Family events in Martha's Vineyard, MA

Back by popular demand, this high-energy circus show features fantastic juggling, acrobatics, clowning, physical theater, comedy, and more. Experienced performers with two decades of international work bring lively family entertainment that aims to keep audiences laughing and clapping throughout the performance.

Enjoy an evening of partner, line, and just-for-fun dancing with instruction to get everyone moving comfortably. A brief lesson opens the night, then the floor is yours with music from DJ Keren Tonnesen of PathwaysARTS and friends. All ages are welcome and no prior experience is needed. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and participants may attend solo or with a partner. This monthly gathering runs through fall with dates in October and November, and the October 3 session is a postponement of the originally planned September 26 date. Admission uses a sliding scale of $5 to $20. The event is presented by the Martha’s Vineyard ballroom dance group in collaboration with PathwaysARTS and Stillpoint. For those interested in additional learning, professional teacher Ellen Brodsky offers monthly Saturday sessions at Island libraries, including Aquinnah, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown on listed fall dates.

Oak Bluffs Open Market returns with a day in the park by Oak Bluffs Harbor, featuring vintage finds, handmade creations, and other one of a kind items. The market supports new and growing businesses with low vendor fees, and a coffee vendor spot is still available. Food vendors should have the required Board of Health certificates. Enjoy a welcoming marketplace setting and the chance to discover unique treasures.

Learn the essentials of soil health in a practical workshop designed to make soil testing straightforward. The session includes a step-by-step demonstration on collecting and preparing a sample to send to the UMass lab, guidance on reading a soil test report, and clear advice on how to use the results in your garden. Participants are invited to return for a drop-in session later in the season for help interpreting results from their own soil tests. The workshop is led by Faren Osnoss of Kitchen Gardens MV, who supports islanders in building healthy soil and growing food. This event is free, and registration is appreciated.