Welcome to Winter Shopping in Provincetown!

White Porch Inn

Provincetowm’s unique, luxurious and newly renovated boutique hotel just steps away from Commercial Street & the center of town. We offer a contemporary beach atmosphere.

We have 10 tastefully decorated rooms with clean lines & calming qualities which adds to a restful relaxing stay. All of our rooms have private baths, flat screen, refrigerator, Smart TV’s with streaming, complimentary wireless broadband and air conditioning. Most rooms offer fireplaces, 2 offer spa tubs.

There are water views, private porches and roof decks, private garden entrances and more, depending on which room you book.

The living room, dining room and of course the Front Porch and garden areas provide special common areas to mix and mingle with friends or simply a place to unwind and relax.

A European continental breakfast with a build your breakfast sandwich option and in room coffee is included. Liquor license offers in house purchase of Bottled Sparkling, Red, White Rose Wines and Champagne that can be enjoyed on the porch while taking in the sights of P’town.

7 Johnson Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 364-2549

Somerset House Inn

Approachable luxury accommodations, centrally located on Commercial Street in Provincetown. Beautiful outside seating with water and Commercial street views. Comfortable inside parlor for guests to relax, enjoy breakfast or evening reception (complimentary beer/wine). All guest rooms offer a private bathroom, high speed WiFi, individually-controlled heat & A/C units, fireplaces in selected rooms, open year round.

378 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

800 575-1850, 508 487-0383

ACCOMMODATIONS, Real Estate Sales and Reservations

Christie’s International Real Estate Atlantic Brokerage

Located at 349 Commercial Street in the Designer’s Dock, our real estate office is a short walk from McMillan Wharf. Feel free to stop by and talk to one of our agents about the local market. If you would prefer to make an appointment in advance just give us a call at 508-413-6000.

We are Atlantic Brokerage, a full service, privately owned real estate firm serving Cape Cod and Nantucket Island. We are the exclusive Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate for the towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans, Brewster, Chatham, and Harwich on Cape Cod, as well as Nantucket Island. We represent buyers and sellers in all price points, and cover everything from one-bedroom condos to waterfront estates that all your friends and family will enjoy visiting!

349 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 416-6000

DINING, Restaurants, Catering, Clubs

Helltown Kitchen

Helltown Kitchen restaurant is a contemporary Eclectic collection of worldwide dishes and flavors.

Helltown Kitchen’s was created as a welcoming place for friends, family and guests from around the world, where simplicity would meet sophistication, and individuals with a zest for life would come together.

Helltown Kitchen is not only about the food but as the whole experience where food, ambiance, and music come together.

Helltown Kitchen’s community spirit comes through thanks to the friendship, collaboration, and dedication of Willy Garcia, Laurance Defreitas, Todd Tedesco and a diverse staff of friendly and welcoming individuals working hard to guarantee your satisfaction and enjoyment.

Open for brunch and dinner 7 days a week. For reservations please call 508 904-0909

338 Commercial Street Unit 3, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 904-0909

Perfect Picnic Ptown

DINING, Gift and Retail Shops, Restaurants, Catering, Clubs, SHOPPING, Winter Dining

Hours: Friday 11AM–5PM, Saturday 11PM–12AM, Sunday 12AM–5PM, Thursday 11AM–5PM, Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Perfect Picnic has everything you need for a family day at the beach, a romantic sunset bike ride, or a last minute cocktail party. Perfect Picnic’s conveniently located Commercial Street shops offer high quality cheeses, cured and fresh meats, breads and pastries, beverages, beer, wine, and all the accouterments under the Cape Cod sun. We have sourced local products whenever possible to re-imagine and elevate picnic classics and used our global influences to create new favorites.

Pop into the shop, choose one of our Grab & Go individual or group picnic options, browse the menu and the shelves to fill your own basket, or call ahead and let us help you create the perfect spread for any occasion.

Our aesthetic is beautiful and simple, reflecting our belief and commitment to making sophisticated snacks simple: simple to buy, and simple to eat. Fun, fast and fabulous!

258 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

781 248-9984

Brasswood Inn

The Brasswood Inn (formerly White Wind Inn) is prominently located on Commercial Street in the West End of Provincetown and offers a warm, relaxed atmosphere where all are welcome. Our historic bed & breakfast is just steps from harbor beaches, restaurants, shops, and galleries that make Provincetown unlike anywhere else. Enjoy our ample common spaces, including a newly expanded back patio and iconic front porch, with occasional live music featuring local artists. Explore each charming room to find the unique features you are looking for, including private balconies, water views, gas fireplaces and more. We now have an innkeepers bar where we can serve guests a variety of signature cocktails, wine and local beers. Discover why many of our guests consider ours their “home away from home.”

More About the Inn
The Brasswood Inn is a stately, 11-room Victorian mansion with updated amenities and ample indoor and outdoor space for guests to enjoy. The term “Brasswood” is a musical reference inspired by the materials used to create co-owners Tom’s and Brian’s primary instruments: the trumpet (brass) and the marimba (wood), respectively. Music plays such an important role in their lives that each room is now named after an influential American composer, songwriter and/or performer who has had a profound impact on them personally and has contributed significantly to the identity of American music.

174 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-1526

ACCOMMODATIONS, Motels, Hotels and Resorts

The Boatslip

Legendary waterfront hotel and home of the world famous Tea Dance, The Boatslip in Provincetown is located on Commercial Street just steps away from shops, cafes, art galleries and historic Provincetown Harbor.

An iconic gay and lesbian destination, The Boatslip’s high energy atmosphere welcomes everyone who wants to escape the hum drum of daily life. Come and experience the freedom, camaraderie and uninhibited fun a stay at The Boatslip offers. Since all areas of our beach club, pool, deck and grill, serve alcohol, all guests in our hotel must be 21 or older.

Our guests enjoy: Air-conditioned accommodations with newly-renovated bathrooms, views of Cape Cod Bay, our huge sun deck and heated pool. Our amenities include complimentary access to our world famous Tea Dance, continental breakfast, air-conditioned rooms, in-room coolers, 800 count Egyptian cotton sheets, heated pool, WIFI and more.

A desirable Commercial Street location on the water at the beginning of the West End with shops, cafes and restaurants right outside our door.

161 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-1669

ACCOMMODATIONS, Motels, Hotels and Resorts

Pilgrim House Inn

Open year-round and just steps away from the excitement and energy of Provincetown’s Commercial Street, Pilgrim House offers a friendly setting for a relaxing and energizing vacation or getaway.

Located just off Commercial Street in the Historic District, you’re at the center of it all! Discover world-caliber galleries, fresh retail shops, local attractions, or treat yourself to an artisanal craft cocktail and scrummy entreé at our Landing Bistro & Bar, which offers a unique escape from the energy of Provincetown.

NEW & READY FOR YOU SUMMER 2021!
Three brand new deluxe, private-entrance guest staterooms.

TIP: You always STAY for LESS when you book directly from the Pilgrim House website!

336 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-6424

Apts, Cottages, Condos and Houses

Bayview Wharf

Cozy waterfront 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment at 421 Commercial Street (Unit 1) in the heart of the gallery district. Hardwood floors throughout, A/C, modern kitchen with granite counters, high end appliances. Cable & internet, large flat screen TV, gas fireplace, laundry, street parking, no pets

421 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

215 990-2050

Winter Guide ~ Shopping

Welcome to Winter Shopping in Provincetown!

Commercial Street in Provincetown with visitors celebrating New Year 2020

Winter in Provincetown ~ busy Commercial Street on sunny and warm January 1st, 2020

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Winter in Provincetown offers many things to our visitors and among them is shopping experience in small shops and galleries with exclusive selection of art, jewelry, ceramic, home decor, gourmet spices, herbs, teas, essential oils, salt water taffy and fudge, leather goods, Equalty Wear, locally sourced seafood, eclectic trove in the army-navy store, yarn for knitters, brain teasers and mind bogglers, games, books, gift cards and so much more! We like to say here “Say I love you with a gift from Provincetown!”

And if you are hungry visit some of Provincetown local food markets, offering wide range of lunch sandwiches, deli meats, baked goods, soups and salads!

Angel Foods – meats, baked goods, sandwiches, picnic lunches, soups, salads, milk, butter and breads, sweets and wine
Atlantic Spice – gourmet spices, herbs, tea, essential oils, cookware and more!
Cabot’s Candy of Cape Cod – since 1927 making gourmet salt water taffy, sugar free taffy, fudge, peanut brittle and honey crunch popcorn
Conwell Ace Hardware – all you need to fix your house
Curaleaf – high quality, standardized dose cannabis to improve your health and well-being. 21+ with valid ID
CVS Pharmacy – full service pharmacy and wide assortment of general merchandise
Far Land Provisions – deli, bakery, prepared foods and meals, catering; reakfast and lunch sandwiches
HRC Action Center and Store – unique fusing of education and grassroots advocacy with HRC’s signature merchandise; 100% of every purchase goes to HRC’s fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality
Land’s End Marine – hardware, garden center
Mac’s Seafood Market – fish, oysters and much more!
Marine Specialties – Provincetown landmark for over 55 years
Stop & Shop Grocery Store – supermarket with pharmacy

To see business location and photographs (if any) click on the business name.

Angel Foods

Visit Angel Foods, located just across Provincetown Art Association and Museum in the East End, and choose one of Specialty Sandwiches or Create-Your-Own just the way you like it. We offer beach ready, picnic lunches for at the beach or a hike along the dunes! Our prepared food case is filled with fresh, homemade soups, salads, and other healthy, mouth-watering options, convenient and delicious for lunch, dinner, or anytime you don’t feel like cooking. For vegetarians our beans and greens with whole roasted garlic is wildly popular. We offer vegetables that are seasoned and grilled to perfection. There is something delicious in every department. We offer full catering services for weddings, anniversaries and any other occasion. Call now to place your order 508 487-6666.

467 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-6666

Atlantic Spice Company Inc.

