Events Calendar

The Chincoteague Island Farmers and Artisans Market & Kitchen Art Gallery at the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church Street, will kick off the 2026 season on May 9th from 9am - 1pm with 45+ vendors offering fresh local seafood, produce, other good things to eat and a wide array of arts & crafts.

Follow the Chincoteague Island Farmers and Artisans Market Facebook page for more information!

Chincoteague Island Farmers & Artisans Market & Kitchen Art Gallery Schedule:

Saturdays from May 19 to October 31

Wednesdays from June 17 to September 30 (except Tuesday July 28 during Pony Week)

Holiday Market Nov 28 – Saturday of Thanksgiving Day Weekend

Free parking, free admission

MARKET - Featuring local seafood, produce & other locally made foods, a wide array of arts & crafts, plus live music.

ART GALLERY - Diverse works by many talented local artists

LIVE MUSIC at the MARKET

Attention Kids & Parents:

Join the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance on the porch each week during the Island Farmers and Artisans market for a FREE kids craft!

Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Discover amazing home gardens on beautiful Chincoteague Island

Event will be held Rain or Shine

$20. per person (no refunds)

Tickets sales begin in April (see QR code in flyer)

Delmarva DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Presents

GRAND RE-OPENING

MAY 30TH FROM 10–4PM

• NEW EXHIBITS
• OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

GAMES CONTESTS & AUCTION

FREE ADMISSION

Our Grand Re-opening is packed with activities for all ages!

MEET MAC AND TUCK WHILE HAVING AN
OTTER-LY WONDERFUL DAY AT THE MUSEUM!

Bring your family and join us for a day full of laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories!

SUMMER HOURS
Tuesday – Saturdays 11:00 a.m. til 4:00 p.m.
Sundays – 11:00 a.m. til 3:00 p.m.

The Refuge Trek is a program owned and operated by Friends of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, in partnership with the FWS.  Trek excursions take visitors up the seven (7) mile Service Road, past the corner of the Wildlife Loop toward the Virginia/Maryland border.  This road is not open to vehicular traffic during the majority of the year and the only way visitors can view this portion of the refuge is by foot and a short distance by bike.  The Refuge Trek was paused last season due to road construction for the recreational beach relocation project.  The Friends are excited to announce that we are resuming the Trek program for the 2026 season.  

With the continuing road and lot construction, a modified schedule will allow the Trek journeys to begin once again.  Treks begin operations on Saturdays, May 2nd through May 31st.  Ticket sales will be available on a week-by-week basis, with sales opening the Monday before each Saturday Trek.

Tickets are $20 each and are non-refundable.  We offer two treks per day, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.  Vehicle capacity is 14 passengers (with wheelchair access.) Plan on arriving 15 minutes early and each trip lasts approximately one and a half hours.  For more information on the Trek and tickets call the Friends Bookstore at 757-336-3696

📢 "Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope"

Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30

Two 90-minute showings each day: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Have you ever wondered what the universe looked like when the very first stars flickered to life in the ancient dark?

Join us for an awe-inspiring journey back in time with a FREE screening of "Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope" documentary. This visually stunning 90-minute film explores one of the most profound frontiers in modern astrophysics: the birth of the first galaxies. Powered by the groundbreaking capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope and decades of cosmological research, "Cosmic Dawn" brings the unseen universe into sharp, breathtaking focus.

Event Highlights:

·                     Exclusive Screening: Experience the fascinating story of how humanity designed the tools to peer more than 13 billion years into the past.

·                     Behind the Science: Learn about the incredible engineering triumphs and the dedicated teams that made these unprecedented observations possible.

·                     Q&A Session with NASA Wallops Visitor Center Educator: Following the film, stick around for an interactive discussion where you can ask your burning questions about the early universe and what comes next in our quest to understand it.

Register HERE for your free ticket into the showing. Participants must register to attend. 

The Refuge Trek is a program owned and operated by Friends of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, in partnership with the FWS.  Trek excursions take visitors up the seven (7) mile Service Road, past the corner of the Wildlife Loop toward the Virginia/Maryland border.  This road is not open to vehicular traffic during the majority of the year and the only way visitors can view this portion of the refuge is by foot and a short distance by bike.  The Refuge Trek was paused last season due to road construction for the recreational beach relocation project.  The Friends are excited to announce that we are resuming the Trek program for the 2026 season.  

With the continuing road and lot construction, a modified schedule will allow the Trek journeys to begin once again.  Treks begin operations on Saturdays, May 2nd through May 31st.  Ticket sales will be available on a week-by-week basis, with sales opening the Monday before each Saturday Trek.

Tickets are $20 each and are non-refundable.  We offer two treks per day, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.  Vehicle capacity is 14 passengers (with wheelchair access.) Plan on arriving 15 minutes early and each trip lasts approximately one and a half hours.  For more information on the Trek and tickets call the Friends Bookstore at 757-336-3696

The Island Theatre, 4074 Main Street, presents movies at their art deco performing arts center on Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm.

Beer and wine cash bar.