Events Artful Improv Night with Improv Cape Cod! Get ready for an evening of quick wit, big laughs and completely unscripted fun at the Cape Cod Museum of Art! Improv Cape Cod takes the stage for our inaugural "Artful Improv" evening - a lively comedy performance where everything is created in the moment. Date and Time: Thu, Oct 8, 7 PM-8 PM Cost: $18-$24 Place: Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA, USA Website

Events Brewster’s Historic Main Street Walking Tour Historic Main Street Walking Tour TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE SITE “The tour of historic houses yesterday was outstanding. Both Ellie and Beth do an excellent job. I learned so much. … Narration, as always, was the best.” Step Back in Time: Guided Walking Tour of Brewster's Historic Main Street Join us for an hour-long journey through history along Brewster's iconic Main Street, also known as the Old Kings Highway! Take a step back in time as our guide leads you through this charming street, brimming with stories of brave sea captains, antique homes, and long-gone citizens who shaped this historic town. Don't miss this opportunity to discover Brewster’s rich past on this captivating tour! Meet at the parking lot behind Uncle Pete's Chowder House & the Woodshed Bar (formerly the Brewster Inn and Chowder House) at 1993 Main Street, Brewster MA. Free parking at the rear. Tours are weather dependent. Please check the BHS website prior to the start time. Tickets are non-refundable; however, in case of BHS cancelling due to heavy rain, reservations can be used for a future tour. Recording of any type is not allowed. The Brewster Historical Society is a Section 501 (C)(3) Non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. Date and Time: Wed, Oct 7, 9:30 AM-10:30 AM Cost: $10-$15 Place: Brewster Historical Society Museum 739 Lower Road, Brewster, MA, USA Website

Events Tuesday's Tool Time Plan a visit to the restored Chester Ranlett Tool Museum - located behind the Swift-Daley House. On display are hundreds of tools, many of them unusual and unique to this area. A forge on the premises operates at the whim of the blacksmith. In addition to visiting hours the same as the Swift-Daley House, look for special Tuesday Tool Times - Tuesdays 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Learn More Date and Time: Ongoing Tuesdays, 4 PM-7 PM Cost: Free Place: Eastham Historical Society 25 School House Road, Eastham, MA, USA Website

Events PLYMOUTH ROCK’R: WOODEN ROCKING BOAT THREE DAY WORKSHOP Dates: Friday, Oct 16; Saturday, Oct 17 and Sunday Oct 18 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily ( PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 3-DAY PROGRAM ) Location: Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South Street, Hyannis, MA Fee: $850 per boat (includes materials) Capacity: Limited to 7 adult participants Join us for a hands-on, three-day boat building workshop led by master craftsman Bob Fuller of South Shore Boatworks . In this unique experience, you'll learn traditional techniques and work step-by-step to craft your very own Plymouth Rock’r - a charming rocking boat that's the perfect holiday gift for the little mariner in your life. Register Here Date and Time: Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18 Cost: $850 Place: Cape Cod Maritime Museum 135 South St, Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601, USA Website

Events Night at the Museum: A Halloween After-Hours Adventure Get ready for a unique Halloween weekend kickoff at the Sandwich Glass Museum's Night at the Museum: A Halloween After-Hours Adventure on Friday, October 30th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM! Families are invited to dress up in their best costumes or spooky pajamas to watch master glassblowers work in the dark, using the fiery glow of the furnace to shape a one-of-a-kind Halloween glass masterpiece that will even be available for purchase after the show. Tickets are $15 per person and include after-hours museum access, the live demonstration, a screening of short, kid-friendly Halloween movies, and plenty of festive treats like popcorn, candy, and drinks. Visit the Sandwich Glass Museum Website to learn more and purchase tickets: https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/products/night-at-the-museum Date and Time: Fri, Oct 30, 5 PM-7 PM Cost: $15 Place: Sandwich Glass Museum 129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA, USA Website

