Regency Brass trio performs downtown
Downtown Vineyard Haven
Holiday brass on Main Street.
Martha's Vineyard Tree Lightings and Holiday Lights 2026
Tree lightings, lighthouse lightings and light displays across the island, with dates and times.
Saturday, December 5
Fur Ever Memorial Tree
The Black Dog Campus, near the Black Dog Tavern
Gather with friends and family (and the MV Chamber of Commerce) for festive cheer, twinkling lights, and a celebration that brings our island community together.
Light Up Oak Bluffs
Healy Square
Join us in Healy Square for Santa, live music, caroling, cocoa, and the tree lighting at 6:30 PM. Please note that this event has moved to a new date this year!
Sunday, December 6
West Tisbury Congregational Church Bell Choir
35 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
Handbells downtown.
Monday, December 7
CIE Most Festive ‘Fit Contest
Edgartown Village Green
Who will receive the first annual Most Festive ‘Fit award on Saturday, Dec. 12th? Dress to impress in your festive holiday attire because we’re giving away an AMAZING PRIZE. Whether you’re rocking an ugly sweater, coming as your favorite Christmas character, or shining like a tree topper, this is your chance to win big and take the cake for Christmas In Edgartown bragging rights! Incognito Elves will be on the lookout Saturday morning, inviting those who stand a chance to the final judging in the Village Green at 1 pm. Don’t miss out on this fun event! Tell your friends and let’s make it a day to remember as we celebrate in style.
Thursday, December 10
Donaroma's Holiday Light Show
Donaroma's
Annual Holiday Light Show! Set to music to listen to in your car.
Friday, December 11
Lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse
Memorial Wharf
A time honored tradition, Edgartown’s version of a tree lighting is full of seaside village charm. Thank you to the MV Museum for the annual holiday lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse, which takes place at 6pm sharp. Come celebrate with us at Memorial Wharf for a great viewing spot and countdown! Beginning at 5:30 PM Edgartown’s favorite mascots, non-profit concessions by the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, caroling, give-aways and maybe the Man In Red himself! This fun event is brought to you by the Edgartown Board of Trade. If you wish to watch the lighting from the Harbor View Hotel, you must make reservations with Bettini Restaurant.
Saturday, December 12
33rd Annual Christmas in Edgartown Art & Crafts Festival
Edgartown School
Also Dec 13
This annual holiday event features the work of some of over 40 amazing Island artists and craftspeople. Join them in celebration of 33 years of a wonderful Edgartown tradition! Free parking on site & “Shopper Trolley” to Church Street available 12 - 3 PM. Food concessions provided by the 8th Grade Class. Come take care of all your holiday shopping.. Benefiting Edgartown School Class of 2027. For questions about the event or how to be a vendor, please call Fran at 508-560-6721.
Handmade from the Heart
99 Main Street Edgartown, Massachusetts, 02539 United States
Handmade from the Heart is a cherished holiday tradition that brings our Island community together in support of Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard during Christmas in Edgartown. Each year, talented Island makers, bakers, and neighbors donate handmade gifts, crafts, and homemade treats for sale. Every purchase helps provide hospice, palliative, and bereavement care close to home, for Islanders and their families when they need it most. Join us and find the best gifts of the season!
Christmas in Edgartown Parade
Main Street
Join us for the holiday magic on Main Street! Don’t miss the fun - floats, animals, music, dancers, kids, fire engines, and of course SANTA. The parade will take place on Main Street between Pease’s Point Way and Water Street. (Rain or shine) Thank you to Rockland Trust for their support and sponsorship of this favorite weekend event!
Photos with Santa Sponsored by Wallace & Co. Sotheby's International Realty
The Covington
Photos with Santa Sponsored by Wallace & Co. Sotheby's International Realty. Santa will be arriving at The Covington at 52 Main Street in Edgartown following the parade. Santa will be available for photos from 11:45am to 1:00pm. Use your own camera. Donations will be accepted to benefit The Red Stocking Fund.
Buddy the Elf Breakfast Spaghetti Eating Competition
sea legs
At the Annual Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Eating Competition, you’ll dive right in hands first to tackle a magical bag of spaghetti topped with maple syrup and M&Ms. The first festive elf to finish wins a $200 gift card to Sea Legs — perfect for treating yourself after your sweet victory! Grab your stretchy pants, bring your Christmas cheer, and join us for some sticky, syrupy, elf-approved fun. Come hungry, leave jolly — and maybe a little sticky! Contestants and spectators please gather on the street outside 13 Dock Street right before 1PM. No registration required.
Shop the island
2027 Martha's Vineyard desk calendar
Twelve months of island photography, from Edgartown Harbor to Gay Head Light. Matching notecards too.
More guides
Listings come from each organizer and the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce. Last checked Thursday, November 12.