The Atlantic Spice Company retail store, since opening in 1994, has become a destination for summer visitors to the Outer Cape, as well as an opportunity for our year-round customers to engage in some retail therapy during the long, cold Cape Cod winter. Gourmet spices, herbs, tea, essential oils and potpourri at wholesale prices. The highest quality culinary herbs and spices, teas, dehydrated vegetables, nuts, seeds, botanicals, essential oils, spice blends, potpourri ingredients and fragrance oils all at wholesale prices.

All of the items found in our extensive wholesale catalog are available in the store at the same great discounts. Browse among the more than 250 herbs, spices and baking and food items that range from allspice to zaatar including saffron and vanilla beans.

Our eclectic mix of gourmet food items, dried fruits and nuts, coffees and teas, is matched only by our unique collection of houseware and tabletop items, kitchen gadgets and cookbooks.

The retail store, which is located at the junction of Rt 6 and RT 6A in North Truro in the front section of our big blue warehouse, is open year-round Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm. Wheelchair accessible.

2 Shore Rd., P.O. Box 205, N. Truro, MA, 02652

508 487-6100

Cabot’s Candy of Cape Cod

Cabot’s Candy – since 1927. Making gourmet salt water taffy, sugar free taffy, fudge, peanut brittle and honey crunch popcorn. Retail and wholesale.

276 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-3550

Conwell Hardware & Lumber

Offering supplies for the home and garden, building and repairs, paint and painting needs, cleaning agents that are earth friendly with the lowest toxicity of materials possible. Conwell also offers electrical and plumbing supplies, phone, computer and electronics need, as well as a full line of art supplies. Wheelchair accessible.

21 Conwell Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-0150

Curaleaf

At Curaleaf, our mission is to produce high quality, standardized dose cannabis to improve your health and well-being.

We are known for our reliable, and effective products which are available in a variety of formats and strains.

Our Provincetown location is for adult use, allowing those 21+ with valid ID to purchase from our store. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm.

170 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

774 593-5952

CVS Pharmacy

CVS is a full service pharmacy with prescription and over the counter drugs.

We offer a wide assortment of general merchandise including: sunscreen, seasonal items, cosmetics, personal care items, vitamins, househould items and travel items.

We also have food and beverages including, snacks, frozen food, milk, eggs, ice cream, candy and groceries.

132 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-0019

Far Land Provisions

Year round deli, bakery, prepared foods and meals, catering. Breakfast and Lunch Sandwiches. Winner: Best Sandwiches on the Outer Cape for 12 years in a row (Cape Cod Life Magazine). Parking, Wi-Fi, credit cards.

150 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-0045

HRC Action Center and Store

The HRC Shops offer a unique fusing of education and grassroots advocacy with HRC’s signature merchandise. The Shops offer HRC’s most complete line of Equality Wear — from caps to pullovers to watches. From fashion to casual, the Shops offer something for everyone. 100% of every purchase goes to HRC’s fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. Wheelchair accessible.

205 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487- 7736

Lands End Marine Supply, Inc.

Whether you’re a pro or taking on a DIY home improvement project for the first time, we’re right here in your neighborhood with the expert advice, tools, equipment and the products you need to get the job done.

We offer so much more: Carpet Cleaner Rental, Delivery Available,Gift Certificates, Senior Citizen Discount, Special Orders, Glass Cutting, Key Cutting, Knife & scissor Sharpening, Screen & Window Repair & Shades Cut, Automotive,
Bird Feed & Supplies, Pet Supplies, Boating & Marine Supplies, Building Materials, Cabinet Hardware, Cleaning Supplies, Storage & Organization, Housewares, Grills & Accessories, Lawn & Garden, Patio Furniture, Outdoor Power Equipment, Paint, Paint Color Matching, Electrical, Plumbing, Lumber & Building Materials, Hand & Power Tools, Door Hardware, Hardware, Electronics, Workwear, Christmas & Holiday Decorations, Office & School Supplies, Sporting Goods, Gifts & Toys!

Come in and see us today, we’re here to help!

P.O. Box 599, 337 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-0784

Mac’s Fish House Provincetown

Enjoy ultra-fresh sushi, locally sourced seafood classics and inventive specials in the sleek dining room, garden patio or new outdoor bar. We also serve ice cold oysters & clams from the raw bar for a buck each, every day from 3-5pm. Open year round with free guest parking. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Gluten free menu options. Event space available. All major credit cards accepted. Mac’s Seafood Market is right next door.

85-87 Shank Painter Road, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-6227

Marine Specialties

Celebrating our 60th anniversary Marine Specialties has been a Provincetown landmark since 1961. Often known simply as “the army-navy store,” it is an eclectic treasure trove of salvage, surplus, slight irregulars, closeouts, overruns, misprints, mistakes, spare parts, odd lots, cast-offs, direct imports, and new and nearly-new items. Over time it’s grown to be the kind of jumbled, inclusive, and eccentric “army-navy” store Provincetown deserves. Wheelchair accessible. Contactless payment.

Open daily April through New Year’s.
January – March weekend afternoons by chance.

P.O. Box 638, 235 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-1730

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Stop & Shop Grocery Store

56 Shank Painter Road, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-4903

ACCOMMODATIONS, Apts, Cottages, Condos and Houses

Bayshore/Chandler House

Directly on the water, this unique apartment complex is literally just a short walk to the bustling center of town, yet far enough away to avoid the noise at night. The owners have certainly capitalized on the natural resources of sun and sea. All the 1 & 2 bedroom apartments are designed for maximum use of space, and all are furnished individually.

We also have units in the West End at 77 and 97 Commercial Street.

77 Commercial Street is a 1 bedroom unit on the 2nd floor and 97 Commercial Street a large studio on the 1st floor. Both have wonderful water views, full kitchen, private bathroom, and free wifi. Pet friendly and air conditioned.

493 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-9133

The Captain’s House

A friendly Bed & Breakfast with an affordable range of 12 guest rooms. Many new upgrades have been made including new beds. The unique location is steps for Commercial Street yet surprisingly peaceful.

350A Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-9353

DINING, Restaurants, Catering, Clubs, Winter Dining

Montano’s Restaurant

Over 30 years later, Chef/Owner Bob Montano remains committed to creating authentic Italian cuisine in North Truro – from scratch, of course. Montano’s is Cape Cod’s original restaurant for fresh, daily-made bronze-die pasta. All of our pasta is made fresh in the kitchen, and is featured in house favorites such as Fettucine Bolognese, Short-Rib Ragu, and Ricotta Gnocchi. In addition to the pastas, all of Chef Montano’s sauces and pizza doughs are made fresh every day.

Montano’s is more than just traditional Italian fare – our steaks are dry-aged prime, our seafood is locally caught, and our desserts made in the kitchen. We are located just a few minutes away from Provincetown’s Commercial Street and open our doors at 4:30 every night. Buon Appetito!

481 Route 6, North Truro, MA, 02652

508 487-2026

Check our restaurant page for listing with links to individual businesses… look for a teddy bear!

Family Itineraries

There’s so much for families to do in and around Provincetown!

In order to make it easier for you to plan your family’s next trip to PTown, the following are family-friendly activities you and children can enjoy based on the length of time you have in Ptown. We’ve also made suggestions on what to do based on the ages of your youngsters, be they little ones, children or teenagers.

Either way, we know that you and your children will have a fun-filled stay here!

Note:
Tots = infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Kids = children in grammar school
Tweens = those in middle school and/or 11 and 12 years old
Teens = those 13 to 19 years old

Family day at Race Point Beach

IF YOUR FAMILY HAS ONE DAY IN PTOWN

Hot day at Herring Cove Beach

Beaches: Race Point or Herring Cove
Appropriate for: all ages
Family-tested tips:
• Both of these spectacular beaches are part of the National Seashore yet have very gentle waters that are perfect even for little ones.
• Herring Cove’s parking lot fills up by mid-morning during high season so get there early.

Shopping: Commercial Street
Appropriate for: all ages
Family-tested tips:
• Stroll colorful Commercial Street for as much time as you have. There’s something here for everyone.
• This street might feel crowded in July and August for those with strollers; you may want to avoid peak time such as dinner time and evening. Shops on Commercial Street are open late during July and August so this makes a great after-dinner family activity.

Exhibit at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum

Pilgrim Monument and Museum
Appropriate for: kids, tweens and teens
Family-tested tips:
• Do this in the morning while kids have lots of energy to climb all the stairs to the top.
• Tots will probably not be able to make the climb to the top.
• Bring a camera for the awesome view of the tip of Cape Cod.

Sunset Photos
Appropriate for: all ages
Family-tested tips:
• The calm waters of Provincetown Harbor make an excellent back drop for sunset photos.

Great fun to watch Carnival parade!

IF YOUR FAMILY HAS A WEEKEND IN PTOWN

Cape Cod National Seashore Park, Beech Forest

Above suggested itinerary for one day in PTown in addition to:

Bicycling on National Seashore paths
Appropriate for: all ages
Family-tested tips:
• Make sure you bring food and water for your excursion.
• The rugged scenery and rolling dunes necessitate photo stops!

Whale watching
Appropriate for: kids, tweens and teens
Family-tested tips:
• Make a reservation ahead of time since whale watches from PTown are THE BEST on the East Coast!
• Toddlers might not enjoy this excursion due to the confines of the boats.
• If your child is prone to seasickness, give him/her Dramamine or Bonine prior to departure.

Fishing for Squid at MacMillan Pier

IF YOUR FAMILY HAS A WEEK IN PTOWN

Herring Cove Beach, Summer 2012

Above suggested itinerary for two days in PTown in addition to:

Art’s Dunes Tours
Appropriate for: all ages
Family-tested tips:
• Make a reservation ahead of time for these one-of-a-kind tours.
• Bring your camera for unique scenery.

Beech Forest: It’s for the birds!
Appropriate for: all ages
Family-tested tips:
• Since PTown sticks out 40 miles from the mainland, it is a migratory spot for birds. Beech Forest’s short walking trails provide opportunities to bird watch.
• Explain to children ahead of time that the quieter they are, the more birds they’ll spot.

