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Cape Cod Events
June 2026

Arts and crafts fairs, garden tours, the annual Sand Sculpture Trail, the ever-popular Fathers Day Car Show ...

Sand Sculptures All Around Town

 ... and sooooo much more!

*Note: Most events go ahead as planned. Even so, weather or other unforeseen factors occasionally lead to postponements or cancellations. So it's always best to double-check with the organizer (see links below) before you head out.

 Fairs, Festivals & Special Events on Cape Cod
June 2026

Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Trail

When: Daily throughout the month of June

Where: Multiple locations in Yarmouth, MA

Admission: Free

More Info: Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Trail

Follow the Sand Sculpture Trail to see the mind-blowing work of nationally renowned artist and sculptor, Sean Fitzpatrick!

This year, you'll find Sean's creative, amusing and totally family friendly sand sculptures in more than 30 locations around the town of Yarmouth.

*FYI: Sean begins creating his works of art in mid-May, and the last sculpture is usually in place by mid-June. If you're lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, you might get to see Sean at work.

Chatham History Month

When: Throughout the month of June 2026

Where: Various locations in Chatham, MA

Admission: Varies by event/venue, some free

More Info: Chatham History Month

June is a fabulous month to explore the rich history of the town of Chatham!

Museum visits, nature walks, lectures and book signings, Godfrey windmill with its sails up and grinding corn (wind and weather permitting, of course!) ... those are just a few of the many fun and fascinating things to see and do during Chatham History Month.

Hike Barnstable: A Month of Outdoor Activities

When: Throughout June 2026

Where: Various locations in Barnstable

Tickets: Most events are free (some may require registration)

More Info: Hike Barnstable Events

Barnstable Land Trust is celebrating Great Outdoors Month with hikes, beach cleanups, author talks, nature walks, and hands-on events all across town.

And don't miss out on the Hike Barnstable Challenge, where kids and adults can log their miles to earn fun prizes (yes, including free ice cream).

Come explore the trails, learn something new, and get outside while it’s all going on.

Nobska Light Tours - Opening Day

When: June 2026 opening day - TBA

Where: Nobska Lighthouse, 233 Nobska Road, Woods Hole, MA

Admission: Adults $10; Seniors and Veterans $8; Children $5

More Info: Nobska Point Lighthouse Tours

On Tuesdays and Thursday mornings in the summer (weather permitting), Friends of Nobska Light hosts their very popular guided tours. 

The lighthouse tower will be open, as will the Keeper’s House which has recently been renovated to serve as Nobska's Maritime Museum.

Twilight tours will also be offered every other Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (last tour at 6:45 PM); 2026 start date for twilight tours - TBA.

*FYI: For safety reasons, children must be at least 45" tall and accompanied by a responsible adult to climb the lighthouse tower.

Provincetown Pride Celebration

When: June 5 - 7, 2026

Where: Multiple venues around Provincetown

Admission: Varies by event

Provincetown Pride weekend brings locals and visitors together for a celebration of what the town has long been known for: LGBTQ+ awareness, empowerment, and diversity.

The weekend is jam-packed with a wide range of special events, parties, and Pride programming for everyone to enjoy.

Check out the full schedule for all the details!

Arts Alive Festival

When: June 12 - 14, 2026  

Where: Falmouth Library Lawn, Shore Street Extension, and Peg Noonan Park in Falmouth MA

Admission: Free

More Info: Arts Falmouth

This gala event celebrates the arts in Falmouth and on the Upper Cape.

Festival events include days and evenings filled with music, theater, dance performances, artist and crafter exhibits and sale, food and drink, and plenty of activities for the kids.

A Different Drummer Craft Fairs

When: June 13 & 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Drummer Boy Park, 773 Old Kings Highway (Rt. 6A), Brewster MA

Admission: Free

More Info: A Different Drummer Craft Fairs

A Different Drummer Craft Fairs holds its first large crafts fair of summer with more than 40 artists and crafters setting up their tents and selling their wares at Drummer Boy Park. 

What will you find at the fair? A wonderful selection of artwork, books, candles, clothing, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, metal work, mixed media, pet items, photography, soaps, pottery, toys, woodwork, and much more!

Full Moon Beach Campfire

When: June 2026 date - TBA

Where: Herring Cove Beach, Provincetown, MA

Admission: Free

More Info: Cape Cod National Seashore events 

Enjoy sunset on the beach and folklore and games around the campfire. Bring a beach chair or towel to sit on. Meet the rangers on the beach in front of the large bathhouse and concession area just south of the beach entrance at Herring Cove Beach.

(*Tip: Be sure to bring some bug repellant, too!)

Wild Care's Wildlife "Baby Shower"

When: June 2026 date - TBA

Where: Wild Care Cape Cod, 10 Smith Lane, Eastham MA

Admission: Free (donations appreciated!)

