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2026 Shared Summer CalendarSummer on the island is full of incredible events — sometimes all at once! To help our nonprofit community stay connected and coordinated, we’ve created this shared calendar where you can view and add major summer fundraisers and gatherings. Click Here to Submit Your Event! Please Note: This calendar is intended to be a shared resource to help nonprofits coordinate with each other. Times, locations, etc. may not be listed. If you want to know more about an event, please reach out to the hosting nonprofit directly. |
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Saturday, March 21st – 5:30 - 9 PM
6th Annual Night Out for Nonprofits @ The PA Club, Oak Bluffs
5:30 - 7 PM Nonprofit Networking, 7 - 9 PM All are welcome to meet with island nonprofits & enjoy the music!
A night of music and networking to celebrate the work of the Island nonprofit community. Entertainment by Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish.
Wednesday, April 8th – 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Martha's Vineyard Career, Volunteer & Networking Night @ The Grange Hall, West Tisbury
An exciting evening of career opportunities, community engagement, and professional networking at the Martha's Vineyard Career & Networking Night. Brought to you by the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, ACE MV, MVNC, and Vineyard Preservation Trust, in partnership with Slough Farm, this event is designed to connect job seekers, volunteers, and professionals with local businesses and organizations looking to grow their teams.
Friday, May 8th – 7 - 10 PM
Vineyard Montessori School's Big Night Out @ The PA Club, Oak Bluffs
The 29th Annual Big Night Out fundraiser benefits Vineyard Montessori School—the Island’s largest childcare provider and only independent school. Dance the night away at the PA Club on May 8 with DJ Smooth B, enjoy delicious bites and a lively bar, and bid on an exciting online auction running April 10–May 8, featuring generous donations from local and off-Island businesses. This FREE community event supports a vital community resource! Visit vineyardmontessori.com/bignightout to explore the auction and join the fun.
Thursday, May 21st – Sunday, May 24th
Martha's Vineyard Environmental Film Festival @ Martha's Vineyard Film Center
Martha's Vineyard Film Society, in collaboration with Vineyard Conservation Society, presents the 12th Annual Martha's Vineyard Environmental Film Festival.
Thursday, June 25th – Sunday, June 28th
FILMUSIC Festival @ Martha's Vineyard Film Center
The MV Film Society presents a long weekend of feature films and musical performances that celebrate the convergence of music, culture, and film.
Sunday, June 28th
30th Anniversary Celebration @ Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us as we celebrate Featherstone's 30th Anniversary Celebration!
Tuesday, June 30th – 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Vineyard Conservation Society Annual Meeting @ Stillpoint
Annual meeting of the VCS membership. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, July 9th – 5:30 - 9:30 PM
Sail Martha's Vineyard Seafood Buffet & Auction @ Tisbury Wharf (138 Beach Road)
The Seafood Buffet & Auction is Sail MV's annual gala, with boats on the dock, music, a lobster dinner, a live auction featuring sailing excursions, and the camaraderie of the Vineyard's maritime community.
Friday & Saturday, July 10th & 11th
Vineyard Cup Regatta @ Vineyard Haven Harbor
Two days of sail racing with classes for Catboats, Herreshoff 12.5, Schooners, and modern classics among others. Benefits Sail Martha's Vineyard's maritime programs and education for islanders of all ages and abilities.
Saturday, July 18th
Annual Summer Gala @ Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us on Saturday, July 18th for Featherstone's largest fundraiser of the year on the campus outside the Art Barn! Guests enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner along with a silent auction and golden ticket giveaway to win one of five unique experiences! For more information and tickets, visit www.featherstoneart.org/gala
Monday, July 27th – Friday, July 31st
MV Documentary Week @ Martha's Vineyard Film Center
In recognition of the rising importance of documentaries to public dialogue, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society is proud to announce its twelfth annual Documentary Week, 5 nights of new, award winning documentaries and filmmaker Q&A's, from July 27-31, 2026. Documentary films have become the conscience of the nation, providing a deeper study of contemporary, and often unnoticed, social issues. By using the unique medium of film, Documentarians are able to cultivate a more compelling and fruitful discussion by mixing strongly-driven narratives with vivid imagery.
Wednesday, July 28th – 5 - 7 PM
BiodiversityWorks Summer Gathering @ Tashmoo Springs
Our annual gathering to thank everyone who supports BiodiversityWorks. Our staff are at displays about our projects, answering questions, and we make a few remarks while we feed our guests light bites and beverages.
Monday, August 3rd – 5:30 PM
Summer Soiree @ Farm Neck Golf Club
The Annual Summer Soiree is Hospice of Martha's Vineyard's largest fundraiser, welcoming friends and community members to a wonderful evening at Farm Neck Golf Club. The Soiree features cocktails, a raw bar, and a live, silent and online auction! The support raised from the Soiree helps us to continue serving our Island community with end-of-life care, palliative care and bereavement services.
Friday, August 7th – 8 PM
Grace Kelly Benefit Concert @ The Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
Join MVNC and The Margaret Stewart Lindsay Foundation in welcoming Grace Kelly back to the Island for a fantastic evening of entertainment in Edgartown. More information and ticket details coming soon.
Sunday, August 9th – 4 PM
Anonymous Art @ Featherstone Center for the Arts
Small Art. Big Fun. Anonymous Art is a fun and creative art show featuring 6"x6" works of art donated by local artists. All anonymously created artwork is for sale for $100 with both professional and novice artists participating. Attendees of the event have the opportunity to sign up for a one in six chance to win the pieces of their choosing, not knowing who created the artwork. A roll of a dice ultimately determines the winner of each piece. It’s an evening of small art and big fun!
Tuesday, September 8th – Sunday, September 13th
The 21st Annual Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival @ Martha's Vineyard Film Center
The premier film festival on Martha's Vineyard enters its 21st year!
Sunday, September 13th - 4 PM
Potter's Bowl @ Featherstone Center for the Arts
Featherstone's annual Potter's Bowl is a community favorite! Local potters work throughout the year to create beautiful bowls which they donate to Featherstone for this special fundraiser. Patrons are able to select handcrafted bowl and are then served a casual late summer meal of locally made soup from Island restaurants and caterers (along with Island made bread). It's an affordable, community focused event which also raises needed funds for the art center.
Friday, October 16th – Sunday, October 18th
The 7th Annual Women in Film Festival @ Martha's Vineyard Film Center
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society is excited to present our 7th annual Women In Film Festival (WIFF), running from October 16-18, 2026 at the MV Film Center. WIFF is a celebration of women in film: both in front of and behind the camera. This festival features stories that have not usually been told from a woman’s perspective.