Stop by for some holiday cheer during the library’s Holiday Open House. The Friends of the Edgartown Library will be selling poinsettia plants for $5 each. All sales will benefit the Friends and support library programs. There will also be hot apple cider, a kids’ drop-in craft, and festive music performed by Adele Dreyer. Many thanks to Donaroma’s Nursery for donating the poinsettias.

For more information please contact 508-627-4221 or programs@edgartownlibrary.org.

At the Annual Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Eating Competition, you’ll dive right in hands first to tackle a magical bag of spaghetti topped with maple syrup and M&Ms. 🍬

The first festive elf to finish wins a $200 gift card to Sea Legs — perfect for treating yourself after your sweet victory!

Grab your stretchy pants, bring your Christmas cheer, and join us for some sticky, syrupy, elf-approved fun.

Come hungry, leave jolly — and maybe a little sticky!

Contestants and spectators please gather on the street outside 13 Dock Street right before 1PM.

Join the festivities at The Harborside Inn after the parade for a holiday reading/signing of HOME SWEET ISLAND by children’s author Cathryn Newton. This promises to be a special Christmas in Edgartown Event presented by The Harborside Inn with Edgartown Books.

About the Book: When Linnea learns of an impending winter storm stranding a ship, she quickly devises a plan to bring the island together. Much to her surprise, her compassion evokes holiday magic! Inspired by a community of islanders from Menemsha who braved high-running tides and the winter elements to bring Christmas cheer to a vessel from Europe that was stranded over the holidays in the harbor, the story is a heartwarming tale of true islander spirit and kindness.
About the Author: Cathryn Newton has always found inspiration living by the sea and finding the beauty in nature and art. Living on Martha's Vineyard for many years, she was captivated by the stories from lighthouse keepers, ship captains, and salt of the earth islanders. Cathryn wanted to share the magic of the island through children's books. She now resides in Rhode Island and the Vineyard with her family.

Contact events@theharborsideinn.com for more information.

Half way up Winter Street, you will find

A Square full of fun with kids in mind.

Candy Cane Lane is the new wonderland,

Featuring young merchants, activities, and treats - you must experience firsthand!

See all that is planned at Candy Cane Lane here!

Candy Cane Lane is brought to you by the Nevin Square Association, with help from their amazing businesses.

Join us for the sweet side of the holiday with a warm + gooey s’mores or just warm up by the fire! The sugar rush will surely last the afternoon ….

For more information contact events@planitmv.com

Morning Glory Farm will be hosting our annual Open House at the Farm from 12-3pm.

There will be hayrides in our fields, make your own s'mores by the firepit, lot's of eggnog, light refreshments, appetizers including fresh vegetables from our farm paired with housemade dips and local cheese and fruits.

Our kitchen is highlighting our very own corn chowder this year and our bakery will have Christmas treats including Bushe de Noel. Raffles and more.

Everything above is complimentary.

You're invited to join us during our 50th Anniversary year at Morning Glory Farm!

Holiday face painting from 12-2

Contact cassiep.courtney@gmail.com for more information

Sponsored by Wallace & Co. Sotheby's International Realty, Santa will be arriving at The Covington Restaurant at 52 Main Street in Edgartown following the parade. Santa will be available for photos from 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM. Use your own camera, no charge. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Red Stocking Fund. Contact 508.627.3313 or info@wallacemv.com for more information.

Wallace & Co. Sotheby's International Realty is a proud sponsor of Christmas In Edgartown.

Welcome to Grinchmas in Edgartown presented by the Island Autism Group and sponsored by Vineyard Dream Realty LLC, Grinchmas in Edgartown promises to be a festive and heartwarming event for the entire community.
Meet the Grinch and Friends: Capture the magic of the season by taking a picture with the Grinch himself and his whimsical friends.
Sweet Treats: Indulge in delightful sweet treats that are sure to please both young and old alike.
Christmas Merchandise: Purchase Christmas merchandise. All proceeds from the sales will benefit the Island Autism Group.
Vineyard Dream Realty LLC is a proud sponsor of Christmas in Edgartown.

Waterfront Builders will be handing out free no-mess gingerbread house kits for families to take and complete at home! Supplies are limited. Waterfront Builders is a proud sponsor of Christmas in Edgartown.

For more information contact mikaela@waterfrontbuildersmv.com

The MVRHS 9th grade is holding a bake sale to benefit their class.

Contact amy.crawford@mvyps.org for more information.

Stop by the Children's room to make your own wrapping paper. We will provide all the supplies, just bring your creativity. Drop in 10:30-3. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Contact elyce@edgartownlibrary.org for more information.

Join us for the Felix Neck Pop-Up on Saturday, December 13, from 10 AM–2 PM at the Harborside Inn! Discover the island’s incredible wildlife, explore biofacts up close, and meet our reptile ambassador!

Contact lcosgrove@massaudubon.org for more information.

