EVENTS
The 2026 listing of events will be added to daily in the next two months. Our Christmas in Edgartown programming is brought to you by the Edgartown business and non-profit communities, so we will be continuing to add events as they become available.
Events By Day:
All Weekend | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
Event Type:
Santa | Family Friendly | For The Kids | Shopping | Dining | Pet Friendly | Great Outdoors
Things to Know:
Most Festive ‘Fit Award | Saturday Shopper’s Trolley |
People’s Choice Window Contest | Where to Eat
Can’t make it this year?
Costume Dog Show in Mini Park
Four legged friends want to have holiday fun, too! Dress your pup up in their holiday finest for a chance to win best costum. This great tradition benefits the Animal Shelter of MV. Donation of choice - Prizes for best costume 1st, 2nd 3rd place
Felix Neck Pop Up at the Harborside Inn
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.
Pet Christmas Stockings
Don’t forget your loving pets this Christmas. They love Christmas too. All kinds of cute bags, boxes and backpacks are filled with toys and treats. All proceeds go to The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard. The animals depend on and appreciate your donations. Find us under the tent Between Past & Presents and The Bookstore
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Harbor View Hotel and the Edgartown Board of Trade offer a $150 promotional rate for horse-drawn carriage rides during Christmas in Edgartown. This will include a 30-minute private ride starting at Harbor View Hotel and around Edgartown in a festive horse-drawn carriage. The carriage ride will take you by beautifully decorated homes, picturesque meadows overlooking the ocean, Eel Pond, historic Edgartown village dressed in garland and bows, and Edgartown Harbor. Cozy up with hot cider and a warm throw during this festive time of year.
Price per carriage ride is $150 for up to six people.
Thursday, December 11th:
3:00 – 3:30 | 3:45 – 4:15 | 4:30 – 5:00 | 5:15 – 5:45 | 6:00 – 6:30 | 6:45 – 7:15 | 7:30 – 8:00
Friday, December 12th:
10:00 –10:30 | 10:45 – 11:15 | 11:30– 12:00 | 12:15 – 12:45 | 1:00 – 1:30 | 1:45 – 2:15 | 2:30 – 3:00 | 3:15 – 3:45 | 4:00 – 4:30 | 4:45 – 5:15
Saturday, December 13th:
1:45 – 2:15 | 2:30 – 3:00 | 3:15 – 3:45 | 4:00 – 4:30 | 4:45 – 5:15 | 5:30 – 6:00 | 6:15 – 6:45 | 7:00 – 7:30 | 7:45 – 8:15
Sunday, December 14th:
10:00 –10:30 | 10:45 – 11:15 | 11:30 – 12:00 | 12:15 – 12:45 | 1:00 – 1:30 | 1:45 – 2:15 | 2:30 – 3:00 | 3:15 – 3:45 | 4:00 – 4:30 | 4:45 – 5:15
For Inquiries & Bookings, Call 508-627-7000 or email info@harborviewhotel.com.
Wag Walk Wrap-Up at Harbor View Hotel
Wrap up your Wag Walk with a delightful treat for both you and your pup on the veranda at Harbor View Hotel. Settle into a cozy rocking chair with a warm blanket and a drink from Behind the View, while your furry friend savors a complimentary doggie treat and fresh water. It’s the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the view after your stroll! Harbor View Hotel is a proud sponsor of Christmas in Edgartown.
Winter Wag Walk with Al Fresco Tails
Join us for the Winter Wag Walk, a festive guided or self-guided stroll along the scenic North Water Street, beautifully decorated for the holidays! The walking group will depart at 11:30 AM, so bring your furry friends and enjoy fun activity stops and photo ops along the way. Delight in holiday-themed treats for both pups and their owners. The walk begins at the Mini Park and will end at the Edgartown Lighthouse.
Free for all ages - Dogs are welcome! Holiday cheer and costumes are encouraged! Celebrate the spirit of the season with your family and pets!
The Dog Show is sponsored by Al Fresco Tails Pet Sitting and will benefit the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard.
Shop Christmas Gifts for Your Pets to Support the Animal Shelter
Stop by the tent between Past & Presents and Edgartown Books to shop for gifts for your pets and jewelry!
Donations welcome - The animals appreciate your help !
All proceeds go to the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard
Thank you & Merry Christmas!
Sponsored by Past & Presents
The Black Dog Christmas in Edgartown Doggie Photo Contest
Show us how your dog celebrates Christmas in Edgartown! Snap a photo of your pup in their holiday best and tag us @theblackdogmv. The winning pup will receive stocking stuffers and goodies from The Black Dog! Contest starts Friday, December 13th and ends at 5pm on Sunday, December 15th. The Black Dog is a proud sponsor of Christmas in Edgartown.
