Events on Cape Cod

 

4/18, 7PM, Comedy Night, Pelham House Resort – Kick back and laugh with Georgie the Bartender from the Sopranos – comedian Frank Santorelli, who’s been a headliner at some of the world’s most famous comedy clubs, gets star billing for this night of comedy, and he’ll be joined by guests Mark Scalia and Rob Steen. Rooftop pre-show dinner reservations are also available if you’d like to make a night of it. This is a 21+ show. Get your tickets here.

 

4/19, 9AM, Easter Egg Hunt, Osterville Village Library – The Easter Bunny will be ready to greet you in the Lillian Dixie Morton Children’s Room. More info here.

 

4/19, 11AM, 2nd Harwich Health & Environmental Fair, The 204 Cultural Arts Bldg – Shop and learn with local vendors focused on health and our environment. There’ll be health screenings, lectures, healthy food vendors, and family fun – including a visit from the Easter Bunny! More here.

 

4/19, 11AM, Meet the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt, Mashpee Commons – Take photos with the Easter Bunny, enjoy face painting, an Easter egg hunt at the shops & more! Your dogs are invited to take part in the Cape’s biggest canine egg hunt, which will include 4,000 plastic eggs filled with doggie treats, along with dog toys and tennis balls. Please make sure your pups are leashed and bring a basket for collecting eggs as well as clean-up bags. Rain or shine. More info here.

 

4/19, 10AM, Cape Cod Canal Cleanup, Herring Run Recreation Area, Bourne – Celebrate Earth Day by making the Canal beautiful – then enjoy refreshments and family-friendly exhibits and activities. Rain or shine, all materials are provided. Please register here.

 

4/19, 9:30AM, Amazing Animal Ambassadors, CC Museum of Natural History – Kids love this interactive animal program where they get to meet some of Bethany’s menagerie – critters like Cali the Cockatoo, Peter the Pygmy Hedgehog, and Dixie the Alligator, as well as a collection of smaller insects and reptiles. Reserve your spot well in advance! Find out more here.

 

4/21 – 4/25, Bug Week, Hyannis Country Garden – Kids can enjoy a whole week devoted to studying bugs! All kinds of bug-themed events will be going on – including Master Gardeners info stations, bingo, bug hotels, bug magnets, and more! You must register for each event individually. Do that here.

 

4/22, 9AM, CHAMP Homes Earth Day Clean Up, CHAMP Homes in Hyannis – Champ Homes participants, staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, and community partners will host the Earth Day Clean-Up in cooperation with the Barnstable DPW. Come help make a difference in your community! There will be a pizza party following the clean up, weather permitting. Please pre-register here.

 

4/22, 9AM, Family Earth Day, SharkCenter, Chatham – Learn about sharks and the role they play in our ecosystem. In addition to the educational presentation for families, enjoy hands-on activities – and everyone will go home with a shark’s tooth! Register here.

 

4/22, 10AM, Earth Day Celebration, South Dennis Free Public Library – Celebrate Earth Day with a floor obstacle course, a scavenger hunt with prizes, plus plant a native seed plant and take home an Earth Day recycling crown. Space is limited – sign up opens Mon, 4/21 here.

 

4/23, 10AM, Family Fun Day, Cape Cod Museum of Art – Art week coincides this year with April Vacation – so bring the kids to discover the Cape Cod Museum of Art. Enjoy a puppet show, an “I Spy” Scavenger Hunt, coloring pages, The “Through Young Eyes”exhibition, which features the work of local young artists, and take a walk through the Sculpture Garden. This is a free event – but RSVPs are appreciated. Submit yours here.

 

4/23, 1PM, New England Wildlife Show, Brewster Ladies Library – The NE Wildlife Center is visiting Brewster for April vacation – and they’re bringing along some of the most interesting creatures that live in our woods, fields, and ponds for the kids to meet. Kids will learn how they care for these animals in their wildlife hospital, some of the most common issues the animals face when interacting with humans and some of the ways we can better care for them in our daily lives. Sign up here.

