Event
Things to do on Orleans, Cape Cod. Want to let more people know about your upcoming festival, parade, or fundraiser? Post the details of your event to our community calendar! Please do not re-submit the same event. We have to approve them before they appear!
Events Search and Views Navigation
July 2019
One Giant Leap!
On July 20, 1969, the first humans stepped foot on the Moon. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing and a momentous undertaking of space exploration. Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Marie Kesten Zahn for a look into the Apollo mission program, the biggest rocket ever launched, and find out what makes our Moon so special! Following the presentation there will be an art project: Making Moon sand! Marie is an archaeologist, artifact conservator, and space scientist.…
Find out more »Night Sky STARLAB Portable Planetarium FOUR SHOWS!
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster welcomes The Museum of Science Traveling Program, Night Sky: STARLAB Portable Planetarium Wednesday, July 17, 2019 for four shows: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:30pm & 1:15pm. STARLAB will take you on a tour of the solar system and beyond, discover which stars, planets, and other astronomical wonders are visible these evenings: Find several constellations in the current night sky Learn what’s really special about the North Star Locate objects like…
Find out more »Ospreys 2019: The Revival of a Global Raptor
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents Ospreys 2019: The Revival of a Global Raptor with author and ornithologist, Alan Poole Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 1pm. Over the past 50 years there has been an extraordinary global resurgence in Osprey numbers from Cape Cod to Scotland and from Finland to New South Wales, Australia. This good-news story has been triggered not just by cleaner waters and less contaminated fish, but also by dedicated groups of people…
Find out more »Nature Screen presents “Rise of the Rockets”!
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster continues its Nature Screen film series in a week-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first man to walk on the moon with PBS’ original NOVA documentary; Rise of The Rockets, Friday, July 19, 2019 at 11:30am. We may be witnessing the dawn of a bold new era of human activity in space, not only for science and exploration, but also for profit. An explosion of private companies is sparking…
Find out more »Free screening of the documentary “Apollo 11”
A screening of Todd Miller's documentary "Apollo 11" about American astronauts' famous expedition to the moon in 1969, will take place at the Snow Library on Friday, July 19 at 2 p.m. All are invited to this special event held the day before the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing.
Find out more »East Coast Therapy Dogs!
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster, MA is proud to present The East Coast Therapy Dogs under the direction of Gina Hayes Saturdays, July 20 & August 17, 2019 at 1pm. Join this talented group of certified dogs and their owners in a celebration that involves the children in fun, active games aimed at strengthening the positive bonds between kids and their dogs. Come enjoy themed obstacle courses in a race between the children and the dogs.…
Find out more »Amazing Animal Ambassadors Return!
Amazing Animal Ambassadors return to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster with Cape Cod captive wildlife care expert Bethany Jakubson Monday, July 22, 2019 at 1pm. Seeing wild animals up close can become a child's treasured memory, open up a whole new world of wonder, and spark a lifelong love of animals. This is the mission of Amazing Animal Ambassadors. Join owner Bethany Jakubson and some of her favorite members of the natural world including: Cali the…
Find out more »Lunch ‘n Learn presents “Amazing Behaviors of Common Birds”
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents their popular series Lunch ‘n Learn. On Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 11:30am join Cape Cod naturalist, Phil Kyle for his program, Amazing Behaviors of Common Birds. Most people assume only exotic birds have amazing adaptions. However, feather color, bill evolution, vision, feeding strategies, and more, make our common birds just as amazing! Each species of bird has a unique way of acting, moving, sitting, and flying. Behaviors to notice:…
Find out more »Lunch and Listen Concert Neil Diamond Tribute
Entertainer Bill Reidy will be at the Orleans Senior Center , 150 Rock Harbor Rd to perform in the outdoor garden. He is renowned for his Neil Diamond Tribute. Bring a lawn chair and your lunch. A limited amount of bag sandwich lunches will be available for $4 by calling the senior center at 508-255-6333 by July 22 to reserve a lunch. This even is funded with a grant by the Orleans Cultural Council. It is free and open to…
Find out more »Mike the Bubble Man! TWO SHOWS!
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History presents two exciting opportunities to experience Mike the Bubble Man! Wednesday, July 31, 2019 TWO SHOWS at 1pm & 3pm. Mike the Bubble Man brings science and magic to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History with his interactive indoor show about BUBBLES! In all shapes and sizes, bubbles come alive through music, choreography, and comedy igniting in the young and young at heart imagination and wonder. Come explore the shapes, color and…
Find out more »