2024 ISLAND HAPPENINGS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
OAK BLUFFS
LIGHT UP OAK BLUFFS
November 30, 2024
1:00 - 7:00pm
Healey Square | Oak Bluffs, MA
Kick off the shopping in Oak Bluffs the weekend after Thanksgiving to get some fresh air, walk and ring in the holiday season with horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling in Healey Sqaure, Santa photo ops as well as pulling up in the firetruck. Don't miss the fun!
VINEYARD HAVEN
“THE GIVING TREE” LIGHTING
December 7, 2024
2:00 - 5:00pm
BLACK DOG CAMPUS | 20 Beach Street Extension, Vineyard Haven, MA
In Partnership with the MV Chamber of Commerce and Jardin Mahoney’s, The Black Dog will host a tree lighting and holiday celebration at our VH Campus on December 7th. This event will kick off the “Very Vineyard Holiday” – the theme that represents how the MV Chamber is packaging and promoting all Island-wide holiday events, including The Golden Ticket Program!
- Music, concessions, and holiday tent sales from 2 – 5 pm
- Kids Activities (cookie decorating at Tavern and ornament decorating on patio from 2 – 4:45)
- Santa arrives at 3 pm for photos from 3 – 4:45 pm
Santa lights “The Giving Tree” at 5 pm
Buy a seashell ornament for The Giving Tree!
$5 Seashell ornaments will be available for purchase at the event and at the Chamber to benefit the Red Stocking Fund and Island Food Pantry.
EDGARTOWN
December 12-15, 2024
2:00 - 5:00pm
A beloved New England holiday tradition, Christmas in Edgartown brings the season's charm to life. For over 40 years, the Edgartown Board of Trade has celebrated the spirit of the holidays, transforming this iconic summer destination into a winter wonderland full of magic and cheer. Click here for the full list of events.
Don’t miss The Golden Ticket program kickoff!
The MV Chamber’s “Golden Ticket” program is an island-wide promotion designed to enhance the holiday shopping experience. Every $25 spent at participating local businesses earns shoppers ONE (1) Golden Ticket entry. Each ticket is a chance to win cash prizes in a grand drawing held on December 23 at The Black Dog in Vineyard Haven.
GOLD RUSH:
As part of this program, there will be three (3) GOLD RUSH events to generate even more excitement.
These events will take place on Small Business Saturday, November 30, Saturday, December 7, and
Christmas in Edgartown weekend, December 12-15. During these special days, participating businesses will distribute two (2) tickets for every $25 spent, boosting sales and adding to the festive fun!
The participating businesses are listed below and will display a decal in their window, letting you know they’re part of the Golden Ticket Program!
GOLDEN TICKET PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
- 51art Gallery
- Beetlebung
- The Black Dog
- Coastal Supply Co.
- Curio
- DermaSea
- Erica Wilson
- The Green Room
- Island Alpaca
- Island Vintage
- Jardin Mahoney's Garden Center
- KIN
- Lani Beach Club
- LeRoux at Home
- Little House Cafe
- Martha's Vineyard Made
- Martha's Vineyard Museum
- Morrice Florist
- The Newes from America
- Offshore Ale
- Our Market
- Past & Presents
- Rainy Day
- Revive By Sarka
- Sea Spa Salon
- Shop Conrado
- Soft as a Grape
- Soul Gems by Maria
- Stop and Shop
- Summer Shades
- The Sweet Life Cafe
- Taylor Stone Illustration
- Your Market