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Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History presents Flora by artist Katherine Nora, February 14 – April 30, 2026, during Museum open hours. Artist’s statement: For the last twenty years most of my painting has been a response to what is growing in the land around me. Whether from direct contact with…
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Tiny Trekkers Meetinghouse Farm 2135 Route 149 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable, MA 02668 Sunday, April 26, 2026 11:00am Tiny Trekkers: Hiking with Toddlers April Location: Meetinghouse FarmPets: Dogs are not permitted at this location—furry friends will need to stay home. To note: This location requires all attendees to sign a liability release to participate, these… |
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Astronomy Today on Cape Cod Presentation with the Cape Cod Astronomical Society (CCAS) Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM In-person in Community Rooms AB Join Brian Twohig of the Cape Cod Astronomical Society to hear about the basics of astronomy and how to get started in the hobby. Learn about what equipment to use,…
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Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History presents Flora by artist Katherine Nora, February 14 – April 30, 2026, during Museum open hours. Artist’s statement: For the last twenty years most of my painting has been a response to what is growing in the land around me. Whether from direct contact with… |
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Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History presents Flora by artist Katherine Nora, February 14 – April 30, 2026, during Museum open hours. Artist’s statement: For the last twenty years most of my painting has been a response to what is growing in the land around me. Whether from direct contact with… |
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Fuller Farm Friday 995 MA-149, Marstons Mills, MA 02648 For 2-hours this month, you can join BLT’s “green team” by volunteering at Fuller Farm, a 22-acre signature property with a short woodland loop overlooking cranberry bogs and an open meadow trail following the field edge of a former dairy farm. The volunteer project might include… |
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Our annual plant sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, from 8:00am-12:00pm. Bring tubs and boxes to transport your finds. Perennial divisions, succulents, houseplants, vegetable starts, dahlia tubers, and fabulous, new to you, garden items. Last year, we sold out in less than two 2 hours! Proceeds to fund the Centerville July 4th, Independence…
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The Osterville Village Library welcomes Audrey Burke as this week’s Community Reader! Audrey will be talking all about various popular sports and we might even have this Story Time on the Calvin C. Gould Library Green if the weather cooperates! Saturday May 2, 2026 at 10am For more information on how you can become a…
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Join Karen Shackleford of Cape Sands Ballroom for a fun afternoon of dancing to fine recorded contemporary and classic ballroom, Latin, swing, and specialty tunes. For singles and couples of all dance levels. There will be mixers, one or two line dances, and plenty of general dancing. Dress code is dressy casual. Please bring clean…
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Join BLT, the Town of Barnstable Natural Resources team, and other community partners for monthly beach clean-ups. Gloves and trash bags will be provided as well as a thank you gift. Please dress accordingly for the weather and join the fun! Pre-registration is suggested to make sure there are enough supplies. Questions? Call Barnstable Natural Resources:…
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Children’s Story Time with Local Author & Conservationist Kate Lynch Saturday May 9th at 10am Osterville Village Library. Local children’s book author and ocean conservationist, Kate Lynch will have a short presentation on the awareness of plastics, trash, and marine debris on our ocean animals here on Cape Cod and how you can help. She…
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Spring Speakers Series Barnstable Harbor's Skies, Seas and Winds with Meteorologist Tim Kelley Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 7:00pm Barnstable Comedy Club The event is free but please register so we know you’ll be coming. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/barnstable-harbors-skies-seas-and-winds
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The Town of Barnstable’s OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Invites You To Join Spring Walking Weekend FRIDAY, MAY 15 - SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026 Details available at: https://barnstable.gov/boardscommittees/OpenSpaceCommittee/Brochure%20-%202026%20SWW.pdf F R I D A Y , M A Y 1 5, 2026 Birding with BLT Beginning time: 7:30 AM Approximate length: .25 mi. Starting…
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Rhododendron Festival Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street Sandwich, MA 02563 1 (508) 888-3300 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Recurrence: Recurring daily Dates: May 15, 2026 - May 25, 2026 Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer spectacular blooms to enjoy throughout Heritage. Come experience this annual phenomenon, where you’ll find fabulous… |
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The Town of Barnstable’s OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Invites You To Join Spring Walking Weekend FRIDAY, MAY 15 - SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026 Details available at: https://barnstable.gov/boardscommittees/OpenSpaceCommittee/Brochure%20-%202026%20SWW.pdf S A T U R D A Y , M A Y 1 6,2026 Trayser Trail and Boardwalk in Barnstable Village Beginning time: 9:00AM Approximate length/time…
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The 27th Annual Plant Sale Saturday, May 16, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or until sold out Cape Cod Fairgrounds Marketplace Barn Route 151 & Currier Road East Falmouth Come find a bumper crop of unique and hardy plants for your Cape Cod garden, locally grown by members of the MGACC, in the 7,200…
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Saturday, May 16th, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm We're excited for our annual plant sale! We have lots of veggies, flowers & LOTS of sunflowers! Come early to purchase tomatoes, herbs, native plants, and flowers all grown by Meetinghouse Farm volunteers. |
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The Town of Barnstable’s OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Invites You To Join Spring Walking Weekend FRIDAY, MAY 15 - SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026 Details available at: https://barnstable.gov/boardscommittees/OpenSpaceCommittee/Brochure%20-%202026%20SWW.pdf S U N D A Y , M A Y 1 7, 2026 Lumbert Pond Ramble Beginning time: 10:00AM Approximate length/time to complete: 1.5 mi./1.5 hr.…
