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Event Calendar and Things to Do in Orleans, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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Sailors’ Valentines by artist Gregg Roberts
Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is proud to present Sailors’ Valentines by artist Gregg Roberts May 1 ~ June 30, 2018. * Cape Cod native and Sailors’ Valentines award winning artist, Gregg Roberts, is a singer, poet and self-taught artisan. He resides, teaches and maintains a studio in the seaside village of Cotuit, which houses an immense collection of shells and nautical memorabilia used in the creation of his distinctive works. Gregg created his first…
Find out more »Sailors’ Valentines by artist Gregg Roberts
Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is proud to present Sailors’ Valentines by artist Gregg Roberts May 1 ~ June 30, 2018. * Cape Cod native and Sailors’ Valentines award winning artist, Gregg Roberts, is a singer, poet and self-taught artisan. He resides, teaches and maintains a studio in the seaside village of Cotuit, which houses an immense collection of shells and nautical memorabilia used in the creation of his distinctive works. Gregg created his first…
Find out more »2018 Butterfly House & Pollinator Path Season!
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster announces the 2018 Butterfly House & Pollinator Path season open daily Friday, June 1st through Sunday, September 2, 2018 9:30am – 4pm. Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects in the world. Our Butterfly House will give visitors the chance to see and experience butterflies “up close and personal.” As you approach the Butterfly House you will walk through a beautiful Pollinator Path filled with blooming plants such as Orange Butterfly…
Find out more »Summer Solstice Celebration
Part One: Fine Dining with Friends -- Captain Linnell House, Orleans Part Two: Sunset Cocktails and Concert -- Herring Cove, Provincetown Fundraisers for Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Proceeds benefit repairs to the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail in Wellfleet and Old Harbor Life Saving Station in Provincetown
Find out more »Open House – Junior Sailing Program – Orleans Yacht Club
Kids from 8 to 18 and their parents are invited to stop by an Open House at the Orleans Yacht Club to learn about the Junior Sailing Program. The Open House will be Thursday, June 21 from 9 to 11 AM. Meet the instructors, check out the three classes of sailboats students sail, and see if the program would be something your kids would enjoy for one week, eight weeks, or anything in between. The OYC's Junior Sailing Program has…
Find out more »Birdwatching for Beginners Walk & Talk
Join CCMNH bird nerd, Gretchen Moran Towers on Thursdays, May 24th & June 21, 2018 at 10am-11am for Birdwatching for Beginners! Gretchen will present basic skills designed to enable bird identification through sight and sound. Following the presentation, you'll venture outdoors to view the birds in their natural habitat and practice the methods you will have just learned. This class includes a discussion of ideas for promoting birdwatching in your own yard. Adults, home schoolers, pre-schoolers, school vacationers and families…
Find out more »Tick Training and Lyme Disease Prevention
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents Tick Training and Lyme Disease Prevention with the Cape Cod Medical Reserve Corps Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 1pm. Those of us who live on Cape Cod are probably familiar with the high incidence of Lyme disease in our area; however, people who visit in the summer as vacationers, campers or camp counselors may know very little about this problem. It is essential that they understand about Lyme disease, prevention…
Find out more »Orleans Improvement Association Garden Tour
The Orleans Improvement Association will hold its 30th annual garden tour “Secret Gardens” on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 10-4 pm. This 30th anniversary celebration will feature seven beautiful gardens and attendees will observe plein air painters at work in the gardens, can interact with master gardeners, enjoy ice cream and following the tour, attend receptions at art galleries from 4-6 pm. It’s going to be fabulous! Learn more at www.orleansimprovement.org
Find out more »Sunday Family Field Walks
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents Sunday Family Field Walks. Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Our naturalist will explain the various plants, animals, habitats, and other ecological features along the John Wing Trail. These walks are approximately 90 minutes over somewhat challenging terrain. Sunday Family Field Walks start at 12:00pm May 27 ~ September 30, 2018 Please check at Admissions Desk to confirm scheduled walk. Weather and/or high tide…
Find out more »Weekday Family Field Walks