More Info: Wildlife Baby Shower

Join Wild Care Cape Cod to celebrate the precious animal babies cared for at their wildlife rescue and rehabilitation clinic in Eastham.

Activities include educational presentations every half hour with Animal Ambassadors including owls, turtles, and a Mallard Duck named Mallory. Wild Care’s Director, Stephanie Ellis, will talk about wildlife dads, and guests can take a look inside the clinic window to see some of the baby animal patients. There will also be children’s crafts, games, face-painting, refreshments, and the coolest ice cream truck around – “Good Times” will sell ice cream.

Please consider bringing a gift from Wild Care’s Baby Shower Wish List (see the list at the link above). Guests bringing a gift will be entered to win a Wild Care gift basket filled with surprises from local businesses.

Cape Cod Baseball League - Opening Day

When: June 13, 2026

Where: Multiple locations Cape-wide

Admission: Free, donations appreciated

More Info: See my Cape League page for details

It's opening day, let the games begin! The country's best collegiate baseball players are back on Cape Cod this summer for another season of top-notch baseball.

Head to a ball field in one of 10 towns across the Cape, and you'll soon see why CCBL games are high on my list of things to do on Cape Cod on a summer evening!

Nye Museum Open House & Baking Competition

When: June 2026 date - TBA

Where: Nye Homestead & Museum, 85 Old County Road, East Sandwich, MA

Admission:  Free

More Info:  Nye Museum

The Nye Museum re-opens for the season with their annual Open House Celebration. The historic 1678 homestead will be open for guided tours. Throughout the day, costumed guides will be greeting visitors and telling stories of the Nye family and their place in East Sandwich history.

Be sure to wear your walking shoes! They'll come in handy as you stroll around the beautiful museum campus, explore the hiking trails, and see the old fish hatchery.

Taylor-Bray Farm's Spring Sheep Festival 

When: June 2026 date - TBA  

Where: Taylor-Bray Farm, 108 Bray Farm Road, Yarmouthport

Admission: Free; $5 per vehicle requested parking donation

More Info: Taylor-Bray Farm

Here's your chance to see how wool goes from the sheep to the sweater!

At historic Taylor-Bray Farm's annual Sheep Festival, visitors are treated to demonstrations of the ages-old arts of sheep herding, sheep sheering, and wool spinning.

On the grounds of the 22-acre farm, you'll also meet the resident donkeys, sheep, Scottish Highland cattle and other farm animals - with petting areas for up-close visits. Hay wagon rides and refreshments round out the day.

Please ... human visitors only, no dogs!

Fathers' Day Car Show

When:  June 21, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Main Street, Hyannis

Admission: Free

Every year on Fathers' Day, the Main Street of Hyannis is lined with hundreds of shiny autos of all kinds - plus an arts and crafts fair, food vendors, music at the bandstand, and the multitude of sights, sounds and tastes that downtown Hyannis and the Harbor area are noted for.

Although it's dedicated to Dads on their special weekend, this antique and collector car extravaganza is a popular event with moms, kids and other family members, too!

Rotary Club of Bourne-Sandwich Car Show

When: June 2026 date - TBA

Where: Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
220 Sandwich Road, Bourne MA

Admission: Free

Calling all car lovers! Head to this free, family-friendly event where all vehicles and motorcycles are welcome—classics, customs, cruisers, and anything in between. There’s plenty of spectator parking, so bring the whole crew and enjoy a fun evening checking out the lineup.

Don’t forget to enter the 50/50 raffle. And when hunger hits, swing by The Hot Rod Café for grilled burgers, hot dogs, and snacks.

All proceeds go back into the local community. Come for the cars, stay for the food, and support a great local tradition!

Cape Cod Quahog Day

When: June 2026 date and time - TBA

Where: TBA

Admission: Free

More Info: Quahog Day

Usher in summer 2026 with this quirky celebration headlined by our resident "seer", Doug the Quahog.

Why do I refer to Doug as a "seer"? Because this marvelous mollusk has talents that amaze ... the ability to predict how many weeks of great beach weather lie ahead for Cape Cod.

Come meet Doug, learn his prediction, and enjoy the festivities!

Against the Tide on Cape Cod

When: June 27, 2026

Where: Nickerson State Park, 3488 Main St., Brewster MA

More Info: Against the Tide Swim

Join MA Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) on the beach to swim, run, or walk to support breast cancer prevention!

This is the 27th anniversary year for Against the Tide on Cape Cod, a major fundraiser for MBCC. Events include a USMS-Sanctioned 1-mile swim, plus a 1-mile recreational and competitive swims, ½-mile recreational swim, USATF-Certified 5K and 10K runs, and a 3-mile fitness walk.