Provincetown East End Beach

Bayside Beaches:
Appropriate for: all ages
Family-tested tips:
• The gentle waters here are perfect for all ages, especially little ones.

East End Playground

Playgrounds:
East End Playground at Howland and Bradford Streets
West End Playground at Nickerson and Bradford Streets
Appropriate for: tots, kids
Family-tested tips:
• Perfect for little ones to blow off some steam any time.

Provincetown Library:
Appropriate for: tots, kids
Family-tested tips:
• Check out the library’s schedule of children’s events prior to your visit. Even when there aren’t events, children’s books and a play kitchen await.
• Bring your camera for a photo of the huge replica ship in the center of the children’s section.

West End Breakwater

Walk the breakwater to Long Point:
Appropriate for: tweens, teens
** Please note:
Crossing the breakwater can be dangerous when rocks are wet from splashing waves.
Beware of the tide as at some high tides you are unable to cross.
Family-tested tips:
• This 1.2 mile walk is awesome but children and parents must be in reasonably good shape for the walk over the breakwater’s boulders.
• Sneakers are suggested, not flip flops.
• Bring plenty of water and snacks since there are no facilities.
• Bring binoculars and camera for bird sightings.

Water Sports: Make a splash!
Sailing, kayaking and fishing
Appropriate for: kids, tweens and teens
Family-tested tips:
• For up-closed and personal views of PTown harbor, book these water activities ahead of time.
• You will have to adhere to individual outfitter guidelines in regards to their minimum age recommendations.

Let's splash some water in the swimming pool!

Provincetown's beautiful Town Hall decorated for New Year's celebrations!

Provincetown’s beautiful Town Hall and Pilgrim Monument decorated for Holiday Season

Ptown for Teens

PTown for Teens

What’s there in PTown for Teens?

Provincetown is deemed the “coolest” spot on Cape Cod for families with teens. From colorful street culture to awesome nearby beaches, PTown has it all.

For parents with teens, PTown is a safe environment to consider allowing your young adult some limited freedom. Provincetown has the excitement of a small city — which is the type of vacation atmosphere teens gravitate to – yet all shops, restaurants and non-beach attractions are in walking distance.

All the activities listed below are teen-approved by teen travel bloggers and their friends who visit PTown annually.

Family dining, fast food, take out, sweets, ice cream

For more information about businesses listed below check our restaurant page and look for a teddy bear icon!

Family dining, quick bites and take out:
186 Local Restaurant and Grotta Bar
Angel Foods
Box Lunch
Bubala’s By The Bay
The Canteen
Captain’s Choice
Coffee Pot
Fanizzi’s by the Sea
Far Land Provisions
Harbor Hotel Provincetown
John’s Hot Dog, Hamburger & Seafood Stand
The Landing Bistro & Bar at the Pilgrim House
Lobster Pot Restaurant
Mac’s Fish House Provincetown
Mayflower Restaurant
Montano’s Restaurant
Napi’s Restaurant
Patio American Grill & Cocktail Bar
Pepe’s Wharf
Twisted Pizza, Subs and Ice Cream
Vorelli’s Restaurant

Sweet Treats:
Cabot’s Candy of Cape Cod
The Nut House
Purple Feather

In Cabot’s Candy (taffy, fudge, candy) kids can fill their own bags which is so much fun!

Ice Cream, always a family favorite:
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Cabot’s Candy of Cape Cod
The Nut House
Purple Feather Café & Treatery
Twisted Pizza, Subs and Ice Cream

Activities & Fun

Biking – Try CC Seashore Bike trails
Museums From Pirate treasures to climbing the monument
Kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding
Skateboard Park
Art’s Dune Tours, Ghost Tours, Trolley Tours, Pedi cab ride
Take the shuttle boat to the beach at Long Point

Free & Fun

Walk Commercial Street
Listen to Street performers
Walk the Bayside or Ocean beaches – gather shells, do somersaults,
Take a stroll on MacMillan Pier
Take a walk in the sand dunes
Check out the Public Library with incredible views and a ship inside!
Visit wonderful Art Galleries throughout the town.
Go fly a kite at the beach!
Visit the fun shops in Provincetown

So much more …

Provincetown is deemed the “coolest” spot on Cape Cod for families with teens.

In this section, teen who visits PTown annually have provided input in regards to their favorite Provincetown spots.

18-year old Alex writes:

Alex

Where can one find the quaintness of a New England seaside town coupled with the vibrancy of a metropolitan area? Provincetown, at the tip of Cape Cod, fits this exact mold. From family-friendly beaches, eateries, and activities strewn across a few main streets and surrounding ocean side venues, to lively ventures that entertain the younger generation, Provincetown (PTown) is the best of both worlds.

PTown is known for its eclectic atmosphere. It’s an environment that serves as a “place to go” on any given night on a Cape Cod vacation. I’m 18 years old and never get tired of hanging out in PTown. My family and cousins vacation in Cape Cod each summer so I have been lucky to have spent many exciting nights in Provincetown with my cousins who are slightly older than I. Even if your teenager doesn’t have any companions their own age on vacation with them, parents will enjoy some of our regular hangouts in Ptown as well.

After a long day at one of the Provincetown beaches—my personal favorite is Herring Cove—we’re usually pretty tired from all of the energy we exerted sitting on the beach all day (sarcasm intended). Therefore, a journey into PTown is always welcomed! We soon make our way to one of our favorite eateries for a fun, group family dinner. After meandering down Commercial Street (the main avenue in PTown) for a while and popping our heads into various shops, the parents usually decide to let us “kids” (teenagers) have some fun on our own.

When the sun goes down in Provincetown, vampires unfortunately don’t come out (oh darn!), but the street definitely has a livelier and sometimes “adult” vibe to it. There are many types of entertainment available from comedy to musical productions and many restaurants stay open late. As teenagers, just walking this street at night is the most exciting to us due to the constant amusement anywhere on the street, including street performers. Some of the spots we like to stop at include: dessert places, bookstores, jewelry shops and the henna tattoo kiosk. Other times, we just like to buy an iced tea or coffee and wander down quieter MacMillan Pier and watch the sunset over the water.

Provincetown during the day vs. Provincetown later at night may be different venues for different age groups and interests, but regardless, PTown offers fun for any age. From beaches to restaurants to shops to entertainment, Provincetown is probably one of the most animated and colorful locales on the Cape. Our annual two-week stay in Cape Cod would not be the same without our many visits to PTown – with and without our parents!

Herring Cove, playtime!

Activities for Kids

Come to Provincetown with your kids to experience great vacation.

Come to Provincetown with your kids to experience best vacation ever!

PROVINCETOWN HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER!

Race Point Beach Summer Fun!

BEACHES

Fun in the sun in our pristine National Seashore Park.
RACE POINT is our ocean beach where wave action is most likely to be found! HERRING COVE is gentler and great for smaller children. There are bath houses @ both beaches and a food stand at Herring Cove. Parking is $20 per car per day but there are weekly passes available to purchase if your stay is longer!
Check our Beaches page here…

ADVENTURE BEACHING

You can take a shuttle to LONG POINT which is the farthest piece of connecting land on the East coast (next stop England)! Long Point is pristine with 2 lighthouses, miles of natural beaches, bird nesting, and sand dunes…you need to bring water, picnic lunch, beach toys & towels and enjoy a wonderful day exploring and playing! Take the SHUTTLE boat from both MacMillan Wharf in the center of Provincetown and FLYER’S BOAT YARD in the West end of town. This is very handy for those families arriving by ferry or after a long drive and wanting to “get away from it all!” The SHUTTLE will drop you off and pick you up for a per person reasonable rate. Make your trip to Provincetown a memorable one.

Also check out PROVINCETOWN AQUASPORTS beach store for stand up paddleboard and surf board sales and rentals, guided kayak and paddle board tours… lots beach and watersport activities, even yoga!

SAILING

For kids who stay for a month or two in the summer there is a fantastic sailing program where kids from 8 to 14 learn to SAIL with qualified instructors…it’s called the WEST END CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY SAILING and runs from July 1st to August 20th. It’s very inexpensive and a great experience for kids who want to meet other kids and learn rules of the water in a safe environment.

You can also rent a boat yourself from FLYER’S BOAT YARD, or you can join a sailing excursion from MacMillan Pier.

Check our BOATS page with business listings to help you choose from many great offerings!

Whales are abundant in waters close to Provincetown

WHALES, SEALS AND MORE!

Another organization offering family programs throughout the summer and during school vacations is the CENTER FOR COASTAL STUDIES which studies whales, marine life and started the rescue program for entangled whales which has become world wide.

Is there a better place then Provincetown to enjoy so many activities on the water? Just see what you can do: WHALE WATCH (best in New England and closest to the feeding grounds!) Dolphin Fleet offers special discounted weekend trips for families in July & August!

KAYAKING

PROVINCETOWN AQUASPORTS beach store offers stand up paddleboards and surf boards sales and rentals, guided kayak and paddle board tours… lots beach and watersport activities, even yoga!

BIKING

Biking is a most popular family activity… bring your own or rent!
Provincetown has few businesses renting and servicing bikes, and you can choose from GALEFORCE BIKES 144 Bradford Street Ext., PTOWN BIKES 42 Bradford Street or THE BIKE SHACK 63 Shank Painter Road. All bike rentals have many kinds of bikes to accommodate families as well as helmets.

There are over 8 MILES OF gorgeous paved bicycle trails meandering through the National Seashore Park with beaches at both ends. Bike to walking trails through Beech Forest, Sand Dunes and along the way stop at the Seashore Visitors Center for a rest, information and water! Plenty of free parking and restrooms (in season) at the Visitors Center and Beech Forest. If you choose to start from those locations both are located off Race Point Road.
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SKATEBOARDING

If your kids are into this exciting sport Provincetown has a great little SKATE BOARD PARK at the corner of Route 6, Shank Painter Road & Jerome Rd. across the way is our first class DOG PARK if you bring your pet along with you! Next door is Cumberland Farms for supplies (water, snacks, light groceries) and further up the street is our local STOP & SHOP for bigger grocery needs!)

