 for more information.

Knitting for a Cause

Centerville Public Library,  10am-noon
This group will make mittens, shawls, hats, scarves, etc. for local nursing homes, NOAH shelters, and other places in need. Just show up! Contact Group Leader, Debi Swiderski, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for questions or for yarn, needles or patterns.

Rise & Shine

Eastham Public Library, 10:15-11am
For little ones up to 4 years old - start the morning off with a big breath, a big stretch, a story, a song, and some yoga-inspired movement! Six sessions: from Jan 6th to Feb 10th. No Registration Required.

Tuesday Story Time!

Brooks Free Library, Harwich, 10:30-11am
Join us every Tuesday at the Brooks Free Library, Harwich for a fun Story Time at 10:30! We will sing songs, play with scarves, read books and have a great time! This program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. This program is free.

Together You and I Are Not Alone: Loss of Spouse Grief Support

Brewster Ladies Library, 10:30am
On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday morning of each month, join Maureen Keane-Bottino in a gathering for people living with the death of a spouse. The change of seasons, the progression of time, day to day activities; all can be overwhelming and challenging. In shared Grief experiences, we can create a community of support and comfort.

Tech Drop In

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

Bingo

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

Marstons Mills Public Library, 9am
Also Saturdays at 8am. Please call to reserve room for the next series of classes. Free and Open to the Public

Falmouth Veteran's Joe Q. Coffee Break

Falmouth Community Veterans Center, 10AM-11AM
Falmouth community veteran center brings you.... Joe Q. Coffee break. Join us for coffee and conversation. Every third Wednesday of the Month. Free and open to veterans, family members & friends. Refreshments served. Reoccurring monthly every third Wednesday until December 16th

Scrabble

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

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

Preschool Projects

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

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

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Movie Night

Provincetown Public Library, 5:30-7:30pm
Free and open to the public!

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THURSDAYS


Babies & Books Storytime

Brewster Ladies Library, Route 6A, 10-30-11am
Early literacy begins at birth! Join Miss Michelle for stories, songs, rhymes & social time for babies & their caregivers.

Preschool Story Time

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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FRIDAYS


Yoga at CPL

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/viewfor

Fish Fry

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

Outermost Contra Dance

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

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

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

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

LEGO: Build it!

West Falmouth Library, 10:30-12:30PM
LEGO: Build it! On the first Saturday of each month,  children 5+ can enjoy free play time with Lego at the library until December 5th.

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Sunday September 6


Women Rock! The Tent

Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, 7:30PM
Prepare for an evening celebrating legendary female artists as Women Rock! takes the stage. This special event brings together the powerful anthems and groundbreaking performances of rock's most iconic women. Secure your spot to witness a tribute to the enduring impact of these musical trailblazers. https://gotickets.com/tickets/1485754/women-rock-tickets/cape-cod-melody-tent-hyannis-ma-9-6-2026?orderBy=Price%3A+Low+to+High


Saturday, September 12


2026 Seaside Le Mans

Mashpee Commons, 12-4pm
The Race for the Cape Cod Community, features teams of sponsors driving Formula One-style karts during an endurance race on an outdoor track at Mashpee Commons to determine the winner.
The Seaside Lemans 2026 beneficiaries:
-Arts Foundation of Cape Cod – Expanding and Strengthening a Vibrant and Diverse Arts and Culture Sector
-Behavioral Health Innovators – Assisting Youth and Young Adults Facing Substance Use Disorder
-Cape Cod Healthcare – Supporting Comprehensive Care and Services for Cancer Patients and Family
-Family Table Collaborative – Providing Healthy, Prepared Meals for Those in Need on Cape Cod
-Homeless Not Hopeless – Providing Housing, Life Skills, and a Supportive Community for Homeless Individuals


Sunday, September 13


Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod 9th Annual Ride for Homes

US Coast Guard Station at the Cape Cod Canal in Sandwich
Sponsored by KAM Appliance. Participants can choose from three cycling routes or two walk/run options. The 50-mile ride begins at 7:00 a.m. and departs for the Shining Sea Bike Path from North Falmouth to Woods Hole and back. At 9:00 a.m., the 20-mile ride departs for Mashnee Island, and the 14-mile ride begins along the Cape Cod Canal. The 5K and 10K run or walk will take place along the Cape Cod Canal. Registration is now open, all proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod in building affordable homes with local families and volunteers. To register or learn more, visit www.habitatcapecod.org/ride-for-homes.


