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Calendar of Events
Whether you are looking for something fun to do today or planning your upcoming vacation, our events calendar provides you with the latest information – and inspiration – to create fun itineraries for families, groups, couples or individuals.
Browse our list of Dennis events and start planning your next adventure. Should you know of an upcoming event in Dennis, MA that is not listed please contact info@dennischamber.com so that we can add it to our website.
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This calendar includes approximate dates. Events will be held based on current restrictions at the time of the event.
5, 12,19,26 | SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN Saturday Night is Cruise Night at Patriot Square South Dennis, MA. Cape Cod Classics Car Club welcomes all varieties of vehicles & all years. The event is FREE & OPEN to participants and the public. Patriot Square Plaza, 492 Route 134, South Dennis, MA, Exit 77 off Mid-Cape Hwy, 4:30 p.m. until dusk. Please check capecodclassics.org for latest information.
16 | DENNIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CLAMBAKE Enjoy a true New England Clambake complete with lobster, steamers, and more, raffle, door prizes and entertainment. Open to all guests and residents of Dennis. Chapin’s Fish & Chips and Beach Bar, 228 Lower County Road, Dennis Port, MA. 02639. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Advanced ticket purchase required. Book online (dennischamber.com/events) or call 508.398.3568 or info@dennischamber.com.
20 | CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE & Y-D RED SOX – OPENING DAY! The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox provide liveaction thrills to Cape Cod locals and visitors alike. Mid-June through mid-August the sounds of baseball fill the air as the Red Sox renew their local rivalries at family friendly Red Wilson Field in South Yarmouth. Ballpark admission and parking are free. The Y-D Red Sox are scheduling a full 40-game season in 2021. Visit www.ydredsox.com for details. DATES TBD | THE CAPE COD MUSEUM TRAIL The Cape Cod Museum Trail offers interesting, thought-provoking information and exhibits unique to Cape Cod, covering a range of interests, including maritime, arts and education. Museums open on varying dates and at various times. Many locations are found right here in Dennis with others very close by. Visit capecodmuseumtrail.com for details.
JULY
1,8,15,22,29 | DENNIS PORT VILLAGE GREEN FREE CONCERTS Each Thursday in July, music fills the air at the Dennis Port Village Green starting at 6:00 p.m. Bring a blanket for the lawn or a beach chair, sit back and enjoy FREE, outdoor, live entertainment. Schedule subject to change. Visit dennischamber.com/events for details and directions.
2-31 | CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE & Y-D RED SOX The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox provide liveaction thrills to Cape Cod locals and visitors alike. Mid-June through mid-August the sounds of baseball fill the air as the Red Sox renew their local rivalries at family friendly Red Wilson Field in South Yarmouth. Ballpark admission and parking are free. The Y-D Red Sox are scheduling a full 40-game season in 2021. Visit ydredsox.com for details.
3,10,17,24,31 | SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN Saturday Night is Cruise Night at Patriot Square, South Dennis, MA. Cape Cod Classics
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The Dennis Public Market sells 100% Certified Angus Beef, Chairman’s Reserve Pork, American Lamb, a Boar’s Head Deli of Distinction, huge selection of your favorite beers and wines, meals to go, catering, and our custom food trailer “The Meat Commander.”
Car Club welcomes all varieties of vehicles & all years. The event is FREE & OPEN to participants and the public. Patriot Square Plaza, 492 Route 134, South Dennis, MA, Exit 77 off Mid Cape Hwy, 4:30 p.m. until dusk. Please check capecodclassics.org for latest information.
5,12,19,26 | DENNIS VILLAGE GREEN FREE CONCERTS In the summer months on Cape Cod, music fills the air at local bandstands, town greens and beaches. Mondays from early July through Mid-August concerts at the Dennis Village Green are hosted at 7:00 p.m. Bring a blanket for the lawn or a beach chair, sit back and enjoy FREE, outdoor, live entertainment. Visit dennischamber.com/events for details and directions.
9-18 | CAPE COD HYDRANGEA FESTIVAL Gardeners across Cape Cod will ring in the summer season with the 7th Annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, happening July 9-18, 2021. The main attraction across the 10-day festival are tours of local gardens. Tours of these unique private spaces are $5 per person per garden, and every garden is paired with a benefiting nonprofit organization. Visit capecodchamber. org/events for details and tickets.
12-15 | DENNIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS IN JULY Street festival in Dennis Village. Arts, crafts, music, food vendors, games and more. Businesses are invited to decorate and dress for the Holiday, and all are welcome. All attendees are required to wear masks on Main Street and follow social distancing guidelines. Visit dennischamber.com/events for details.
