Holidays on the VineyardMartha's Vineyard · Thanksgiving to New Year's
Nov 26, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven

Holidays on the Vineyard

Tree lightings, strolls, markets, carriage rides and concerts, town by town. Search the season, map it, and save your own plan.

First up in each town
Wednesday, November 25 · 10am–3pm · EdgartownAll Aboard The Carnegie
Wednesday, November 18 · 12pm–4pm · Oak BluffsFeatherstone's Annual Holiday Gift Show
Saturday, November 7 – Saturday, December 19 · 11am–4pm · Vineyard HavenHARVEST Art Exhibition

Town by town

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Edgartown

  • Fri, Dec 11 · 5:30pm Lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse
  • Sat, Dec 12 · 11am Christmas in Edgartown Parade
  • Sat, Dec 12 · 10am Holiday Faire in the Edgartown Village Green

Oak Bluffs

  • Sat, Nov 28 · 1pm Small Business Saturday Carriage Rides
  • Sat, Dec 5 · 6:30pm Light Up Oak Bluffs
  • Thu, Dec 10 · 3pm Oak Bluffs Holiday Stroll

Vineyard Haven

  • Fri, Dec 4 · 12pm Pop-up artist market
  • Sat, Dec 5 · 12pm Santa's Workshop
  • Fri, Dec 4 · 5pm Late-Night Shopping & Specials
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Holiday lights

Free drive-bys and walks once it's dark

Ocean Park Holiday Lights

Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs · Free · Directions

One of the easiest free stops once the gazebo and park are lit for December.

2026 schedule coming

Gatchell Family Light Display

148 County Road, Oak Bluffs · Directions

Synchronized lights and music, an Island holiday tradition.

2026 schedule coming

Donaroma's Holiday Lights

Donaroma's, Edgartown · Directions

Last year's "Land of the Northern Lights" display ran nightly through the holidays.

2026 schedule coming

The Carnegie Holiday Display

The Carnegie, Edgartown · Indoors · Directions

An easy indoor stop to pair with Main Street shopping.

2026 details coming

My plan

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    Know before you go

    How do I get to Martha's Vineyard in winter?

    The Steamship Authority runs a daily ferry between Woods Hole and Vineyard Haven through the winter. Book car reservations early for holiday weekends, especially Christmas in Edgartown. VTA buses connect the towns year-round.

    When is Christmas in Edgartown 2026?

    Thursday through Sunday, December 10–13, 2026. It's organized by the Edgartown Board of Trade. The full schedule, with times, a map and a planner, is at edgartownchristmas.com.

    When is Light Up Oak Bluffs?

    Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the tree lighting at 6:30pm in Healy Square.

    Is this an official site?

    No. It's an independent guide made by a family that comes every year. Edgartown listings come from christmasinedgartown.com and update hourly; other towns come from the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce and each organizer.

    Details come from each organizer and can change. Confirm with the official listing before you go. Listings outside Edgartown last checked November 12.