PLAYGROUNDS

For the little ones Provincetown has two playgrounds, each one on the end of town. East End Mildred Greensfelder Playground (intersection of Bradford and Howland Street) and West End Chelsea Memorial Playground (intersection of West Vine and Bradford Street).

MUSEUMS FOR KIDS!

Need to be inside for awhile? We have the perfect museums for the entire family!!!!
The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum offers a great excercise opportunity for both kids and parents! Climb the 252 ‘ all granite tower (mostly ramps & a few stairs) for the most MAGNIFICENT view on Cape Cod! Then visit the museum which houses great educational information on the Pilgrim history (YES the Mayflower landed in Provincetown before moving up to Plymouth!)

THEATER FOR KIDS

Check out PAYOMET PERFORMING ARTS CENTER and PAYOMET CIRCUS CAMP in North Truro and also Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater who has their own tent for children’s productions (WHAT). Wellfleet Preservation Hall (movies in the back yard & classes) and Provincetown Theater both offer children’s productions throughout the summer season. The outer Cape still has an old fashioned DRIVE IN THEATER located on Route 6 in South Welllfleet… if you have never been to a drive -in theater, this is your chance! There are very few left in the United States!

Provincetown Public Library

LIBRARY and ART

Don’t yawn yet!!!!!! Provincetown Library houses a full size fishing boat which won the famous Lipton Cup race in the early 1900’s! Also, there is a great children’s library, special programs and free interenet access for adults and kids! It’s a great building to relax, see beautiful local ART and regroup!

Speaking of ART, there are wonderful programs for kids at our Provincetown Art Association & Museum and at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill so check it out!

LIGHTHOUSES

There are three in Provincetown and not easy to get to but we have HIGHLAND Lighthouse (Cape Cod’s oldest lighthouse!) & Museum in North Truro which has parking, access to the Lighthouse and one of the most beautiful views on Cape Cod… a family must! Discover Outer Cape Lighthouses here…

SHOPS FOR KIDS

All shops are located all over Commercial Street and a lot of the fun is simply looking for them but the most popular store for decades that shouldn’t be missed is MARINE SPECIALTIES…YOU can’t believe what you can find there from old fashioned marbles to underwater diving suits, old sailer, marine, army hats and everything in between…you can spend a lot of time in just this one store!

Also on Commercial Street is PUZZLE ME THIS, a shop with unique and interesting brain teasers, mind bogglers, games, books and puzzles for all ages. Super fun store to explore.

Commercial Street is an activity in itself with street performers, face painting and just people watching…pick a spot like the benches in front of town hall, let the kids can play on the lawn and enjoy the parade of people passing by!

HUNGRY? KIDS?! ALWAYS!

Some of the favorite spots for kids are: Coffee Pot, John’s Hot Dogs, Hamburger & Seafood Stand, The Canteen (patio on the beach), Box Lunch, Far Lands and Far Land at the Beach (most have take out), Harbor Hotel, Lobster Pot, Fanizzi’s by the Sea, and Mayflower Cafe.

Don’t forget DESSERT! What better stores to visit with taffy, cotton candy, penny candy AND MORE… Kids can fill up their own bags which is so much fun! ICE CREAM is always a family favorite with few places to buy located in the center of town.

Sunset picnic with Art’s Sand Dune Tours

TOURS for the FAMILY

Don’t miss riding over and thru the dunes with ART’S DUNE TOURS… a one hour ride that you will never forget! There are hills and thrills with ocean views, time to run in the sand, animal tracks and fun stories told by the drivers!

If you want a wonderful narrated tour through town take a Trolly Ride on The MAYFLOWER TROLLEY. Tickets in their boot at the MacMillan Pier, at Bay State Cruise Office (Chamber Building) or when you board in front of Town Hall. You will visit all of the highlights which may help you decide which activities to do while visiting us!

There is a walking GHOST TOUR for older kids and adults.

THERE IS A LOT TO DO FOR FAMILIES VISITING PROVINCETOWN! WE HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME! PROVINCETOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE located in the middle of town between MacMillan Wharf and Provincetown Marina… Stop by and visit us!

Provincetown For All Seasons

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Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter

Summer garden with orange sunflower

Summer!

Oh! Summer! Parades, ice cream, swimming, t-dance, late night entertainment and romance… weddings… “people watching” at it’s best… beautiful secret gardens… yachts in the Harbor… Front Street, Lobster Pot, Mayflower and many more restaurants cooking up a storm… Huge selection of trinkets, t-shirts, souvenirs… Art, art, art! Come! It is crazy energy in Ptown, but what do you expect? We are the town on the roll! Like nowhere else!

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Provincetown Portuguese Festival

Summer to remember!

Summer Heaven at Herring Cove Beach

Provincetown Garden, Photo by Gail M. Vasques

Herring Cove Beach ~ Hot, hot, hot day!

Herring Cove Beach

Race Point Beach

Summer is here! Ferry passengers on McMillan Pier.

Getting ready to see 4th of July fireworks.

Summer Flowers

Plein air painting in North Truro

Playing with waves. Photo by Joseph Patrick

Summer! East End of Provincetown

Wedding on the Herring Cove Beach…

Long Point Lighthouse. Photo by Joseph Patrick

Sunflowers abound in Provincetown gardens.

So long, Summer!

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Autumn!

After Labor Day we think Autumn! Come visit us to relax and see dunes’ gorgeous colors, red sunsets, quiet Cape Cod Bay, arts, theater, music and much more! Off-season rates at many accommodations! After summer sales in many Ptown shops… Streets are less crowded… More room in restaurants… and AIR! Oh, delicious Autumn air!

Warm first days of Autumn, Cape Cod Bay, Herring Cove Beach

Cape Cod Bay, Herring Cove Beach

Race Point Beach on Atlantic Ocean side

Race Point, Old Harbor Life-Saving Station

September garden with tomatoes

Swim for Life

Whalewatching boat on Herring Cove, Cape Cod Bay

Cape Cod Bay, whalewatching boat on Herring Cove

A reconstruction of the Santa Maria, the flagship from Christopher Columbus's voyage to North America, at MacMillan Pier in Provincetown Harbor, October 4-7, 2019.

A reconstruction of the Santa Maria, the flagship from Christopher Columbus’s voyage to North America, in Provincetown Harbor, October 4-7, 2019.

Ready to regatta! Photo by Joseph Patrick

Nice to have friends, yes? Bob, Mick & Ken. Photo by Joseph Patrick

Halloween Festival in Provincetown

Thanksgiving Weekend with Craft Fairs and Great Shopping

Just checking... Photo by Robby McQueeney

Cormorants on Breakwater... Photo by Lynette Molnar

East Harbor Autumn Colors

Beach Point, North Truro

Sunset sky over dunes and Rt 6

Winter!

Winter cold? Nah! Great time to relax, reflect, pamper yourself, relish solitude… Winter sky is the BEST! By the way, our Winter season really starts on evening of Thanksgiving Day, when all town gathers under the Monument to light the Lights… Festival of Lights begins…

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First Night celebrations with Fireworks over Provincetown Harbor

Provincetown First Night Fireworks over Provincetown Harbor. Photo by Nancy Silva

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Winter Lodging
Winter Restaurants
Winter Shopping
Winter Things To Do
Winter Pamper Yourself

Winter in Provincetown ~ busy Commercial Street on sunny and warm January 1st, 2020

Provincetown center of town snowy beach with red boat

Waterfront low tide view with Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Town Hall

Provincetown waterfront, low tide view of beach front houses, Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum and Provincetown Town Hall

Provincetown Skyline with Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum

Provincetown beautiful sunset Winter sky

Route 6, next three exits will take you to Provincetown.
“Soft shoulder” sign on the edge of Rt 6 and dunes

Provincetown Harbor, remnants of old pier

Provincetown Harbor and old Fisherman’s Wharf, now Provincetown Marina

Provincetown Harbor with entrance sign to Provincetown Marina

Provincetown Harbor with a new construction wave breaker called Wave Attenuator, protecting boats during stormy weather

New landing on MacMillan Pier, Provincetown Harbor

Provincetown Harbor MacMillan Pier and new position for landing

National Seashore Park during cold and windy day at Herring Cove Beach

East Harbor (formerly Pilgrim Lake) with dunes covered in snow

Provincetown Winter ~ West End, Moors

Provincetown Town Hall seen from car driving from West End to center of town on Bradford Street

Spring is here! Time to visit Provincetown!

Oh, Spring!

We really never know if Spring is here or not… Most of the time Winter lingers like she doesn’t want to leave us, and one day we all feel “Spring” is here! What a glorious time! Whale watching boats are back in the Harbor, Monument re-opens, painters paint fences, carpenters fix houses, new signs are going up, windows shine, UPS working over time… all town is getting ready for New Season! Welcome, welcome our dear visitors!!

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Provincetown Crier: Welcome to Provincetown!

Sunset behind old Fisherman’s Wharf pilings, now Provincetown Marina with modern facilities to accommodate small and big boats.

The Dune Shacks of Peaked Hill Bars Historic District is a 1900-acre National Register district significant for its association with the historic development of art and literature in America; for its representation of a rare, fragile property type; and for its association with the poet Harry Kemp.

Center of Provincetown, Johnson Street parking and beach

Spring is Ptown!

Provincetown Harbor

Ready for Spring!

MacMillan Pier

Spring is coming to Ptown!

Whalewatching in Provincetown starts April school vacation.

Ptown Spring

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum is open!

Provincetown Spring… come! see our flowers!

Beautiful sunrise over Provincetown Harbor

Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter

ATTRACTIONS, For Kids, Tours: Dunes and Town

Provincetown Ghost Tours

Pilgrims, Pirates and People of the Past fill the sights and sounds of this historical walking tour.

90 minute walking tours depart nightly at 9pm (Summer) and at 8pm (Fall).

