Upcoming Events
Celebrate Summer @ The Yard with the Chilmark Community Trust!
Grab a picnic dinner from one of our community partners to enjoy on the lawn, and we’ll take care of the fun and dessert!
Beetlebung Farm is now offering ‘BeetleBundle Farm Picnics’ on Tuesday nights. Pre-order yours online by Monday at 11 AM and they’ll have it ready for pick-up before the event!
Grab a delicious pizza from the Chilmark General Store. Order it in advance and grab it on your way to The Yard!
The Chilmark Community Church sells Lobster Rolls every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30 PM. Stop by and purchase one for just $25!
All our Tuesday night events and Fun Friday workshops are free to attend and open to the public. To help us get a headcount for each event, let us know you’re interested in coming.
Thank you to our partners at The Yard. We are so grateful for their support!
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Music & Dancing with The Mike Benjamin Band
Tuesday, July 7 @ 5:30 PM
A fun night of dancing with music by The Mike Benjamin Band! Bring a lawn chair or blanket, a picnic dinner, and your friends and family to celebrate our first event. There will even be Salt Rock Chocolate S’mores to start the summer off right!
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Wampanoag Traditions
Friday, July 10 @ 1:30 PM
Join us to create pinch pots and corn dolls using natural materials while learning about the cultural significance of these enduring traditions and the stories they carry from generation to generation. This engaging experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with Indigenous knowledge, creativity, and living history. Open to all ages.
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Family Fun Night
Tuesday, July 14 @ 5:30 PM
A night of classic games for friends and family of all ages! Join us as we play some of our favorite lawn games, musical chairs, limbo, and other summer activities. Plus, there will be Yommi pops for everyone to enjoy!
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Hidden History of MV with Thomas Dresser
Friday, July 17 @ 1 PM
Join Island historian and author Thomas Dresser for an engaging journey into some of the Vineyard's most fascinating and lesser-known stories. From mysterious place names and forgotten cemeteries to dramatic shipwrecks and tales of the Underground Railroad, this lively presentation will reveal the layers of history hidden just beneath the surface of everyday Island life.
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Family Bingo Night
Tuesday, July 21 @ 5:30 PM
Come join us for a night of Bingo! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to this fun night of friendly competition. There will be prizes on the line and more Yommi pops for a sweet treat!
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Shellfish Day
Friday, July 24 @ 1 PM
Join Chilmark's Shellfish Constable Isaiah Scheffer and Emma Green-Beach, Shellfish Biologist and Executive Director of the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group, for an unforgettable afternoon exploring the creatures that help shape our Island's waters, culture, and economy. Expect plenty of stories, surprises, science, and hands-on learning along the way. Open to all ages.
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Vineyard Sound and Ice Cream
Tuesday, July 28 @ 5:30 PM
A night of music and ice cream – what could be better? Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come listen to The Vineyard Sound sing some of your a cappella favorites. Plus, you can treat yourself to an ice cream sundae. It’s the perfect summer combination!
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Square Dancing and Shortcake
Tuesday, August 4 @ 5:30 PM
Get ready to dance the night away with the Flying Elbows! Whether you are a square dancing pro or first-timer, this event will get everyone out on the dance floor. There will also be Strawberry Shortcake to share - need we say more?
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Family Movie Night
Tuesday, August 11 @ 7 PM
It’s not summer without an outdoor movie night! Join us for a family movie as the sun goes down. You bring a lawn chair or blanket, and we’ll provide the popcorn and candy. It is sure to be a night to remember!
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A Conversation with Belle Burden & Amy Schumer
Wednesday, August 12 @ 5:30 PM
Join us for an evening in conversation with Belle Burden and Amy Schumer as they discuss the Best-Selling Book, Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage. This ticketed event will be hosted at The Yard in Chilmark on August 12th starting at 5:30 PM.
All proceeds support the programs and initiatives of the Chilmark Community Trust.
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Ghost Stories & S'mores
Tuesday, August 18 @ 5:30 PM
Ghost stories, Salt Rock s’mores, and a bonfire – it’s a classic summer combo! Join us for an evening with Holly Nadler as she leads us through a night of stories suitable for family members of all ages. We’ll kick things off at 5:30 PM with stories suitable for our younger listeners. Braver listeners can stick around for some scarier tales that will start around 6:30 PM. As the summer comes to a close, we will gather one final time as friends, family, and neighbors around the campfire.