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.

Starting Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend climb the 175 steps of the lighthouse and observe the beautiful nature and wildlife in a new way!

📢 "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. 

Fun! Fun! Fun! 

Our evening Pirate, Legend and Lore tour is fun and factual! Learn about Chincoteague’s link to piracy, sunken ships off our shores, a tragic death that leads to a ghost story and so much more about this fascinating little island! 

All tours start at 7:00pm 

These are walking tours in the historic downtown, with several places to sit along the way, 1/2 mile at a leisurely pace, 

Call or text for more information or to secure your spot! 

757-894-1953