Call to make reservations. Tickets at the Coffee Pot, 315 Commercial Street.

315 Commercial Street on Lopes Square, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-4810

Gift and Retail Shops, SHOPPING

Shell Designs

Shell Designs

Providing visitors with precious tokens of their time on the Cape for 15 years. 14kt gold charms, (Nantucket Baskets, whale tails, shells, anchors, etc.). Affordable gold and silver earrings. Something for everyone. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and toe rings. Visit us for that “little something” to forever remind you of your visit to Cape Cod.

307 Commercial Street at Lopes Square, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-4958

DINING, Restaurants, Catering, Clubs

Coffee Pot

Centrally located. Delicious pastries, soups, sandwiches, salads, etc. A favorite of the locals!

Eat in or take out. Open daily 6am – 9pm.

P. O. Box 1203, 315 Commercial Street (Lopes Square), Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-2580

DINING, Restaurants, Catering, Clubs

Box Lunch

Voted “The Best Lunch on the Cape!” by Cape Cod Magazine!! Best chowder – the freshest lobster rolls. Fast, always fresh – always affordable.

Wellfleet
508 349-2178
the Original BOX LUNCH
50 Briar Lane

North Truro
508 487-4545
300 Rt 6 (Hillside Farmstand)

353 Commercial Street #4, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-6026

186 Local Restaurant and Grotta Bar
Angel Foods Market
Bayside Betsy’s Restaurant
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Box Lunch
Bubala’s By The Bay Restaurant
Captain’s Choice Restaurant
Coffee Pot
Crown & Anchor Restaurant
Fanizzi’s By The Sea Restaurant
Far Land Provisions
Front Street Restaurant
Governor Bradford Restaurant & Club
Harbor Hotel Provincetown
John’s Hot Dog, Hamburger & Seafood Stand
Liz’s Cafe, Anybody’s Bar
Lobster Pot Restaurant
Mac’s Provincetown Restaurant and Market
The Mayflower Restaurant
Mews Restaurant & Cafe
Montano’s Restaurant
Napi’s Restaurant
Patio American Grill & Cocktail Bar
Pepe’s Wharf Restaurant
Porchside Bar
Red Inn Fine Dining
The Canteen
The Landing Bistro & Bar at the Pilgrim House
The Nut House
The Pointe Restaurant
Stop & Shop Grocery Store and Pharmacy
Tin Pan Alley
Twisted Pizza, Subs and Ice Cream
Victor’s Restaurant & Catering
Vorelli’s Restaurant
Yolqueria Restaurant
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Group Tours

Provincetown Skyline with Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum

Provincetown Map ~ Clik here to enlarge image

The bus drop and pick up station

Located in the center of Provincetown between MacMillan Pier and Provincetown Marina
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Parking

Tour buses should use Jerome Smith parking lot, located on Jerome Smith Road at the corner of Shankpainter Road and Route 6. Parking office 508 487-7050
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Restrooms

Bus Station – at the foot of MacMillan Pier
Provincetown Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street
#2 Firehouse, 187 Commercial Street
MacMillan Pier – next to Harbormaster’s Office (seasonal)
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Banks

Seamen’s Bank
TD Bank
Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod – ATM only
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Restaurants, Ice Cream, Coffee Shops, Fast Food Stands, Food Markets

Click on the business name to see full description, contact info and location.

Shopping

All shops are located on Commercial Street (except Atlantic Spice Company, which is located in North Truro. Click here to see full Shopping directory with business description, photographs (if any), contact information and location.
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Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM)

Museums

Center for Coastal Studies – the only large whale skeleton on Cape Cod
Highland House Museum
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
Provincetown Art Association and Museum
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Galleries

Adam Peck Gallery
Berta Walker Gallery
Bowersock Gallery
Cape Art Tiles
Cortile Gallery
Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC)
Geoffrey Semonian Signs & Woodcarving
Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM)
Provincetown Commons
Seascapes & Pet Portraits
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
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Whale Watching

Captain John Boats Provincetown Whale Watch
Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch
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Dune and Town Tours

Art’s Sand Dune Tours
Mayflower Trolley Tours
Pedal Ptown Bike Tours
Provincetown Ghost Tours
Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod
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Sunset picnic

Discover

Provincetown Attractions

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WHAT TO DO IN PROVINCETOWN

It’s impossible to define what attracts people to Provincetown: for some it’s our world-class beaches, for others, it’s the art, for many it’s the food and shopping. You can’t miss the Pilgrim Monument which commemorates the Pilgrims First Landing in Provincetown (1620), but neither do you want to miss the night life, when Commercial Street becomes a cabaret for all. The attraction may be a quiet walk in Beech Forest, bird watching, painting, reading Mary Oliver’s poems . . . there’s something for everyone!

Rentals: bikes, kayaks, beach gear…

Rental businesses info here…

Come to our festivals… watch parades and fireworks…

Dates, dates, dates… Our comprehensive calendar has it all!

Visit Provincetown Library

You will be surprised – there is a boat inside!

Discover beauty of Seashore Park

Beaches, bike trails, and much more!

Tour town or dunes

By air, by car…

Visit museum

Art, history and pirates!

Climb Pilgrim Monument

252-foot high!

Visit Truro Winery

Wine, music, food… romance!

Have fun on a rainy day!

Whales are wet…

Provincetown For All Seasons

Photo Gallery

Go bird watching!

We’re amazing place to watch birds!

National Seashore Park, Beech Forest

East Harbor

Cape Cod National Seashore Park ~ Race Point

Contact Us

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Provincetown Chamber of Commerce location

We’re here!

Visit Us307 Commercial Street at Lopes Square, at the foot of MacMillan Pier.

PROVINCETOWN CHAMBER VISITORS CENTER
Off-Season Hours: Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 11am – 3pm

MailProvincetown Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
P.O. Box 1017, Provincetown MA 02657

Phone508 487-3424 ~ Calls from outside of USA: 0 11 1 508 487-3424

Fax508 487-8966

Provincetown Chamber of Commerce building, Lopes Square

Provincetown Chamber of Commerce Building Fund (Old postcard, Board of Trade Building)

Board of Trade Building (now Provincetown Chamber of Commerce)

Parking

Ptown is a great walking town… find a good parking lot where you can… or give your car a vacation while you get to where you need by foot!

Provincetown Map ~ Clik here to enlarge image

Visit PROVINCETOWN PARKING DEPARTMENT website for most comprehensive guide to Parking in Provincetown: dates, hours, pricing, permits, parking violations, street sweeping and more.

When is Parking Enforced?

May – October: May 1st – October 31st, 7 days a week, including holidays.

The purchase of Parking Permits and Payment of parking tickets is available online HERE.

Seasonal Parking Rates

The municipal parking lot (adjacent to MacMillan Pier) $3.50/hour or max. daily $35.00. See Map Location (PDF)

Grace Hall parking lot (Bradford and Prince Street) $2.50/hour or max. daily $25.00. See Map Location (PDF)

The parking meter rate is $1.50 per hour.

The kiosk parking and payment machine spots are $2.00 per hour.

Kiosk and Metered Parking (Municipal Parking)

( DO NOT PARK IN RESIDENTS ONLY AREAS – Be sure to check for signage )

Center of Town Bradford Street Parking Lot – Kiosk: Approximately 22 spaces.

Johnson Street Parking Lot (public beach access) – Kiosk: 33 spaces.

Harry Kemp Way Parking Lot – Kiosk (Conwell Street end): 35 spaces.

Winslow & Mayflower Street Parking Lot – Kiosk: 50 spaces. There are only two kiosks on this long street: at the top of Winslow Street, and in the Jerome Smith Parking Lot.

Jerome Smith Road Parking Lot (corner of Road 6 and Shank Painter Road; multiple uses) seasonal campers and parking for Tour Buses along Route 6; autos and campers along Jerome Smith Road – Kiosk and Weekly passes. Note: The one week passes are not a guaranteed reservation – spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Fire Station at Shank Painter Road – Kiosk: 38 cars.

West End School Street Parking Lot – Metered: 29 spaces. 7 minute walk into town.

West End Parking Lot (public landing and beach access) – Kiosk: 44 spaces.

West End Victor’s Parking Lot – Metered: 10 spaces (pay online only).

West End Pilgrim’s First Landing Parking Lot – Metered: 10 spaces (pay online only).

There are also numbered spots along Commercial Street where there are kiosks for payment at the Boatslip and Coast Guard Station.

Provincetown Harbor Transportation Ferry

Don’t drive to Provincetown! Take a ferry!

Avoid parking and take the ferry

If you’re traveling from the Boston area during the peak summer months of July and August, we recommend taking the Fast Ferry – 90 minutes each way.

Parking Violations

If you have received a parking violation from the Town of Provincetown, the violation is due payable within 21 days of issue.

Pay Parking Ticket online HERE, or mail the fine indicated on the front of the citation to:

Collector’s Office
260 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

The decision may be appealed to Barnstable Superior court within 30 days of receipt of notice of the decision, in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c 30A s. 14

Ticket Appeals
Parking violation appeals must be submitted in writing to the Parking Department within 21 days of the issuance of the ticket by written appeal form or email to [email protected]. Please include the violation number in the subject line. Appeals forms are also available for pick up and deposit in the lobby box at the Police Station, 26 Shank Painter Road, 508 487-1213.

Small Public Lots (Privately Owned)

401 Commercial Street (East End across from Spindler’s)

67 Shank Painter Road (Across from Stop & Shop)

35 Cemetery Road (between Standish and Wareham Streets) July 4th and Carnival Weeks

148 Bradford Street (next to Farland)

337 Commercial Street (after 5pm)

10 Montello Street (Beside Mussel Beach Gym)

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Provincetown has four (4) Level 2 electric vehicle charging station ports in front of the MPL off of Ryder Street Extension. The rate to park and charge at the stations is $1.50 per hour. Your vehicle must remain plugged in to the station for the entire time it is parked in the space.

