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DAILY EVENTS
MONTHLY EVENTS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAYS
Meditation
Dennis Memorial Library, 8-9am
Begin your week right with a full-hour of meditation
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
MONDAYS
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/
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
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
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.
Tuesday Movies at the Library
Eastham Public Library, 1-3pm
Join us for our Robert Redford Movie Matinee Retrospective in January! Popcorn and refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
Tarot Club-A Learning Workshop
Provincetown Public Library, 2-4pm
Bring your tarot cards. Let's talk and play and read for ourselves and each other! Friendly and light-hearted, all tarot decks welcome.
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.
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
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
Movie Night
Provincetown Public Library, 5:30-7:30pm
Free and open to the public!
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
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
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!
MONTHLY EVENTS
Thursday, February 26
In the Spirit of Friendship: John Adams and Mercy Otis Warren
Sandwich Public Library, 6:30pm
The performance will introduce visitors to Mercy Otis Warren and John Adams, where together,
they will tell the story of how their friendship developed, grew, fractured, and was ultimately
repaired through their correspondence. www.sandwichpubliclibrary.com,
Saturday, February 28
Grit & Growth: The Making of Depot Ave
Falmouth Museums on the Green, Hallett Barn Visitor’s Center, 10:45am
Join us as we delve into Falmouth’s industrial past, exploring local enterprises such as Falmouth Coal, the Lawrence Grain Mill, and the Swift meat market. We’ll also uncover remnants of the hidden road to Tanglewood and discuss the dramatic Beebe Woods fire of 1947. Please register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historical-walking-tour-grit-growth-the-making-of-depot-ave-tickets-1977403201205?aff=oddtdtcreator, space is limited. Free event; donations welcomed!
The Joy of Repair: Building Skills to Make Amends and Heal our Hurts and the Harms We’ve Caused
50 Pearl St., Hyannis 11AM-12:30PM
Repair and amends-making is the least-appreciated tool in our life-affirming, joy-making toolbox. The workshop includes teaching on repair, reflection questions and writing with optional sharing, movement and amends mapping.
A Grilled Cheese Social
Falmouth Public Library, 12pm
We will be making the grilled cheese sandwiches on flattop burners. We will be providing a variety of bread and cheeses. Don’t forget to bring your secret ingredient(s) and share it with your friends and other library patrons!
MARCH EVENTS
BHS Celebration 2026 Fundraiser
An after-prom party for all Barnstable High School seniors and one guest. It's an overnight event at BHS with dancing, karaoke, bounce houses, a mechanical bull, laser tage, arts & crafts, lots of good food, prizes and more. It takes a village (or seven) to help make Celebration a success each year. Thank you for helping us to create a safe & sober after-prom party for our students! To donate: https://www.facebook.com/bhscelebrate/
Sunday, March 1
Irish Fest
Cape Cod Children's Museum, 577 Great Neck Road S, Mashpee, 9am-1pm
Irish music and singers, Irish dancing, fiddlers, face painting, arts & crafts, leprechaun fun! https://capecodchildrensmuseum.org/irish-festival-2022/
Falmouth Garden Club - Developmental Pruning and General Tree Care
First Congregational Church of Falmouth, noon
Mitch Oswald Arborist Representative from Bartlett Tree Experts. Doors open at 12 Noon Presentation at 12:45 PM Non-Members are welcome to attend this event for $10. www.falmouthgardenclub.org/
Tuesday, March 3
What Are Native Plants and Why Are They So Important?
Learn about Native Plants with Master Gardener Catherine Cetta of the Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod! There’s a lot of talk about native plants these days but what exactly are they? How can I tell if a plant is a true native? And native to where? This presentation will answer these questions and also offer suggestions as to how to get started with natives and which natives to plant on Cape Cod. www.centervillelibrary.org/
Saturday March 7
Cape Cod St. Patrick's Parade
Route 28, West Yarmouth, 11am
It’s the BEST day of the year! Heading into our 21st year, our hardworking volunteers welcome one and all to this grand celebration of Irish culture and craic! Nearly 200 marching bands, performers and festive floats spread the Irish merriment among the young and old!
Pet Connections
Hyannis Country Garden, W. Main St., 10am-1pm
Meet your new groomer, trainer, or pet-sitter! This is a gathering for local pet businesses, non-profits, and pet owners alike. Enjoy free samples, photo ops, a raffle, and of course a nice walk around our grounds as Spring arrives!
