Vineyard Haven Holiday Events 2026

HARVEST Art Exhibition

Circuit Arts' first annual fall group show at Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, featuring artwork by Islanders. Free admission.

Winter Birds of 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.

Pop-up artist market

Including music (tickets sold ahead, pay what you can, through Circuit Arts) performance 7-9pm

Late-Night Shopping & Specials

Participating shops stay open late with holiday specials. Part of Vineyard Haven's 'Tis the Season.

Late-night Shopping and Specials

View businesses' decorated window displays while shopping and enjoy special bites, pop-ups, and salesat participating businesses

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Island Theater Workshop's holiday show opens. Check the listing for performance times.

Pop-up artist market continues with MV Made

Regency Brass trio performs downtown

Holiday brass on Main Street.

Santa's Workshop

Meet Santa, enjoy refreshments and music, and greet Santa and his local fire department volunteers on their fire truck!

Fur Ever Memorial Tree

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.

Final day of pop-up artist market with MV Made

Interactive Polar Express

Cost: Free, ticket reservation required (limited space) A free interactive movie showing with the VH Library. Viewers will get prompts and props to interact with the film!

First Congregational Church of West Tisbury Bell Choir

Stop and enjoy this new annual tradition at 35 Main St while shopping in town!

Fred Fisher carriage rides

Pick-up outside S&S Kitchenette, and enjoy a free festive loop around town while caroling!

West Tisbury Congregational Church Bell Choir

Handbells downtown.

Annual Shop-to-Share fundraiser for IGI

Have your support reach even farther today when shopping local, as participating businesses contribute a percentage of all sales today to Island Grown Initiative.

Shop to Share for Island Grown Initiative

All day: participating shops give back to Island Grown Initiative.

Late-night Shopping

Every Friday in December, enjoy late-night shopping in town as participating local businesses keep their doors open late. Enjoy sips and bites, evening specials, pop-ups and more at participating businesses. We appreciate your shopping locally this season, and want to make it an easy, festive, fun time while you're at it!

Cape Cranberry Carolers

Quartet Bell Choir outside The BeachHouse

Winter Wonderland

Bell choir outside The BeachHouse and the Cape Cranberry Carolers, plus Fred Fisher's free carriage rides.