Who thinks that September is the BEST time on the Cape? You will definitely agree once you have a look at some of the fun events taking place this weekend. From Fundraisers to Fall Festivals to Airfields and Open Streets, you’ll find something interesting for everyone!
CCYP Back to Business Bash, Thurs, 9/19, 5:30, Barnstable Municipal Airport
A night of live music, local food and drink, networking, and exhibitor booths featuring Cape Cod-based businesses. capecodyoungprofessionals.org
Humor for Humanity with Jimmy Tingle, Thurs, 9/19, 7 PM, Provincetown Town Hall
Comedian Jimmy Tingle brings his “Humor for Humanity” to Ptown in this fundraiser for Provincetown 400 to bring the Mayflower II to Provincetown for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower Pilgrims’ first landing in Provincetown in 1620. Tickets are $50 per person for general admission. For $100 per person you will have reserved VIP seating and be invited to a pre-show reception hosted by Edwige restaurant featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails plus a “meet-and-greet” with Jimmy Tingle. Pilgrim-monument.org
10th Celebrate Our Waters Weekend, Fri-Sun, 9/20-22, Pilgrim Lake, Rock Harbor, Nauset Beach
Head to Orleans to celebrate life by the water this weekend with activities ranging from a moonlight kayak paddle to bike rides, a model boat regatta, a sand sculpture contest, a Family Fun Tent, and a memorial bonfire on Nauset Beach. Over 50 weekend activities! Check them out at orleanspondcoalition.org.
Truro Treasures Weekend, Fri-Sun, 9/20-22, Truro
Activities include a 5K, an arts and crafts show, a dog show, an antique car show, the Vinegrass Music Festival, and the highlight of the weekend, the grape stomp at Truro Vineyards. trurotreasures.org
Mashpee Police Department Open House, Fri, 9/20, 4 PM
Come tour Mashpee Police Department and enjoy a display of cruisers and ATV’s, K-9 and bike patrol demos, face painting, pizza, photo opps and more with your local officers! Details on the MPD Facebook page.
Fall Fest Friday, Fri, 9/20, 2-7 PM, Heritage Museums and Gardens
Come visit the McGraw Family Garden of the Senses, where you’ll enjoy listening to live music from The Oysters Duo while dining, adults can sample beers from Cape Cod Beer,the kids can make paracord bracelets (thanks to L.L. Bean) and play outdoor games. Plus the newly renovated Old East Windmill will be open for touring! Heritagemuseumsnadgardens.org
Adirondack Chair Silent Auction, Fri, 9/20, 5 PM, Sagamore Inn
Enjoy refreshments, live music, and the chance to bid on one of the 22 decorated Adirondack chairs that have spent the summer outside various sites and businesses in Sandwich. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event ($5 each or 3 for $10). To view all the chairs before the auction, and for more information, visit sandwichartsallaince.org.
Throw A Spare For Dental Care, Fri, 9/20, 5 PM, Ten Pin Eatery
This is a bowling fundraiser for Harwich’s Ellen Jones Community Dental Center. Enjoy a fun-filled family night of bowling, tasty buffet, and prize drawings. All proceeds will support benefit the non-profit dental center’s efforts to relocate and expand in 2020. Tickets range in price from $15-$40, and options range from bowling in the VIP room to buffet only. Tickets include 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, and access to the buffet throughout the event. hhsi.us/throwaspare
32nd Blessing of the Animals, Sat, 9/21, 10 AM, West Yarmouth Congregational Church
Open to people and animals from all over Cape Cod with animals of all denominations welcome. Hosted by Yarmouth Animal Control.
Cere-Bration Field Day, Sat, 9/21, 8 AM, Buzzards Bay Park
This is a fundraiser for the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts – all of the funds raised by this event will directly support their mission to create a better future for those affected by brain injury. The event will begin with a 5K – 1 mile Walk & Fun Run, followed by a festival which is open to all including arts, music, food & inclusive activities. Sign up for the 5K at biama.org.
Cape Cod Airfield’s 90th Birthday Fly-In, Sat, 9/21, 10 AM, Cape Cod Airfield, Marstons Mills
To celebrate 90 years of aviation the airfield will be open to all! Enjoy display aircraft, an antique car show, biplane rides, skydiving, banner pick up demos, food trucks, and more! Please RSVP if you plan on stopping by – the event has a Facebook page!
Hyannis Open Streets, Sun, 9/22, 12-5, Main Street
The Fall edition is finally here! Main St. will temporarily close to traffic so that people may use it to walk, bike, run, dance, rollerblade, and enjoy vendors, activities and live music!
Habitat For Humanity’s Ride for Homes, Sun, 9/22, Aptucxet Trading Post
Help raise money for Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod. Families, groups, teams, and individuals of all ages are welcome to take part. Each participant must raise a minimum of $300 to ride, and registration is $25 per person.You have 2 options – a 40-mile ride to Woods Hole and back, or a 10-mile ride along the Canal. Both include beautiful ocean views! Family BBQ afterward at the Aptucxet Trading Post Museum. Volunteers are
needed as well! Rideforhomes.com
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