Events Public Clay Open Studio Ongoing Mondays, 6-9pm. $75 initial session (includes clay), $30 per session thereafter Come and practice your clay skills! If you have taken at least 3 clay classes here at the Center or are an experienced potter, you are welcome to practice during our Public Open Studio hours. Rates are $75 for your first session and includes 25lbs of clay (glaze and firing incl) and $30 per session thereafter. You may purchase additional clay for $50 per bag from the Center. Bring an apron and wear close-toed shoes. Tools are available, but feel free to bring your own. If you have not taken clay classes at the Center before, please call Christine Ernst at 508-394-7100 ext 116 before you register. Guidelines: no outside clay or glaze is allowed no production work all work must fit on a 16" x 16" drying board you must check in with the Studio Monitor to review studio best practices upon your first visit Date and Time: Ongoing Mondays, 6 PM-9 PM Cost: $30-$75 Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website

Events A Grave Situation, Walking Tour of Brewster Cemetery Scripted by Sally Cabot Gunning A narrated walking tour of the famous, the infamous, the unknown and ignored – till now! Expect uneven terrain — and “spirited” guests. Tickets are limited, reservations required: Adults: $18 (Members $15) Children 8-12 $10 Not suitable for children under 8. Tour is approximately 75 minutes. Recording/videotaping is prohibited. Tours are weather dependent. Please check the BHS website prior to the start time. Tickets are non-refundable; however, in case of BHS cancelling due to heavy rain, reservations can be used for a future Grave Situation tour. Date and Time: Thu, Oct 29, 4:30 PM-5:45 PM Cost: $10-$18 Place: Brewster Historical Society Museum 739 Lower Road, Brewster, MA, USA Website

Events Spooky Knights Community Fundraiser Get ready for a fantastic fall tradition at the Heritage Museums & Gardens for the Spooky Knights Community Fundraiser! This exciting two-day event takes place on Friday, October 23rd from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM and Saturday, October 24th starting at 3:30 PM. Families can dress up in their favorite costumes to enjoy a high-energy dance party, carnival games, face painting, carousel rides, and cozy fire pits. Tickets are $15 per person, with children ages two and under getting in for free. Best of all, your entry helps support the Sandwich Middle High School PTSA, student activities, and school clubs! Space is limited with timed entry slots, so be sure to pick your time and grab your tickets through their website: https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/mecevents/spooky-knight-community-fundraiser-friday/?occurrence=2026-10-23 Date and Time: Friday, Oct 23, 4:30 PM-8:30 PM Cost: $0-$15 Place: Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA, USA Website

Events Sins, Sips, and Secrets This October we invite you to join us for a night at the Museum. On an interactive tour, participants will visit the 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House to hear a different story in each room of Falmouth’s nefarious and unearthly past. Using first person accounts, diaries, and newspaper records, you will hear things about the actual fears about the night, wayward travelers, and spirits in times past. During the event, drinks and appetizers will be available from 5:30pm, come enjoy libations before or after your tour and stroll our grounds, which will be lit by candlelight for the event. This is not a drop in event. Tour time is 6pm, you’re welcome to come before your tour time to enjoy a drink and please arrive in time for the tour. Meet at the Cultural Center first to check-in before the tour. $35 Museums on the Green Member/ $40 Non-member. Includes libations. Limited capacity. Max 15 people per tour. Register Here Date and Time: Thu, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29, 6 PM Cost: $35-$40 Place: Falmouth Museums on the Green 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA, USA Website

Events Junk Journaling for Joy with Cindy LaFlash No class Sep 23. LENGTH : ongoing, try it out once or come weekly LEVEL: all levels WHAT TO EXPECT: Join artist Cindy LaFlash for a laid-back, feel-good workshop where we’ll dive into the joyful chaos of junk journaling: think pretty paper scraps, vintage book pages, stickers, fabric bits, magazine cutouts, and whatever else we can glue down to delight our inner child. EXTRAS: All materials are included! Cindy brings a treasure trove of supplies, endless prompts, and a whole lot of inspiration to get your creativity flowing. You’ll leave each session with pages full of color, texture, and meaning—and maybe a few new crafty besties. No experience needed, just a desire to play. Come make something beautiful just because it makes you happy. DON'T FORGET: This class is in the Abbott Studio, upstairs in the Education Wing. Bring stuff from your own craft stash if you want. And bring your own beverage if you choose, too. SAVE: Buy a $100 6-pack for this class and get 1 class free! And consider p urchasing a membership for only $65 and get discounts on classes and events year-round at the Center. INSTRUCTOR: Cindy LaFlash is a dedicated mom of five, a Craft Queen, and founder of LaFlash of Creativity, a mobile creative studio powered by artistic inspiration providing accessible, joyful art experiences to people of all ages through workshops, pop-up events, and private gatherings. Date and Time: Ongoing Tuesdays Cost: $20-$100 Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website

