Make holiday planning easy... from finding a party to buying holiday pies... just by visiting MVOL.com.  Stop back with us often as we update this page with more information as it becomes available:

Pumpkins etc...

Donaroma's, 271 Upper Main St. Edgartown; 508-627-8366

Morning Glory Farm, West Tisbury Road, Edgartown; 508-627-9003

Stop & Shop, Water St, VH & Upper Main St., Edg; 508-693-8339, 508-627-9522

Tisbury Farm Market, 342 State Rd, Vineyard Haven; 508-693-2223

...& Costumes

Shirleys Hardware: 374 State Rd., Vineyard Haven; 508-693-3070

Thrift Shops: 38 Lagoon Ave., VH, 508-693-2278
                         &  N.Summer St., Edg, 508-627-5683

Halloween Parties
Edgartown
Halloween Disco Party! Plan to be at Nectar's for the most insane freakin' disco inferno Halloween costume party on the planet with The Boogies! Lots of prizes too.

Cash prizes and Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish will be drawing in partyers at the Atlantic Fish & Chop House. And, at The Wharf get ready for Scaryoke with A Train. Costume contest and prizes.

Oak Bluffs
Calling all ghosts and ghouls - don't miss Mediterranean's hair-raising Halloween Party to benefit WVVY. Food, fun, tarot readings and Halloween games. $500 cash prize for best costume.

Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish perform at The Ritz Cafe's annual Halloween party. Cash prizes for funniest scariest & most original costumes...and a Ritz exclusive: the Ritz Patron Look Alike contest.

Stop in at the Lookout Tavern in your costume and get 25% off whatever you order to eat (drinks not included). And, there'll be a prize awarded for the best costume at the MV Ice Arena on Saturday from 2:10 to 3:10 pm

There'll be a DJ Dance Party over at the PA Club, from 8-midnight on Halloween while over at the Lampost, the All Nighters, give-aways and cash prizes for winning costumes will keep the party rockin'. Danny Quinn's Pub hosts a Hallloween Hooley...all on October 31.

Vineyard Haven
The Vineyard Playhouse kicks things off at 7:30 pm on Friday Oct. 30 with a screening of The Haunting provided by Island Entertainment. $ 5 admission  The fun continues on Saturday with a trick or treat open house from
5:30-7:30 pm.

West Tisbury
West Tisbury Parks Department hosts its annual Halloween bash at the Ag Hall on Saturday.  Lots of fun for the whole family with treats, tricks, hayrides, prizes and more .  6-8 pm.

Just for Kids
The Rotary Club is sponsoring a free Halloween Hay Ride for kids this Saturday starting at 2 pm. Come early--the first 150 participants get a small pumpkin! Begins and ends at the Tisbury Wharf in Vineyard Haven. Ends before dark.

Celebrate Halloween at Island libraries:  the West Tisbury Public Library offers hayrides, crafts and goodies to make this a fun day for all from 3 - 5 pm. Chilmark Library parties in the same time slot and Oak Bluffs Library offers Wicked Fun Games for ages 12 and over from 12:30 to 2 pm.

The Tisbury School Halloween Costume Party and Haunted House fundraiser will take place Friday 3-7 pm and Staurday noon to 4  pm. $3 admission. Halloween games, raffles and snacks.

Both Vineyard Haven and Edgartown businesses will be welcoming costumed kids with treats this Halloween. Click on town links for more info from our Calendar of Events.

Drop in at the Bunch of Grapes bookstore in Vineyard Haven on Saturday for books about Halloween and mask-making.

Starting at noon, Kevin Keady performs the Raven out at the FARM Institute where you'll also find the cornmaze, treats, pumpkin carving and crafts.  10 am to 1 pm

Thanksgiving Dinner

Edgartown
Chef Michael Brisson hosts a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at l'etoile.  Choice of two soups, two appetizers, three entrees and three desserts.  $68-$82/pp.

The Harbor View Hotel hosts its annual Thanksgiving Buffet at Water Street restaurant. Raw bar, cheese platter, carving station with choice of turkey or beef entree, hot & cold appetizers and side dishes and, of course, desserts. View Menu

Oak Bluffs
Eat in or take out at Mediterranean Restaurant. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner and dessert served buffet style.  Two seatings: 1:30-2:30 and 5:30-6:30; reservations required.  $35/pp; 12 and under $15; take out $20.  Oven roasted turkey, traditional side-dishes and cakes, crisps and pies.

Vineyard Haven
Zephrus Restaurantoffers its traditional take on Thanksgiving dinner with 4-courses-three choices per course-for $38, $18 for children. Seatings between 1-5 pm. Entrees include turkey, ham and vegetarian stuffed and roasted squash.  Three day stay at the Mansion House Inn includes free dinner (booking by Nov. 8). View Menu

Pies to Go
Scottish Bakehouse (508-693-6633)
What: Apple, apple-cranberry, blueberry, raspberry, cherry, mince pumpkin and pecan; shortbread crust
When: Pie orders will be taken until Wednesday, Nov. 26
$$$$: 9-inch pies priced at $19 except blueberry, $21and pecan, $22.
Pick-up/purchase: Until 11 am on Thanksgiving Day
Last Minute Shopping: Yes

Cakes by Liz (508-696-8444)
What: 9-inch apple, apple-cranberry crumb, chocolate bourbon pecan, pecan and pumpkin pies made with butter, fresh fruit and no shortening.
When: Order by 12 noon on Monday prior to Thanksgiving.
Last Minute Shopping: No

MV Regional High School Culinary Arts Department(508-693-1033 x 135)
What: Students' home-made 12-inch blueberry, pumpkin and apple and pecan pies
When: Friday, November 20
$$$$: $12 except pecan $15
Pick up: By Tuesday, November 24.
Last Minute Shopping: No

Black Dog (508-696-8190):
What: Deep-dish 9-inch pies-pumpkin, pecan, blueberry lattice or crumb, apple double crust or crumb, triple berry (raspberry, strawberry & blueberry) and cherry.
When: Order by Monday, Nov 23
$$$$: All pies are $15.95.
Pick-up/purchase: On Thanksgiving until 1:30 pm
Last Minute Shopping: Yes
 
Espresso Love (508-627-9211)
What: pumpkin, pecan and chocolate pecan, apple and apple/cranberry, blueberry and  blueberry crumb 9-inch pies; butter-rich crust, hand-cut seasonal fruits.