Celtic Music in America
Sandwich Public Library, 1:30pm
highly acclaimed husband-wife duo, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will present traditional American and Celtic folk songs. They blend harmonies and play a wide variety of
instruments including the guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle,
harmonica, banjo, bones, spoons, limberjacks. This performance will also include
Appalachian clog dancing and French Canadian footwork. For more information and to register www.sandwichpubliclibrary.com
International Women's Day Give To Gain 2026
West Yarmouth Congregational Church, 2-4pm
Honoring our country’s First Ladies. Featured Speaker Abigail Adams portrayed by Sheryl Faye followed by Tea & Reception. Presented by Women’s Fellowship. Free will donation at door
Monday, March 9
Volunteer Fair
Cape Museum of Natural History, 10am-12pm
Enjoy a tour of the Museum, meet current volunteers and learn about all the ways you can help us deliver our vital work while meeting new friends and developing new skills yourself. We have a huge range of positions available across our exhibits and attractions, and we need all sorts of people from different backgrounds to fill them, with training available. www.ccmnh.org
Tuesday, March 10
Half Day Craft Day
West Falmouth Library, 2pm
The March half day guided craft will be a Lucky Leprechaun Hat & Coin Toss Game. All materials will be provided. Best suited for school age children that are comfortable using scissors independently. Children under the age of 10 must have a caregiver on the property during the duration.
Wednesday, March 11
Horseshoe Crabs: The Cape's First "Wash-a-Shores"
Cape Museum of Natural History, 1-2pm
Maureen Ward, the Museum’s Horseshoe Crab Aquaculture and Nursery program lead, will take the audience through how the 450-million-year-old ‘living fossil’ has become an invaluable resource for species both below and above the water. Aged 60+: $10 (Includes Museum Admission), Aged under 60: $12 (Does not include Museum admission) www.ccmnh.org
Thursday March 12
Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson
Cotuit Center for the Arts
Performances run March 12–15. An acclaimed one-man play that brings to life the extraordinary story of one of baseball’s most legendary figures, Christy Mathewson. Tickets: https://cotuit.org/shows-events/matty
History on Tap: Women Pirates!
Cape Maritime Museum, South St., Hyannis 5-6:30pm
discover that females have been involved in roles traditionally held by males throughout history- and from all different nationalities. View documentation from newspapers, archival records, novels, sports and movies. This lecture will focus on the strong, powerful, ruthless, and defiant females identifying as pirates. Tickets: https://capecodmaritimemuseum.org/events-and-lectures/capecodmaritimemuseum-ja3lg-sypb4-t3xrm-de33h-dl38d-bzf7k-9ar7p-xsc5h-7dg54
Friday, March 13
Cheers for Children
Mooncussers Tavern, 86 Sisson Road, Harwich, 5:30-7:30
The Children’s Center invites the community to raise a glass for a great cause at its annual Cheers for Children event. Guests will enjoy an evening of delicious appetizers, one complimentary drink, and the chance to win an exciting door prize, all included in the $55 advanced purchase ticket price ($60 at the door). The event also features a Silent Auction and a special Fund-A-Need segment, giving attendees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local families. All proceeds from Cheers for Children directly benefit The Children’s Center, helping to provide affordable, high-quality childcare to families across Cape Cod. Tickets: https://www.childrenscenterharwich.org/
Saturday, March 14
Beach Cleanup
Dowses Beach, 348 East Bay Rd. Osterville, 11am-1pm
Gloves and trash bags will be provided WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE: dress accordingly! Questions? Contact Barnstable Natural Resources: 508-790-6272
Irish Step Dancing Performance
Osterville Village Library, 12:30-1:30pm
The Kanaley School of Irish Dance will be at the Osterville Village Library with a very special performance live in the Anne Williams McGraw Atrium on Saturday March 14th at 12:30pm! For more information or to register for this event, please contact Amy Wolfe at
Saturday, March 21
Learn to Curl
Charles Moore Arena, Orleans, 4:00 – 6:30 pm
LCCC is a nonprofit curling club and our Learn to Curl is open to everyone 18+.For more information about Lower Cape Curling Club or to register for the Learn to Curl, please visit our website at www.LowerCapeCurlingClub.com
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
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.