Pop-up artist market
MV Playhouse, sponsored by MV Made
Including music (tickets sold ahead, pay what you can, through Circuit Arts) performance 7-9pm
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Late-night Shopping and Specials
Friday, December 4 · 5pm · Downtown Vineyard Haven, Vineyard Haven
- When
- Friday, December 4 · 5pm
- Where
- Downtown Vineyard Haven, Vineyard Haven, MA · Directions
- Official info
- Organizer listing
About Late-night Shopping and Specials
Many Vineyard Haven shops stay open late on Friday evenings in December, with specials for holiday shoppers. The first late night kicks off the 'Tis the Season weekend.
Most of the shops are on Main Street, with more along State Road and Beach Road.
Good to know
Each shop sets its own hours, so check with the stores you want to visit.
The business association also runs a holiday window-decorating contest for downtown shops.
In past years
2024: Main Street closed between Cromwell Lane and Union Street, with fire pits, heaters and live music from the Jaywalkers, Jared Salvatore and Big Weather.
2022: shops stayed open late on three Thursdays in December.
Shop the island
2027 Martha's Vineyard desk calendar
Twelve months of island photography, from Edgartown Harbor to Gay Head Light. Matching notecards too.
Also in Vineyard Haven that day
Late-Night Shopping & Specials
Downtown Vineyard Haven
Also Dec 11, Dec 20
Participating shops stay open late with holiday specials. Part of Vineyard Haven's 'Tis the Season.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Katharine Cornell Theater
Island Theater Workshop's holiday show opens. Check the listing for performance times.
More Vineyard Haven holiday events
HARVEST Art Exhibition
MV Playhouse / Circuit Arts
Circuit Arts' first annual fall group show at Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, featuring artwork by Islanders. Free admission.
Winter Birds of Nantucket Sound
Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound
A look at the winter bird species of Nantucket Sound. Check the event page for time and location details.
Alpaca Walk and Talk
Island Alpaca Company, Island Alpaca, Island Alpaca Pastures, but first meet in the farm store to sign in View map 1 Head of the Pond Road, Vineyard Havenhttp://islandalpaca.com/product_detail.php?p_id=731 ##alpaca-walk #alpaca-fun #Islandalpaca Walking with alpaca is a way to learn more about how gentle they truly are. A wonderful experience for all ages. Every participant will learn the basics of handling an alpaca safely as well as where they come from and why they are important. One can see how sweet and gentle they are by interacting with them, and literally get your hands on them to see how luxurious and soft their fleece is. This experience is available daily on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required, weather permitting. Reserve early to secure your walk, as space is limited. Walk-ins welcomed by chance, and also available by appointment, through March 2024. Cost: $30 per person to walk your own alpaca. Share your alpaca for just $20 per additional person. No minimum number of people to share one alpaca. With children under 14 years of age, sharing with an adult is required. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Closed-toe shoes required, and masks suggested, but not mandatory. Island Alpaca is open 7 days per week year-round 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Including Christmas Day and New Years Day!
World Market Holiday Shop
A holiday pop-up shop in the Capawock Theatre, Main St Vineyard Haven. that has been transformed into a winter wonderland. We feature unique, affordable, fair trade crafts from around the world, including Africa, Haiti, India, Peru and Guatemala. The market supports economic empowerment in developing countries.
Sources: MV Chamber holiday page · MV Times, Nov. 2025 · Vineyard Gazette, Dec. 2024 · MV Times, Dec. 2023. Past-year details are from local news coverage; this year's plans can differ.
Details come from the organizer and can change. Confirm before you go. Last checked Thursday, November 12. Spot a mistake? Tell us.