Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
Cotuit Center for the Arts 4404 Falmouth Rd., Cotuit
Cape Sands Ballroom 9th Anniversary at DCAL and 12 Years on Cape
Dennis Center for Active Living (DCAL) 1045 Route 134, South Dennis
Week of Events
Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of September 10 – September 14, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!
Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY - OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street 12 seaside shanties! Always open from 11:00am. Artists and artwork change weekly throughout the season. Visit often and discover new faces and a variety of artwork each week. A must stop on…
Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of September 10 – September 14, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!
Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY - OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street 12 seaside shanties! Always open from 11:00am. Artists and artwork change weekly throughout the season. Visit often and discover new faces and a variety of artwork each week. A must stop on…
Special Exhibit – Cranberries: From Cape Cod to American Icon
Whether covering our local bogs or garnishing our cocktails, cranberries have held an ever-present role in Cape Cod life for generations. Come explore the rise of this humble berry through Cape Cod’s history, from its historic use by the Wampanoag people to its modern sale worldwide by companies like Ocean Spray. This exhibition continues the…
Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of September 17 – September 21, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!
Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY - OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street 12 seaside shanties! Always open from 11:00am. Artists and artwork change weekly throughout the season. Visit often and discover new faces and a variety of artwork each week. A must stop on…
Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of September 17 – September 21, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!
Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY - OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street 12 seaside shanties! Always open from 11:00am. Artists and artwork change weekly throughout the season. Visit often and discover new faces and a variety of artwork each week. A must stop on…
Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of September 17 – September 21, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!
Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY - OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street 12 seaside shanties! Always open from 11:00am. Artists and artwork change weekly throughout the season. Visit often and discover new faces and a variety of artwork each week. A must stop on…
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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September 13, 2026 -Farmers Market at Taylor-Bray Farm
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September 13, 2026 -Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
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September 13, 2026 -Sunday Afternoon MONTHLY free Community Drumming Drop-In Circle
Farmers Market at Taylor-Bray Farm
We are excited to announce we will be hosting a Farmers Market every Sunday from 9:00am-12:00pm beginning May 24 through September 20, 2026!! Many of our favorite vendors are returning from last season-along with several new ones we can't wait for you to meet! Stay tuned for weekly updates on our vendors. Shop local and…
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Artists is a community art exhibit held at Cotuit Center for the Arts during Pride month aimed toward giving voice to LGBTQ+ arts across Cape Cod. EXHIBIT: May 23 to June 21, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: May 30, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm. Outside Straight Lines II: A…
Sunday Afternoon MONTHLY free Community Drumming Drop-In Circle
Community MONTHLY drumming, Hyannis Village Green 2:00pm -4:00pm June 28, July 12, August 9, September 13 No experience necessary. Open to all. Participate OR Fun to watch! Bring all manner of drums, percussion, pots and pans… whatever you have! EMAIL questions to samholmstock@gmail.com Instructors: Sam Holmstock, co-founder of world fusion ensemble, ENTRAIN and Fugan Dineen,…
Monday, September 14, 2026
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September 14, 2026 -Jolly Jaunts * Take a hike with Sturgis Library!
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September 14, 2026Music and Movement Fun at the Cotuit Library
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September 14, 2026 -Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
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September 14, 2026 -Special Exhibit: From Carriage to Classic: How the Automobile Transformed America
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September 14, 2026 -Tales of Cape Cod – 2026 season – NOW through September!
Jolly Jaunts * Take a hike with Sturgis Library!
June 15 - June 22 - June 29, 2026 Spending time outside is beneficial to your body and mind. Let's gather, walk, and reap the benefits of spending time in nature, together! Each trail will take about one hour to complete. Participants should bring water and a snack, wear comfortable shoes for trail walking and…
Music and Movement Fun at the Cotuit Library
Music and Movement Mondays, 10:00am Bring your little ones for music and play! Join us on Mondays at 10 a.m. for fun activities at Cotuit Library.
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Artists is a community art exhibit held at Cotuit Center for the Arts during Pride month aimed toward giving voice to LGBTQ+ arts across Cape Cod. EXHIBIT: May 23 to June 21, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: May 30, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm. Outside Straight Lines II: A…
Special Exhibit: From Carriage to Classic: How the Automobile Transformed America
Discover the origin story of the American automobile through 26 cars from Heritage’s collection. Come along for a ride from the late 1800s to the 1960s as the car evolves from a horseless carriage to a streamlined symbol of freedom and independence. EXHIBIT RUNS DAILY, DURING HERITAGE MUSEUM AND GARDEN HOURS, THROUGH OCTOBER, 2026
Tales of Cape Cod – 2026 season – NOW through September!
