Each month, The Edward Gorey House Book Club meets — at the House and in an online setting — to discuss some of Gorey’s favorite authors and his literary influences. Attendance is limited to 20 bookish sorts per group for optimal quarreling.... (more)

The 28th annual Nantucket Wine & Food Festival, May 27–31, 2026, features 50+ events from intimate dinners to grand tastings, welcoming international winemakers, world-class chefs, and passionate food and wine lovers. (more)

The 28th annual Nantucket Wine & Food Festival, May 27–31, 2026, features 50+ events from intimate dinners to grand tastings, welcoming international winemakers, world-class chefs, and passionate food and wine lovers. (more)

The 28th annual Nantucket Wine & Food Festival, May 27–31, 2026, features 50+ events from intimate dinners to grand tastings, welcoming international winemakers, world-class chefs, and passionate food and wine lovers. (more)

The 28th annual Nantucket Wine & Food Festival, May 27–31, 2026, features 50+ events from intimate dinners to grand tastings, welcoming international winemakers, world-class chefs, and passionate food and wine lovers. (more)

The 28th annual Nantucket Wine & Food Festival, May 27–31, 2026, features 50+ events from intimate dinners to grand tastings, welcoming international winemakers, world-class chefs, and passionate food and wine lovers. (more)

Coffee Conversation friendship The 1st friday of every month at 9:30AM, Newcomers always welcome Enjoy activities, classes and special events all year with us. Open to all Barnstable County residents and beyond. contact: ostervillevillagewomensgro up@gmail.com (more)

Starts in March! on the first Saturday of each month, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., children 5+ can enjoy free play time with Lego at the library. See you on March 7! Register below (just one registration needed for entire year). (more)

Safe Place provides those who have lost someone to suicide a caring, confidential, and peer- based support group where they do not have to be alone with their grief. Safe Place is free of charge and facilitated by trained volunteers, many of whom are loss survivors themselves.... (more)

Kick off summer at the 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim! Once a year, the New Bedford Harbor shipping channel closes to all boat traffic so that hundreds of swimmers of all ages and abilities can make the unforgettable 1.2-mile open water crossing from New Bedford to Fairhaven. Assisted by a robust on- water safety team, swimmers navigate the scenic route past Butler Flats Lighthouse and through the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier before reaching the finish at Fort Phoenix.... (more)