24 | SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN July 24th the Patriot’s Square Cruise Night will be a special event. “Cars Under the Stars”, cruise night will start at 6:30 p.m. & end about 9:30 p.m. There will be 50s, 60s & 70s music. The event is FREE & OPEN to participants and the public. Patriot Square Plaza, 492 Route 134, South Dennis, MA, Exit 77 off Mid-Cape Hwy. Please check capecodclassics.org for latest information.
31 | THE CAPE PLAYHOUSE Save the Date! The Cape Playhouse plans to feature two shows that celebrate the return of Broadway talent to an outdoor stage during the months of July and August. Tentatively scheduled for July 31st is a unique benefit concert featuring “An Evening With the Stars, Under the Stars”. Please visit capeplayhouse.com for exact date, time and details.
AUGUST
1-4 | CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE & Y-D RED SOX The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox provide liveaction thrills to Cape Cod locals and visitors
The Dennis Chamber of Commerce
OLD FASHIONED CLAMBAKE
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
DENNIS CHAMBER FIREWORKS 2021
Saturday August 21 West Dennis Beach
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alike. Mid-June through mid-August the sounds of baseball fill the air as the Red Sox renew their local rivalries at family friendly Red Wilson Field in South Yarmouth. Ballpark admission and parking are free. The YD Red Sox are scheduling a full 40-game season in 2021. Visit ydredsox.com for details.
2,9,16 | DENNIS VILLAGE GREEN FREE CONCERTS In the summer months on Cape Cod, music fills the air at local bandstands, town greens and beaches. Mondays from early July through mid-August, concerts at the Dennis Village Green are hosted at 7:00 p.m. Bring a blanket for the lawn or a beach chair, sit back and enjoy the FREE, outdoor, live entertainment. Visit dennischamber.com/ events for details and directions.
6 | CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE – PLAYOFFS BEGIN! The Cape Cod Baseball League provides live-action thrills to Cape Cod locals and visitors alike. Enjoy the playoffs along with the sounds of baseball and the aroma of the grill as the teams meet to claim the championship. Ballpark admission and parking are free. Visit capecodbaseball.org for PLAYOFF schedule and details.
7,14,21,28 | SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN Saturday Night is Cruise Night at Patriot Square, South Dennis, MA. Cape Cod Classics
Dennis Chamber of Commerce ANTIQUE CAR PARADE
Sunday, August 22
Show off your prized wheels and cruise from Dennis Port to Dennis Village!
Visit dennischamber.com for more information Car Club welcomes all varieties of vehicles & all years. The event is FREE & OPEN to participants and the public. Patriot Square Plaza, 492 Route 134, South Dennis, MA, Exit 77 off Mid-Cape Hwy, 4:30 p.m. until dusk. Please check capecodclassics.org for latest information.
8 | PAN-MASS CHALLENGE The PMC is a fully supported bike-a-thon to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. On Cape Cod the route runs Sunday August 8th from Bourne to Provincetown and caters to all levels of cycling ability and fundraising capacity. Best place to view and cheer the riders along is on 6A from Yarmouthport to Setucket Rd. between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Visit pmc.org for details.
21 | DENNIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIREWORKS End the summer season with a bang! Music, bonfire, roasting marshmallows and a spectacular fireworks display. Admission and parking are FREE and donations are gladly accepted. West Dennis Beach, 6:00p.m.- 9:15 p.m. Visit dennischamber.com/events for details. Rain date August 22.
22 | DENNIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANTIQUE CAR PARADE Show off your prized wheels and join us for a cruise from Dennis Port to Dennis Village. Parade leaves West Dennis Beach at 11:00 a.m., winds through the villages of the Town of Dennis and completes in Dennis Village at the Cape Playhouse between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. There are several good viewing areas along the way. Visit dennischamber. com/events to register and for route.
28 | SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN Our “Blast From the Past” 27th Annual Fundraiser Car Show, all vehicles are invited, a Show & Shine Event. The event is FREE & OPEN to participants and the public. Patriot Square Plaza, 492 Route 134, South Dennis, MA, Exit 77 off Mid- Cape Hwy, 4:30 p.m. until dusk. Please check capecodclassics.org for latest information. Rain date August 29.
4,11,18,25 | SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN Saturday Night is Cruise Night at Patriot Square, South Dennis, MA. Cape Cod Classics Car Club welcomes all varieties of vehicles & all years. The event is FREE & OPEN to participants and the public. Patriot Square Plaza, 492 Route 134, South Dennis, MA, Exit 77 off Mid-Cape Hwy, 4:30 p.m. until dusk. Please check capecodclassics.org for latest information.
11 | SEASIDE LEMANS Join local businesses and individuals for this annual event featuring Formula One racing karts. The 4-hour endurance race is held at Mashpee Commons in Mashpee. All proceeds are donated to The Cape Cod Foundation. The race is free for spectators. There is also entertainment, children’s activities, nearby shops and restaurants. Visit seasidelemans.org for updates and details.