 

4/23, 1PM, Touch A Truck, West Barnstable Community Building – The Whelden Memorial Library, along with the Town of Barnstable and the West Barnstable Fire Department, are teaming up for a vacation week touch a truck event. Come by with the kids for some hands-on exploration and learning. Details and directions here.

 

4/24 – 4/27, Nantucket Daffodil Festival – Enjoy a festive Spring celebration recognized by the American Daffodil Society! There’s so much to do – the Antique Car Parade, the Daffodil Show, the Daffy Hat Contest, a Children’s Parade, and live entertainment throughout the weekend – click here for the full schedule so you can plan to attend your favorites!

 

4/25 – 4/26, 10th Annual Ruck4HIT Weekend – This team-based relay is expected to double its field this year, starting at Cape Cod Fairgrounds in the early hours of April 25th and ending roughly 36 hours later back at Cape Cod Fairgrounds for an epic finish line party. Participants will ruck to Provincetown and climb the Pilgrim Monument together – then head back to Falmouth to celebrate what they accomplished together. Each athlete will cover 2-4 miles at a time with a 10- to 20-pound rucksack on his/her back, symbolizing the sacrifice our military and veterans make and have made in service to our country. If you’d like to support the event, which benefits Heroes in Transition, click here to find out more.

 

4/26, 10AM, Keep Barnstable Beautiful Spring Cleanup, 760 Osterville West Barnstable Rd, Marstons Mills – Keep Barnstable Beautiful (KBB) is excited to announce an upcoming Spring Earth Week Community Litter Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday April 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This event will aim to foster community pride and environmental stewardship by addressing the litter that has accumulated over the winter months in the Town of Barnstable. Volunteers will be provided with all necessary supplies, including gloves, trash grabbers, bags, and safety vests. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes. 

 

4/26, 10AM, Celestial Navigation Class, Cape Cod Maritime Museum – If you’ve ever wanted to be more knowledgeable about navigation using the sun, moon, and stars, this class will teach you everything you need to know. Register here.

 

4/26, 3PM, Sandwich Glass Museum Bicentennial Celebration – The Sandwich Glass Museum is celebrating its 200th birthday with a historical reenactment of their groundbreaking! Dress in period costume if you like, then get ready for a birthday after bash – including music, refreshments, a themed selfie booth, live demonstrations, and live actors who’ll represent characters from Sandwich’s past – plus the opportunity to buy a special commemorative glass! $15 – get tickets here.

 

4/26, 10AM, Healthy Kids Day, YMCA Cape Cod – Come into the YMCA Cape Cod for a sneak peek of all the exciting activities, camps, sports and high-energy adventures waiting for your family this summer! Enjoy bike safety demos, healthy snacks, engaging activities and so much more – and it’s free! Find out more here.

 

 

5/1, 6PM, Comedy For A Cause, Chatham Orpheum Theater – This will be an unforgettable night of laughter and community spirit hosted by the Cape and Islands United Way. It’s also your chance to make a meaningful impact on local families in need. Every dollar raised will support the Cape’s food pantries and critical programs that help with those in need of food security. Headliners Paul Nardizzi, Dave Rattigan, and Jim Ruberti will provide the laughs. Get tickets here.

 

5/1 – 5/4, Northeast Regional Parrothead Conference, Margaritaville Resort, Hyannis – This year’s event is right here on Cape at the NEW Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod in Hyannis! Lots of live entertainment with a Buffett vibe – including a very special guest appearance from Coral Reefer Jim Mayer! Make your reservation to attend here.

 

5/3, The May5K, 10 AM, Mayflower Beach, Dennis – A $100 gift card from Hanlon’s Shoes goes to the top male and female finisher, plus trophies to the top runners in all categories. Walkers welcome too! Sign up here.

 

5/3, 10AM, Family Fun Fair, Flax Pond, S. Yarmouth – A great day of fun, community, and connection – featuring live music, a reptile show, face painting, an emergency vehicle exhibition, ice cream, a photo booth, and lots of community partners looking to share their resources. More details are here.

