To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.
Ground &amp; Grow: A Spring Women’s Retreat
After a long New England winter, this day-long women’s retreat in Falmouth, MA is your invitation to root down and rise up. To ground into your body, your breath, your truth — and to grow toward what you want to expand this spring and summer.
Together we’ll step out of the busyness of daily life and into intentional space. Through yoga, meditation, journaling, breathwork, group connection, reiki, and sound healing, we’ll plant new seeds and nurture the dreams ready to bloom. You’ll be nourished with a beautiful lunch, afternoon tea, and a thoughtfully curated gift bag filled with local love.
Retreat is a time to come home to yourself. 
To listen deeply. 
To connect in a safe, supportive community of women. 
To believe in your own becoming.
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 
Falmouth, MA
Register at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.intheyogaflow.com/spring-yoga-retreat-cape-cod" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">intheyogaflow.com/spring-yoga-retreat-cape-cod</a>

Local Event: Cape Cod Women's Yoga Retreat

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Cape Cod Women's Yoga Retreat

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.
Ground & Grow: A Spring Women’s Retreat
After a long New England winter, this...

West Falmouth Library

West Falmouth Library, in partnership with <a href="https://www.eightcousins.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eight Cousins Bookstore</a>, present author <a href="https://www.peterabrahams.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Peter Abrahams</a> on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. This talk features the newest title in his Chet &amp; Bernie series (under the pen name of Spencer Quinn), <a href="https://library.clamsnet.org/Record/619233?searchId=36907541&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cat on a Hot Tin Woof</a>, followed by a book sale and signing.
Peter Abrahams is the Edgar-award winning author of 49 novels, including The Right Side, The Fan, Oblivion, and the Echo Falls series for younger readers. Under his pen name, Spencer Quinn, he writes the New York Times-bestselling Chet and Bernie series and the Mrs. Plansky series. Abrahams was born in Boston, graduated from Williams College, and lives on Cape Cod.

Local Event: Author Talk with Peter Abrahams

Author Talk with Peter Abrahams

West Falmouth Library, in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore, present author Peter Abrahams on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m....

First Congregational Church

Join the Falmouth Garden Club for an insightful presentation by Warren Leach of Tranquil Lake Nursery on sustainable gardening practices. Doors open in the morning at 9am for refreshments, with the featured presentation beginning at 9:45 AM, and non-members are welcome to attend for a $10 fee.

Local Event: Planning and Planting for Sustainability

Planning and Planting for Sustainability

Join the Falmouth Garden Club for an insightful presentation by Warren Leach of Tranquil Lake Nursery on sustainable gardening...

The Gallery at FCTV

Artwork by Philip Dutra will be displayed at The Gallery at FCTV from May 4 through May 29. A reception with the artist will be held on Sunday, May 17th, from 3-5pm.
Raised on Cape Cod, Philip Dutra draws on a lifetime of coastal experience to create paintings that emphasize clarity, restraint, and the natural beauty of the sea. Before committing fully to art, he worked in the boating industry, an experience that deepened his understanding of water, movement, and light—elements that now define his work. His background in architectural engineering also informs his sense of structure and composition.
Dutra’s paintings reflect a lifelong connection to the shoreline. Having spent decades immersed in the coastal environment, he finds continual inspiration in its shifting colors and moods. His approach centers on simplifying complex scenes, allowing essential forms and atmosphere to emerge without excess detail.
For Dutra, art is both personal expression and a way to evoke shared memories. He aims to create work that resonates emotionally while maintaining technical discipline. When faced with creative challenges, he steps away, often turning to quiet reflection or movement to regain perspective.
He believes artistic growth comes from persistence, observation, and a willingness to learn through process. The coast remains both his subject and his refuge—a constant source of inspiration that continues to shape his work and vision.
The Gallery at FCTV is located within the Falmouth Community Media Center, which is at 310E Dillingham Ave., easily accessible by Rose Morin Lane. FCTV and Gallery Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 10-8pm, Fri: 10am-6pm. Sat: Closed, Sun: 12-8pm.

