Events Calendar

Come experience the national parks and enjoy wildlife watching, sunrise and sunset strolls, epic recreational opportunities, and so much more.

Mark your calendar for these fee free dates in 2026:

The 2026 fee-free days have been announced! Enjoy a trip to the refuge free of charge on the following days this year:

President’s Day (February 16)

Memorial Day (May 25)

Flag Day/President Trump's birthday (June 14)

Independence Day weekend (July 3–5)

110th Birthday of the National Park Service (August 25)

Constitution Day (Sept. 17)

First Sunday of National Wildlife Refuge Week (October 11)

Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday (October 27)

Veteran’s Day (November 11) 

Learn more about the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore.

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.

Chincoteague Island Library Announces Non-Motorized Family Fourth of July Parade

The Chincoteague Island Library invites the community to celebrate Independence Day at its annual Family Non-Motorized Parade on Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 AM. The parade, held rain or shine, begins with an opening ceremony before the lineup on the sidewalk behind the library before marching around Robert Reed Park. The event is part of the commemoration honoring the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

Families, children, and visitors are encouraged to decorate wagons, strollers, bicycles, and other people‑powered entries in red, white, and blue. For safety and accessibility, pets and motorized vehicles are not permitted. Prizes will be awarded for the oldest and youngest participants along with the largest family group.

Lou Bender, Parade Chairperson, said, “This parade is a wonderful way to start July 4^th. I will be stepping into the role of Uncle Sam again this year and am excited to lead the parade. The library is proud to host this special tradition, especially as we celebrate America’s 250^th. Birthday,”

For more information, please contact the Chincoteague Island Library at 757‑336‑3460

Woody's Serious Food 4 th of July Fundraiser

Saturday, July 4, 11:30am-8pm

At the Circle, 6700 Maddox Blvd

Enjoy a delicious meal at Woody’s on the 4 of July and

support The Island Community House! A portion of Saturday's

sales goes directly to our free year-round community

programs.

The Island Theatre, 4074 Main Street, presents movies at their art deco performing arts center.

Starting in September, we're throwing it back every Thursday night at 7:00pm with Gen X Movie Night, bringing the ultimate era of cinema back to the big screen... If you're looking for some serious nostalgia, wanting to experience the greatest coming-of-age soundtracks and blockbusters, or introducing the next generation to the angst-ridden '80s classics the way they were meant to be seen, we've got a seat saved for you! 

MISTY Free every Wednesday at 2pm

August 28th - Forbidden Planet

August 29th - Apollo 13

September 3rd — 7pm Raiders of the Lost Ark

September 4th — 7pm The Last Unicorn

September 5th — 7pm The Fifth Element

September 10th — 7pm Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

September 11th — 7pm The Mortal Storm

September 12th — 7pm Superman (2025)

September 17th — 7pm The Goonies

September 18th — 7pm Bullitt

September 19th — 7pm Super Mario Galaxy

September 24th — 7pm Trading Places

September 25th — 7pm Arsenic and Old Lace

September 26th — 7pm Jurassic World Rebirth

Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm.

Beer and wine cash bar.