 

 

5/4, 10AM, Touch A Truck, Wellfleet Drive In – Get the date on your calendar for this popular family event! Tons of trucks, emergency vehicles, motorcycles and more will be on display – plus there’ll be food trucks, popcorn, and a tank where you can take a shot at dunking one of Wellfleet’s finest!

 

5/3, 2PM, Troubleshooting Common Dog Training Problems, Barnstable Farm & Pet Supply – This is a humans only event! Learn from a K-9 instructor about some of the most challenging issues that come up for dog owners – things like crate training, leash pulling, and jumping. Your donation of $20 cash or an equivalent amount of dog food goes to support Sandy Paws Rescue. Sign up here.

 

5/4, 12PM, Blessing of the Bikes, West Dennis Beach – The Mass Blue Knights Police MC’s are hosting their annual blessing of the bikes. Gates open at 9; the blessing happens promptly at noon. $5 per bike.

 

5/8, 9AM, CARE Day at Pleasant Bay Boating – Every year, CARE for the Cape & Islands chooses a nonprofit to spruce up on CARE Day – they recruit volunteers to give the organization some much needed TLC so they can better give back to the community. This year’s recipient is Pleasant Bay Boating, a nonprofit that offers boating and marine education to residents and visitors, including those with physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities, under-served families and at-risk youth. Spend a few hours landscaping, housekeeping, painting and more – and know it’s an indirect way of giving back to your community. Sign up here.

 

5/10, 11AM, Cherry Blossom Market in the Park, Orleans Village Green – Celebrate Mom with a fun weekend market featuring local artisans,businesses, and nonprofits, food trucks and refreshments, live music, a kids’ craft area and more.

 

5/10, 1PM, Brewster Bike Fest, Former Sea Camps Bay Property – An expo for cyclists and so much more! Get bike safety tips, equipment suggestions, and take part in a bike clinic where you can learn skills and precautions to use while riding. Bike checks, a kids rodeo, bike and helmet fittings and free water bottles will also be part of your day. This is a FREE event. If it rains, the fest will move to the Eddy Elementary gym. Snacks and drinks will be provided for everyone! Learn more here.

 

Hyarts Artist Shanties – Cape Cod artists and artisans work and sell their handmade, hand designed or hand crafted items.
Artists and artwork change weekly throughout the season.
MAY AND JUNE weekends: Fri thru Sun, 5/23 – 6/22, 11 am – 4 pm & Monday, Memorial Day
JUNE – AUGUST, seven days a week: 6/23 – 8/31, and Monday, Labor Day, 11-6 June 23 – June 29
AND 8/25-8/31 + Monday, Labor Day; 11-8, July & August
SEPTEMBER, five days a week: Open Monday, Labor Day, September 1, 2025
Thursday through Monday, September 4 – September 29, 11-4
OCTOBER weekends: Friday through Sunday, October 3 – October 13, 2025, 11-3

 

5/25, 11:30AM, Cape Cod Cares for the Troops, Cape Cod Mall (back lot) – Cape Cod Cares for the Troops will hold their 21st annual Troops in the Spotlight at the Cape Cod Mall (back lot) in Hyannis. This event will honor and support our deployed troops, our veterans, our wounded warriors and our Gold Star Heroes and their families. Cape Cod Cares for the Troops was started twenty-one years ago by then 12-year-old Dylan DeSilva. His vision was to send weekly care packages to our troops. Since then over 47,000 care packages to our troops! Click here for more information.

 

 

6/14, Boat America Course, Orleans Police Station – The “Boat America” boating safety courses are scheduled for the following Saturdays, from 9:00AM to 4:30PM at the Orleans Police Station 99 Eldredge Parkway Orleans. Learn all about: Legal Requirements of Boating, Nautical Rules of the Road, Boat & Paddlecraft Handling & Safety, Basic Navigation and Trailering. Fee: $45 for course materials. Registration required, email: [email protected]. Presented by the US Coast Guard Auxilary Nauset Flotilla 11-06.