12 | DENNIS CHAMBER 5K ROAD RACE Walk or run. Race starts at Johnny Kelley Park, South Dennis and finishes at Carleton Hall, Old Bass River Road, Dennis. Medals to top male and female finishers in several categories. T-shirts to first 200 registrants. Entertainment at finish line. Walkers welcome! Visit dennischamber. com/events for route, fees and registration.
18 | FOURTH ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDERS CELEBRATION This family-fun event has activities and great food for kids and adults alike. All proceeds are donated to the Sean M. Gannon Memorial Fund of the Cape Cod Foundation. Mid-Cape Home Centers hosts the event at Tony Kent Arena in South Dennis. Visit midcape.net for updates and details.
18-19 | HARWICH CRANBERRY FESTIVAL AND ARTISAN MARKET Featuring local crafters. Open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day. For updates and details visit harwichcranberryartsandmusicfestival.org.
DATES TBD | THE CAPE COD MUSEUM TRAIL The Cape Cod Museum Trail offers interesting, thought-provoking information and exhibits unique to Cape Cod, covering a range of interests, including celebrations of autumn here on Cape Cod. Museums operate on varying dates and at various times. Many locations are found right here in Dennis with others very close by. Visit capecodmuseumtrail.com for details.
OCTOBER
9-10 | YARMOUTH SEASIDE FESTIVAL Presented annually on Columbus Day weekend, the Yarmouth Seaside Festival is a gala event boasting a large craft fair including crafters from all over the country, continuous musical entertainment, high-quality children’s events, a kayak and canoe race, pie-eating contests, fireworks display and more. Visit yarmouthseasidefestival.com for updates and details.
21 | TASTE OF DENNIS AT WEST DENNIS YACHT CLUB Sample cuisine from local Dennis restaurants and caterers, bid on silent auction items and enjoy a casual evening to benefit the Holly Young Lifeguard Scholarship Fund. Visit dennischamber.com/events for updates, details and to purchase tickets.
NOVEMBER
18 | DENNIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING 2021 Annual Meeting, election of officers and Anchor Awards. Open to all members of the
Dennis Chamber of Commerce
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Thursday, October 21 West Dennis Yacht Club
Enjoy an evening of great food from our Dennis restaurants and bid on auction items donated by over 80 of our members.
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Dennis Chamber of Commerce and their guests. Visit dennischamber.com/events for tickets, registration, updates and details.
DECEMBER
4 | SANTA ARRIVES AT PATRIOT SQUARE Stop by Patriot Square to watch Santa arrive by helicopter. 12 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visit dennischamber.com/events for updates.
6-20 | DENNIS HOLIDAY LIGHTS Dennis Holiday Lights is a friendly competition throughout the town of Dennis for residents and businesses alike. Light up the town of Dennis for this fun and interactive light contest. Everyone, near and far, will be encouraged to drive around to check out the lights and vote online for their favorite display. Visit dennischamber.com/events for details.
11 | WEST DENNIS STROLL 8th Annual Holiday stroll. Food, fun, raffles and more from area merchants. Primarily along Main Street (Route 28), West Dennis. Visit dennischamber.com/events for details.
12 | DENNIS VILLAGE STROLL Music, food, fun and more. Primarily along Dennis Village Green and area merchants. Route 6A, Dennis. Visit dennischamber.com/events for details. DATES TBD | THE CAPE COD MUSEUM TRAIL The Cape Cod Museum Trail offers interesting, thought-provoking information and exhibits unique to Cape Cod, covering a range of interests, including celebrations of the holiday season here on Cape Cod. Museums operate on varying dates and at various times. Many locations are found right here in Dennis with others very close by. Visit capecodmuseumtrail. com for details.
APRIL 2022
16-23 | DENNIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCAVENGER HUNT Visit participating local businesses and landmarks during April school vacation, collect stickers and photos for your BINGO card. Visit as many squares as possible and at the end of the week submit your card along with photos to info@ dennischamber.org to be entered into a drawing for great prizes . Open to all Dennis residents and visiting guests. Visit dennischamber.com/events for updates and details.
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December 2021 Dennis Holiday Lights
Dennis Holiday Lights is a friendly competition throughout the Town of Dennis for residents and businesses alike. (You do not need to be a member of the Dennis Chamber of Commerce to register and participate). Light up the town of Dennis for this fun and interactive light contest. Everyone, near and far, will be encouraged to drive around to check out the lights and vote online for their favorite display in the three categories. Visit dennischamber.com for more information
APRIL 16-23, 2022
DENNIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCAVENGER HUNT
Open to all Dennis residents and visiting guests. During April school vacation, families will visit our businesses and landmarks. Families who would like to join will print out a BINGO style card. They will visit as many squares as possible and be given a sticker for stopping by or take a photo to submit. By the end of the week, they will submit their card and photos to info@dennischamber. org to be entered into a drawing for great prizes.
