Top things to do on Martha's Vineyard in November

“The naked, silent trees have taught me this,—

The loss of beauty is not always loss!” Elizabeth Stoddard November

November days on the Vineyard are a thing of beauty. Enjoy the beaches, wooded trails, and spectacular sunsets, just pack your jackets. The island has much to offer this time of year: art shows, holiday shops, guided trail hikes, and more. Enjoy our top 10+ things to do this November on Martha’s Vineyard!

1. Journey With the Herd at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center in West Tisbury. With a group of family, friends, or colleagues, enjoy our picturesque horse farm and connect with our beautiful herd of horses in a COVID safe environment. This non-riding experience can be custom designed for you with a focus on themes from fun and stress relief to being present and practicing mindfulness to developing teamwork and leadership skills.  www.mistymeadowsmv.org
2. Sunday, November 1^st from 8:30am to 4:30pm - Creating the Healthiest Thanksgiving Ever - Virtual cooking class with Jan Buhrman. This Thanksgiving it is time to enjoy both an amazingly flavored and incredibly healthy dinner. It can still have all the familiar dishes and flavor, but without those ingredients most responsible for the bloating, distended waistlines, and next day hangover effect. Modest alterations of classic Thanksgiving recipes can provide the best of both Worlds. Discover how to eliminate the use of flour, sweeten pies and cranberry sauce without the mountain of sugar, and make stuffing without the bread. We will send you a shopping list prior to the class. http://janbuhrman.com
3. Sunday, November 1^st from 11:00am to 5:00pm - Handmade Dumpling Demo - Join us as we gather to fold, stuff and eat dumplings made with ingredients pulled right from local farms. At a time when sharing food often feels impossible, this hybrid workshop allows for safe communal cooking and eating. Participants are invited to visit Slough Farm to pick up a fresh ingredient kit stocked with produce and meats fresh from local farms and learn (from a distance) how to fold a dumpling from chef Jacqueline Foster. Later that evening, everyone will reconvene (virtually) to fold, stuff, steam and eat their creations together. A tradition steeped in symbolism, families often gather to make dumplings before holidays or special occasions to bring luck and prosperity. With generations of hands at work on at Slough Farm, on Zoom, and in-home kitchens, participants will be able to safely share a connection over locally sourced ingredients, culinary craft, and the enjoyment of food. RSVPs are required to reserve a kit. Register for the event to receive the Zoom link: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4787963
4. Tuesday, November 3^rd & 10^th - Art Show: Paul Karasik - On display at the Feldman Family Artspace through Nov. 15. http://featherstoneart.org
5. Saturday, November 7th from 10:00am to 11:30am - Weekend Wanderer Refuge Safari - Explore the only wildlife refuge on Chappaquiddick by open-air, over-sand vehicle as you trek through the dunes and along the sandy shores of Cape Pogue Bay and the Atlantic. Learn the local and natural history of this special place, how man and nature have lived with and shaped the land, and meet the locals: migratory birds, seals and more. Meet at the Mytoi Gatehouse by 10 a.m. No shuttle from Chappy Point. Dress for the weather, it gets breezy. Multi-family groups welcome: masks must always be worn. http://thetrustees.org
6. Friday, November 13^th from 4:00pm to 5:00pm - Hikes & Hops - Get outside and get thirsty on a naturalist-guided walk at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Gain insight into plants and local products used to brew Bad Martha’s beer, then head over to their Farmers Brewery in Edgartown for a flight or grab a crowler to enjoy at home. Participants must be 21 or over. Pre-registration required. http://massaudubon.org/felixneck
7. Saturday, November 14^th – 24^th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm - Holiday Gift Show at Featherstone - Celebrate the holiday season while supporting Island artists and Featherstone. The perfect holiday shopping destination with gifts for everyone (and yourself) - handmade creations including paintings, photography, pottery, crafts, jewelry, knitwear, clothing, purses, accessories, soaps, dog goods, ornaments, cards, calendars and stocking stuffers. Buy local and support local artists all while supporting Featherstone as well. This year we are increasing the artists' commission to 60% while 40% of proceeds benefit the art center. By appointment for up to six people every half hour. http://featherstoneart.org
8. Thursday, November 26^th from 11:00am to 5:30pm - Thanksgiving Dinner at Bettini - This Thanksgiving, join us for an outstanding four course dinner with family and friends. Begin with endive salad and butternut squash soup. Then enjoy our savory, herb-roasted turkey served with all the traditional fixings: creamy mashed potatoes, sausage, and roasted apple stuffing, crispy brussel sprouts and sweet potato gratin to name a few. Finish with homemade apple or pumpkin pie. http://harborviewhotel.com
9. Friday, November 27^th - Holiday Oak Bluffs Open Market - There will be safe, great holiday shopping, food, hay rides and cheer.      
10. Friday, November 27^th from 11:00am to 3:00pm - Fall Festival at Felix Neck - Join us for our 40th annual Fall Festival. This celebration of fall is a Vineyard tradition held the day after Thanksgiving. With hayrides, face-painting, live music, food, crafts for kids, live animals, and trail walks there is something for everyone and fun to be had by the whole family. http://massaudubon.org/felixneck
11. Saturdays in November from 11:00am to 2:00pm - Pop-Up Library at the West Tisbury Library - The purpose of the pop-up library is to make library materials more accessible to families due to the library’s Covid-19 closing. Childre's and Young Adult materials, along with adult books and DVDS, will be available for contactless browsing. Librarians will be available on site to help browsers pick their next reads. Onsite check outs will be available for patrons to bring books home and enjoy. Please bring your library card or ID. There will be forms available to register for a library card if you have never had one before. Books may not be touched by patrons until the material has been checked out. Mask wearing and social distancing is mandatory. This event is weather permitting. http://westtisburylibrary.org