Stations can be activated with a ChargePoint card, a contactless credit card (such as American Express ExpressPay or Visa payWave), or by pressing the “Help” button on the station screen and calling the number provided. If you don’t have a ChargePoint card, you can have one sent to you for free by visiting Charge Point. You can search for Provincetown’s charging stations on the ChargePoint map by viewing the Map.

Calendar

Provincetown Events: What, When & Where

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Winter Visitors Guide: Lodging, Restaurants, Shopping, Things To Do, Pamper Yourself…

Snowy Cape Cod National Seashore Park

JANUARY 2022

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30. For more information call 508 487-8331 or visit SkipFood.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Provincetown Film Society – Film Art Series through May 18, 2022 – film listing here

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Saturday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day 2022

Saturday, Jan. 17 Martin Luther King Day

Provincetown Winter ~ Provincetown Harbor and MacMillan Pier

Always beautiful MacMillan Pier

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Say “I Love You” in Provincetown

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February

FEBRUARY 2022

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30 SkipFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Provincetown Film Society – Film Art Series through May 18, 2022 – film listing here

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

Wednesday, Feb. 2 Groundhog Day

Monday, Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day

Monday, Feb. 14 President’s Day

Friday-Sunday, Feb. 25-27 Mates’ Snowbound Leather Weekend – MatesLeatherWeekend.com/Snowbound/

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March

MARCH 2022

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30 SkipFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Provincetown Film Society – Film Art Series through May 18, 2022 – film listing here

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

Spring in Provincetown! Come for a visit!

Spring Equinox March 20, 2022

Tuesday, March 1 Mardi Gras

Wednesday, March 2 Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, March 2 Lent Day

Saturday, March 5 FAWC: Hudson D. Walker Gallery Opening Reception for Georden West spooky action at a distance, 5-7pm, on view through March 8. To schedule your visit, email: [email protected] – FAWC.org

Saturday, March 5 FAWC: A Fellows Reading Tracy Fuad and Sterling HolyWhiteMountain in the Stanley Kunitz Common Room, 7pm – FAWC.org

Saturday, March 5-Sunday, March 6 Provincetown Theater, The 24-Hour Plays, March 5 at 7pm / March 6 at 2pm – ProvincetownTheater.org

Tuesday, March 8 International Women’s Day

Friday, March 11 FAWC: Visiting Artist Michelle Segre, Stanley Kunitz Common Room, 7pm. Visiting Artist Michelle Segre will present a virtual artist talk as part of our free and public Winter Program Series. – FAWC.org

Saturday, March 12 FAWC: Visiting Writer Chris Stuck, Stanley Kunitz Common Room, 7pm. Past Fellow Chris Stuck will read from his debut story collection, Give My Love to the Savages, published by Amistad/Harper Collins in 2021. – FAWC.org

Saturday, March 12 Provincetown Theater, The Mosquito Story Slam, 7pm. This month’s theme: “Love It or Leave It!” – ProvincetownTheater.org

Sunday, March 13 Daylight Savings Time

St. Patrick's Day

Thursday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

Saturday, March 19 The Black dog Adopt Me Event The Black Dog Provincetown General Store 293 Commercial Street, 12-4pm. Come meet your new best buddy!- TheBlackDog.com/pages/black-dog-events

Sunday, March 20 Spring Equinox

Sunday, March 27 Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, Tennessee’s 111th Birthday Bash 4-6pm, at Crown & Anchor – TWPtown.org

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April

Photo courtesy of the Center for Coastal Studies CoastalStudies.org ~ Center for Coastal Studies under NOAA permit # 16325

Humpback whales feeding. Photo courtesy of the Center for Coastal Studies CoastalStudies.org
Center for Coastal Studies under NOAA permit # 16325

APRIL 2022

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30 SkipFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Provincetown Film Society – Film Art Series through May 18, 2022 – film listing here

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

PMPM Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum

PMPM April 1st Opening Day! The Inclined Elevator is Ready!

Friday, April 1 Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum reopens – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Friday, April 1 April Fool’s Day

Saturday, April 2 Beginning of Ramadan

Mid April Whale watching season begins

Captain John Boats Provincetown Whale Watch
Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch
Sea Salt Charters

Come to Provincetown for Easter!

Sunday, April 10 Palm Sunday

Friday, April 15 Good Friday

Friday, April 15 Tax Day

Saturday, April 16 Passover starts

Saturday, April 16 Holy Saturday

Sunday, April 17 Easter

Friday, April 22 Earth Day

Saturday, April 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Earth Day Beach Cleanup with Friends of the Seashore – CoastalStudies.org

Saturday, April 23 Passover final day

Sunday, April 24 Orthodox Easter

Wednesday, April 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Napi’s Lecture Series: Advancing Science and Conservation by Studying Humpback Whales as Individuals – CoastalStudies.org

Thursday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm We Are All Whalers: Michael Moore and Stormy Mayo in Conversation – CoastalStudies.org

Friday, April 29 Arbor Day

Friday, April 29-Sunday, May 1 Gays For Patsy Spring Stomp: A Hoedown in Ptown Gay’s for Patsy‘s annual LGBTQA+ (queer) spring dance weekend held in Provincetown, featuring country western dancing with three dances, multiple dance workshops, and a whole bunch of socializing. – GaysForPatsy.org/stomp/

Herman Melville, “Moby Dick” book cover

Friday, April 29-Sunday, May 1 Moby Dick Marathon, on the Library’s Second Level. After 2 years of virtual content, the Moby-Dick Marathon will finally return to its in-person format! The full weekend reading schedule is as follows:
Friday, April 29: 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday, April 30: 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday, May 1: 10 am to 5 pm
For anyone interested in being a reader or for questions about the event, please email Brittany Taylor at [email protected]. – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Find your room here! Last Minute Availability accommodations listing…

May

Don’t drive to Provincetown! Take a ferry!

MAY 2022

Monday, May 16 Ferry Services Resume – Bay State Cruise, Boston Harbor Cruises, Captain John Boats Fast Ferry

Provincetown Farmers Market – Saturdays from 9-1 mid-May to the end of October. Pre-order online for pre-paid & expedited pick up from the vendor booths or browse the booths. Next to Provincetown Town Hall, corner of Commercial and Ryder streets – ShopLocalFood.org

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

TWENTY SUMMERS at Hawthorne Barn – 20Summers.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Provincetown Film Society – Film Art Series through May 18, 2022 – film listing here

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

Provincetown Harbor

Sunday, May 1 May Day

Thursday, May 5 Cinco de Mayo

Friday, May 6-Sunday, June 26 Provincetown Art Association and Museum Rowland Scherman exhibition – PAAM.org

Friday, May 6-Friday, June 24 Provincetown Art Association and Museum Art of the Garden exhibition – PAAM.org

Friday, May 6-Sunday, July 24 Selections from the Pat and Nanno de Groot Collection. In 2019, Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) received a gift of 300 works from the private collection of artists Pat and Nanno de Groot. Much of the collection was exhibited at the time, and now additional selections anchoring PAAM’s annual “Art of the Garden” exhibition. Curated by PAAM CEO Christine McCarthy, the exhibition will be on view May 6-July 24 and feature garden-inspired works and feature artists such as Richard Baker, Polly Burnell, Margaret Grimes and Mona Dukess, as well as Pat and Nanno de Groot themselves. – PAAM.org

Sunday, May 8 Mother’s Day

Friday, May 13-Sunday, June 19 Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Recipients of the 2021 Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Artist Grant – PAAM.org

Saturday, May 14 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Center for Coastal Studies Open House – CoastalStudies.org

Sunday, May 15-Sunday, June 5 Twenty Summers Weekends – 20summers.org

Monday, May 16 Ferry Services Resume: Bay State Cruise Company, Boston Harbor Cruises, Captain John Boats Fast Ferry

Thursday, May 19-June 5 The Drag at Provincetown Theater and 2022 Spring and Summer schedule – ProvincetownTheater.org

Friday, May 20-Saturday, May 21 Outer Cape Chorale Concerts – OuterCapeChorale.org

Saturday, May 21-Sunday, May 22 Monumental Garage Sale

Saturday, May 21-Sunday, May 22 Single Women’s Weekend– ProvincetownForWomen.com/single-womens-weekend

Wednesday, May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CCS Napi’s Lecture Series: Human Dimensions of Rebounding Populations of Seals and White Sharks on Cape Cod – CoastalStudies.org

Each year we honor and remember the brave Military Service Members currently serving, and our Veterans who previously served our country and those who are no longer with us.
WE THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Thursday-Monday, May 26-30 Memorial Day Weekend

Friday, May 27 Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro, Bob Mould Sole Electric: Distortion and Blue Hearts! The former guitarist/vocalist for alternative bands Hüsker Dü and Sugar is performing a night of solo electric songs spanning his entire 40+ year career. Provincetown Town Hall, 7pm – Payomet.org

Saturday, May 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm High Head Guided Seal Hike – CoastalStudies.org

Find your room here! Last Minute Availability accommodations listing…

June

JUNE 2022

Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger programs include guided walks and paddle trips, talks, and family activities – NPS.gov/caco

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Provincetown Shark Center – AtlanticWhiteShark.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Great Music on Sundays @ 5 – PtownMusic.com

TWENTY SUMMERS at Hawthorne Barn – 20Summers.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

PMPM The Inclined Elevator is Ready!

Wednesday, June 1 Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum The Elevator is Complete! Join us for the Grand Opening Ceremony! 11am, Bradford Street entrance – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Wednesday, June 1–Wednesday, August 31 Self-Guided tours through Ptown! – app.builtstory.com/agent/917

Thursday, June 2-Sunday, June 5 Women of Color Weekend – WOCW.org

Come for our LGBTQA+ Pride Weekend in Provincetown!

