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OAK BLUFFS

LIGHT UP OAK BLUFFS

November 29, 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm

HOLIDAY OB OPEN MARKET
Strand Theater

November 30, 2024
12:00 - 7:00pm

12:00 - 4:00pm

Photos with SANTA + Island Outfitters ELVES
In Healy Square

12:00 - 6:00pm

Snowflake Scavenger Hunt
Starts at Stefanie Wolf Designs

 

Vineyard Gazette Truck
Photo opps in front of Morgan Hotel

1:00 - 4:00pm

REINDEER GAMES
In Ocean Park (Field Games) with Couch Lisa Knight
Santa sack, races, participation awards!

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
By Sonnyside Rides (Front of Eastaway)
$10 per person.
Kids under 10 FREE.

Live Holiday Music
by Aly + Paryss

4:00 - 6:00pm

Warmup, Shopping + Dinner
Offshore Ale Co., Pawnee House,
Sharky’s, Dos Mas, Linda Jeans,
MV Chowder Co., Lookout Tavern

6:15pm

LIGHT UP OCEAN PARK

6:00 - 7:00pm

The Grand Event
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING

Candy Canes by Mrs. Claus Sweet Treats by Enchanted Chocolates

Light Up Necklaces and Popcorn by Rockland Trust

Hot Cocoa by Santoro Hospitality, and poured by Pawnee House

Reindeer Antlers by Stefanie Wolf

 

Caroling in Healey Square
Sean McMahon + Rose Gueri

 

6:30 PM
TREE LIGHTING
Master of Ceremony - Gail Barmakian

 

6:35 PM
FIRE TRUCK arrives with SANTA!
Brian Weiland + Co. -
“Here Comes Santa Claus” - outside Offshore Ale

VINEYARD HAVEN

'TIS THE SEASON IN TISBURY
December 6 - 8

December 6, 2024

4:30 - 6:30PM |  MV MUSEUM

Featuring interactive crafts, snacks from @artcliffmsn, and live music!
Perfect for families and little ones to enjoy some creative and festive fun.

7:00 - 9:00 PM |  VH ON MAIN

Enjoy live music in front of 35 Main St, open fires to keep warm, holiday decorations, shopping, and delicious eats, including a fun event at @sskitchenettemv and more!

UNTIL 8 PM |  NIGHTTIME SHOPPING STROLL
(Fridays Dec 6, 13 & 20)

Come shop late at your favorite downtown Vineyard Haven businesses and view the lights in town.

“THE GIVING TREE” LIGHTING

December 7, 2024
2:00 - 5:00pm

BLACK DOG CAMPUS  |  20 Beach Street Extension, Vineyard Haven, MA

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In Partnership with the MV Chamber of Commerce and Jardin Mahoney’s, The Black Dog will host a tree lighting and holiday celebration at our VH Campus on December 7th. This event will kick off the “Very Vineyard Holiday” –  the theme that represents how the MV Chamber is packaging and promoting all Island-wide holiday events, including The Golden Ticket Program!

  • Music, concessions, and holiday tent sales from 2 – 5 pm
  • Kids Activities (cookie decorating at Tavern and ornament decorating on patio from 2 – 4:45)
  • Santa arrives at 3 pm for photos from 3 – 4:45 pm
    Santa lights “The Giving Tree” at 5 pm

 

Buy a seashell ornament for The Giving Tree! 

$5 Seashell ornaments will be available for purchase at the event and at the Chamber to benefit the Red Stocking Fund and Island Food Pantry.

December 7, 2024

12:00 - 2:00PM |  ART MARKET ON UNION STREET

Featuring local artists, music and shopping.
Don't miss the NEW Santa's Workshop event at Waterside Market.

2:00 - 4:00PM |  MV PLAYHOUSE HOLIDAY TEA

Stop by MV Playhouse for complimentary tea, scones, finger sandwiches and more.

5:00 - 7:00PM | INSIDE THE LINNEMANN PAVILLION

Drift into a cosy state of mind with music from Jeremy Berlin & Rose Guerin
- Light Fare by Gina Stanley
- Cocktails & Mocktails, Cocoa, Coffee & Tea
- Gift bags for everyone!

Register at mvmuseum.org/events
$40 M/$50 NM

December 8, 2024

11:00AM | INTERACTIVE POLAR EXPRESS AT MV FILM CENTER
(Currently Sold Out)

12:00 - 2:00PM | WINTER WONDERLAND FUN

Including bell choir performance by the West Tisbury Congregational Church Bell Choir, Fred Fischer Carriage rides, traveling carolers and more!

ALL DAY |  SHOP 2 SHARE

Participating businesses donate 10%
of all sales made to Island Grown Initiative

WINTER WONDERLAND RETURNS
DECEMBER 22, 2024

12:00 - 2:00PM
Fred Fischer Carriage Rides, Santa and his firetruck, and more

EDGARTOWN

CHRISTMAS IN EDGARTOWN

December 12-15, 2024
2:00 - 5:00pm

A beloved New England holiday tradition, Christmas in Edgartown brings the season's charm to life. For over 40 years, the Edgartown Board of Trade has celebrated the spirit of the holidays, transforming this iconic summer destination into a winter wonderland full of magic and cheer. Click here for the full list of events.

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Don’t miss The Golden Ticket program kickoff! 

The MV Chamber’s “Golden Ticket” program is an island-wide promotion designed to enhance the holiday shopping experience. Every $25 spent at participating local businesses earns shoppers ONE (1) Golden Ticket entry. Each ticket is a chance to win cash prizes in a grand drawing held on December 23 at The Black Dog in Vineyard Haven.

GOLD RUSH:
As part of this program, there will be three (3) GOLD RUSH events to generate even more excitement.
These events will take place on Small Business Saturday, November 30, Saturday, December 7, and
Christmas in Edgartown weekend, December 12-15. During these special days, participating businesses will distribute two (2) tickets for every $25 spent, boosting sales and adding to the festive fun!

The participating businesses are listed below and will display a decal in their window, letting you know they’re part of the Golden Ticket Program!

GOLDEN TICKET PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

 

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