The Elves Fair is back to benefit the Plum Hill School, a Christmas in Edgartown tradition. Make your own gingerbread houses, beeswax candles and more. Warm up with lunch at our Elves Cafe & visit our Waldorf Gift Shop for handmade toys and books. The silent auction is now digital so there is more room for crafting, eating, shopping and enjoying the holiday spirit together. Please email hello@plumhillschool.com with questions.

Join the fun with our classic Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt amongst Carnegie's historic artifacts! Kids of all ages follow clues, search for elves, and win exciting prizes! Warm up with our Hot Chocolate Cart—complete with all your favorite toppings! Please call 508–627–4440 with your questions.

MV youth hockey U10 Purple Squirt Team Holiday Fundraiser!

Come support the U10 Purple Squirt Hockey Team on December 13th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Candy Cane lane.

We will be selling:
• Raffle Tickets for a chance to win 4 Boston Bruins and 2 Boston Celtics game tickets
• Cotton Candy and Fun Holiday Accessories!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help support our team this holiday season.
Your participation helps fund Travel and tournaments.

For more information contact nicolecurelli@gmail.com.

Warm up with a hot cocoa with peppermint whipped cream and candy toppings.
Water also available
Contact events@planitmv.com for more information.

Sea Spa knows how to bring the magic! Enjoy a special holiday treat on Candy Cane Lane in Nevin Square! Our Sugar Plum Faeries will be sprinkling cheer with:
Sparkle Freckles
Hair Tinsel
Wand Decorations

Come enjoy cookies on Memorial Wharf, where you can also view the Lighting of the Lighthouse and Santa’s arrival on the Chappy Ferry!

For details contact barbara-jean@mvbgclub.org

Join us for an enchanting evening of holiday cheer and celebration at our Garden Store and Nursery. Children's Activities and refreshments! All Welcome! Free Admission! Donaroma’s is a proud sponsor of Christmas In Edgartown.

For the fourth year, The Federated Church Meetinghouse will be filled with over fifty creches in a display titled “There is no Room in the Inn” for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard. These are miniature nativity scenes, which celebrate the birth of Jesus. Children are welcome and will go home with stickers of the nativity scene and a backdrop to color.
Because Bethlehem was full of travelers who had come to take part in the Roman census, there was no room in the inns for Joseph and Mary and their newborn child. Creches represent the stable where the family had to stay. The parents are sometimes joined by shepherds, magi or angels who came to see the newborn child.

The Creches reflect the creativity of the artists who have made the individual scenes. They range in style from delicate creches made of fragile crystal and glass to the austere beauty of Haitian scenes crafted out of metal salvage from oil drums. There is a 60-year-old German creche fabricated out of cloth and glue which must be handled with care and others made out of wool and wood which a child can play with. They come from all over the world including ones from Haiti, Mexico, Germany, and France. There are three creches which are no longer being made: a Willow Tree, a Beyer’s and a M. A. Hadley blue and white porcelain one.

The Creche Display will be open from Noon to 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 9 and from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 10th. Habitat Director, Greg Orcutt, will be available to answer questions on both days.

11:30 Cubist, Renaissance and Teddy Bear Creches

Join Church Historian Elizabeth Villard for a walk around the more than 50 creches on display and learn something of their origins and history.

1:00 Scavenger Hunt. 

Find the 10 objects hidden in the creches and win a creche ornament for your tree.

2:00 Join the Federated Church Carolers for half an hour of caroling.

Join the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club as we transform the club into a winter wonderland for this family fun pancake breakfast with Santa. We will have a delicious meal and lots of fun kids activities for your little ones. This is the perfect way to cap off Christmas in Edgartown weekend.
$20 per adult, $10 ages 4-12, Under 3 free - Please pay at the door.
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Benefit concert for the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School choral group, Minnesingers and Vineyard Preservation Trust. This is the 32nd year the Minnesingers have performed at The Old Whaling Church. Adults $20; Seniors / Student $15; Children 12 and under free with ticket; doors open at 3:30. Visit by Santa at this concert; please visit https://vineyardtrust.org/events/ to reserve your tickets.

Come Hungry to Sea Legs for the annual Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Eating Competition for a chance to win a $300 Sea Legs gift certificate!

Sea Legs is open 10AM-7PM Friday and Saturday and 10-5PM on Sunday.

Come pick up a mess-free cardboard gingerbread house kit at the Waterfront Builders office! All pieces included except for coloring materials. Free of charge. One bag per child, while supplies last!

Waterfront Builders is a proud sponsor of Christmas in Edgartown.

Join us for the sweet side of the holiday with a warm + gooey s’mores or just warm up by the fire! The sugar rush will surely last the afternoon ….

Half way up Winter Street, you will find

A Square full of fun with kids in mind.

Candy Cane Lane is the new wonderland,

Featuring young merchants, activities, and treats - you must experience firsthand!

See all that is planned at Candy Cane Lane here!

Candy Cane Lane is brought to you by the Nevin Square Association, with help from their amazing businesses.

Be enchanted by a Christmas Mini-concert featuring members of the Edgartown Middle School String Ensemble at Ethos MV!