Friday, June 3-Sunday, June 5 5th Annual Provincetown Pride – Ptown.org

Pride June 3 Bay State Cruise Line’s 5:30pm Pride Cruise from Boston to Ptown
Pride June 4 Queer Comedy Showcase at Town Hall
Pride June 5 Ptown’s New Feet Over Front Street 5K Run / Walk
Pride Weekend New LGBTQ+ History Trolley Tours featuring Anne Hutchinson
Pride Weekend Special Discount Ferry Tickets for those 25 and under & Feet Over Front Street 5K participants

Saturday, June 4-Sunday, June 5 Provincetown Coastal Rowing Regatta & Mini Triathlon – OSSRowing.com/provincetown-coastal-regatta

Friday, June 3-Sunday, June 5 15th International Encaustic Conference, Provincetown Inn – CastleHill.org

Acapella at its finest!

Sunday, June 5 St. Mary’s of the Harbor FREE – one hour – Acapella at its finest! – from madrigals to folk to Pop everyone will enjoy hearing this year’s concert! 517 Commercial Street Provincetown, 5pm – OuterCapeChorale.org

Monday, June 6-Sunday, June 12 Ptown Pride Retreat A 6-night all-inclusive gay men’s retreat that includes yoga, meals, accommodations, excursions, bike rentals, & more – OutermostYoga.com/retreats/ptown-june

Saturday, June 4 Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Spring Gala – TWPtown.org

Friday, June 10-Sunday, July 24 Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Philip Malicoat Exhibition: Large Paintings. The exhibition is curated by two of the artist’s granddaughters, Breon Dunigan and Robena Malicoat. Philip Malicoat was part of a large family of Provincetown artists spanning multiple generations dating back to the early 1900s. Considered the family’s patriarch, Philip Cecil Malicoat was a child of farmers with little exposure to the arts, first in Oklahoma, then in Indiana, before coming to Provincetown in 1929 to study with Charles Hawthorne. Malicoat went on to build a life in Provincetown, meeting his wife, the artist Barbara Haven Brown, and together raising two children, Martha and Conrad, both of whom became accomplished artists. Malicoat was active in Provincetown arts community as a member of the Provincetown Art Association and Beachcomber’s Club, a teacher, a painter, and, in 1968, a co-founder of the Fine Arts Work Center. Maura Coughlin’s writes in her essay, Immersed in Half-Light: “Malicoat’s landscape paintings, like those of his good friend Edwin Dickinson, offer sensory encounters: in the nacreous grays of Provincetown’s silvery mists, and dense, wet fogs we experience the temperature, breeze and humidity of the place. The severe blankness and obscurity of the back shore — whether stormy or still — speaks of somatic absorption, of walking and inhabiting the shoreline and knowing it viscerally. Unlike his generally smaller landscapes, Malicoat’s large figure paintings have remained in his family and are likely a surprising discovery for the many viewers of this exhibition. The enigmatic narratives of these studio paintings plumb the potential of still life and figural assemblages to convey symbolic gravity or allegory, and they take various approaches to the personhood of represented figures.” – PAAM.org

Sunday, June 12 Great Music on Sundays @ 5 Together Again! 24th season preview concert Bach to Balkans to Broadway with a dozen musicians & singers; free admission; donations welcome. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown, 236 Commercial Street – PtownMusic.com

Wednesday-Monday, June 15-19 Provincetown Film Festival – ProvincetownFilm.org/festival/

Thursday, June 16-Monday, June 20 Men of Color Weekend Frolic Reloaded – MenOfMelaninMagic.com/frolic

Thursday, June 16 Author and artist Anne Ierardi will present a talk on memoir writing and signing her new book Coming Alive, 6pm – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Friday, June 17 TEDx Provincetown: Hyperlocal

Juneteenth flag, designed by Black Boston activist Ben Haith

Sunday, June 19, 2022 Juneteenth Independence Day – also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day – is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States.

Sunday, June 19 Father’s Day

Tuesday, June 21 Summer Solstice

Tuesday, June 21-June 26 CabaretFest Hooray for Hollywood –ProvincetownCabaretFest.com

Shark Center Provincetown now open!

Thursday, June 23 The Provincetown Shark Center open 10am to 4pm seven days a week from June 23 through September 4. Thursday through Sunday from September 8 through October 9 – AtlanticWhiteShark.org

Thursday, June 23-Sunday, June 26 26th Annual Provincetown Portuguese Festival and 75th Annual Blessing of the Fleet – ProvincetownPortugueseFestival.com

Friday, June 24-Sunday, August 28 Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Zehra Kahn exhibition – PAAM.org

Beginning performances on June 27, The Lady Hamlet plays Mondays thru Thursdays at 7PM till July 21.

Come to see whip-smart comedy The Lady Hamlet!

Monday, June 27-Thursday, July 21 Provincetown Theater presents The Lady Hamlet, Mondays thru Thursdays, 7pm; tickets 508 487-7487 – ProvincetownTheater.org

Wednesday, June 29 Herring Cove Beach Sunset Music Nights are back!! Far Land on the Beach is very happy to announce the return of Sunset Music on the Beach for the 2022 summer season at the Herring Cove concession. Live local music will once again return center stage on Wednesdays only beginning June 29th and running through August 31st.

Sunset Music Nights are back!!

Find your room here! Last Minute Availability accommodations listing…

July

JULY 2022

Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger programs include guided walks and paddle trips, talks, and family activities – NPS.gov/caco

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Provincetown Shark Center – AtlanticWhiteShark.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Great Music on Sundays @ 5 – PtownMusic.com

TWENTY SUMMERS at Hawthorne Barn – 20Summers.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

Provincetown chamber of Commerce 2020-2021 Visitors Guide

Have a fun, safe and Happy 4th of July!
The 4th of July Parade begins at 11am at the Harbor Hotel and then proceeds down Commercial Street to Franklin Street. Parade entrants will be judged on Most Patriotic, Best in Parade, Best Musical, Children’s, and Adult Floats. At dusk, there will be fireworks over Provincetown Harbor. Fireworks can be viewed from most bayside beaches, waterfront restaurants, clubs, accommodations, etc.)

Friday, July 1-Monday, July 4 Independence Weekend

Friday, July 1 Nadia Washington Quartet – Afro-brazilian on Sam’s Stage at Edgewood Farm, 6pm, $30 – CastleHill.org

Friday, July 1-Sunday, August 21 Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Edith Lake Wilkinson exhibition – PAAM.org

Camp Lightbulb celebrating 11 years of creating magical camp experiences for LGBTQ+ youth

Saturday, July 2 Camp Lightbulb’s Summer Bash: A summer kick off and fundraiser celebrating Camp Lightbulb’s magical summer camps for LGBTQ+ youth. Tickets are $50 – SummerBashPtown2022.eventbrite.com

Sunday, July 3-Saturday, July 23 Camp Lightbulb Provincetown
Provincetown Week 1: July 3 – 9, 2022
Provincetown Week 2: July 10 – 16, 2022
Provincetown Week 3: July 17 – 23, 2022
– Camplightbulb.org

Bear Week: July 9th – 16th
Cubs, Otters & Wolves, Oh My!
Schedule at Ptown.org

Saturday, July 9-Saturday, July 16 Bear Week One of the biggest weeks of the summer brings bears and their admirers from across the world to Provincetown for 7 days of sun and fun! In addition the line-up of events presented by the Provincetown Bears – the PBG, BearMania, FurBall, The Crown & Anchor and many others are throwing parties all week that bring the bears to the beach! Get those tickets while you still can!

2022 Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman at PAAM!

Tuesday, July 12 PAAM 15th Season of Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman, Dane Vannatter (vocals) & Cape Cod Jazz Quintet: Steve Ahern (trumpet), Bruce Abbott (sax), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums), 6:00pm – PAAM.org

Wednesday, July 13 John P Bunker Lecture Series: Peter del Tredici, free @ Edgewood Farm, 6pm – CastleHill.org

Saturday, July 16 Pamet River Float – high tide is at 2:28, $50 or free if your a member – CastleHill.org

Sunday, June 17 Great Music on Sundays @ 5 Broadway: Curtain Up! Favorite songs from great musicals
with the [email protected] Broadway ensemble; John Thomas music director & pianist. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown, 236 Commercial Street – PtownMusic.com

Sunday, July 17 The Secret Garden Tour Returns! 10am-3pm, $40 – PAAM.org

Tuesday, July 19 PAAM 15th Season of Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman, Cassandre McKinley (vocals) with Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums), 6:00pm – PAAM.org

Wednesday, July 20 Live Author Talk with Antonia Angress and Karen Dukess, 6pm, $25 – CastleHill.org

Sunday, July 17 14th Annual 5KRun/Walk – ASGCC.org

Girl Splash Provincetown, July 2-23, 2022

Wednesday, July 20-Saturday, July 23 Girl Splash – ProvincetownForWomen.com

Friday, July 22 Trash to Treasure: Free Community Event with Kim Bernard (2-4pm @ Edgewood Farm) – CastleHill.org

Celebrating 50 years building the future of our creative community

Saturday, July 23 The Castle Hill GalaBash – 50th Big Castle Hill Birthday Party, Donations welcome, pay what you can, 6:30 – 10:00 (Rain Date July 24) push for 50 for $50, honoring Cherie Mittenthal, Anna Poor and the Jackson Family: Robert & Leslie, Ella & Eugene, and Kathy & Robbie Jackson. Music by Chandler Travis Philharmonic and Steve Morgan and the King Fish, food by Cosmos Catering. – CastleHill.org

Saturday-Saturday, July 23-30 Family Week is the largest annual gathering of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified families in the world. The 2022 fun-filled Family Week will include more opportunities than ever to build community and to get empowered on today’s issues. Join us for daily events or relax on the beach with other LGBTQ+ families. Family Equality and COLAGE have come together to create another amazing Week full of fun in the sun with the LGBTQ+ parents, their children, extended families, and friends, who will join us from across the globe!- PtownFamilyWeek.com

Sunday, June 24 Great Music on Sundays @ 5 Songs from the Road from west to east on the Silk Routes & beyond: Eric Maul flute, John Thomas piano, Justin Torrellas woodwinds, Parker Ousley cello. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown, 236 Commercial Street – PtownMusic.com

Tuesday, July 26 Reginald Dwayne Betts – This year’s Distinguished Artist and Writers Chair – Poetry Reading, Felon Poems, this year’s winner of MacArthur Fellowship Award, 6pm, $35 – CastleHill.org