Local Event: Paintings by Philip Dutra

Paintings by Philip Dutra

Artwork by Philip Dutra will be displayed at The Gallery at FCTV from May 4 through May 29. A reception with the artist will be...

On Tuesday, May 5th, from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, during Falmouth Public Schools’ early release day, the Falmouth Public Library – Main Branch, Young Adult room will be hosting an open deck building workshop. Come in anytime and start building your own deck! Clint and other players of different levels will be there to help! Once you have your deck ready to go….It’s time to challenge your friends!

No registration required! The recommended age is 12+. We have a good amount of cards to work with but feel free to bring your own! First come, first serve. If you have any questions or suggestions please reach out to us at <a href="mailto:cjohnson@falmouthpubliclibrary.org">cjohnson@falmouthpubliclibrary.org</a>
or call us at 508-457-2555.

Local Event: Magic the Gathering Deck Building Open House

Magic the Gathering Deck Building Open House

On Tuesday, May 5th, from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, during Falmouth Public Schools’ early release day, the Falmouth Public Library –...

E Falmouth Public Library

Join us and celebrate all things Star Wars (a day late, but just as fun!) on this early release day from Falmouth Public Schools. Young Jedi can enjoy:
Making a lightsaber
Star Wars–themed crafts
Scavenger hunt (complete it to win a prize!)
Snacks and drinks
And more galactic fun!

Local Event: Early Release Day - Star Wars Party

Early Release Day - Star Wars Party

Join us and celebrate all things Star Wars (a day late, but just as fun!) on this early release day from Falmouth Public...

Join us for the last Half Day Craft Day of the school year, on Tuesday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. May’s half day guided craft will be paper Kaleidocycles.
The choice of a floral or Pokemon design will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to color and customize your design and then we’ll carefully fold and glue together the Kaleidocycles.
All materials will be provided. This is best suited for school age children that are comfortable using scissors independently.

Local Event: Half Day Craft Day: Kaleidocycles

Half Day Craft Day: Kaleidocycles

Join us for the last Half Day Craft Day of the school year, on Tuesday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. May’s half day guided craft will be...

Yoga with Chelsea, Wednesdays starting May 6, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Chelsea’s class is gentle and appropriate for beginners. At the same time, almost everyone will find challenge in it, since we work with a range of skills: balance, strength, mobility, coordination, mental focus, and the skill of relaxing. Yoga is great at finding those neglected or hurting parts of our bodies and coaxing them into more freedom of movement, ease, and grace.
Classes include brief periods of quiet meditation, movement in and out of yoga poses, movement explorations influenced by various somatic traditions besides yoga, and there is always a period of quiet resting at the end of class, for a chance to enjoy all the benefits. After class, students tend to feel lighter, looser, and more clear-headed and connected.
Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. If you don’t, there will be several to borrow. Other props you might have, such as blocks, are helpful to bring as well.
$25&nbsp;–&nbsp;One Class $80&nbsp;–&nbsp;May Weekly Membership

Local Event: Yoga with Chelsea

Yoga with Chelsea

Yoga with Chelsea, Wednesdays starting May 6, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Chelsea’s class is gentle and appropriate for beginners....

The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer-led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month 3:45-5 p.m. Selections have either foreign settings or foreign authors, usually both. New members are always welcome! Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes. Meetings are both in-person and on Zoom. 
“[An] eloquent memoir . . . at once a suspenseful detective story about a writer investigating his father’s fate . . . and a son’s efforts to come to terms with his father’s ghost, who has haunted more than half his life by his absence.”—Michiko Kakutani,&nbsp;The New York Times
“A masterful memoir, a searing meditation on loss, exile, grief, guilt, belonging, and above all, family. It is, as well, a study of the shaping—and breaking—of the bonds between fathers and sons. . . . This is writing of the highest quality.”—The Sunday Times&nbsp;(U.K.)

Local Event: International Book Group – The Return by Hisham Matar

International Book Group – The Return by Hisham...

The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer-led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month...

