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Future Events

July, 2025

Wednesday
9
Mystic Seaport
Wed, Jul 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Wednesday
9
Old Saybrook Town Green
Wed, Jul 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thursday
10
Mystic Seaport
Thu, Jul 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Friday
11
Mystic Seaport
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Friday
11
Downtown Plymouth
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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On the First Friday of the month May through October, rain or shine, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the Plymouth Bay Cultural District open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Galleries, museums, shops and restaurants will host exhibitions and other activities for people to enjoy as the walk through the Plymouth Bay Cultural District, which covers the waterfront and downtown areas.
Friday
11
Three Mile Harbor
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The Fireworks Show is a three-decade long tradition staged over Three Mile Harbor in East Hampton. The fireworks almost faded into history, but in 2009, The Clamshell Foundation revived the popular event and has taken it over every year since. The fireworks is an important tradition in East Hampton and was one of our founders, Rossetti Perchick, favorite nights of the year.
Saturday
12
Public Landing
Sat, Jul 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The North Atlantic Blues Festival is an annual two-day blues music festival featuring national blues performers and considered one of the most prestigious on the East Coast. The festival is held at the Public Landing in Rockland, Maine, overlooking the picturesque Rockland Harbor. Some of the top names in blues music have been featured. In addition to all day live entertainment, the festival has vendors selling a wide array of food, drinks and crafts. Saturday evening Main Street is closed to traffic for the NABF Club Crawl.
Saturday
12
Mystic Seaport
Sat, Jul 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Saturday
12
Harlow House
Sat, Jul 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Enjoy a traditional New England breakfast, served on the grounds of one of Plymouth’s oldest surviving homes, with period singers performing 17th century folk songs and hymns. $18 per person
Sunday
13
Mystic Seaport
Sun, Jul 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Sunday
13
Public Landing
Sun, Jul 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The North Atlantic Blues Festival is an annual two-day blues music festival featuring national blues performers and considered one of the most prestigious on the East Coast. The festival is held at the Public Landing in Rockland, Maine, overlooking the picturesque Rockland Harbor. Some of the top names in blues music have been featured. In addition to all day live entertainment, the festival has vendors selling a wide array of food, drinks and crafts. Saturday evening Main Street is closed to traffic for the NABF Club Crawl.
Sunday
13
Mystic Seaport Museum
Sun, Jul 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The 2025 NE Rendezvous returns to the amazing Mystic Seaport - the crown jewel of New England seaports.
Monday
14
Mystic Seaport
Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Monday
14
Mystic Seaport Museum
Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The 2025 NE Rendezvous returns to the amazing Mystic Seaport - the crown jewel of New England seaports.
Monday
14
Mystic River Park
Mon, Jul 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Blue Monday Concerts return to Mystic River Park for three free concerts on Monday July 7th, July 14th and July 21st from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM. The concert series is a fundraiser for the Stonington Education Fund and the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. This year’s performers are: Beatles A-Z featuring Tim Palmieri (July 7) Wicked Lo-Down (July 14) and The Hoolios (July 21) Monday evenings in the Mystic River Park, once again the place to picnic and enjoy great live music (family friendly, no alcohol).
Tuesday
15
Mystic Seaport
Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Tuesday
15
Mystic Seaport Museum
Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The 2025 NE Rendezvous returns to the amazing Mystic Seaport - the crown jewel of New England seaports.
Wednesday
16
Mystic Seaport
Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Wednesday
16
Mystic Seaport Museum
Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The 2025 NE Rendezvous returns to the amazing Mystic Seaport - the crown jewel of New England seaports.
Wednesday
16
Old Saybrook Town Green
Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thursday
17
Mystic Seaport
Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Friday
18
Mystic Seaport
Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Friday
18
Harveys Beach
Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Saturday
19
Mystic Seaport
Sat, Jul 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Saturday
19
Aquinnah Cultural Center
Sat, Jul 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Each year, the Aquinnah Cultural Center hosts the Native Artisan Market and festival to highlight Native artisans and showcase their work. Join us to shop directly from artisans, listen to live music, watch artist demos, and make a craft of your own! Rain date is Sunday, July 20.
Sunday
20
Mystic Seaport
Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Monday
21
Mystic Seaport
Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Monday
21
Mystic River Park
Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Blue Monday Concerts return to Mystic River Park for three free concerts on Monday July 7th, July 14th and July 21st from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM. The concert series is a fundraiser for the Stonington Education Fund and the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. This year’s performers are: Beatles A-Z featuring Tim Palmieri (July 7) Wicked Lo-Down (July 14) and The Hoolios (July 21) Monday evenings in the Mystic River Park, once again the place to picnic and enjoy great live music (family friendly, no alcohol).
Tuesday
22
Mystic Seaport
Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Wednesday
23
Mystic Seaport
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Greg and Elaine Clement will be cruising to Mystic Seaport. They plan to leave Monday, July 7 for the July 13-16 event in Mystic Seaport. Please contact Greg for further information if you want to join this extended cruise!
Wednesday
23
Old Saybrook Town Green
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Wednesday
30
Rockland’s Harbor Park
Wed, Jul 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday. What started as an idea for a local marine festival to revive Midcoast Maine communities has turned into an internationally-recognized celebration of local seafood. The Maine Lobster Festival attracts visitors from as near as our local communities to those from countries around the globe.
Wednesday
30
Old Saybrook Town Green
Wed, Jul 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thursday
31
Rockland’s Harbor Park
Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday. What started as an idea for a local marine festival to revive Midcoast Maine communities has turned into an internationally-recognized celebration of local seafood. The Maine Lobster Festival attracts visitors from as near as our local communities to those from countries around the globe.

