August on Martha’s Vineyard has a little more elbow room after the fair, but there’s still plenty to do all weekend long. We make a few suggestions here, and you can find everything that’s happening on the Island in the Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar. Friday, August 23 | Words, music, movies and plants Learn about the […]
See MoreIsland Time, August 15 – 18: All’s Fair
August 15, 2019
Summer peaks this weekend, with the Oak Bluffs fireworks Friday night and the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair through Sunday. Overwhelmed by all the activities? Here are our best bets, from the Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar. Friday, August 16 | Light up the night The gates to the Ag Fair open at 10 a.m. this morning […]
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Island Time, August 8 – 11: Counting the Days
August 8, 2019
We all know what we’re doing next weekend—the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair opens Thursday, August 15 and runs through Sunday, August 18. But this weekend is a wild card, with tons of only-in-August events and activities to choose from. Here are our best bets for the next few days—find everything that’s happening on the Island in The Complete Martha’s Vineyard […]
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Island Time: August Arrives
August 1, 2019
Welcome to August! It’s the biggest month of the Vineyard summer, and it all starts now. We’re kicking it off with the 2019 Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival, a full weekend of free events with book authors — including John Grisham, Richard Russo, Ruth Reichl and Valerie Jarrett — from around the country. The festival takes place […]
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Island Time: July 26-28: Follow Your Dreams
July 25, 2019
Here comes the last weekend of July. Make it one to remember — get out and explore some of the many events and activities taking place over the next few days. Here are some of the weekend’s best bets; you can find many more in the Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar. Friday, July 26 | Take a […]
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Island Time, July 18-21: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
July 18, 2019
Here comes another summer weekend on the Vineyard! Sunflowers are blooming, sweet corn is ripening and the Island is at its liveliest, with arts and activities happening day and night. We’ve picked a few of the best events through Sunday—visit the Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar to find out what’s going on every day, all summer long. Friday, July 19 […]
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Island Time, July 11-14: The Summer’s Tale
July 11, 2019
Welcome to the sweet spot of summer on Martha’s Vineyard. Water temperatures have reached the mid-70s, the days are long and warm and whenever the humidity gets too high, a helpful thunderstorm or two will blow through to clear the air. On days like these, all Island roads lead to beaches. But there are plenty of other […]
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Island Time, July 4-7: Go Fourth!
July 4, 2019
The glorious Fourth is here at last, when Island celebrations start early and go on long after the last embers from the fireworks have fallen into Edgartown Harbor. If you’re heading to Edgartown for the parade, or just the pyrotechnics after dark, keep in mind that parking will be closed at 3 p.m. on Main street, North […]
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Island Time: Grand Openings
June 27, 2019
Some of the Vineyard’s best-loved summer traditions return this weekend, including weekly screenings of Jaws and Sunday night band concerts in Island parks. Fortunately, the days are at their longest now, so we can pack a lot into the time we have before July arrives and things really get busy. Here are some best bets for the weekend to […]
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Island Time: Night Light
June 20, 2019
The solstice is here at last: Summer, in astrological terms, begins a few minutes before noon on Friday. With well over 16 hours of light between 4:30 a.m. and 9 p.m., these are the longest days of the year—and we’ve got lots of ways to fill them with fun Martha’s Vineyard activities. Find them all […]
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