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents Family Field Walks. Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Our naturalist will explain the various plants, animals, habitats, and other ecological features along the John Wing Trail. These walks are approximately 90 minutes over somewhat challenging terrain. Weekday Family Field Walks are Monday ~ Friday 10:30am & 2:00pm June 25 ~ August 31, 2018. Please check at Admissions Desk to confirm scheduled walk. Weather…
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Fireworks July 4th Orleans Cape Cod Massachusetts
Fireworks Show The July 4th Fireworks begins July 1st, 2018 (Rain date July 5, 2018) at dusk at Rock Harbor in Orleans, Massachusetts. The Fireworks start between 8:30 and 9:15 pm. We suggest you park and head to Rock Harbor early to stake out your spot! The fireworks show is most spectacular at Rock Harbor but if you can't make it to Rock Harbor you can also see them up close at Skaket Beach. Other areas where you can watch…
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July 4th Parade Orleans Cape Cod Massachusetts
About the Parade The July 4th Parade is full of music, celebration, and fun! Parade route starts at the Orleans Elementary School on Eldredge Park Way, rain or shine. The parade route continues down Eldredge Park Way, Route 6A, Main Street, Route 28 and back to Eldredge Park Way. Insiders tip: Bring some beach chairs or blankets and stake out a spot about a half hour before the parade begins! A donation is appreciated to help fund parade expenses. Parade…
Find out more »Snow Library Sign up Ice Cream Party
Snow Library invites you to an Ice Cream Party Friday, July 6th at 4:00 Stop in, have a yummy ice cream sundae and fill out your summer reading registration. You do not have to attend the party to sign up for summer reading. Don’t slip into the summer slide, keep your head full with reading and your tummy full of ice cream. Sponsored by The Friends of Snow Library
Find out more »Free Color Consultations with Maura Jones
Interior design consultant Maura Jones will be on hand at Snow's Saturday afternoons to help take the confusion out of choosing paint colors. Maura’s experience includes taking a project from blueprint to job site and from workroom to installation. She can relate to projects and homes both large and small, whether selecting a wall color or refreshing an entire space. She has worked in both design firms and retail décor businesses, with architects, construction managers, and installers. Maura’s expertise is…
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Nauset Beach Summer Concerts 2018
Free Monday Nights 6:30 - 8:30pm at Nauset Beach. Tuesday rain date.
Find out more »Jungle Jim’s 80’s Rock the Snow Library
Jungle Jim’s 80’s Rock the Library Tuesday July 10th at 4:00 The Snow Library presents Jungle Jim’s Rock the Library show at 4:00 on Tuesday July 10th. Jungle Jim’s tubular balloon magic show combined with comedy, improv and rad elements from 1980s classics makes this one righteous show you won’t want to miss. Best suited for ages 3-10. No registration is required for this free show. It is sponsored by The Friends of Snow Library and by a grant from…
Find out more »P.J. Storytime at Snow Library
Snow Library presents Pajama Storytime 6:30 Wednesday, July 11th –Wednesday August 15th Please join us Wednesdays at 6:30 for Pajama Storytime. We invite 3 to 6 year olds to come to the Orleans Snow library in their pajamas and to bring a soft, cuddly friend for books, rhymes, songs and fun. Siblings are welcome. Sponsored by The Friends of Snow Library.
Find out more »The Land Ho! Acoustic Series presents Palmer Egan
This talented and sought after local musician is coming to the Land Ho! stage for some acoustic greatness that you don't want to miss. Stop by to hear Palmers brilliant take on some familiar and surprising songs that always lead to good times.
Find out more »Lucy’s STEM program at Snow Library
Snow Library presents Lucy’s STEM Experiments on Thursday, July 12th from 10:30 to 12:00 Please join us at Snow Library on Thursday, July 12th at 10:30 for some fun hands on S.T.E.M. experiments. This program is geared for 3-7 year olds with parent supervision and siblings are welcome to join us. Through a variety of hands-on discovery based learning stations, you and your child will have fun exploring concepts of Science, Technology, Math and Engineering. No registration is required and…
Find out more »International Conference on Biomarkers and Cancer Targets
Cancer Targets 2018 welcomes you to the International Conference on Biomarkers and Cancer Targets 2018 to be held on July 16-17 in Dubai UAE. Cancer Target 2018 is a well organised scientific event consisting workshops, symposiums, exhibitions of oncological instruments, new diagnostic therapies and special sessions for young researchers and students with modern and advance research from top universities, research centres, hospitals. The unique international on biomarker and cancer target conference 2018 directs towards addressing main issues as well as…
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