August, 2025

Friday
1
Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard
Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Friday
1
Fort Adams State Park
Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The Newport Jazz Festival is an annual American multi-day jazz music festival held every summer in Newport, Rhode Island. Elaine Lorillard established the festival in 1954, and she and husband Louis Lorillard financed it for many years. They hired George Wein to organize the first festival and bring jazz to Rhode Island.
Friday
1
Clayton, NY (Lake Ontario)
Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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August 1-3 2025 Many classic and antique boats gathered together on the grounds of the famous Antique Boat Museum in addition to the standing museum displays.
Friday
1
Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center
Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The 23rd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category
Friday
1
Rockland’s Harbor Park
Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday. What started as an idea for a local marine festival to revive Midcoast Maine communities has turned into an internationally-recognized celebration of local seafood. The Maine Lobster Festival attracts visitors from as near as our local communities to those from countries around the globe.
Friday
1
Downtown Plymouth
Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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On the First Friday of the month May through October, rain or shine, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the Plymouth Bay Cultural District open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Galleries, museums, shops and restaurants will host exhibitions and other activities for people to enjoy as the walk through the Plymouth Bay Cultural District, which covers the waterfront and downtown areas.
Friday
1
Harveys Beach
Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Saturday
2
Fort Adams State Park
Sat, Aug 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The Newport Jazz Festival is an annual American multi-day jazz music festival held every summer in Newport, Rhode Island. Elaine Lorillard established the festival in 1954, and she and husband Louis Lorillard financed it for many years. They hired George Wein to organize the first festival and bring jazz to Rhode Island.
Saturday
2
Clayton, NY (Lake Ontario)
Sat, Aug 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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August 1-3 2025 Many classic and antique boats gathered together on the grounds of the famous Antique Boat Museum in addition to the standing museum displays.
Saturday
2
Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center
Sat, Aug 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The 23rd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category
Saturday
2
Rockland’s Harbor Park
Sat, Aug 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday. What started as an idea for a local marine festival to revive Midcoast Maine communities has turned into an internationally-recognized celebration of local seafood. The Maine Lobster Festival attracts visitors from as near as our local communities to those from countries around the globe.
Sunday
3
Clayton, NY (Lake Ontario)
Sun, Aug 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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August 1-3 2025 Many classic and antique boats gathered together on the grounds of the famous Antique Boat Museum in addition to the standing museum displays.
Sunday
3
Fort Adams State Park
Sun, Aug 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The Newport Jazz Festival is an annual American multi-day jazz music festival held every summer in Newport, Rhode Island. Elaine Lorillard established the festival in 1954, and she and husband Louis Lorillard financed it for many years. They hired George Wein to organize the first festival and bring jazz to Rhode Island.
Sunday
3
Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center
Sun, Aug 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The 23rd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category
Sunday
3
Rockland’s Harbor Park
Sun, Aug 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday. What started as an idea for a local marine festival to revive Midcoast Maine communities has turned into an internationally-recognized celebration of local seafood. The Maine Lobster Festival attracts visitors from as near as our local communities to those from countries around the globe.
Monday
4
Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center
Mon, Aug 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The 23rd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category
Tuesday
5
Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center
Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The 23rd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category
Wednesday
6
Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center
Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The 23rd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category
Wednesday
6
Old Saybrook Town Green
Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thursday
7
Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center
Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The 23rd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category
Friday
8
On the waterfront in Rockland, Maine (Harbor Park)
Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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If you love the coast of Maine, you won‘t want to miss this high-end, high-summer event in Rockland, Maine, the second weekend in August. Each year we gather Maine‘s finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, and marine gear vendors together in ONE place at ONE time! Meet them all in person at the annual Maine Boat & Home Show. -Elegant Boats -Live Music -Food Court -Fine Furniture & Jewelry -Just for Kids Area It‘s the pages of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine brought to life and the largest in-water boat show north of Newport, Rhode Island, with more than 60 boats in the water and on land plus additional exhibitors in tents.
Friday
8
Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center
Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The 23rd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category
Friday
8
Sassafras Harbor Marina
Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Saturday
9
On the waterfront in Rockland, Maine (Harbor Park)
Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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If you love the coast of Maine, you won‘t want to miss this high-end, high-summer event in Rockland, Maine, the second weekend in August. Each year we gather Maine‘s finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, and marine gear vendors together in ONE place at ONE time! Meet them all in person at the annual Maine Boat & Home Show. -Elegant Boats -Live Music -Food Court -Fine Furniture & Jewelry -Just for Kids Area It‘s the pages of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine brought to life and the largest in-water boat show north of Newport, Rhode Island, with more than 60 boats in the water and on land plus additional exhibitors in tents.
Saturday
9
Historic Downtown Mystic
Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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The two-day Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest, juried art show in the Northeast region. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival serves an audience of art enthusiasts, as well as weekend visitors from the local surrounding communities, New England, the Tri-State area and beyond. The trail of artists begins in downtown Mystic and follows the Mystic River into the shipyard of the Mystic Seaport Museum. The festival showcases close to 270 artists from around the country with over a mile of fine arts and crafts including oils, watercolors, photography, textiles, sculpture, woodwork, acrylics and more. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is free to the public and features activities and artwork for all ages to enjoy, including a Children’s Art Park, Children‘s Art Installation and a Performing Arts Stage. Located at Mystic Seaport Museum, the Performing Arts Stage features a variety of local and regional performers including, dance, music, and theater. Hosted by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival will be celebrating its 67th year on Saturday, August 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
9
Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center
Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The 23rd Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category
Saturday
9
Sassafras Harbor Marina
Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Sunday
10
On the waterfront in Rockland, Maine (Harbor Park)
Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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If you love the coast of Maine, you won‘t want to miss this high-end, high-summer event in Rockland, Maine, the second weekend in August. Each year we gather Maine‘s finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, and marine gear vendors together in ONE place at ONE time! Meet them all in person at the annual Maine Boat & Home Show. -Elegant Boats -Live Music -Food Court -Fine Furniture & Jewelry -Just for Kids Area It‘s the pages of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine brought to life and the largest in-water boat show north of Newport, Rhode Island, with more than 60 boats in the water and on land plus additional exhibitors in tents.
Sunday
10
Historic Downtown Mystic
Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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The two-day Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest, juried art show in the Northeast region. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival serves an audience of art enthusiasts, as well as weekend visitors from the local surrounding communities, New England, the Tri-State area and beyond. The trail of artists begins in downtown Mystic and follows the Mystic River into the shipyard of the Mystic Seaport Museum. The festival showcases close to 270 artists from around the country with over a mile of fine arts and crafts including oils, watercolors, photography, textiles, sculpture, woodwork, acrylics and more. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is free to the public and features activities and artwork for all ages to enjoy, including a Children’s Art Park, Children‘s Art Installation and a Performing Arts Stage. Located at Mystic Seaport Museum, the Performing Arts Stage features a variety of local and regional performers including, dance, music, and theater. Hosted by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival will be celebrating its 67th year on Saturday, August 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
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Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Sunday
10
Sassafras Harbor Marina
Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Wednesday
13
Old Saybrook Town Green
Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Friday
15
Harveys Beach
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Sunday
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Sun, Aug 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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The Falmouth Road Race was established in 1973 and has become one of the premier running events of the summer season. Each year the race draws an international field of Olympians, elite, and recreational runners out to enjoy the iconic 7-mile seaside course. The creation of the FRR At-Home Edition allows you to experience Falmouth from your hometown. You can walk or run 7 miles in 7 days beginning August 10th. The nonprofit Falmouth Road Race organization is committed to promoting health and fitness through community programs and philanthropic giving.
Wednesday
