43rd Annual Christmas In Edgartown

Traditionally One Of New England’s Most Charming Holiday Weekend Festivals, Edgartown Over The Holidays Does Not Disappoint.  Over Four Decades In The Making, The Edgartown Board Of Trade Is Proud To Keep The Cheer Here - Showcasing The Winter Magic That Can Be Found In Everyone’s Favorite Summertime Town. 

Schedule:

Sharing The Trail: African American History Tour In Edgartown

3:00 Pm  4:00 Pm

Old Whaling Church (Map)

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/

A Vincent House Christmas

5:00 Pm  7:00 Pm

99 Main Street (Map)

New This Year, Step Into The Festive Spirit And Charm Of Christmas Past In The Island’s Oldest House. Expert Guides Share Captivating Stories Of The Vineyard’s Early Rural Christmas Celebrations, Revealing How 19th-Century Traditions Were Shaped By Works Like Clement Clarke Moore’s A Visit From St. Nicholas. Experience The Warmth And Joy Of Family Gatherings, Acts Of Charity, And Seasonal Cheer.  Brought To You By The Vineyard Preservation Trust.

December 13th: 5-7pm

Vineyard Preservation Trust's Holiday Cocktail Party At The Carnegie

5:30 Pm  7:30 Pm

The Carnegie (Map)

Celebrate An Old-Fashioned Christmas With The Vineyard Preservation Trust. Enjoy Fine Libations And Scrumptious Passed Hors D’oeuvres At  The Beautifully Decorated Carnegie.  $100 Per Person, Please Visit Https://Vineyardtrust.Org/Events/ To Reserve Your Tickets.

Lighting Of The Edgartown Lighthouse

5:30 Pm  6:15 Pm

Memorial Wharf (Map)

A Time Honored Tradition, Edgartown’s Version Of A Tree Lighting Is Full Of Seaside Village Charm. Thank You To The Mv Museum For The Annual Holiday Lighting Of The Edgartown Lighthouse, Which Takes Place At 6pm Sharp, With Help From The Mv Cub Scouts And Martha's Vineyard Girl Scouts. 

Come Celebrate With Us At Memorial Wharf For A Great Viewing Spot And Countdown! Beginning At 5:30 Pm Edgartown’s Favorite Mascots, Non-Profit Concessions, Caroling, Give-Aways And Maybe The Man In Red Himself! This Fun Event Is Brought To You By Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank.

If You Wish To Watch The Lighting From The Harbor View Hotel, You Must Make Reservations With Bettini Restaurant. The Museum Extends Special Thanks To Tom Bassett And His Crew For Volunteering Their Time To String The Holiday Lights Every Year.

Minnesingers Annual Family Holiday Concert

8:00 Pm  9:30 Pm

Old Whaling Church (Map)

Benefit Concert For The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Choral Group, Minnesingers And Vineyard Preservation Trust. This Is Their 32nd Year The Minnesingers Have Performed At The Old Whaling Church. Tickets $20.00; Doors Open At 7:30. Please Call 508–627–4440 With Questions And Visit Https://Vineyardtrust.Org/Events/ To Reserve Your Tickets. 

Holly & Ivy Holiday Ball

8:00 Pm  10:00 Pm

Harbor View Hotel (Map)

It's Christmas In Edgartown...A Black-Tie Affair Is On Deck Ready For You To Enjoy The Holidays To The Fullest!  Ball Gowns, Tuxedos, And Really Stylish Suits Or Dresses—Dig In And Pull Out Your Holiday Attire, And Join Us At The Beautiful Harbor View Hotel. Dancing With Music Provided By Dj Rock Well. Grab Your Friends And Enjoy A Night Full Of Holiday Cheer: Tickets Sales Now

Proceeds And Donations Benefit The Martha's Vineyard Boys And Girls Club.  This Event Is Brought To You By Hoverfly Events, A Proud Sponsor Of Christmas In Edgartown.