April 19 – 21: Rise and Shine

To better plan your schedule, here is a complete list of Easter services and Easter egg hunts.

And here is a list of egg hunts only (including an egg hunt + pony ride eventat Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center!).

These are the movie offerings this weekend. Highlights include multiple showings of Diane and The Wedding Guest at the MV Film Center, and plenty of excitement at the Edgartown Cinema with multiple showings of Shazam!, Missing Link, and Us, plus showings of Dumbo and Captain Marvel.

Friday, April 19

As school vacation week comes to a close, there are still plenty of family-friendly events going on today. Check out the movies (and popcorn) at both the Edgartown library and the West Tisbury library at 1 p.m. Tonight take the kids to the Big Moon Owl Prowl at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, starting at 7:30 p.m. Or take yourself to PathwaysARTS for the final We Dance event of the season (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Performances from a stellar line-up of Island talent plus DJ dancing afterwards.

Here is a list of Good Friday services and other community events happening today.

Saturday, April 20

If you’ve driven up-Island this week, perhaps you’ve noticed the stunning display (and lovely variety) of daffodils along State Road on the Polly Hill Arboretum property. Today is your chance to discover what those varieties are and to entertain your visiting family members at the same time at Polly Hill’s Daffodil Day & Spring Celebration. The event is from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., but a guided tour begins at 11 a.m.

And today is the annual VCS Earth Day Beach Clean-Up event, starting at 10 a.m. It’s easy to participate, because representatives from VCS will be at all of your favorite beaches with supplies for collecting trash. Afterwards, have lunch with your fellow trash collectors at the Oak Bluffs Sailing Camp.

Tonight is the annual Shellfish Extravaganza, a benefit for the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group. Head to the Chilmark Community Center at 6 p.m. for local oysters and clams, chowder, and dancing to Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish.

If you’re looking for a nice meal out, Beach Road restaurant in Vineyard Haven and l’etoile in Edgartown reopen this weekend.

Sunday, April 21

Happy Easter to all! Please see the links above for service times and egg hunts. If you’re looking for a nice spot for Easter brunch, The Dunes at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Edgartown will be having a Grand Easter Brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The brunch will include an omelette station, a waffle station, a carving station (honey-glazed ham, lamb), fish and vegetables, sweets (strawberry shortcake, key lime pie) and special kids’ dishes.