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?
Vintage Charm Bar with Marie Moss at Nell
Join us at Nell Home for a vintage charm bar with Marie Moss where you can create jewelry that’s uniquely you. Browse a beautiful selection of charms—sparkly, classic, whimsical, and everything in between. Marie will be bringing a stunning collection of vintage charms gathered from all over the world, each with its own story and character. Whether you’re treating yourself or crafting the perfect gift, this is a beautiful way to add meaning and magic to your holiday season.
12/12 4-8 PM and 12/13 10-3 PM
Contact 508-627-9172 or hello@nellmv.com for more information.
Christmas In Edgartown Ugly Sweater Bar Hop
It’s exactly as it sounds - the ugliest sweaters and your favorite Edgartown watering holes! Meet at the Carnegie at 6 pm for fun photos before heading out on the town. This event is provided by Hoverfly Events.
Free to attend, Registration Request
UGLY SWEATER BAR HOP SCHEDULE:
6:00 PM Meet at The Carnegie Heritage Center at 58 N Water Street, Edgartown (group pics will be taken & UGLIEST SWEATER AWARD will be given)
6:45 PM Depart for Bad Martha's (enjoy a beer at our favorite local brewery! and stop by the Evening of Enchantment at Donaroma's)
7:30 PM Depart for Town Bar & Grill
8:00 PM Depart for Bettini's located at Harbor View Hotel
8:45 PM Depart for The Wharf
*Schedule subject to updates. Keep checking the website!
Alchemy Japanese Spirits Dinner
let Alchemy whisk you away to Japan with a curated selection of Suntory House spirits and a meticulously crafted menu from our talented chefs. Our cozy and vibrant fireplace room will set the perfect atmosphere. The cost is $225 per guest (includes gratuity but excludes tax). Reserve your spot online or call us at 508-627-9999. We look forward to welcoming you!
Annual Santa Fun Run & Walk with Amity Island Running Club
Please join us for a walk or run (distance and pace of your choice) to kick off Christmas in Edgartown weekend! Santa hats and beards will be provided, but feel free to wear any of your own festive wear! There will be a "Most Festive" costume prize awarded. **Reflective gear and headlamps are required!**
A $10 donation is suggested. Amity Island Running Club will be making a donation to the Island Food Pantry. The Amity Island Running Club is a running group on Martha's Vineyard - Everyone welcome!
Lightship Bracelets 2nd Annual Nantucket Bracelet Making Class
Come share in some holiday cheer and learn how to weave a lightship bracelet. Each person will leave with a bracelet that can be cherished for years to come. Light refreshments will be served. Class is $200 and registration is required in advance.
Email Sarah at lightshipbraceletsmv@gmail.com to reserve your spot today.
Family Dining & Thursday Night Football at The Wharf Pub
Enjoy family dining and Thursday Night Football specials. Come to the Wharf & create wonderful memories with family, friends & locals. Contact 508-627-9966 for more information. The Wharf Pub is a proud sponsor of Christmas In Edgartown.
Town Bar MV Ugly Sweater Contest
Break out your brightest, boldest, and downright ugliest holiday sweaters and join us for a weekend full of fun and festive vibes! From Friday through Sunday, guests are invited to show off their most outrageous holiday attire while dining with us.
Snap a photo in your ugly sweater during your visit and enter our Ugly Sweater Contest for a chance to win a restaurant gift card and a festive swag basket packed with goodies!
All participants will be entered into our weekend-long drawing, and the lucky winner will be announced on Sunday. Whether it’s sparkly, silly, or spectacularly tacky—we want to see it! Come enjoy great food, good company, and holiday cheer all weekend long.
Evening of Enchantment - The Land of the Northern Lights
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.
Holiday Soiree at Tracker
Please join us for an evening of timeless elegance and seasonal inspiration.
Explore curated holiday décor, exquisite gifts, and luxurious home accents designed to bring warmth and sophistication to your home.
-Champagne & Decadent Chocolates
-Exclusive Event Offers & Complimentary Gift Wrapping with Purchase
Come celebrate the art of living beautifully this holiday season!
(Formal attire admired, not required. Offsite parking @ Edgartown Library with shuttle provided.)