International Book Group – The Return by Hisham Matar

virtuaal on line with live instructors

MA law requires that all powerboat operators have a Boating Safety Cetificate issued by the MA Envronmental PoliceThose born on or after January 1, 1989 need to have a BSC by April 1, 2026Those born prior to January 1, 1989 need to have a BSC by April 1, 2028This USPS America's Boating Class being presented by Buzzards Bay Sail &amp; Power Squadron meets the requirements for issuance of a Boating Safety CertificateContact: &nbsp;Richard Moore email: chmbrck@live.com &nbsp;phone: 508-888-8238 &nbsp;I will send you a registration form

Local Event: Boating Safety Course    Meets MA Requirements for Boating Safety certificate

Boating Safety Course    Meets MA Requirements...

MA law requires that all powerboat operators have a Boating Safety Cetificate issued by the MA Envronmental PoliceThose born on...

Boating Safety Course    Meets MA Requirements for Boating Safety certificate

The Woods Hole Community Hall

WOODS HOLE, MA –– This May, in person and amidst other humans, we explore the question: What can you learn about a person from the things they accidentally leave behind?
For 25 years, FOUND Magazine has been collecting the scraps of everyday life people drop into the world: crumpled love letters, grocery lists, angry notes taped to apartment doors, strange doodles, lost photos, heartfelt apologies, baffling reminders. Artifacts of ordinary life.
Transom Story Lab invites you to a live show in celebration of FOUND Magazine's 25th anniversary, where FOUND creator Davy Rothbart will share some of the funniest, strangest, and most unexpectedly moving discoveries from the archive, while his brother, musician Peter Rothbart, performs songs inspired by the finds.
“Laughing with others in joy and appreciation for the quirkiness of our lives and the things we say, do, and discard is good for the soul,” said Sophie Crane, Transom Story Lab’s Executive Director. “Being in a room with others while doing that is good for the heart.”
Come enjoy this storytelling show, group eavesdropping session, and celebration of the weird poetry and chaos of everyday life on Wednesday, May 6, from 7–9 PM at the Woods Hole Community Hall, 68 Water Street. The event is open to the public. Advance tickets are $22 for the general public and $10 for students, and if available on the night itself, $25. For advance tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/found-magazine-live-in-woods-hole" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/found-magazine-live-in-woods-hole</a><a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/found-magazine-live-in-woods-hole" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: FOUND Magazine Celebrates 25th Anniversary Live in Woods Hole

FOUND Magazine Celebrates 25th Anniversary Live...

WOODS HOLE, MA –– This May, in person and amidst other humans, we explore the question: What can you learn about a person from...

FOUND Magazine Celebrates 25th Anniversary Live in Woods Hole

Falmouth Art Center

Talk #4 Speaking of ART! Series: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South CarolinaTalk by Adrienne Spinozzi,of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
May 7, 4pm at the Falmouth Art Center.
Adrienne Spinozzi will speak on the history of enslaved potters in the Old Edgefield District, a rural region on the western edge of South Carolina renowned for its rich natural clays. For roughly fifty years prior to emancipation and the end of the Civil War, Black potters in Old Edgefield produced stoneware storage vessels that were sold to neighboring plantations. Celebrated today for their beauty and technical mastery, these objects were nonetheless created under conditions of duress. Enslaved African Americans carried out all aspects of this demanding, labor-intensive industry.
Falmouth Art Center Member price: $10, Non-member price: $15 Purchase tickets online <a href="https://falmouthart.org/product/speaking-of-art-art-talk-series-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">click here</a> or by phone at 508-540-3304.

Local Event: Falmouth Art Center Presents Speaking of Art 

Falmouth Art Center Presents Speaking of Art 

Talk #4 Speaking of ART! Series:  The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South CarolinaTalk by Adrienne Spinozzi,of the...

Starting May 7, the newly formed Wings &amp; Tides Bird Club will meet at the library on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Time may adjust slightly with the seasons and setting sun. This club will meet until winter when southern migration starts in earnest.
We’ll meet and mingle in the community room, share sightings, photos, successful locations and tips followed by a group migration to the garden for a group sit and observation.
Bringing along a portable chair is encouraged (available outdoor seating is limited) and your favorite binoculars. Since we will be meeting inside first, you’re welcome to leave your chair on the back patio while we gather inside.
If you would like to lead a group field trip or educational lecture, please reach out to Becky at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:becky@westfalmouthlibrary.org">becky@westfalmouthlibrary.org</a>

Local Event: Wings & Tides Bird Club

Wings & Tides Bird Club

Starting May 7, the newly formed Wings & Tides Bird Club will meet at the library on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00...

