Events Calendar

Start the 2026 Year of the Horse with Us 🐴✨

Join us Friday, January 9th at the Chincoteague Pony Centre as we honor the legacy of Misty of Chincoteague and Marguerite Henry during a special evening of stories, heritage, and hands-on tradition.

📖 Susan Friedland, author of Marguerite, Misty and Me, shares behind-the-scenes stories of Marguerite Henry and the book that captured hearts worldwide.

🐎 Amanda Geci of MistysHeaven.com and Rebekah Hart of the International Chincoteague Pony Association & Registry will highlight pony preservation, the ICPAR registry, and the DNA program shaping the future of the Chincoteague Pony.

✨ Plus enjoy hands-on heritage experiences:

• Fiber spinning demonstration

• Felting class

• Beekeeping education & information on ordering spring nucs

A cozy, meaningful way to begin the year — celebrating horses, heritage, and the skills that connect us to the past.

3 pm Meet and Mingle

3:30 Susan & Amanda talk Marguerite & Misty Mania

4:30 Chincoteague Registry & Pony DNA - Q & A.

Fiber Spinning demonstration with Angora rabbit fur done onsite, as well as sheep wool and Alpaca fibers.

Felting class tbd on times and interest.

Join us under the stars for a special evening of celestial discovery! 🌠

We’ll be observing Jupiter, the king of the gas giants, as it reaches opposition — its brightest and closest point to Earth.

🔭 Your guide: Daniel McGill, a certified Solar System Ambassador, will lead the way with expert insights and telescope views.

Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just curious about the night sky, this is a perfect chance to explore the wonders above. Bring your questions, your warm layers, and your sense of awe!

✨ Free and open to all ages.

🪐 Hosted in partnership with the Solar System Ambassadors program