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The crown jewel of the Campground season is Grand Illumination Night! Thousands of Island residents and visitors enjoy Grand Illumination each summer. The evening starts in the Tabernacle, and seats fill well in advance. The program also includes a prayer, along with Community Sing and music by the Vineyard Haven Band, as well as the ceremonial lighting of the first lantern. The event is supported with a free will offering. We are grateful for the generosity of everyone who visits, participates, and donates what they can to make this magical evening possible. The first Illumination Night, on Saturday, August 14th, 1869, was sponsored by the Oak Bluffs Land and Wharf Company. The Seaside Gazette reported, “The illumination and fireworks at ‘Oak Bluffs’, on Saturday evening last, was a very fine affair. Chinese and Japanese lanterns were displayed in abundance, suspended from cottages and trees. There was a good variety in the pieces at the fireworks. The Foxboro Brass Band, brought here by the liberality of E.P. Carpenter, Esq., of Foxboro, discoursed fine music for the occasion. Several thousands of people of both sexes were out to see and hear.” The initial festivity was called Governor’s Day in honor of Governor William Claflin who was on hand for the festivities. Over the ensuing years, the Seaside Gazette referred to the annual event as the “Illumination”, and the identification remains to this day. It is not known when the festivities moved exclusively to the camp meeting grounds, but it was well over 130 years ago. Today, cottage owners continue to decorate with paper lanterns, interspersed with large paper and fabric umbrellas of similar style on one magical evening in August. The MVCMA puts on a special musical program; and after dusk, all of the lanterns are lit at once! It is a much-anticipated event, attended by thousands each year.
Wednesday
20
Old Saybrook Town Green
Wed, Aug 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Friday
22
Harveys Beach
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Friday
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Ocean Park
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The show will begin after 9pm, when it gets dark. Where: Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs No blankets are allowed to be set up, unattended, before 4pm. Tarps are prohibited. Please carry-out all personal items and trash at the end of the evening so we may continue to use the parks for such events. Parking will be available in Waban Alley Park and Washington Park. Parks will open at 3:30pm $20 per car will be collected by the Town of Oak Bluffs to help fund the fireworks and parks department. Handicap spaces (placard required) will be available at the Steamship Authority *** There will be NO PARKING in Sunset Park *** Cars may NOT stay in parks overnight, and will be towed by 8am the following day No parking: Seaview Ave starting at 6am and Ocean Ave starting at 12 noon. Cars will be towed at the owner’s expense. Residential streets from Dukes County Ave to Seaview Ave or Greenleaf Ave, 3-11pm.
Saturday
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Fort Saybrook Monument Park
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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The Old Saybrook - Westbrook Exchange Club and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber partner together annually to raise money for The Exchange Clubs A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Award and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for deserving college bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook High Schools. Packs can be picked up on Friday, August 16th at Marathon Sports in Old Saybrook between 4pm-6pm or the morning of the race, starting at 7:30am. Online registration only! Price will increase to $30 starting August 16, 2025.
Saturday
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Plymouth Waterfront
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Every August, the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce holds its Waterfront Festival on Plymouth’s historic waterfront. Festival events include annual duck race, live entertainment, arts & crafts show featuring over 200 exhibitors, local non-profits and the annual Motor Head’s Cruise-In Car Show and so much more!
Saturday
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Hedge House
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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A lively day on the waterfront featuring antiques vendors, historic reenactors, raffle prizes, tours of the Hedge House, and live entertainment celebrating Plymouth’s heritage. Hedge House Lawn, 126 Water Street | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free for browsers, admission fee for Hedge House tours.
Wednesday
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Gloucester Waterfront
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Schooner Festival | Maritime Gloucester Aug 27 - Aug 31, 2025 Location: Gloucester Waterfront About this event: The Gloucester Schooner Festival is put on by Maritime Gloucester. Every year schooners from all over travel to Gloucester Harbor to participate in a weekend like no other.
Thursday
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Gloucester Waterfront
Thu, Aug 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Schooner Festival | Maritime Gloucester Aug 27 - Aug 31, 2025 Location: Gloucester Waterfront About this event: The Gloucester Schooner Festival is put on by Maritime Gloucester. Every year schooners from all over travel to Gloucester Harbor to participate in a weekend like no other.
Friday
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Gloucester Waterfront
Fri, Aug 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Schooner Festival | Maritime Gloucester Aug 27 - Aug 31, 2025 Location: Gloucester Waterfront About this event: The Gloucester Schooner Festival is put on by Maritime Gloucester. Every year schooners from all over travel to Gloucester Harbor to participate in a weekend like no other.
Saturday
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Gloucester Waterfront
Sat, Aug 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Schooner Festival | Maritime Gloucester Aug 27 - Aug 31, 2025 Location: Gloucester Waterfront About this event: The Gloucester Schooner Festival is put on by Maritime Gloucester. Every year schooners from all over travel to Gloucester Harbor to participate in a weekend like no other.
Sunday
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Gloucester Waterfront
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Schooner Festival | Maritime Gloucester Aug 27 - Aug 31, 2025 Location: Gloucester Waterfront About this event: The Gloucester Schooner Festival is put on by Maritime Gloucester. Every year schooners from all over travel to Gloucester Harbor to participate in a weekend like no other.