Events Create with Cindy: Thursday Craft Lab for CCFFo50 Ongoing Thursdays, 530-730pm. $20 drop-in, $100 6-pack No class Sep 25. LENGTH: ongoing, try it out once or come weekly LEVEL: all levels WHAT TO EXPECT: Let’s turn Thursday nights into our time to create, connect, and unwind. This class is designed just for members of the Cape Cod Female Friends Over 50 group — a space to try new projects, swap ideas, and laugh our way through an evening of creativity. Each session will feature a relaxed, beginner-friendly art activity — think mindful drawing (Zentangle-inspired), playful collage, or mixed media projects — with all supplies provided. You can bring your own favorite tools if you like, and we’ll share tips, inspiration, and plenty of conversation. No experience needed, just curiosity and the desire to make something with your hands. EXTRAS: Everyone leaves with a finished piece, and probably a few new friends. DON'T FORGET: This class is held upstairs in the Education Wing. And bring your own beverage or snack if you choose, too. SAVE: Buy a 6-pack for this class and get 1 class free! And consider purchasing a membership for only $65 and get discounts on classes and events year-round at the Center. INSTRUCTOR: Cindy LaFlash is a dedicated mom of five, a Craft Queen, and founder of LaFlash of Creativity, a mobile creative studio powered by artistic inspiration providing accessible, joyful art experiences to people of all ages through workshops, pop-up events, and private gatherings. Date and Time: Ongoing Thursdays Cost: $20-$100 Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website

Events Art & Democracy: 250 Years of American Independence with Susan Overstreet Abbott Studio 2nd Sundays, 2-3:30pm. Member $20, Non-member $22 per class LENGTH: monthly 90-minute class LEVEL: all WHAT TO EXPECT: Each month Susan Overstreet will lead discussions on the intersection of American Political Development and American Artists. Participants will be given a list of books and documents to read before the gathering which will include a short lecture, art of the times on the big screen, followed by questions and conversation. Starting with the Founding for our June event before the Fourth of July, 2026 – we will span the centuries of American Democracy over the course of the next year. MONTHLY TOPICS: Sep 13: The Expansion to the West -- This presentation will cover the time period from the Mexican War in 1845 to the start of the Civil War and the art that depicted American life and the growing divide in American identity and the distinct political forces determining the future course of the nation. Reading: What Hath God Wrought by Daniel Walker Howe Oct 11: Civil War -- This presentation will cover the Civil War and its aftermath in the 1870sand 1890s. We will discuss the social, technological and political changes that affected art and American identity. Readings: How the South Won the Civil War byHeather Cox Richardson Nov 15: Gilded Age Dec 13: WWI Jan 10: WWII Feb 14: Abstract Expressionism Mar 14: 1960-70s Apr 11: 1980-2000 May 9: Current times Jun 13: Current times and beyond DON'T FORGET: This class is held in the Education Wing. SAVE: Save $2 on this class by purchasing a membership for only $65 and get discounts on classes and events year-round at the Center. INSTRUCTOR: Before pursuing happiness as a full-time artist, Susan Overstreet (BA in International Affairs, George Washington University, MA in American Politics, George Mason University, 2006) taught American Politics and Government, Democracy Theory, Political Theory and Foreign Policy at George Mason University (2004-2008) and Brandeis University as a Teaching Fellow (2008-10). Susan completed studio work at George Washington University and continued studying fine arts at the Corcoran School of Art and the Art League School of Alexandria. Her work was accepted in many juried competitions in Virginia and now on Cape Cod. Susan has exhibited at The Provincetown Art Museum, Cotuit Center of the Arts, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, and the Cape Cod Museum of Art. She taught art to children in Fairfax Public Schools and served as president of the Springfield Art Guild. Susan has taught at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Milford Arts Council, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, the Creative Arts Center of Chatham, the PAAM and the Cotuit Center for the Arts. Susan teaches painting, drawing, holds monthly Figure Night and Paint Nights, leads sketching tours, and is available for private lessons. She is represented by Tracy Lindholm Nee in Dennis, MA Date and Time: 2nd Sundays, 2 PM-3:30 PM Cost: $20-$22 Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website