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Rhododendron Festival Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street Sandwich, MA 02563 1 (508) 888-3300 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Recurrence: Recurring daily Dates: May 15, 2026 - May 25, 2026 Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer spectacular blooms to enjoy throughout Heritage. Come experience this annual phenomenon, where you’ll find fabulous…
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Join Doug Payson as he leads a Spring nature identification walk through Meetinghouse Farm’s property. Learn all about the legacy of the rare trees planted by Conant’s nurseries on the site prior to Meetinghouse Farm’s founding. Sponsored by the Town of Barnstable Open Space Committee and is free and open to all. Please wear comfortable…
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Rhododendron Festival Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street Sandwich, MA 02563 1 (508) 888-3300 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Recurrence: Recurring daily Dates: May 15, 2026 - May 25, 2026 Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer spectacular blooms to enjoy throughout Heritage. Come experience this annual phenomenon, where you’ll find fabulous… |
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Rhododendron Festival Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street Sandwich, MA 02563 1 (508) 888-3300 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Recurrence: Recurring daily Dates: May 15, 2026 - May 25, 2026 Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer spectacular blooms to enjoy throughout Heritage. Come experience this annual phenomenon, where you’ll find fabulous… 
Join us for "Bugs & Butterfly Play" May 16 - 21, 2026 Explore bugs and butterflies. Learn from hands-on science, sensory play, fine motor, gross motor, and social play experiences. |
4 events,Explore the breathtaking diversity of Cape Cod’s extraordinary landscape and wildlife with the return of our naturalist-guided Bird Walk & Talks on Wednesday, May 20 SOLD OUT, Wednesday June 3 & Wednesday June 17, 2026, at 9:30am. CCMNH Field Guide Karl Fryzel will lead groups through marsh, meadow, woodland and seashore, looking for different species…
Join us for "Bugs & Butterfly Play" May 16 - 21, 2026 Explore bugs and butterflies. Learn from hands-on science, sensory play, fine motor, gross motor, and social play experiences. |
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Join us for "Bugs & Butterfly Play" May 16 - 21, 2026 Explore bugs and butterflies. Learn from hands-on science, sensory play, fine motor, gross motor, and social play experiences.
Rhododendron Festival Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street Sandwich, MA 02563 1 (508) 888-3300 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Recurrence: Recurring daily Dates: May 15, 2026 - May 25, 2026 Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer spectacular blooms to enjoy throughout Heritage. Come experience this annual phenomenon, where you’ll find fabulous… |
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Rhododendron Festival Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street Sandwich, MA 02563 1 (508) 888-3300 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Recurrence: Recurring daily Dates: May 15, 2026 - May 25, 2026 Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer spectacular blooms to enjoy throughout Heritage. Come experience this annual phenomenon, where you’ll find fabulous… 
The 1717 Meetinghouse’s 2026 program series is upon us - starting with this don’t-miss presentation on May 22nd, 2026, at 7:00pm! Local fisherman Jake Angelo will be sharing his perspective on the horseshoe crab fishery, sustainable small boat harvesting, and the connection between conch and horseshoe crab fisheries. This conversation offers a local fisherman’s… |
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Rhododendron Festival Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street Sandwich, MA 02563 1 (508) 888-3300 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Recurrence: Recurring daily Dates: May 15, 2026 - May 25, 2026 Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer spectacular blooms to enjoy throughout Heritage. Come experience this annual phenomenon, where you’ll find fabulous… |
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Rhododendron Festival Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street Sandwich, MA 02563 1 (508) 888-3300 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Recurrence: Recurring daily Dates: May 15, 2026 - May 25, 2026 Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer spectacular blooms to enjoy throughout Heritage. Come experience this annual phenomenon, where you’ll find fabulous… |
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Rhododendron Festival Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street Sandwich, MA 02563 1 (508) 888-3300 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Recurrence: Recurring daily Dates: May 15, 2026 - May 25, 2026 Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer spectacular blooms to enjoy throughout Heritage. Come experience this annual phenomenon, where you’ll find fabulous… |
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THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWEEDS presented by Ecologist and Author Gil Newton and The Barnstable Land Trust Saturday May 30 at 11:00 AM Osterville Village Library Seaweed is commonly found along the Cape’s beaches but is frequently overlooked and misunderstood. How is seaweed important to animal life? What are the names of the different kinds of…
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1 event,Explore the breathtaking diversity of Cape Cod’s extraordinary landscape and wildlife with the return of our naturalist-guided Bird Walk & Talks on Wednesday, May 20 SOLD OUT, Wednesday June 3 & Wednesday June 17, 2026, at 9:30am. CCMNH Field Guide Karl Fryzel will lead groups through marsh, meadow, woodland and seashore, looking for different species… |
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Fuller Farm Friday 995 MA-149, Marstons Mills, MA 02648 For 2-hours this month, you can join BLT’s “green team” by volunteering at Fuller Farm, a 22-acre signature property with a short woodland loop overlooking cranberry bogs and an open meadow trail following the field edge of a former dairy farm. The volunteer project might include… |
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Join BLT, the Town of Barnstable Natural Resources team, and other community partners for monthly beach clean-ups. Gloves and trash bags will be provided as well as a thank you gift. Please dress accordingly for the weather and join the fun! Pre-registration is suggested to make sure there are enough supplies. Questions? Call Barnstable Natural Resources:…
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First Annual Lisa Larsson Youth Fishing Derby Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026 Time: 8:30AM-11:30AM Location: John's Pond Ages: ages 5 through 14 years of age. This is a chance for the young anglers to demonstrate their skills and have some fun. Trophies will be presented for the most inches caught in each age category (5-7),…
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Please contact the venue directly with any questions.