Cape Cod October Events & Activities
Mashpee Oktoberfest
Date / Time: October 5 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: The Village Green at Mashpee Commons
Details: Across from the Christ the King Church, there will be plenty of food, fun and entertainment at the Mashpee Oktoberfest happening Saturday October 5th from 10am - 4pm.
Not So Spooky Halloween at Edaville
Date / Time: October 4 – 27th 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: Carver
Details: Admission to the Not So Spooky Halloween at Edaville is included in your admission to the parks, so there is no extra cost. Dress up and trick or treat at every ride!
Sandwich Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Date / Time: October 12 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Sandwich Public Library 142 Main Street, Sandwich
Details: There will be a juried art show at the year's Sandwich Fine Arts & Crafts Show on the lawn of the Sandwich Public Library.
Cape Cod Cranberry Day
Date / Time: October 12 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road (Off Route 6A), East Sandwich
Details: Take a walk in the trails, sample some seasonal goodies and watch cranberry jam being made on a 1903 stove at Cape Cod Cranberry Day at the Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen!
Osterville Village Fall Festival
Date / Time: October 12 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 43 Wianno Avenue, Osterville
Details: The Osterville Village Fall Festival will have a variety of indoor and outdoor events such as K9 demonstrations, arts & crafts and live music throughout the area for people of all ages to enjoy.
41st Annual Yarmouth Seaside Festival
Date / Time: October 12-14
Location: Joshua Sears Memorial Field, 1175 Route 28 & Wood Road South Yarmouth
Details: Throughout the weekend, there are events all day into the night such as pumpkin decorating, pie eating contests, a bonfire, rides, live music and so much more to enjoy!
Brewster Potato Festival
Date / Time: October 12-14
Location: First Parish Brewster UU Church, 1960 Main St Brewster
Details: Participate in the potato peeling contest, try potato ice cream and enjoy the potato bar at the Brewster Potato Festival taking place at the First Parish Brewster UU Church!
Taste of Dennis
Date / Time: October 17 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Throughout the town of Dennis
Details: The Taste of Dennis takes place throughout the town of Dennis and the cost is $30 per person, with a cash bar.
Orleans Surf Film Festival
Date / Time: October 18 – 19 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Hog Island Beer Company, 28 West Road Orleans
Details: The Orleans Surf Film Festival will show off national and local films celebrating the surf culture. There will be raffles and a pop up memorabilia gallery to check out as well.
Oktoberfest in Chatham
Date / Time: October 19 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Kate Gould Park, 500 Main Street Chatham
Details: If you want to participate in the fun, you have to get to Kate Gould Park early because this is a popular event filled with fun and good food for all ages!
Pumpkin People in the Park
Date / Time: October 19 – 29
Location: Kate Gould Park, 500 Main Street Chatham
Details: The Pumpkin People in the Park arrive the same day as Oktoberfest in Chatham and are designed by local businesses and residents in the area. Check out Cape Cod Tree & Landscape's display this year, it will not disappoint!
8th Annual Pumpkinfest
Date / Time: October 19 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Sandwich Glass Museum, 129 Main Street Sandwich
Details: Find your fun and festive seasonal decor at the Sandwich Glass Museum at the 8th Annual Pumpkinfest which will have beautiful glass pumpkins throughout the museum for purchase.
Wellfleet Oysterfest
Date / Time: October 19 – 20
Location: All along Main Street in Wellfleet center
Details: Wellfleet Oysterfest has it all, fresh seafood, fun for the whole family, interesting demonstrations and live music. New this year - please bring a refillable water bottle to use at filling stations and reusable metal cups will be used for drinks throughout the festival. All food will be served on compostable plates.
Dennis Police 5K Halloween Hustle
Date / Time: October 26 11:00 am
Location: Unfinished Business of Cape Cod, 619 Main Street Dennis
Details: It's time to put on your best Halloween costume and run for a great cause at the annual Dennis Police 5K Halloween Hustle!
Annual Cape Cod Marathon Weekend
Date / Time: October 26 – 27
Location: Village Green, Falmouth
Details: The Cape Cod Marathon officially starts on Sunday October 27th at 8:30 am on Main Street in Falmouth.
Hyannis Open Streets
Date / Time: October 27 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Hyannis Main Street
Details: There will be a variety of bands performing at the Hyannis Open Streets event, along with a free face painting station from 1pm - 4pm!
Trick or Treating at the Batwood Date / Time: October 30 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: The Atwood House 347 Stage Harbor Road
Details: Free and open to the public. Dress up, trick or treat and explore the museum at the same time.
Halloween in Provincetown
Date / Time: October 30 – November 2
Location: Throughout Provincetown
Details: With a variety of events such as a free Halloween movie at the Provincetown Public Library, a Black and Gold Halloween Ball and Spooky Bear Weekend there are plenty of events to choose from that are either adults only or family friendly.
Safe Trick or Treat at the Cape Cod Mall
Date / Time: October 31 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: The Cape Cod Mall, Hyannis
Details: Children can dress in their favorite Halloween costume and participate in the Safe Trick or Treat at the Cape Cod Mall. Businesses participating in the trick or treat will have a pumpkin sign on their door.
Safe Trick or Treat at Hyannis Main Street
Date / Time: October 31 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: All along Main Street in Hyannis
Details: Businesses all along Main Street in Hyannis will be passing out candy to children dressed in their Halloween costumes at the Safe Trick or Treat at Hyannis Main Street.
Safe Halloween Trick or Treat in Yarmouth Port
Date / Time: October 31 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Strawberry Lane, Route 6A Yarmouth Port
Details: All ages are welcome to dress up and participate in the Safe Halloween Trick or Treat in Yarmouth Port at the Edward Gorey House, New Church, Compass Rose Inn and Captain Bangs Hallet House.
Provincetown Trunk or Treat
Date / Time: October 31 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Pilgrim Monument 1 High Pole Hill Road
Details: Join in on the spooky fun at the Provincetown Trunk or Treat which will be held at the Pilgrim Monument grounds.
13th Annual Trunk or Treat Festival at the Wellfleet Drive In Theater
Date / Time: October 31 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: The Wellfleet Drive In Theater, Route 6 Wellfleet
Details: Admission to the 13th Annual Trunk or Treat Festival at the Wellfleet Drive In is free and you can enjoy free hot dogs and cider as you take in all of the spooky fun!