Contact info@trackerhomedecor.com for more information.
Bar Bites & Holiday Lights at Behind The View
Join us for Bar Bites and Holiday Lights at Behind The View! Delight in a variety of festive drinks paired with comforting bites, all served in a warm and cheerful holiday atmosphere
12/11, 12/12, 12/13 12:00pm - 4:00pm
12/14 12:00pm-3:00pm
Rainy Day Christmas In Edgartown
Rainy Day welcomes you to shop our open house full of sales and Holiday treats and refreshments.
Contact rainyday@vineyard.net for more information.
Stocking Stuffer Bar at Sea Legs
Mix and match any five items from the stocking stuffer bar for $75 total - an amazing savings and easy way to check multiple people of your gifting list!
Annual Fortune Cookie Sale at Nell
Find your fortune at Nell! Crack open a fortune cookie to reveal your exclusive discount. Each cookie holds a surprise and maybe even a little holiday magic! Will you score 15% off? 30%? Something even better? There’s only one way to find out… discounts up to 60% off your entire purchase! Come shop, open your fortune and enjoy the fun!
Contact 508-627-9172 or hello@nellmv.com for more information.
Donaroma's Nursery Light Show
Festive light show coordinated to cheery holiday music. Drive through the Nursery and enjoy the colors and sounds of the holidays! Donaroma’s is a proud sponsor of Christmas In Edgartown.
Thursday, December 11 - Sunday, January 14th
Holiday Garland Making Workshop
Please note: this program is intended for adults. Registration is required. To register, visit the calendar at edgartownlibrary.org or call 508-627-4221.
Come to the library to make your very own garland at this fun and festive workshop, hosted by Programs Coordinator Claudia Taylor and Collection Development Librarian Caroline Drogin. Using dried citrus slices, warming whole spices, a needle and thread, and ribbons, you will learn how to create a beautiful decoration for yourself, or to give to family or friends. All supplies will be provided.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
Lightship Bracelets MV Bracelet Making Class
Come learn how to make a lightship bracelet and enjoy some holiday cheer at the Daniel Fisher House. Class is $195 and registration is required —Email Sarah at lightshipbraceletsmv@gmail.com to sign up! Only a few spots left so book today!
Holiday Sip and Stitch at Erica Wilson
Join us at Erica Wilson for our Holiday Sip and Stitch!
All levels welcome and free to join!
First come first serve
Christmas In Edgartown Ugly Sweater Bar Hop
It’s exactly as it sounds - the ugliest sweaters and your favorite Edgartown watering holes! Meet at the Carnegie at 6 pm for fun photos before heading out on the town. Thanks to MV Tours, the blue bus will help shuttle the Bar Hop.
6:00 PM Meet at The Carnegie Heritage Center at 58 N Water Street, Edgartown (group pics will be taken)
6:30 PM Depart for Bad Martha's (enjoy a beer at our favorite local brewery! and stop by Twas the Night Before Christmas at Donaroma's)
7:30 PM Depart for Town Bar & Grill
8:00 PM Depart for Bettini's located at Harbor View Hotel
8:45 PM Depart for Rockfish
10:00 PM Walk to The Wharf
This event is provided by Hoverfly Events, a proud sponsor of Christmas In Edgartown. Free to participate, but registration appreciated via Eventbrite.
Annual Santa Fun Run & Walk with Amity Island Running Club
Please join us for a walk or run (distance and pace of your choice) to kick off Christmas in Edgartown weekend! Santa hats and beards will be provided, but feel free to wear any of your own festive wear! There will be a "Most Festive" costume prize awarded. **Reflective gear and headlamps are required!**
A $10 donation is suggested. Amity Island Running Club will be making a donation to the Island Food Pantry. The Amity Island Running Club is a running group on Martha's Vineyard - Everyone welcome!
Evening of Enchantment - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Kick off the weekend and join the enchanting elves at Donaroma's for a very special 'Twas the Night Before Christmas celebration. Decorations and characters from the favorite story by Clement Clarke Moore. Decked out in its holiday finest, Donaroma's offers all the magic and wonder of the season with kids Activities, a Holiday Wish Tree, Decorated Boxwood Tree Raffle and more! Refreshments for all! Free Admission!