Call 508-627-6412 for more information.
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides at Harbor View Hotel
Harbor View Hotel and the Edgartown Board of Trade offer a $150 promotional rate for horse-drawn carriage rides during Christmas in Edgartown. The maximum number of guests per ride is six. This will include a 30-minute private ride starting at Harbor View Hotel and around Edgartown in a festive horse-drawn carriage. The carriage ride will take you by beautifully decorated homes, picturesque meadows overlooking the ocean, Eel Pond, historic Edgartown village dressed in garland and bows, and Edgartown Harbor. Cozy up with hot cider and a warm throw during this festive time of year. Harbor View Hotel is a proud sponsor of Christmas in Edgartown.
Thursday, December 12th: 2pm - 7:15pm, Friday, December 13th: 10am - 4:30pm, Saturday, December 14th: 12pm - 6:45pm, Sunday, December 15: 10am - 3:00pm
Call 508-627-7000 with any questions.
Holiday Dog Show with Al Fresco Tails
Dress your for four-legged friend for the Holiday Dog Show! Stop by the Mini Park from 11 am - 1 pm on Sunday to enter your pal, take a photo, and continue on your merry way. Winner will be selected and announced later in the day on Visit Edgartown’s social media. Sparkle, shine, costumes and cheer are strongly recommended.
The Dog Show is sponsored by Al Fresco Tails Pet Sitting and will benefit the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard.
Christmas Stockings for your Pets Large & Small
Delight your Pets large & small with Bags filled with toys and treats. All your donations support adoptions, spaying, lectures, medical help, training, building maintenance and much much more. The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard is a no-kill shelter and depends on your support. All the animals appreciate and thank you. Available for purchase at Past & Presents 10 am -5 pm beginning Thanksgiving Weekend and on the tented patio outside on Saturday Dec 9.
Holiday Dog Show
Dress your for four-legged friend for the Holiday Dog Show! Stop by the Mini Park from 11 am - 1 pm on Sunday to enter your pal, take a photo, and continue on your merry way. Winner will be selected and announced later in the day on Visit Edgartown’s social media. Sparkle, shine, costumes and cheer are strongly recommended.
The Dog Show is sponsored by Al Fresco Tails Pet Sitting and will benefit the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard.
Christmas Bags for your Pets
PAST & PRESENTS WILL HAVE BAGS FILLED WITH TREATS AND TOYS FOR YOUR PETS. THRILL YOUR PET with SMALL BAGS, LARGE BAGS AND INBETWEEN SIZE BAGS and there will be a JEWELRY TABLE FOR YOUR SPECIAL LADY.. EVERY PENNY GOES TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER OF MARTHA’S VINEYARD! Please call 774-563-8213 with your quesitons. Past & Presents is a proud sponsor of Christmas In Edgartown.
Holiday Dog Show
Dress your for four-legged friend for the Holiday Dog Show. Stop by the Mini Park from 11 am - 12 pm on Sunday to enter your pal, take a photo, and continue on your merry way. Winner will be selected and announced later in the day on Visit Edgartown’s social media. Sparkle, shine, costumes and cheer are strongly recommended.
The Dog Show is sponsored by Al Fresco Tails Pet Sitting and will benefit the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard. Additional details will be provided this fall.
Teddy Bear Trot Holiday 5K Run & Walk
The Teddy Bear Trot is back, live and in person! The Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, in conjunction with Amity Island Running Club and Point B Realty, are happy to be sponsoring the 7th Annual Teddy Bear Trot 5K and Virtual Fun Run, part of the 11th Annual Martha's Vineyard Teddy Bear Suite as well as the Christmas in Edgartown festivities. All ages and levels are encouraged to run or walk this 5K course through Edgartown, which will be decorated for the holidays, and to show some spirit by wearing their own festive holiday attire! Dogs and strollers are welcomed!! Please take photos and submit them with your race results!
The pre-race entrance fee is $30.00 for the 5K and $10.00 for the kids' Fun Run. All proceeds go to the Club’s Happy Healthy Kids program, an after-school program that provides free food to hundreds of Island children each week, which is the focus of the Martha's Vineyard Teddy Bear Suite fundraiser. Day of registration is $35.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the Fun Run, and will be available from 7:30-8:30 am on December 12 at the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club. Bib pick-up is on Saturday, December 11 from 4:00-5:00 pm.
