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Oak Bluffs Holiday Events 2026

Oak Bluffs celebrates the season downtown, around Healey Square and Circuit Avenue: a tree lighting, horse-drawn carriage rides, a holiday stroll and small-business shopping events.

Wednesday, November 18

Oak Bluffs12pm–4pm

Featherstone's Annual Holiday Gift Show

Celebrate the holiday season while supporting Island artists and Featherstone! The perfect holiday shopping destination with gifts for everyone (and yourself) — handmade creations including paintings, photography, pottery, crafts, jewelry, knitwear, clothing, accessories, ornaments, cards, calendars and stocking stuffers. Buy local and support local artists all while supporting Featherstone as well! 'Tis the season for supporting the arts community!

Oak Bluffs

Annual Turkey Trot

Join us for the annual Oak Bluffs School Turkey Trot! Runners and Walkers of all ages are welcome! Come burn some calories before you feast!

Saturday, November 28

Saturday, December 5

Oak Bluffs6:30pm

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!

Thursday, December 10

Oak Bluffs3pm–7pm · through Dec 11

Oak Bluffs Holiday Stroll

Downtown Oak Bluffs

Our second annual Holiday Stroll! Participating shops and restaurants throughout downtown Oak Bluffs will host artisan pop-ups, crafts, refreshments, holiday music, and festive shopping. 3-7PM both nights.

Friday, December 18

Oak Bluffs

Last-Minute Magic in Oak Bluffs

Downtown Oak Bluffs

Still checking off your Christmas list? Find a little last-minute magic in Oak Bluffs, with shops open late for gift shopping, wrapping, and festive refreshments!

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Most Oak Bluffs events are centered on the downtown. Event details come from the Oak Bluffs Association, the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce and each organizer, so confirm times before you go.

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