The funds raised through this event help to support MBCC's work toward breast cancer prevention locally and nationally.

This is a family-friendly event and can be enjoyed by adults and children of all ages and abilities.

Harwich 5K Road Race & Walk

When: June 2026 date - TBA 

Where: Harwichport, MA

Admission: Free for spectators; registration & fee for entrants

More Info:  Harwich Road Race 

Grab your running shoes and get ready to race or walk for a good cause: local fitness programs for kids.

Originally begun by a small group of fitness-minded moms, this 5K now draws hundreds of racers of all ages for a run along a flat, scenic route through the village of Harwichport.

The professionally timed event is followed by an after-party celebration and awards for the top finishers.

Monday Painters' Club Show & Sale

When: June 2026 dates - TBA

Where: Dennis Village Green, corner of Rt. 6A and Bass River Road, Dennis MA

Admission: Free

The Monday Painters Club displays each Monday in the summer on the village green in Dennis.

Stop by to see a wide variety of art subjects in watercolors, acrylics, oils and pastels by the 18 member artists.

Original artworks, prints and cards are available for purchase.

A portion of the proceeds is given as an art scholarship to Dennis-Yarmouth High School. 

In case of rain on Monday, come by on Tuesday to see these lovely paintings ranging from ocean views, to florals and landscapes.

Free Kids Matinee Movies at the Orpheum

When: June 2026 start date - TBA

Where: The Orpheum Theater, 637 Main Street, Chatham, MA

Admission: Free

More Info: Chatham Orpheum Theater

Every morning from late June to early September, Chatham's Orpheum Theater shows free, family friendly movies.

Doors to the theater open at 9 a.m. The show starts at 9:30 a.m.

Tickets are free, available at the box office the morning of the show. Seating is first come, first served.

Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet

When: June 26 - 28, 2026

Where: Various venues in Provincetown

More Info: Provincetown Portuguese Festival

Provincetown's deep Portuguese heritage is celebrated every year in June.

This popular annual event is jam-packed with food, games, live music, dancing, and parades. The weekend is capped off with the traditional "Blessing of The Fleet" where boats of all sizes line up to receive the blessing for a safe and prosperous season.

Wellfleet Shellfish Farm Tours

When: June 2026 dates - TBA

Where: Aquaculture farms in Wellfleet MA

Tickets: Adults $30 plus $3 online fee; under 12 Free

More Info: Wellfleet Shellfish Farm Tours

Looking for an extra-special experience? Sign up for one of Wellfleet Oyster Alliance's shellfish farm tours! 

During these fun and educational events, participants wade out to a working aquaculture site to see, first-hand, how shellfish are cultivated in our local waters.

These tours do sell out, so reserve your spot as soon as possible!

*Note: Access to some aquaculture farms requires a fair amount of walking on mucky and uneven sand.

Stony Brook Grist Mill & Museum - Opening Day

When: June 2026 opening day - TBA

Where: Stony Brook Grist Mill & Museum, 830 Stony Brook Road, Brewster, MA

Admission: Free

More Info: Stony Brook Factory Village - FB page

Celebrate the start of the 2026 season at Stony Brook Village!

From opening day until late August, the Grist Mill and Museum at Stony Brook will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Here's your opportunity to watch as corn is ground into cornmeal the old fashioned way: by water-powered grist mill.

See the mill in action, purchase organic stone-ground, gluten-free cornmeal, visit the museum upstairs, watch weaving demonstrations on the old barn loom, and explore the scenic footpaths beside Stony Brook.

If you're in Brewster or nearby, this is a don't-miss event (in my humble opinion)!

Mashpee Community Picnic & Fireworks Display

When: June 27, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. (rain date June 28th)

Where: Mashpee Middle-High School Athletic Field, 500 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee, MA

Admission: Free

More Info: Mashpee Community Picnic

Mashpee's annual Community Picnic is an evening of fun and games for the whole family.

The highlight of this event is the big fireworks display, set to begin around dusk.

*Note: Alcohol, smoking and pets aren't allowed on school grounds.

Hounds of Highfield

When: June 28, 2026, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (rain or shine)

Where: Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth MA

Admission:  Free admission to the Hall & event, donations encouraged!

More Info: Hounds of Highfield

Calling all doggies: This one's for you - and your human companions, too!

Highlights of this popular annual event include a costume parade, a playful agility course competition, live music, and a blessing of the pets by Rev. Nell Fields of Waquoit Congregational Church. Local food vendors will be on hand, too.

It’s a fun, dog-friendly day in a beautiful setting. Come by and enjoy it!

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Important Note: The date, time, place, admission charges, etc. of the events on this page may be changed by the event sponsor at any time, without my knowledge. Please be sure to confirm all information directly with the sponsor before you make any plans!