Summer on Chincoteague means BINGO! 🎉 Throughout July, explore the island and enjoy Bingo in a new way! Purchase your Photo Bingo Board for $10, find the 24 designated squares, and submit your pictures to earn entries into our drawing for a $100 gift card. 

Sales open on July 1, and all proceeds support The Island Community House's year-round programs. 

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Photo Bingo Scavenger Hunt FAQ

Q: How do I get my Photo Bingo Board?
A: Once you register online for $10, you'll receive an email with your Photo Bingo Board and instructions on how to submit your photos. Or you can purchase in person during program hours, July 7–23.

Q: Do I need to go anywhere that costs money or requires admission?
A: No, all squares can be found in free-to-visit places or photographed in public spaces.

Q: Can I participate alone or in a team?
A: Include as many people as you'd like to help hunt and take pictures! Keep in mind that only the person who registered will have entries in the drawing.

Q: How many entries for the $100 gift card can I get?
A: You get 1 entry for registering, plus 1 for each photo you submit, plus 1 for each bingo you complete. That's up to 37 entries for a complete blackout!

Summer Tales 4 Tots for children 2–5 (Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Library):

• July 2: Shell Painting
• July 9: Atlantic Union Bank with Emily
• July 16: Dinosaurs
• July 23: Toddler Tumbling at the YMCA
• July 30 at 1 p.m.: Chincoteague Pony visit with Kendy
• August 6: NASA with Daniel
• August 13: Chincoteague Bay Field Station

Young Explorers for children 5 and older (Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall):

• July 2: Chincoteague Bay Field Station
• July 9: YMCA Exercise at the YMCA
• July 16: Clay Art by Jackie Allen
• July 23: Assateague Culture & Shell Jewelry at the Library
• July 30 at 1 p.m.: Chincoteague Pony visit with Kendy
• August 6: Shell Art by Jackie Allen
• August 13: Virginia Spaceport Authority

CPC’s instructor Alena is gearing up for an incredible program with your lil ones. 

Patricia White is one of CPC book authors of Dominion Makes a Splash.  

Please join us this Thursday at the Chincoteague Pony Centre 

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CPC’s instructor Alena is gearing up for an incredible program with your lil ones. 

Patricia White is one of CPC book authors of Dominion Makes a Splash.  

Please join us this Thursday at the Chincoteague Pony Centre 

Diamond Art Friendship Bracelet Making at Hansen's

Island Community House, 6246 Mumford Street, will host Afternoon Games on Mondays and Thursdays.

JUNE 15TH - games will be held at Christ United Methodist Church

Try a new game or play an old favorite. Come alone or bring a friend or two! Snacks welcome.

To learn more, visit islandcommunityhouse.org

The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company will host their 101st Annual Carnival on July 2-4, 10-11, 24-25, and 27-31, August 1, 2026 from 6pm - 10pm nightly!

Food, Fun, Games, Raffles & Attractions for the Entire Family - Chincoteague Island style! A great variety of food is available for purchase including oyster and clam fritter, soft crab, crab cake, and fish sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, pony fries, soft serve ice cream, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, caramel corn, and more. Rides and games for all ages. Live entertainment on the band stage. Try your luck at Bingo too.

Ride tickets will be $1.50 each, 20 tickets for $25, 30 tickets for $35, 40 tickets for $45, and 50 tickets for $55

July 2- Opening night starts at 6:00pm

July 4 - Fireworks at 9:15 (inclement weather date July 11th at 9:30) 

July 24 - Neptune Raffle Ticket Sales Begin - Raffle tickets for King or Queen Neptune, the first pony not already designated as a buyback pony to come ashore on Chincoteague Pony Swim day, will be on sale at the Information Stand at the Carnival Grounds! Tickets are a $1 each, no matter how many tickets are purchased. Limited tickets are sold, so purchase yours before they sell out.  

July 29 - Neptune Raffle Drawing - Will take place Wednesday night at approximately 7:30pm at the band stand. Please note, this is the ONLY raffle that you MUST be present to win!

All proceeds of the carnival benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. ATM on site and credit cards are accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: No pets or emotional support animals are permitted on the Chincoteague Carnival Grounds, even in your vehicle. Service animals specifically trained to aid a disabled person are permitted. 

The Fireman's Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim and Auction always held on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July! Learn more here.