20 Truly Orleans | 2024 – 2025 www.orleanscapecod.org Calendar of Events JUNE-OCTOBER First Fridays in Orleans, Join local retailers, galleries and restaurants to Shop Small in Orleans with extended hours on the first Friday of each month. There will be live music and entertainment and businesses will have promotions, specials and extended hours through 8pm. June 7, July 5, Aug . 2, Sep . 6, Oct . 4 orleanscapecod.org Public Skating at Charles Moore Arena » for additional information including admission and rental visit charlesmoorearena.com Steel Drums at Rock Harbor » Beginning June 1, Wednesdays at dusk . Nauset Model Railroad Club Open House Days » July 3 - August 28: W: 7-9pm; Nov . - Dec .: SAT: 1-4pm . Visitors will see five, fully detailed and operating model railroads in five scales. Free admission and parking. Hilltop Plaza (rear, lower level), 180 Rt. 6A. nausetmodelrrclub.com Guided Tours of the Church of the Transfiguration » MON-SAT (closed WED) 10- 4:30pm . SUN 11am-noon . On the shores of Cape Cod Bay at Rock Harbor, this ecumenical church is filled with hand-crafted mosaics, fresco stone, wood, glass and bronze sculpture. The St. Cecilia Organ gives surround-sound voice to the church with meticulously restored pipework. churchofthetransfiguration.org Orleans Farmers Market » May 4 - November 16 . Outdoors, 19 Old Colony Way . Every SAT 8am-noon, rain, snow or shine . Fresh local wares include vegetables, plants, fresh breads, jellies, herbs, soaps and much more. orleansfarmersmarket.org Cape Cod Museum of Natural History » It’s a summer of learning and discovery at “Cape Cod’s Nature Place,” with guided family field walks and nature programs including “Feed the Butterflies.” The museum is open year-round, offering seasonal programs and special events. ccmnh.org Orleans Firebirds Baseball Season » Orleans’ team in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League play their home games at historic Eldredge Park from June 16th - early August . orleansfirebirds.com Freedom Ferry to Nantucket » Freedom Ferry to Nantucket kicks off the 2024 season Memorial Day Weekend with daily passenger service. If you want to head to Nantucket, sailing from picturesque Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich Port avoids the parking and traffic hassles of Hyannis. Parking is convenient and FREE for day trippers. An experienced crew is prepared to load and unload luggage, answer questions about points of interest in Nantucket and serve refreshments from their snack bar. Reservations: 508-432-8999 or freedomferry.com 2024 Nauset Beach Concert Series » Monday nights, July 1-Aug . 26, 6:30- 8:30pm . Free family-friendly concerts by the ocean at Nauset Beach. Food/ ice cream trucks. Tuesday rain date. Sponsored by the Town of Orleans. town.orleans.ma.us CG 36500 Gold Medal Boat Talk & Tours » Memorial Day-Labor Day Visitors will be ONGOING EVENTS FIRST! FRIDAYS in Orleans June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6 and October 4 Kick off your weekend with an evening of shopping, art, dining, music, and much more! Local shops, galleries, and restaurants will offer extended hours on the first Friday of each month from June through October. Retailers will offer various specials and promotions throughout the evening and will stay open until 8 p.m. Whether you are visiting downtown, South Orleans, or East Orleans, there will be music, entertainment, pop-ups, and more for folks to enjoy as they take advantage of the nicer weather and all that Orleans has to offer.
