We’re feeling festive this weekend, heading downtown for a block party in Vineyard Haven on Friday (First Friday!) and dancing in the streets on Saturday when LadyFest takes over Circuit Avenue and the Island’s best female musicians perform. We’ll shake things out with a hike to the Brickyardon Sunday. If you’re looking for something perfect […]
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Welcome to fall on the Vineyard. If you’re new to year-round Island living, you might want to check out the Vineyard Gazette’s Tides and Weather page and give the All Outdoors and Vineyard Gardener columns a look. Read the Bird News; then see how the stars are aligned (and what time the sun sets) by […]
See MoreFor most of the month of September, anglers have their days and nights blocked out for fishing the annual Derby. Those who choose to use these days a little differently are in luck because there are still many events and activities to enjoy on the Island this time of year. The Drive-In is still screening […]
See MoreIt’s no accident that this week’s highlights on the Vineyard are mostly outdoors. Glorious sunshine and gentle breezes seem to beckon us out to fly a kite, tour a garden, or create our own outdoor adventures. Even the bits of rain here and there are refreshing and welcome; they don’t seem to bring the heavy […]
See MoreA three-day weekend on the Vineyard is summer’s last gift before we move into fall. It’s true that we have the Derby, the MV Oyster Fest, the Wind Festival and more to look forward to in the coming weeks, but they don’t quite have the laid-back vibe of digging your toes in the sand or […]
See MoreHey there, have you heard it’s the last week of August? With summer speeding by, why not shift into slow motion this week to savor the beauty of the Island? Visit the newly completed Cooke House Legacy Gardens in Edgartown. Take a guided tour of Polly Hill Arboretum. Listen to live music in Ocean Park. […]
See MoreThis weekend, our Oyster columnist Alex Bullen Coutts is going all in on the Fair (see below). We think she’s got the right idea, but we might also sneak in a few art shows, do some kayaking or hiking, and spend some time at the beach. But wait, there’s sunflower-picking to do, too! And what […]
See MoreDear Friends, Late summer and early fall are beautiful times to visit Martha’s Vineyard. Beaches are less crowded, the water is still warm, and miles of hiking trails and bicycling opportunities beckon. Our charming historic downtowns are still bustling, offering shopping, dining options, and sightseeing. Whether you’re planning a day trip, a romantic weekend getaway, […]
See MoreSummer is certainly flying by! Have you done all the things you wanted to? With only a couple of weeks left in August, it’s time to start checking off the final items on your Martha’s Vineyard bucket list. Maybe that means exploring Cape Pogue Bay by kayak, taking a walk with an alpaca or — […]
See MoreFind a quiet spot this weekend to collect shells or sea glass, to have a picnic, to paddle a kayak or take an early morning swim. You’ll need to recharge in between all of the exciting events happening across the Island in the next few days – and weeks. The 2021 Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival […]
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