Friday September 18


16th Annual Celebrate Our Waters

Various location in Orleans
Thru Sunday, September 20. The theme for this year’s Celebrate Pour Waters is “our waters as artistic inspiration.” Many new events around this theme have been added this year, including a juried photography exhibition at Snow Library, poetry readings, a dance performance, a sing along concert and a nature photography presentation, bonfire & music on Nauset Beach. For more information, go to www.orleanspondcoalition.org/


SEPTEMBER EVENTS


Tuesday, September 1


Wings & Tides Bird Club

West Falmouth Library, 6pm
First of every month thru December. Meet and mingle in the community room, share sightings, photos, successful locations and tips followed by a group migration to the garden for a group sit and observation.


Thursday, September 3


History on Tap: Prohibition on Cape Cod - Running the Rum

Cape Maritime Museum, Hyannis, 5pm
18+ Local author Don Wilding brings this unforgettable era to life, uncovering tales of crime, controversy, and coastal ingenuity from Cape Cod’s Prohibition years.


Friday, September 4


By the Bay's 24th Annual Fine Art and Craft Show

Drummer Boy Park, Brewster
Thru September 6. Treat yourself to one of the oils, watercolors, pottery, photography, glass, leather, folk art or hand-crafted jewelry.

Falmouth Public Library Book Club - Narrative Nonfiction

Falmouth Public Library, 4PM
Consider this your invitation to read and discuss narrative nonfiction with us! In the Narrative Nonfiction Book Club we will be reading across the genres of nonfiction, from history to adventure, memoir/biography, and beyond with books that read like a novel: Dinner With King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-Creating The Sights, Sounds, Smells, And Tastes Of Lost Civilizations by Sam Kean.


Saturday, September 5


Covell’s Beach Cleanup

857 Craigville Beach Rd. Centerville, 7-9am
Gloves and trash bags will be provided. RAIN OR SHINE: dress accordingly! Questions? Contact Barnstable Natural Resources: 508-790-6272. If you do not have a beach sticker, be sure to leave the lot by 9 AM or you will be charged for parking!!

Rotary Club of Falmouth 26th Annual Craft Fair

Marine Park, Scranton Ave, Falmouth 9am-4pm
Thru Sunday. Don’t miss this great event that occurs alongside Falmouth Harbor and features crafts from all over! There will also be activities for the kids, and food grilled to order by the Rotarian’s finest.

11th Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Festival

John Simpkins Field, Route 28, S. Yarmouth, 10am-5pm
And Sunday, September 6, 10am-4pm. A wide variety of handmade work including jewelry, coastal & nature-inspired art, home décor, photography, candles, functional pieces, gifts, and more. Free on-site parking. Pet-friendly! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Rain or shine | Free admission

The Amazing World of Butterflies

Cape Museum of Natural History, 1-2pm
Learn how butterflies use their beauty to fool predators in a special presentation from Dr. Nipam H. Patel, a global expert in evolutionary biology. Dr. Patel will explore how the colors and patterns of butterflies help them survive, provide the ability to find mates, hide when necessary, and deter predators. https://ccmnh.org/events/the-amazing-world-of-butterflies-54392

4th Annual Outer Cape Music Festival

Wellfleet Town Pier, 4pm
Thru Sunday, September 6. Two days of live music, waterfront views, great food, drinks, and one last big celebration of summer on Cape Cod. Every ticket helps support important causes including Lower Cape Outreach Council, The Eastham/Orleans Elks Veterans Fund, The Lily House, Wellfleet Food Pantry, our growing youth music scholarship program, and now Boston Children's Hospital—a cause close to our hearts.

Saturday Night Cruise-In

Patriot Square Merchants Association, 4PM
The Cape Cod Classics Car Club holds free evening events each Saturday this month from 4 – 7 p.m. at Patriot Square. All vehicles and years are welcome. Cruise into 492 Route 134, South Dennis, Exit 78A off Mid-Cape Hwy. www.capecodclassics.org


Wednesday, September 9


Brewster’s Historic Main Street Walking Tour

1993 Main St, Brewster, 9:30-10:30AM
A Brewster Historical Society guide shares highlights of the historic homes and their residents along Main Street. https://www.brewsterhistoricalsociety.org/brewster-historical-society-calendar/historic-main-street-sep


Thursday, September 10


The Herring Run 2026

Cape Museum of Natural History, 1pm
Restoration ecologist Mike Palmer, from the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC), will discuss long-term trends and deliver some preliminary observations from this year’s migration of alewife and blueback herring. www.ccmnh.org


Friday, September 11


Eastham Windmill Weekend

Various Location in Eastham
Thru Sunday. celebrate the conclusion of the summer season and to welcome back a slower pace of life. We hope you can join us for this beloved multi-day tradition designed for every member of our community to enjoy. https://www.easthamwindmillweekend.org/


Saturday, September 12


Provincetown Swim for Life and Paddler Floatilla

Wellfleet Great Pond, 8:30AM, Provincetown Harbor, 12PM 
The Swim for Life’s essence embodies Provincetown as a place of healing and compassion. We celebrate our community as one that not only cares about our local health and well-being, but also about Planet Earth.

Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution 

Falmouth Public Library, 10am-12pm
Redcoats. For Americans, the word brings to mind the occupying army that attempted to crush the Revolutionary War. There was more to these soldiers than their red uniforms, but the individuals who formed the ranks are seldom described in any detail in historical literature, leaving unanswered questions. Who were these men? Why did they join the army? Where did they go when the war was over? Free & open to the public.

Chatham Craft Festival

Chatham Community Center. 10am-5pm
Thru Sunday. A juried outdoor arts & craft festival celebrating American-made creativity and craftsmanship. Free on-site parking at the Community Center, plus plenty of public parking available throughout downtown Chatham. Pet-friendly! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Rain or shine | Free admission

Cape Cod Wildlife Festival

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, 10AM
Explore interactive artifacts, meet knowledgeable naturalists, learn how Mass Audubon is working to protect birds, coastal habitats, and other vulnerable species across Massachusetts—and find meaningful ways to get involved. https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/long-pasture/news/cape-cod-wildlife-festival

18th Annual Cataumet Schoolhouse Antique Auto Show & Picnic

14 Depot Rd., Cataumet, 12-4pm
See antique Autos with '20s jazz in the setting of a 19th century one room schoolhouse. Tented shade area. Food truck with Lobster rolls and drinks. www.cataumet schoolhouse.org

Saturday Night Cruise-In

Patriot Square Merchants Association, 4PM
The Cape Cod Classics Car Club holds free evening events each Saturday this month from 4 – 7 p.m. at Patriot Square. All vehicles and years are welcome. Cruise into 492 Route 134, South Dennis, Exit 78A off Mid-Cape Hwy. www.capecodclassics.org


Sunday, September 13


9th Annual ROAR Ride

Begins at Falmouth High School
Ride for Opioid Addiction Recovery. Kick Stands Up at 11:AM. $20 per rider - The ride route will start at Falmouth High School, 874 Gifford Street. We will ride 50 miles through several scenic Cape Cod towns ending at the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, Pleasant Lake Ave in Harwich, where lunch will be served. Event merchandise will be on sale and donated items will be raffled off. Proceeds to benefit those on Cape Cod in need of recovery housing.

Second Summer Cycle Charity Cycling Event

Start and end at Smugglers Beach, S. Yarmouth
Details and Registration: www.secondsummercycle.com. Benefits 9 local nonprofits (Second Summer Cycle itself is also a nonprofit). Ride Distances: 15, 34, 60, 100 Miles. All funds raised by riders go directly to the selected beneficiary as funds are raised. Post-ride celebration at Smugglers Beach includes live music, ice cream, food trucks, and more!

Historic Sea Captains Homes Tour

Falmouth Museums on the Green, 12-4pm
Back by popular demand, our second annual Historic Homes Tour invites guests to explore a collection of remarkable homes that have witnessed generations of Falmouth’s rich history. This year, through self-guided tours, visitors will discover the stories of the whaling industry that helped build our community and shaped life on Cape Cod. This beloved event offers a unique opportunity to step inside the past and experience local history firsthand. www.museumsonthegreen.org/

The Lower Cape Curling Club Learn-to-Curl

Charles Moore Arena, Orleans, 4:30pm
Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into concentric rings. Visit their website at www.lowercapecurlingclub.com for more information and to register.


Monday, September 14


26th Annual Community Health Center Golf Tournament

Pocasset Golf Club, 24 Clubhouse Drive, Bourne
or more information, please contact Chris Ellis at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (508) 477-5990. If you are unable to attend but would like to support Community Health Center's mission, please visit www.chcofcapecod.org/donation.


Wednesday, September 16


Make Ticks Take a Hike!

Brewster Ladies Library, 2-3pm
Join county entomologist Escher Cattle as he talks all about ticks: Cape Cod's local species, where they live, how they feed and communicate disease, and how to best protect yourself, your family, and your pets from tickborne disease! Learn how to build a tick kit and how to check humans and animals for ticks. Register at www.brewsterladieslibrary.org.


