Activities - Things To Do


Flying Horses Carousel

Grab the brass rings from 22 wooden horses with real horse hair manes; oldest working carousel in the country. Also has game room. A must-do summer activity on Martha's Vineyard! Located at the foot of Circuit Ave, 1 block from the ferry terminal.

Address: Oak Bluffs Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: 508.693.9481


The FARM Institute


Milk goats, explore lush vegetable and flower gardens and witness the birth of lambs, piglets, and calves. Spend a day, a week or season in enriching farm programs, or just get lost in our five-acre corn maze. Farm tours 1 & 3 pm Mon-Fri. $5 pp or $10 for the whole family. Buy a CSA share and support our farmers!

Address: Katama Farm, 14 Aero Ave, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 508-627-7007 ext. 105
Email: rob@farminstitute.org


YMCA of Martha's Vineyard

The YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard is excited to offer a variety of programs and activities for all ages, including after school care, teen center, music production studio, prenatal yoga and senior armchair aerobics. We also host a variety of events throughout the year including concerts, dances and brunches. See schedule for listings.

Address: 31 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508-696-7171
Email: info@ymcamv.org


Offshore Ale Co.

Offshore Ale loves to show off it's brewery - please call for an appointment for a Brewery Tours.

Address: 30 Kennebec Ave., Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: 508.693.2626
Email: phil@offshoreale.com

Offshore Ale Co. Martha's Vineyard

Riley's Reads


A haven for children's books and fun! Bring the kids to meet Riley the cocker spaniel and discover the joy of reading in this whimsical & inviting children's bookstore. Our knowledgeable staff have great gift suggestions & children's book recommendations. Open year-round. Gift certificates always available.

Address: 29 Main St. (around corner), Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508-696-7957
Email: zlp78@earthlink.net

Riley's Reads

Murdick's Fudge

Murdick's Fudge, making homemade fudge and brittle since 1887. Celebrating their 28th season on the Vineyard. With stores in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. Purchase orders can be made online April through December.

Address: Main Street, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 508.627.8047
Fax: 888.55.FUDGE

Murdick's Fudge of Martha's Vineyard as seen on Martha's Vineyard Online

Island Spirit Kayak

Island Spirit offers: Kayak Tours, Sunset Tours, Kayak Kamp, Eskimo Roll Clinics, Kayak Rentals, Rental Delivery.

Address: PMB 173 455 State Road, Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508.693.9727
Email: chick@islandspiritkayak.com


1,2,3...To Knowledge!

"1,2,3...To Knowledge!" (More than just a game of Trivia). Add an element of uniqueness to your function with "1,2,3...To Knowledge!". It's both fun and "somewhat" educational. Form teams (or not) and be a part of a fun learning experience that will help break down the walls of formality and create an immediate environment of camaraderie amongst your guests.


Tel: 774-563-0044
Email: ray@123toknowledge.com

Martha's Vineyard Trivia Games

Martha's Vineyard Glassworks


Martha's Vineyard Glassworks was built to offer an understanding of glassblowing to the public. With an open studio, we invite our customers to watch glass art come to life- from the raw material and an artist's vision, to the final piece for your home. Visit our online glass gallery.

Address: 683 State Road, West Tisbury, MA
Tel: 508.693.6026

Martha's Vineyard Glassworks

Classic Aviators

Classic Aviators invite you to strap on your leather cap and goggles and take a flight into yesteryear in the “Red Baron". Flights leave Katama Airfield in Edgartown and offer thrilling views from an open cockpit. Soar over the Aquinnah Cliffs, historic lighthouses and Chappaquiddick Island. Rides for 2 start at $149.

Address: Katama Airfield, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 1.508.627.7677
Email: don@biplanemv.com

Classic Aviators on Martha's Vineyard as seen on MVOL

Capawock Movie Theatre


Newly renovated. Movies. Open year-round.

Address: Main St., Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508.696.9200


Edgartown Cinemas


Movies, Open Year round

Address: Main Street, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 508.627.8008


Illumination Night

Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Grounds. Usually last part part of August; date not revealed until a week before the event. Remembered for a lifetime: after Sing-along concert, Japanese lantern is lit by oldest resident of the community. Then hundreds of other lanterns are lit, turning area into grand, magical illumination.

Address: Campground Cottages, Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: none


Native Earth Teaching Farm

Address: 94 North Road, Chilmark, MA
Tel: 508-645-3304


Family Fun Center (Game Room)

Address: 19 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: 508-693-7129


Polly Hill Arboretum


Address: 809 State Road, West Tisbury, MA
Tel: 508-693-9426
Email: postmaster@pollyhillarboretum.org


Island Cove Mini Golf

Address: State Rd., Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508.693.2611


Martha's Vineyard Arena

Ice skating. Summer schedule starts July 9. Year Round after school classes offered. Call for Free skate and family skate hours.

Address: Edgartown/Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: 508.693.5329


Island Alpaca

Address: 1 Head Of The Pond Road, Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: 508-693-5554


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