Santa's Schedule: Island Time, December 16, 2021

Santa’s Schedule: Island Time, December 16, 2021

December 16, 2021

We heard the first “snowy” Winter Wonderland in Vineyard Haven was a blast last week, so we’re hoping to make it over to Main Street this afternoon for the next white out! On Saturday, we’re excited to hit two special holiday markets up-Island — the Holiday Farmers’ Market at the Ag Hall and the Vineyard Artisans Holiday Fair at the Grange Hall. For the full list of markets and fairs, scroll to the end of this newsletter. Then be sure to check The Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar for updates before planning your full weekend schedule. Need a coffee or lunch break while shopping? Find out what’s open and closed with a glance at What’s Open on Martha’s Vineyard.

Here Comes Santa Claus

On Saturday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to noon, Santa is making an appearance at the Edgartown Public Library. Kids can stop by to take a photo, and to pick up a holiday-themed craft bag.

And on Sunday, December 19 from noon to 2 p.m., Santa makes a grand entrance on a fire truck in downtown Vineyard Haven to pass out prizes and coupons to local businesses.

Dancing Dolls

Watch as Marie’s nutcracker doll magically transforms into a prince during a special holiday presentation of Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcrackerat the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center in Vineyard Haven on Sunday, December 19 at 1 p.m.

Get Your Craft On

Head up-Island to join Gabbi Camilleri at the Aquinnah Town Hall on Saturday, December 18 from noon to 2 p.m. for a Holiday Crafting Workshop.

For even more DIY fun, the West Tisbury Public Library is hosting a Holiday Crafts for All Ages event from noon to 3 p.m.

And in Edgartown, at Slough Farm, children and adults can stop by for Drop-In Winter Farm Crafts from 1 to 5.

Lift Up Your Voice

Sing a song (or several) with Roberta Kirn (of BeWell Sing) and the MV Family Chorus during the Winter Concert & Community Sing on Sunday, December 19 at 2 p.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum in Vineyard Haven.

A Festive Solstice

PathwaysARTS in Chilmark is having a Solstice Celebrationon Tuesday, December 21 from 5 to 9 p.m. with music, poetry and videography. There will be limited attendance indoors, but the new outdoor terrace will be open.