Friday, Dec. 9
Lighting of the Lighthouse
4-8 pm
Harbor View Hotel and Edgartown Light, Edgartown
Annual lighting includes activities, photos with Santa, bell choir performance, holiday treats, food, and music from the Joanne Cassidy Band. 508-627-7000; harbor-view.com.
Evening of Enchantment
5-7 pm
Donaroma’s Nursery, Edgartown
Come explore Donaroma’s Enchanted Forest. Refreshments provided, bell ringers, and a light show. 508-627-3036; donaromas.com.
Saturday, Dec. 10
Christmas in Edgartown Parade
10 am-12 pm
Main Street, Edgartown
The Christmas parade is a close runner-up to the annual Fourth of July parade. Come see floats, animals, dancers, music, fire engines, and Santa. Edgartownboardoftrade.com.
Vineyard Artisans Festival: Ninth Annual Holiday Festival
10 am-4 pm
Grange Hall, West Tisbury
You won’t want to miss this very special holiday fair, the last of the year. Many Island and handmade holiday gifts are available. Free parking and admission. vineyardartisans.com.
Chowder Contest
12-2 pm
Kelly House parking lot, Edgartown
Sample the Vineyard’s best chowder and pick your favorite. This event is sponsored by the Edgartown Board of Trade, Edgartown National Bank, and MVY Radio, and benefits the Red Stocking Fund. Admission $8. edgartownboardoftrade.com.
Minnesinger Holiday Concert
4-6 pm
Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
Come see the Island’s premiere choral group, the MVRHS Minnesingers, in their annual concert with special guests the Island Children’s Chorus. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 seniors, students, and kids 12 and younger free. Special visit from Santa Claus. 508-627-4440; mvpreservation.org.
Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11
Christmas at the Lighthouse
10 am-2 pm
Cape Poge Lighthouse, Chappaquiddick
Ride out to the festive lighthouse and learn about the keepers of the light. Complimentary pickup from the Chappy Ferry provided. Preregistration is required. Member adult $28, member child $16; nonmember adult $35, nonmember child $20. 339-927-8778; thetrustees.org.
Sunday, Dec. 11
Breakfast with Santa
8-10:30 am
The Wharf Pub, Edgartown
Come take photos with Santa and enjoy the breakfast buffet. All proceeds go to the Jim Lambert Memorial Scholarship Fund, which gives three Island students $1,000 each every year. Admission: $4 per child, $8 per adult, and $5 for pictures with Santa. 508-627-9966; wharfpub.com.
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
8:30-11:30 am
Long Point Wildlife Refuge, West Tisbury
This event is modeled after the annual Christmas Bird Count; children will be given a pair of binoculars and taught how to use them before they are guided around the sanctuary looking for and identifying birds. Preregistration required. mpeach@thetrustees.org; thetrustees.org.
Thursday, Dec. 15
Family and Friends Night
All day
Main Street, Vineyard Haven
The Vineyard Haven Business Association would like you to join them for Friends and Family Night. Shop through town while a DJ plays from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Saturday, Dec. 17
Wintery Songs in Eleventy Part Harmony
7:30 pm
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse and 88.7 MVY Radio present Jennifer Kimball and friends in concert playing a mix of secular and sacred music for a new holiday experience. Admission $30 adults, $25 seniors and students. 508-696-6300; mvplayhouse.org.
Sunday, Dec. 18
Family Chorus Winter Concert
5:30 pm
Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center, Vineyard Haven
The M.V. Hebrew center invites you to its Family Chorus Winter Concert with Roberta Kirn. “Songs of Peace, Hope and Light” from all over the world. All invited. Admission free. 508-693-0745; mvhc.us.
Now through Dec. 24
Small Wonders Holiday Show and More
12-4 pm
Louisa Gould Gallery, Vineyard Haven
Open house featuring works by Marie-Louise Rouff, Paul Beebe, Christie Scheele, Donna Blackburn, Peggy Turner Zablotny, Dona Dalton, Nick Paciorek, and Susanne Hill. Refreshments and holiday treats. 508-693-7373; louisagould.com.
Saturday, Dec. 31
Annual New Year’s Eve Party
9 pm
Harbor View Hotel, Edgartown
Featuring Island favorites Joanne Cassidy Band and Mike Benjamin Band. Fireworks at midnight, cocktail food, and a midnight champagne toast. Hotel packages start at $349 and include two tickets to the party. On sale now: party tickets, $99 per person. Event is 21-plus. No refunds. 508-627-7000; harbor-view.com.
For a comprehensive list of holiday events, visit mvtimes.com/things-to-do.