Donaroma's Light Show 5 pm - 9 pm in the parking lot set to festive music on 87.9 FM (Light Show through Wednesday, January 1, 2025)
Boards on Boards at Nell Home
Pick out the perfect gift for anyone in your life. A unique way to bring home a piece of the island, choose a piece expertly crafted by Chappaquiddick Wood Company and enjoy free laser engraving of anything you can dream up! Enjoy complimentary bites and refreshments. Email hello@nellmv.com with your questions. Nell Home is a proud sponsor of Christmas In Edgartown.
Sharing the Trail: African American History Tour in Edgartown
Celebrate the season with the African American Heritage Trail by exploring its amazing sites in Edgartown. Join them for a walk honoring Edgartown’s legacy as a historic community.
Meet at the Whaling Church at 3 p.m.
Don’t miss this historical walking tour, with stops at sites like the Courthouse, Federated Church, Edgartown Harbor and more. Learn where Frederick Douglass made his impassioned appeals for justice, hear the honored history of Judge Herbert E. Tucker, discover Nancy Michael’s blessing (or curses!) for whaling sailors, and envision Esther’s story from atop beautiful Memorial Wharf. Book your tour today: https://mvafricanamericanheritagetrail.org/tours/
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.
Bar Bites & Holiday Lights at Behind The View
Join us for Bar Bites and Holiday Lights at Behind The View! Delight in a variety of festive drinks paired with comforting bites, all served in a warm and cheerful holiday atmosphere. Harbor View Hotel is a proud sponsor of Christmas in Edgartown.
Call 508-627-7000 for more information.
HOURS: Thursday -Saturday 12-4pm, Sunday 12-3pm
Sparkle & Cheer at Tesori Fine Jewelry
Join us this holiday weekend for an elegant celebration of Christmas in Edgartown at our fine jewelry store. Discover the perfect gifts and timeless treasures with 30% off select designers throughout the weekend.
We are also excited to host a special trunk show featuring designer Karen Lee, showcasing her stunning collection for part of the weekend. It’s a rare opportunity to explore her exquisite designs up close and find something truly unique.
As you shop, enjoy festive sweet treats and the warm, welcoming holiday spirit. Let us help you make this season sparkle with the perfect piece of fine jewelry.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Hours: December 12th - December 15th, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Deals at Dune on Winter St!
Have you visited Edgartown's newest Men's shop on Winter Street? Join us for our best deals of the season. Shop Fall and Summer sales from 30-60% off!
Hours: Thursday 12/14- Sunday 12/15, 11AM-5PM
Stocking Stuffer Bar at Sea Legs!
Our Stocking Stuffer Bar is your one-stop-shop for all the stockings you need to fill this year!!
From cocktail kits, to self-care products, winter accessories, sweet treats and more - mix and match any 5 items for $50!
Coastal Christmas Chic at The Great Put On
Celebrate Christmas in Edgartown with The Great Put On!
Join us for a festive holiday weekend full of cheer and unbeatable savings! From Thursday to Sunday, enjoy 30-50% off storewide on our curated collection of stylish clothing and accessories. Plus, don’t miss our 75% off hallway for even greater deals on select pieces.
While you shop, indulge in delicious sweet treats and soak in the holiday spirit with us. It’s the perfect time to find gifts for your loved ones—or treat yourself!
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you at The Great Put On. See you there!
December 12th - December 15th, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A Very Boneyard Christmas!
Join us for the best holiday deals 30-70% off! Let us help with your Christmas shopping while we listen to Christmas tunes and watch a holiday movie!
Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 11AM-5PM
Edgartown Firemen's Association Holiday Pop-Up Store
Come visit us downtown for our annual Edgartown Firemen’s Association Holiday Store at the Port Hunter! Our store is better than ever this year —We will have all of your favorite EFA apparel, as well as the ALL NEW 2024 EFA HOLIDAY SHIRTS! All proceeds benefit the Edgartown Firemen’s Association! See our website for more details. www.edgartownfiremensassociation.org
Thursday 12/12 — 4pm-8pm
Friday 12/13 — 12pm-8pm
Saturday 12/14 — 9am-8pm
Sunday 12/15 — 10am-6pm