Falmouth Art Center Monthly Opening Reception 
Friday, May 8 | 5-7 PM | Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford St, Falmouth
The reception will feature the opening of three new shows: Juried Photography Exhibition in the Hermann Gallery, Views of the World: Paintings by Jim Weinberg in the Sigel Gallery, and Celebrating Falmouth Ponds in the Landrau-Partan Gallery.
The Reception is potluck: Bring an appetizer (sweet or savory) or a beverage to share. This event is free and open to the public.
508.540.3304 | <a href="https://www.falmouthart.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.falmouthart.org</a>

Local Event: Opening Reception Free and Open to All

Opening Reception Free and Open to All

Falmouth Art Center Monthly Opening Reception 
Friday, May 8 | 5-7 PM | Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford St, Falmouth
The...

Glass artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isabel_green_glass/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Isabel Green</a> is the library’s Artist of the Month for May! Isabel grew up in North Falmouth, and began working with glass as a student at FHS. Her work is deeply inspired by the wildlife and landscapes of the Cape. Works on display are for sale.

Local Event: May Artist of the Month is Isabel Green

May Artist of the Month is Isabel Green

Glass artist Isabel Green is the library’s Artist of the Month for May! Isabel grew up in North Falmouth, and began working...

Falmouth Public Library

Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States.
This month we move to another James - James Monroe: James Monroe and James Madison are not interchangeable! It’s true. He wore knee breeches and stockings long after they were cool; the only foreign capital named for a U.S. president was named for him. Like two of his predecessors, he died on July 4. 
This program will be recorded and is sponsored by the Library Board of Trustees and is in collaboration with Ashland Public Library and a multitude of MA and NH libraries.
To register, <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8417579509947/WN_LMDX0z9MTlePI-nohsRE4Q#/registration" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> or call us at 508-457-2555 x7. Please note that this event is online via Zoom only.
*All illustrations for this series have been created by Heather Rogers and are her property therein.

Local Event: VIRTUAL: Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers - James Monroe

VIRTUAL: Presidential Series with Doodler...

Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids,...

VIRTUAL: Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers - James Monroe

Around 1997, Pokemon took the U.S. by storm. Trading cards, video games, toys, stuffed animals, almost anything! Personally, I was absorbed by the Pokemon culture. My best friend even got a holographic Charizard trading card in his very first booster pack! Years later Pokemon has continued to consume people’s lives! And in a positive way. People wrote and drew manga, animated TV shows, and created their own fan art. So are you are a fan? Well it’s time to make some fan art! All levels of experience and artistic skill are more than welcome! Pop up Art School will guide you with step-by-step instructions using basic shapes, making it easy for all skill levels. As you draw, enjoy playing Pokémon trivia and showcase your knowledge. Perfect for Pokémon fans and budding artists alike!
The Falmouth Public Library – Main Branch welcomes back Pop Up Art School for a “How to Draw Pokemon” workshop on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Start on your journey to being a Pokemon drawing master and maybe even draw ‘em all! There will be fun side Pokemon activities happening as well! Maybe even a chance to frame your finished artwork….
The event is 100% free and all materials are provided free of charge. The event will run from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM in the Young Adult Room. 
Registration is required! You can register by visiting our online calendar located on our webpage or give us a call at 508-457-2555 x2931. If you’re at the library and really excited, we’ll do it in person!
The program is intended for ages 9+ and due to limited materials, the event requires registration and fills up fast, so grab your seat now! You’ll bring your creations home for display or to share with your friends.

Local Event: How to Draw Pokemon

How to Draw Pokemon

Around 1997, Pokemon took the U.S. by storm. Trading cards, video games, toys, stuffed animals, almost anything! Personally, I...

