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Island Time, Dec. 10-16: Feeling Festive

December 10, 2020

This weekend it’s all about the lights and the trees. Hanukkah starts tonight. (Need latkes?) Christmas trees are on sale as long as they last at the American Legion Post in Tisbury and selling out fast at Island nurseries (get yours soon!). The Edgartown Lighthouse will be littomorrow night at 5:30 p.m. and Christmas in […]

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The Lights Are On: Island Time, Dec. 3-9

December 4, 2020

Martha’s Vineyard is giving the holiday season some extra love this year, with new decorations popping up alongside the beloved annual Christmas light displays. Even spots that are usually quiet in December, like Edgartown’s Dock street, are getting into the festive spirit with trees, lights and pop-up sales, while Vineyard Haven is making snow fall […]

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Island Time, Nov. 27 to Dec. 2: Holiday Island

November 27, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving! Today on Martha’s Vineyard, you can take a horse-drawn carriage ride, check out holiday gift shows and retail sales and get ready for a festive weekend of outings and shopping. Find everything that’s happening this holiday season in the Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar.   Jingle Through Edgartown Exploring Edgartown by horse and buggy […]

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Island Time, November 19-25: Open for Business

November 19, 2020

As Thanksgiving approaches, holiday shopping and special events are beginning to pop up around the Island, with safety protocols in place. Watch for extended hours and the return of some businesses that are usually closed for the season. Many local shops offer curbside pickup or reserved shopping times, so call ahead or visit their websites […]

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Chocolates and Meteors

November 12, 2020

Crisp nights filled with falling stars and breezy days of rustling leaves and autumn sunshine make November a wonderful time to explore Martha’s Vineyard. Our dark night skies provide a perfect setting for the Leonid and Northern Taurid meteor showers, and there’s plenty to do by day as well. Find everything that’s happening this week […]

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Island Time, November 5 – 11: Seeking Light

November 5, 2020

These lengthening nights make daylight adventures all the more precious. Thankfully, there’s plenty of the great outdoors to share on Martha’s Vineyard, along with big-screen movies, museum exhibits and live-on-Zoom music for when it’s time to head indoors. Find all your options in the Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar. Walkers Welcome This is a beautiful time […]

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Island Time, Oct. 22 -28: On the Rock

October 22, 2020

There’s no better place to be than on the Vineyard this fine weekend, with a mild forecast, 100 trails to explore, leaves to jump in, and food, films, and pre-Halloween fun to enjoy. Need more ideas? Check out The Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar and then take a look at a few of our top picks […]

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Island Time, October 15-21: The Art of Fall

October 15, 2020

Do you have your pumpkins yet? Your gourds? Your mums? This would be a perfect weekend to visit Island nurseries and farm stands, which are all stocked up for fall decorating (and cooking). While you’re out, why not visit the Island Folk Pottery Sculpture Trail or check out the Trustees of Reservations’ new Brickyard walking […]

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