Thursday, September 17


A Grave Situation, Walking Tour of Brewster Cemetery

465 Lower Rd, Brewster, 4:30-5:45
A Grave Situation Tour, September 17, 2026. A Narrated walking tour of the famous, the infamous, the unknown and ignored – till now! Expect uneven terrain — and “spirited” guests. Tickets must be purchased in advance. https://www.brewsterhistoricalsociety.org/brewster-historical-society-calendar/grave-situation-cemetery-tour-sep

History on Tap: Finest Kind: Tales of a Brant Rock Lobsterman

Cape Maritime Museum, Hyannis, 5pm
18+ Author and conservationist Sandra Staples-Bortner shares the remarkable story behind her book Finest Kind: Tales of a Brant Rock Lobsterman, inspired by her father, Donal Staples. Raised on his lobster boats and shaped by his stories, Sandra recounts Donal’s journey from joining the Navy at seventeen and serving in the Battle of Okinawa, to returning home to build a life as a lobsterman in the small fishing village of Brant Rock.

Ospreys on Cape Cod, the Islands, & Nantucket Sound

4 Barnstable Rd., Hyannis, 6-7pm
For generations, the osprey has been a symbol of the New England coast. Yet by the 1960s, these magnificent birds had nearly disappeared due to the devastating effects of DDT. Their remarkable recovery stands as one of the greatest conservation success stories of our time.. Free, registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6E89Wdb6Q0S3u0K0g3v6zA#/registration


Friday, September 18


Challenge Walk MS: Cape Cod

Homebase- Margaritaville, Rte. 132, Hyannis, 8am
Spend a weekend walking on the scenic Cape Cod Rail Trail with iconic lighthouses and beautiful beaches. Tap into your strength and grit as you connect with the unstoppable Challenge Walk MS community to make a real difference for everyone living with this disease. Every blister will be worth the countless hugs, cheers and satisfaction you’ll feel knowing you’re helping stomp out MS with every mile. https://events.nationalmssociety.org/2660

Open Mic Night

First Congregational Church of Wellfleet, 6:30PM
Come sing a song or share a special reading or listen to family and friends.


Saturday, September 19


Harwich Cranberry Arts & Music Festival

Various Location in Harwich
Thru Sunday 9/20. This two-day event celebrating the local cranberry harvest features food trucks, plenty of family fun, and more than 100 talented artists and crafters displaying their wares for sale. (A little early Holiday shopping, anyone?) When you hear the music, it's time for some toe-tapping live entertainment at CranJam Music Festival! www.harwichcranberryartsandmusicfestival.org/

Cape Cod Canal Day!

Buzzards Bay Park, 11AM
This community-wide, family friendly event takes place in beautiful Buzzards Bay Park on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. The day features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, wine & beer garden, live entertainment, kids activities, a 5K road race (registration required), food vendors, and the "Cape Cod Canal Cup Cornhole Tournament". Canal Day is a fun-for-all event for visitors and locals alike!

Annual Rubber Duck Regatta

West Dennis Yacht Club, 11am
visit exhibitors’ tables, purchase food hot off the barbeque, participate in games and activities for all ages, and cast your vote for your favorite Decked-Out (decorated) Duck. https://dennisconservationlandtrust.org/calendar/fall-duck-race/

Saturday Night Cruise-In

Patriot Square Merchants Association, 4PM
The Cape Cod Classics Car Club holds free evening events each Saturday this month from 4 – 7 p.m. at Patriot Square. All vehicles and years are welcome. Cruise into 492 Route 134, South Dennis, Exit 78A off Mid-Cape Hwy. www.capecodclassics.org

Cape Cod Ballroom Dancers 30th Anniversary Dance

First Congregational Church of Falmouth, 68 Main St., 7pm
Help us celebrate 30 years as a chapter of USA Dance. This dance is FREE to CCBD Members and Sponsors. USA Dance Members $10 General Admission $15 Light refreshments (no alcohol) Performance by Kelly and Paul Wybieracki. DJ John Peters playing a variety of ballroom dance music


Monday, September 21


Annual Housing Fair

Town Hall Auditorium, noon-2pm
The free public event will bring together local organizations, housing service providers, and community resources to help residents better understand and access housing opportunities throughout Provincetown and the Outer Cape.


Saturday, September 26


Fix It Clinic

Brewster Ladies Library, 1-3pm
Do you have broken stuff? Join us for a FREE repair activity to try & fix your broken things rather than throw them away. We'll provide the workspace, tools, guidance by a Fixit Coach who will HELP you disassemble, troubleshoot, maybe even fix your broken stuff!


Sunday, September 27


Love Local Fest

Aselton Park, Hyannis Harbor
Love Live Local’s Love Local Fests are free and open to the public! Featuring the work of 75+ Cape Cod makers, artisans, artists, farmers and local businesses, along with local entertainment and opportunities to connect with the community. https://lovelivelocal.com/

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