CCYP Community Calendar

Cape Symphony Thursday Night Chapters
PERFORMANCE
Thursday Night Chapters
Hosted by Cape Symphony
September 3, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
277 MA-6A, Yarmouth Port
A free, weekly summer residency at the historic Chapter House in Yarmouth Port. Running May 21 through September 3, this concert series transforms Thursday evenings into a vibrant celebration of live music, community, and Cape culture.
EVENT TYPE
Literary Society
Hosted by the Eldredge Public Library
September 3, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
A media mixer for young professionals who want to talk about the books, shows, and podcasts they are engaging with right now. Folks can come and go and are not expected to stay for the whole hour and a half.
LECTURE
The Amazing World of Butterflies
Hosted by the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
September 5, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
869 Main St. Brewster
Learn how butterflies use their beauty to fool predators in a special presentation from Dr. Nipam H. Patel, a global expert in evolutionary biology.
CONCERT
Women ROCK!
Hosted by Cotuit Center for the Arts in honor of WE CAN
September 6, 2026
Doors 6:30 PM Show 7:30 PM
Melody Tent
In honor of WE CAN’s 25 years of helping Cape Cod women thrive and Cotuit Center for the Arts’ 30 years of making the arts accessible and inspiring, this landmark concert will feature a special performance of Women ROCK!, Cotuit’s electrifying original production. More than a concert, Women ROCK! is a tribute to the strength, creativity, and spirit of women who rock both on stage and throughout our community.
CONFERENCE
The Forum for Community Understanding
Hosted by the Arts & Justice Collective of Cape Cod
September 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
438 Main St., Hyannis
What do we owe to our community members?The Forum for Community Understanding is a new type of community gathering designed to help us collaboratively answer that question.
LECTURE
The 2026 Herring Run
Hosted by the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
September 10, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
869 Main St. Brewster
Find out what scientists are learning from the Cape's herring runs with a special presentation.
VOLUNTEER EVENT
UWGPC 2026 Day of Caring
September 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
United Way of Greater Plymouth County's annual Day of Caring brings together more than 150 volunteers from local businesses and neighbors across the region for a day of hands-on service. Volunteer teams support nonprofit Agency partners on projects that address critical needs in our 22 communities.
FUNDRAISER
The Ride for Homes
Hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod
September 13, 2026
6:30 AM
US Coast Guard Station, Sandwich
Walk, run, or ride at this fundraising event. Starts and Ends at the Coast Guard Station in Sandwich.
Calendar Logo CCMT
PRESENTATION
Tales of a Lobsterman
Hosted by Cape Cod Maritime Museum
September 17, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
135 South St., Barnstable
Author Sandra Staples-Bortner shares the remarkable story behind her book "Finest Kind: Tales of a Brant Rock Lobsterman," inspired by her father. Raised on his lobster boats and shaped by his stories, Sandra recounts Donal’s journey from joining the Navy to returning home to build a life as a lobsterman.
LECTURE
Dr. Greg Skomal's Great White Shark Research Update
Hosted by the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
September 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
869 Main St. Brewster
Discover what’s really been happening beneath our waters in 2026 when international shark expert Dr. Greg Skomal headlines the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History’s new Ocean Season.
Logo_farmingfalmouth
CONFERENCE
Shape Our Food Future: Conference & Expo
Hosted by Farming Falmouth
September 19, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Falmouth High School, 874 Gifford St., East Falmouth
Join for a day of inspiration, learning, and community dedicated to strengthening our local food system. This exciting, inaugural event will bring together farmers, food producers, chefs, educators, nonprofits, policymakers, and community members working to improve local agriculture, food access, conservation, and sustainability.
Logo_Habitat
CELEBRATION
Blitz Build Dedication Celebration
Hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod
September 25, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
805 Gifford St. Extension, Falmouth
Final Blitz Build Day where we will dedicate the home to the future homeowners.
LECTURE
The People and the Place of the Wampanoag Homeland
Hosted by the Atwood Museum
October 13, 2026
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
347 Stage Harbor Rd., Chatham
Linda Coombs will discuss Wampanoag origin histories, their traditional way of life, and how they lived in harmony with the environment for thousands of years, keeping the earth and natural systems intact.
LECTURE
David Gessner's Writing Class
Hosted by the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
October 13, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
869 Main St. Brewster
Immerse yourself and be inspired by Cape Cod’s incredible landscape with a brand-new writing class from best-selling author David Gessner.
Community Health Center 2026 Golf Tournament
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Community Health Center 2026 Golf Tournament
Hosted by Community Health Center
October 14, 2026
6:00 PM
Pocasset Golf Club
Support CHC’s mission of providing accessible, high-quality healthcare for all and will help fund the new Sandwich facility, expanding access to care for up to 5,000 patients across Cape Cod.
CCMM History on Tap Climate Clues from New England Whaling Log Books
PRESENTATION
History on Tap: Uncovering Climate Clues From Whaling Ships
Hosted by Cape Cod Maritime Museum
October 22, 2026
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Cape Cod Maritime Museum
What if the key to understanding today’s changing climate was hidden inside 200-year-old whaling logbooks? Join WHOI's Dr. Caroline Ummenhofer for a presentation exploring how handwritten weather observations from whaling voyages are helping scientists track long-term shifts in global climate.
Philanthropy Day
CONFERENCE
29th Annual Philanthropy Day Cape Cod
Hosted by Philanthropy Cape & Islands
October 27, 2026
1234 Example St.Miami Florida 345678
Professionals from nonprofits on Cape Cod and the Islands, their volunteers and board members, as well as professional advisors attend the premier philanthropy conference on Cape Cod to share current best practices in fundraising and celebrate charitable giving. The event is being held at the Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod, 1225 Iyannough Rd., in Hyannis.
CCMM History on Tap Biodiversity on Shipwrecks
PRESENTATION
History on Tap: Biodiversity on Shipwrecks
Hosted by Cape Cod Maritime Museum
October 29, 2026
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Shipwrecks aren’t just relics of the past - they’re thriving underwater habitats. Marine biologist Dr. Kirstin Meyer-Kaiser explores how submerged vessels, including sites in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, support diverse marine life and shape ocean ecosystems.
PERFORMANCE
Ana Gasteyer's Sugar and Booze Holiday Spectacular
Hosted by Cape Symphony Presents
December 12, 2026
7:30 PM
Barnstable Performing Arts Center
Beloved for her work on Saturday Night Live and Broadway, Ana Gasteyer delivers an evening of dazzling vocals, sophisticated humor, and festive charm. Blending holiday classics and sparkling storytelling, this exclusive event is the celebration of the season.