Sea Education Association (SEA)

On Saturday, May 9, 2026 the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Woods Hole Flotilla will be conducting the one-day&nbsp;BOAT AMERICA&nbsp;boating safety class. The class will be held at the Sea Education Association at 171 Woods Hole Rd, Falmouth MA 02540. The time of the class is 8:30am (registration) until approximately 5pm. The cost is $25 per person.
This is an approved National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) 8-hour (one day) class. It provides the general knowledge needed to obtain the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Certificate and the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) safe boating "license".&nbsp;
Currently, the MEP license is&nbsp;required for youth ages 12 through 15 to operate any motorized vessel alone, as well as youth ages 16 and 17 to operate a personal watercraft (Jet Ski®) alone.&nbsp;This course also meets the requirements for the new&nbsp;Massachusetts Safe Boating Act which will require persons of all ages who&nbsp;operate a&nbsp;motor vessel in&nbsp;Massachusetts to have an MEP license. Operators born after January 1, 1989, must obtain this license by April 1, 2026. Those born on or before January 1989 have until April 1, 2028.&nbsp;
TOPICS INCLUDE: Introduction to: Boat types, Boating Law, Boat Safety Equipment, Safe Boating, Navigation, Boating Problems, Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat.
Registration confirmation is done by email and students must be registered by Thursday prior to the event.
Contact the Flotilla Staff Officer for Public Education:
Stephen Wagner at captwags@comcast.net or&nbsp;<a href="tel:774-392-6193">774-392-6193</a>

Local Event: Boating Safety Course Offered by Coast Guard Auxiliary

Boating Safety Course Offered by Coast Guard...

On Saturday, May 9, 2026 the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Woods Hole Flotilla will be conducting the one-day BOAT...

Boating Safety Course Offered by Coast Guard Auxiliary

<a href="https://www.thecoalitionforchildren.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Coalition for Children</a> and West Falmouth Library present a series of STEAM Play &amp; Learn groups for children! Early Learning Specialist Mary Wilson leads this parent-child play &amp; learn group, exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math and flower-themed stories. This free event is Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Library. Geared towards children ages 3 – 6 years. All participation levels welcome. Space is limited. Registration required.
The Coalition for Children is an education and support program for caregivers with children from birth to age 6 funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Our programs are available at no cost to families thanks to the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant.

Local Event: Saturday STEAM for Kids: Flowers

Saturday STEAM for Kids: Flowers

The Coalition for Children and West Falmouth Library present a series of STEAM Play & Learn groups for children! Early Learning...

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Sea Stars Early Learning Center

Sea Stars Early Learning Center offers a balanced program that incorporates play-based learning, structured lessons, and physical activities. Children are encouraged to explore their interests, whether through music, art, science, or outdoor exploration. There’s a focus on developmental milestones, including fine motor skills, communication, and social interaction. The facility focuses on helping children develop strong social skills through group activities, games, and cooperative learning. There’s an emphasis on emotional intelligence, teaching kids how to manage their feelings and resolve conflicts peacefully. Our amazing helps kids learn to share, collaborate, and support one another, fostering a sense of community. The facility embraces children from all backgrounds and is sensitive to cultural differences, making sure all children feel accepted and valued. The facility features a large, secure outdoor play area with age-appropriate equipment. Children spend plenty of time outdoors, engaging in physical play and exploring nature. There may also be gardening activities. The building is designed with child safety in mind, featuring soft corners, non-toxic materials, and secure fencing around outdoor areas. Access points are monitored and locked to ensure only authorized individuals can enter. There’s a first aid kit and trained staff on hand at all times to handle any emergencies. The classrooms and play areas are spotless, with an abundance of natural light streaming in through large windows. The space is well-organized, with age-appropriate toys, books, and learning materials accessible to children. There’s a cozy reading nook, art stations, and sensory play areas where kids can explore their creativity. Our staff is certified in child development, first aid, and CPR, but they also have a genuine passion for working with children. Melissa Anderson and Leigh-Ellen Ferreira are two Falmouth natives who have spent many years working with children.

Sea Stars Early Learning Center offers a balanced program that incorporates play-based learning, structured lessons, and physical activities....

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