Tales of Cape Cod Connecting people to Cape's unique history Every Monday! 3046 Main Street, Barnstable Village Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.talesofcapecod.org Full descriptions: 2026 schedule All Programs start at 7 p.m. at The Olde Colonial Courthouse 3046 Main St, Barnstable, MA Admission is $10 for members and $15…
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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September 15, 2026 -Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
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September 15, 2026 -Cape Sands Ballroom 9th Anniversary at DCAL and 12 Years on Cape
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September 15, 2026 -Zumba – FREE CLASSES – Hyannis Village Green
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September 15, 2026 -SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Artists is a community art exhibit held at Cotuit Center for the Arts during Pride month aimed toward giving voice to LGBTQ+ arts across Cape Cod. EXHIBIT: May 23 to June 21, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: May 30, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm. Outside Straight Lines II: A…
Cape Sands Ballroom 9th Anniversary at DCAL and 12 Years on Cape
It's a celebration and you are invited to join Karen Shackleford of Cape Sands Ballroom for a fun afternoon/evening dancing to fine recorded contemporary and classic tunes. You can choose from Ballroom, Latin and Swing dancing from 3:30 - 5:00 pm or Line dancing from 5:00 - 6:30 pm - or better yet, come for…
Zumba – FREE CLASSES – Hyannis Village Green
Zumba, Hyannis Village Green 5:30pm-6:30pm July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18 , 25, Sept 1, 8,15,22, 29 Shake, shimmy and smile! Get a fun workout before strolling around downtown Hyannis! No rain dates. Classes are subject to change or cancel without notice. Follow @artsbarnstable and @hyannismainstreet for happenings all around town…
SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
September 2-19, 2026 Monday – Saturday 7:30pm Wednesday – Thursday 2:00pm Saturday, September 5th & 19th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. It’s time to get back to school, and there’s no better way to extend the joy of summer than with the hilarious 25th Annual Putnam…
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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September 16, 2026Banned Book Club – Marstons Mills Library
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September 16, 2026 -Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
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September 16, 2026 -Naturescape Gallery presents “Cartographies of Arctic Change” by Greg Fiske
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September 16, 2026 -SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
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September 16, 2026 -Insect Mythology Lecture At Meetinghouse Farm – FREE!
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September 16, 2026 -SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
Banned Book Club – Marstons Mills Library
Banned Book Club 3rd Wednesday of the Month 10:00am Each month we will read and discuss a "banned" book. The point of this book club is to discuss why these books may be divisive and how they add value to collections.
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Artists is a community art exhibit held at Cotuit Center for the Arts during Pride month aimed toward giving voice to LGBTQ+ arts across Cape Cod. EXHIBIT: May 23 to June 21, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: May 30, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm. Outside Straight Lines II: A…
Naturescape Gallery presents “Cartographies of Arctic Change” by Greg Fiske
IN THE GALLERY DURING MUSEUM HOURS, September through October 31, 2026 Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History presents "Cartographies of Arctic Change" by Greg Fiske, Director of Geospatial Technology at Woodwell Climate Research Center in Woods Hole, September through October 2026, during Museum hours. Maps are essential to telling the story…
SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
September 2-19, 2026 Monday – Saturday 7:30pm Wednesday – Thursday 2:00pm Saturday, September 5th & 19th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. It’s time to get back to school, and there’s no better way to extend the joy of summer than with the hilarious 25th Annual Putnam…
Insect Mythology Lecture At Meetinghouse Farm – FREE!
Insects & other land-dwelling arthropods have existed since time immemorial & have been a part of our stories and mythologies for as far back as we know. What do the roles of these animals in mythologies tell us about how cultures feel about insects? Are they villains? Are they punishments? Are they helpful, or tricky…
SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
September 2-19, 2026 Monday – Saturday 7:30pm Wednesday – Thursday 2:00pm Saturday, September 5th & 19th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. It’s time to get back to school, and there’s no better way to extend the joy of summer than with the hilarious 25th Annual Putnam…
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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September 17, 2026 -Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
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September 17, 2026Fresh Air Storytime with Miss Tessa
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September 17, 2026 -SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
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September 17, 2026 -Cape Symphony Presents: Thursday Night Chapters
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September 17, 2026 -History on Tap: Finest Kind: Tales of a Brant Rock Lobsterman
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September 17, 2026 -SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Artists is a community art exhibit held at Cotuit Center for the Arts during Pride month aimed toward giving voice to LGBTQ+ arts across Cape Cod. EXHIBIT: May 23 to June 21, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: May 30, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm. Outside Straight Lines II: A…
Fresh Air Storytime with Miss Tessa
Fresh Air Storytime with Miss Tessa Weekly on Thursdays at 11:00 AM Join Miss Tessa OUTSIDE for stories, music, movement, and BUBBLES! No registration required, drop in! FREE! This story time is held on the patio.
SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
September 2-19, 2026 Monday – Saturday 7:30pm Wednesday – Thursday 2:00pm Saturday, September 5th & 19th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. It’s time to get back to school, and there’s no better way to extend the joy of summer than with the hilarious 25th Annual Putnam…
Cape Symphony Presents: Thursday Night Chapters
Join Cape Symphony Presents for Thursday Night Chapters - a free, weekly summer residency at the historic Chapter House in Yarmouth Port. Running from May 21 through September 3, this concert series transforms Thursday evenings into a vibrant celebration of live music, community, and Cape Cod culture. Set at of one of the Cape’s most…
History on Tap: Finest Kind: Tales of a Brant Rock Lobsterman
"Author and conservationist Sandra Staples-Bortner shares the remarkable story behind her book Finest Kind: Tales of a Brant Rock Lobsterman, inspired by her father, Donal Staples. Raised on his lobster boats and shaped by his stories, Sandra recounts Donal’s journey from joining the Navy at seventeen and serving in the Battle of Okinawa, to returning…
SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
September 2-19, 2026 Monday – Saturday 7:30pm Wednesday – Thursday 2:00pm Saturday, September 5th & 19th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. It’s time to get back to school, and there’s no better way to extend the joy of summer than with the hilarious 25th Annual Putnam…
Friday, September 18, 2026
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September 18, 2026 -Tai Chi Chih on the lawn at OVL
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September 18, 2026 -Osterville Farmers’ Market
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September 18, 2026 -Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
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September 18, 2026 -Yoga with Pam at the Centerville Library
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September 18, 2026 -SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
Tai Chi Chih on the lawn at OVL
Tai Chi Chih on the Lawn with Instructor Rich Nocella at the Osterville Village Library Fridays, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Want to learn how to feel calm in the midst of hectic times? Want to work on your balance? Your blood pressure? Your overall well-being? This weekly workshop may help you! Tai Chi Chih is…
Osterville Farmers’ Market
Fresh finds every Friday at the Osterville Farmers’ Market The Osterville Farmers’ Market is a popular weekly outdoor market located in the heart of Osterville, Cape Cod. Held every Friday on the scenic grounds of the Osterville Historical Museum, the market features a wide selection of locally grown produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, artisan…
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Artists is a community art exhibit held at Cotuit Center for the Arts during Pride month aimed toward giving voice to LGBTQ+ arts across Cape Cod. EXHIBIT: May 23 to June 21, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: May 30, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm. Outside Straight Lines II: A…
Yoga with Pam at the Centerville Library
Yoga with Pam Every 1st and 3rd Friday from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. In-person in Community Rooms AB and Virtually via Zoom CPL hosts FREE Hatha yoga on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month! This is a hybrid program. We welcome you to join us either in-person, or remotely via Zoom! The instructor, Pam…
SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
September 2-19, 2026 Monday – Saturday 7:30pm Wednesday – Thursday 2:00pm Saturday, September 5th & 19th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. It’s time to get back to school, and there’s no better way to extend the joy of summer than with the hilarious 25th Annual Putnam…
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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September 19, 2026 -Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
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September 19, 2026 -Design Your Own Glass Pumpkin
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September 19, 2026 -Design Your Own Glass Pumpkin
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September 19, 2026 -SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
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September 19, 2026 -Design Your Own Glass Pumpkin
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September 19, 2026 -SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ Artists on the Cape
Outside Straight Lines II: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Artists is a community art exhibit held at Cotuit Center for the Arts during Pride month aimed toward giving voice to LGBTQ+ arts across Cape Cod. EXHIBIT: May 23 to June 21, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: May 30, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm. Outside Straight Lines II: A…
Design Your Own Glass Pumpkin
Celebrate the season by designing your very own hand-blown glass pumpkin! Work one-on-one with a professional glassblower to customize your pumpkin by selecting its colors, stem style, and overall design. Then, watch as your vision comes to life during a live glassblowing demonstration! This is a hands-off experience, with each pumpkin taking approximately 15 minutes…
Design Your Own Glass Pumpkin
Celebrate the season by designing your very own hand-blown glass pumpkin! Work one-on-one with a professional glassblower to customize your pumpkin by selecting its colors, stem style, and overall design. Then, watch as your vision comes to life during a live glassblowing demonstration! This is a hands-off experience, with each pumpkin taking approximately 15 minutes…
SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
September 2-19, 2026 Monday – Saturday 7:30pm Wednesday – Thursday 2:00pm Saturday, September 5th & 19th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. It’s time to get back to school, and there’s no better way to extend the joy of summer than with the hilarious 25th Annual Putnam…
Design Your Own Glass Pumpkin
Celebrate the season by designing your very own hand-blown glass pumpkin! Work one-on-one with a professional glassblower to customize your pumpkin by selecting its colors, stem style, and overall design. Then, watch as your vision comes to life during a live glassblowing demonstration! This is a hands-off experience, with each pumpkin taking approximately 15 minutes…
SPELLING BEE on stage at The Cape Playhouse
September 2-19, 2026 Monday – Saturday 7:30pm Wednesday – Thursday 2:00pm Saturday, September 5th & 19th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. It’s time to get back to school, and there’s no better way to extend the joy of summer than with the hilarious 25th Annual Putnam…
Please contact the venue directly with any questions.