September, 2025

Tuesday
2
Martha’s Vineyard Film Center
Tue, Sep 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Wednesday
3
Martha’s Vineyard Film Center
Wed, Sep 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Thursday
4
Martha’s Vineyard Film Center
Thu, Sep 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Friday
5
Martha’s Vineyard Film Center
Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Friday
5
Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard
Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Friday
5
Downtown Plymouth
Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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On the First Friday of the month May through October, rain or shine, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the Plymouth Bay Cultural District open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Galleries, museums, shops and restaurants will host exhibitions and other activities for people to enjoy as the walk through the Plymouth Bay Cultural District, which covers the waterfront and downtown areas.
Saturday
6
Martha’s Vineyard Film Center
Sat, Sep 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Sunday
7
Martha’s Vineyard Film Center
Sun, Sep 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Monday
15
Somers Cove Marina
Mon, Sep 15, 2025
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Our National MTOA Rendezvous will be held at Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield MD on the Chesapeake Bay.
Tuesday
16
Somers Cove Marina
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
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Our National MTOA Rendezvous will be held at Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield MD on the Chesapeake Bay.
Wednesday
17
Somers Cove Marina
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
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Our National MTOA Rendezvous will be held at Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield MD on the Chesapeake Bay.
Thursday
18
Somers Cove Marina
Thu, Sep 18, 2025
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Our National MTOA Rendezvous will be held at Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield MD on the Chesapeake Bay.
Friday
19
Somers Cove Marina
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
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Our National MTOA Rendezvous will be held at Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield MD on the Chesapeake Bay.

October, 2025

Friday
3
Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard
Fri, Oct 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Friday
3
Downtown Plymouth
Fri, Oct 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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On the First Friday of the month May through October, rain or shine, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the Plymouth Bay Cultural District open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Galleries, museums, shops and restaurants will host exhibitions and other activities for people to enjoy as the walk through the Plymouth Bay Cultural District, which covers the waterfront and downtown areas.
Saturday
18
Sat, Oct 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Beloved by locals and visitors alike, our annual Wellfleet OysterFest™ has grown to become one of the most popular events on Cape Cod. Started back in 2001, OysterFest is a 2-day party that pulses with everything that makes life in Wellfleet so special; art, seafood, and community. Upwards of 20,000 people gather in the heart of downtown for one weekend in October to celebrate our world-famous oysters. This family-friendly hootenanny takes over Main Street with local food, beer and wine gardens, live music, arts and crafts vendors, and, of course, oysters. Lots and lots of oysters and other ‘Fleet-raised shellfish dished out directly from the men and women who harvest them along our shores. There are culinary demonstrations, educational lectures, an annual road race, and a Family Fun area complete with kid-friendly crafting, games, and a bounce house. OysterFest is also home to the annual Wellfleet Oyster Shuck-Off competition. A fiercely contested gathering of oyster athletes, our Shuck-Off is the biggest oyster shucking competition in America. Shuckers from far and wide battle it out with our local oyster knife athletes for the ultimate bi-valve bragging rights, cash prizes, and the opportunity to have their name immortalized on our Golden Oyster trophy.
Sunday
19
Sun, Oct 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Beloved by locals and visitors alike, our annual Wellfleet OysterFest™ has grown to become one of the most popular events on Cape Cod. Started back in 2001, OysterFest is a 2-day party that pulses with everything that makes life in Wellfleet so special; art, seafood, and community. Upwards of 20,000 people gather in the heart of downtown for one weekend in October to celebrate our world-famous oysters. This family-friendly hootenanny takes over Main Street with local food, beer and wine gardens, live music, arts and crafts vendors, and, of course, oysters. Lots and lots of oysters and other ‘Fleet-raised shellfish dished out directly from the men and women who harvest them along our shores. There are culinary demonstrations, educational lectures, an annual road race, and a Family Fun area complete with kid-friendly crafting, games, and a bounce house. OysterFest is also home to the annual Wellfleet Oyster Shuck-Off competition. A fiercely contested gathering of oyster athletes, our Shuck-Off is the biggest oyster shucking competition in America. Shuckers from far and wide battle it out with our local oyster knife athletes for the ultimate bi-valve bragging rights, cash prizes, and the opportunity to have their name immortalized on our Golden Oyster trophy.

December, 2025

Friday
5
Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard
Fri, Dec 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM