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Events for Thursday, July 09, 2026

Photo Bingo Scavenger Hunt

  • Location: Island Wide
  • Starts: 12:01 AM
  • Ends: 11:59 PM

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!

Tales 4 Tots

  • Location: Chincoteague Island Library, 4077 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 10:00 AM
  • Ends: 11:00 AM

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

  • Location: Chincoteague Christ United Methodist Church, 6245 Church St, Chincoteague, VA 23336
  • Starts: 10:00 AM
  • Ends: 11:00 AM

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

Nancy's Thursday Book Club

  • Location: Chincoteague Island Library, 4077 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 11:00 AM
  • Ends: 1:00 PM

Nancy's Thursday Book Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 11:00 AM. New members are encouraged to attend!

All reading Young Adult Books and Jodi will be the facilitator.

ALL are invited. We hope to see YOU at the library

Pony Explorers at Chincoteague Pony Center

  • Location: Chincoteague Pony Centre, 6417 Carriage Drive, Chincoteague, VA 23336
  • Starts: 11:30 AM
  • Ends: 12:30 PM

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 

Afternoon Games

  • Location: Island Community House, 6246 Mumford Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 1:00 PM
  • Ends: 4:00 PM

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

Captain's Cove Farmers & Artisan Market

  • Location: Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club, 3323 Dock Court, Greenbackville, VA 23356
  • Starts: 3:00 PM
  • Ends: 6:00 PM