Join us for this cornerstone event of Christmas in Edgartown weekend! For more information, visit https://mvteddybearsuite.com/
Chance to Win at Fatface
Refreshments and Guess for a chance to win a $50 Fatface gift card Friday & Saturday. Dogs are always welcome for a treat too. See you there!
Pet Christmas Stocking Stuffers at Past & Presents
Great selection of adorable bags at various prices filled with toys and treats for your doggie and your kitty. Your pet deserves a gift for all their love. All proceeds go to the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard.
Holiday Dog Show
Dress your for four-legged friend for the Holiday Dog Show. Normally a favorite Spring event, we’re bringing the Dog Show to Christmas In Edgartown weekend for extra cheer. We’re keeping it simple and safe - stop by the Mini Park from 12 - 1 pm on Saturday to enter your pal, take a photo, and continue on your merry way. Winner will be selected and announced later in the day on Visit Edgartown’s social media.
The Dog Show is sponsored by Al Fresco Tails Pet Sitting, Boneyard Surf Co. and will benefit the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard. Details subject to change at any time with safety as our number one priority.
Happy Howliday Photo Shoot
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by having pet portraits taken with Award Winning Photographer, Elizabeth Luce of Bark Furtography. Your favorite four-legged friends can enjoy a fun photo shoot AND help local animals in need. Through our Happy Howlidays Charity Event we will be raising funds, awareness and pet food donations for a local animal shelter Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. 100% of every $25 Session fee will be donated to the Shelter (includes one dog, each additional dog, up to 3 total, is $10) . This price covers a mini (15 minute) pet portrait session and will include 3-5 images to choose from, one Social Media sized image perfect for online sharing. Those who bring a can or bag of dog food to donate will receive a voucher for a 5X7 portrait (Value $59). Additional portraits can be purchased. Book your time slot now by calling 508-560-0651.
Teddy Bear Trot Holiday 5K Run & Walk
The Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, in conjunction with Point B Realty, are happy to be sponsoring the 5th Annual Teddy Bear Trot 5K and Fun Run, part of the Martha's Vineyard Teddy Bear Suite, as well as the Christmas in Edgartown festivities. Awards will be given for age groups, as well as festive dress. Participants of all ages and levels are encouraged to participate, and dress as festive as possible. Dogs and strollers are welcomed!! To register today, click here.
Entrance fee is $25 for pre-registration, and $30.00 race day. Kids' fun run registration is $10.00. All proceeds go to the Club’s Happy Healthy Kids program, an after-school program which provides free food to hundreds of Island children each week, and is the focus of the Martha's Vineyard Teddy Bear Suite fundraiser. This year, the Teddy Bear Suite has a fundraising goal of $45,000, which will underwrite the Health Happy Kids program. Join us for this cornerstone event of the Christmas in Edgartown weekend! For more information, visit https://mvteddybearsuite.com/.
Santa Claus is coming to Edgartown…on his tractor!
Celebrate Christmas in Edgartown, Farm Institute style! We'll be headed into town not by sleigh but by tractor for your opportunity to take a photo with Santa on our little blue Ford. Meet both Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as some of the their farm animals (unfortunately no reindeer), and make a fun felted ornament to take home. Appropriate for all ages. Event is free, donations accepted. Please bring your own camera.
Happy Howliday Photo Shoot
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by having pet portraits taken with Award Winning Photographer, Elizabeth Luce of Bark Furtography. Your favorite four-legged friends can enjoy a fun photo shoot AND help local animals in need. Through our Happy Howlidays Charity Event we will be raising funds, awareness and pet food donations for a local animal shelter Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. 100% of every $25 Session fee will be donated to the Shelter (includes one dog, each additional dog, up to 3 total, is $10) . This price covers a mini (15 minute) pet portrait session and will include 3-5 images to choose from, one Social Media sized image perfect for online sharing. Those who bring a can or bag of dog food to donate will receive a voucher for a 5X7 portrait (Value $59). Additional portraits can be purchased. Book your time slot now by calling 508-560-0651.
4th Annual Holiday Paw-Rade
Come walk with The Black Dog & the Animal Shelter of MV in the Edgartown Christmas Parade! Bring your dog & dress up for the event. Walk the parade with us or simply make a $10 donation at the store to Animal Shelter of MV & receive a 20% off coupon to use on Parade day & a FREE BD Teeshirt! Sign up now! Please call 508-627-6412 with questions.
Animal Krackers
Stocking Stuffers for your furry friends. Special hand etched cat and dog ornaments (while they last)
and more! Proceeds benefit the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard. Please call 774-573-8213 with your questions.