Tuesday, July 26 PAAM 15th Season of Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman, Myanna (sax) with Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums), 6:00pm – PAAM.org

Thursday, July 28 Get Roasted & Smoked with Mark Bittman & David Grayson – maybe a talk the day before on the stage ($250 – Pamet Yacht Club) 6:30pm – CastleHill.org

Friday, July 29– The Mosquito Story Slam, 4pm on Sam Stage, $30 – CastleHill.org

Sunday, July 31 Great Music on Sundays @ 5 A Symphony of Crickets music & spoken word & the poetry of Charles Coe: Charles Coe voice, Ken Field sax & flute, Mark van Bork guitar & voice, Darlene van Alstyne voice, Blake Newman bass, Phil Neighbors drums. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown, 236 Commercial Street – PtownMusic.com

Sunday, July 31-Saturday, August 6 Whale Week Center for Coastal Studies Celebration of the Sea, activities for all ages – CoastalStudies.org

Find your room here! Accommodations listing with Last Minute Availability…

August

AUGUST 2022

Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger programs include guided walks and paddle trips, talks, and family activities – NPS.gov/caco

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Provincetown Shark Center – AtlanticWhiteShark.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Great Music on Sundays @ 5 – PtownMusic.com

TWENTY SUMMERS at Hawthorne Barn – 20Summers.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

Whalewatching boat on it’s way to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Tuesday, August 2 Oysters and Opera with the NY Opera Society at the home of Terry Kahn and Lesley Silvester, $125, 6pm – CastleHill.org

August 5 – September 25 Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 12 x 12 Silent Auction – PAAM.org

Saturday, August 6 The Castle Hill Silent Auction – CastleHill.org

Sunday, August 7 Great Music on Sundays @ 5 The Hyannis Sound Cape Cod’s finest a cappella since 1994; charming, talented & fun!. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown, 236 Commercial Street – PtownMusic.com

Tuesday, August 9 PAAM 15th Season of Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman, Carmen Cicero (sax) with Kent Hewitt (piano), Marshall Wood (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums), 6:00pm – PAAM.org

Wednesday, August 10 Zoe Lewis & the Souvenirs! 6pm at Edgewood Farm – CastleHill.org

Saturday-Saturday, August 13-20 Carnival 2022 Monsters, Myths & Legends Parade Thursday August 18th- Ptown.org/calendar/carnival/

Saturday, August 13 Castle Hill Silent and Live Auction – at 10 Meetinghouse Road 6pm – CastleHill.org

Sunday, August 14 Great Music on Sundays @ 5 Broadway: Sondheim! The legendary composer & lyricist celebrated & obscure musical gems with the [email protected] Broadway ensemble; John Thomas music director & pianist. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown, 236 Commercial Street – PtownMusic.com

Tuesday, August 16 18th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival at PAAM ProvincetownJazzFestival.org/schedule

Wednesday, August 17 PoemJazz with Robert Pinsky, Laurence Hobgood & Stan Strickland on Sam’s Stage, $25, 6pm – CastleHill.org

Friday-Saturday, August 19 & 20 and Friday-Saturday, August 26 & 27 Provincetown Dance Festival on Sam’s Stage, $40, 6pm – CastleHill.org

Three days of literary events for readers, writers, and book lovers of all kinds!
ProvincetownBookFestival.org

Saturday, August 20 Provincetown Book Festival Curated reading by local authors, judged by Patrick Nolan, Vice President and Publisher of Penguin Books will be hold on Saturday, September 17, 10am. For this event, dubbed “Reading Local,” Mr. Nolan will review submissions from local Provincetown and Cape Cod writers and will select five writers to read at the opening program of the Provincetown Book Festival. Submissions are not limited by form or genre, so the reading may include poetry and prose, fiction and non-fiction. Writers who are interested in submitting their work should send a sample, no more than three pages of prose or three poems no longer than three pages, with a brief introduction and bio, to Nan Cinnater at the Provincetown Library ([email protected]). Deadline for submissions is August 20. The list of readers will be announced on September 6. For more information, contact Nan Cinnater at the Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownBookFestival.org

John Thomas

Sunday, August 21 Great Music on Sundays @ 5 The Bulgarian Piano: Tradition & Improvisation: A musical tour of great composers & folk melodies; John Thomas piano with special guest. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown, 236 Commercial Street – PtownMusic.com

August 26 – November 13 Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Out of the Blue exhibition – PAAM.org

Sunday, August 28 Great Music on Sundays @ 5 Frets & Hammers: Bach & Beyond, music of memory, movement & reflection with Aaron Larget-Caplan guitar, Frederick Jodry harpsichord & organ, John Thomas piano. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown, 236 Commercial Street – PtownMusic.com

Tuesday, August 30 PAAM 15th Season of Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman, Donna Byrne (vocals) with Tim Ray (piano), Marshall Wood (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums), 6:00pm – PAAM.org

Find your room here! Last Minute Availability accommodations listing…

September

SEPTEMBER 2022

Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger programs include guided walks and paddle trips, talks, and family activities – NPS.gov/caco

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Provincetown Shark Center – AtlanticWhiteShark.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Great Music on Sundays @ 5 – PtownMusic.com

TWENTY SUMMERS at Hawthorne Barn – 20Summers.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

Friday-Monday, Sept. 2-5 Labor Day Weekend

Friday, Sept. 2 – Saturday, Sept. 17 Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Auction Preview – PAAM.org

Friday, Sept. 2 Castle Hill Openings at Galleries in Provincetown GAA, Schoolhouse, AMP and Berta Walker, 6pm – CastleHill.org

Sunday, Sept. 4 Castle Hill Party at the Mary Heaton Vorse House, 4:00pm – CastleHill.org

Fabulous French Fantasia

Sunday, Sept. 4 Great Music on Sundays @ 5 Fabulous French Fantasia, a delightful hour of Milhaud, Poulenc, Ibert & Saint-Saëns, Craig Combs piano, Eric Maul flute, Mónika Veress clarinet, Jeffrey Thurston violin. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown, 236 Commercial Street – PtownMusic.com

Friday, Sept. 9 26th Celebration Of Life Concert, UU Church – UUMH.org

Saturday, Sept. 10 35th Annual Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla – Swim4Life.org

Sunday, Sept. 11 Great Music on Sundays @ 5 Broadway: Curtain Call! The big finales of the biggest shows with the [email protected] Broadway ensemble, John Thomas music director & pianist. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown, 236 Commercial Street – PtownMusic.com

Thursday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Sept. 18 Gay Pilots Cape Cod Classic – NGPA.org

Thursday, Sept. 15 Animal Rescue League of Boston “Paws to Celebrate Truro 6-8pm, Truro Vineyards – ARLBoston.org

Friday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Sept. 18 Yankee Lambda Antique Car Show Wicked Piston – YankeeLCC.com

ProvincetownBookFestival.org

Friday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Sept. 18 Provincetown Book Festival Three days of literary events for readers, writers, and book lovers of all kinds With curated reading by local authors, judged by Patrick Nolan, Vice President and Publisher of Penguin Books on Saturday, September 17, 10am. All events are free and open to the public. All events are held at the Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownBookFestival.org

Friday, Sept. 16-Monday, Sept. 19 IWFFA – Women’s Flag Football – IWFFA.com

Saturday, Sept. 17 Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride – ASGCC.org

Sunday, Sept. 18 Great Music on Sundays @ 5 End of Season Celebration! Mary Heaton Vorse House
466 Commercial St. Provincetown, special fundraising event 4-6pm, food, friends, music. – PtownMusic.com

Sunday, Sept 18-Monday, Sept. 26 PAW Pet Appreciation Week – CasasAnimalShelter.org

Thursday, Sept. 22 Fall Equinox

Thursday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 25 17th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Our 17th Season features a lineup of plays, all by Tennessee Williams, the first time since 2006 we’ve presented All-Williams. The season is called Tutti Frutti Tennessee Williams, meaning all flavors of Williams – tutti! From the 1930s to the 1980s, every decade that Williams wrote, from his crowd-pleasing Broadway hits to his radical writing – early and late – that continues to challenge audiences to savor, as Williams put it “the strange, the crazed, the queer.” The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival. Tutti Frutti Tennessee Williams — Cool, Tasty, and Refreshing! – TWPtown.org

Friday, Sept. 23 Castle Hill at PAAM Opening for the 50th, 6pm – CastleHill.org

Saturday, Sept. 24-Saturday, Oct. 1 Provincetown Wellness Week – PtownWellness.com

Monday, Sept. 26 Rosh Hashanah

Thursday, Sept. 29-Monday, Oct. 3 Mates Leather Weekend – MatesLeatherWeekend.com

Friday, Sept. 30 – Thursday, November 27 Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Highlights from the Permanent Collection – PAAM.org

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October

OCTOBER 2022

Visitors Center at Province Lands – NPS.gov/caco

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Provincetown Shark Center – AtlanticWhiteShark.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

Race Point sunset with Rob from Art's Dunes Tour

Race Point Beach sunset

Provincetown Ghost Tours The 90-minute walking tours explores old Provincetown buildings and cemeteries and provides a taste of the town’s long history and reported ghost stories. The Coffee Pot, 315 commercial street, Lopes Square, Provincetown Center ProvincetownGhostTours.com

Wednesday, October 5 Yom Kippur

Friday-Monday, Oct. 7-10 Columbus Day Weekend

Saturday, Oct. 8-Monday, Oct. 10 ArtProvincetown Festival – ArtProvincetownFestival.com

Saturday, Oct. 8-Monday, Oct. 10 Washashore Music & Art Festival – ProvincetownBrewingCo.com/washashore

Monday, Oct. 10 Indigenous People’s Day

Saturday-Monday, Oct. 8-10 Fall Monumental Yard Sale Weekend – Ptown.org

Monday, Oct. 10-Sunday, Oct. 16 Women’s Week Provincetown – WomensWeekProvincetown.com

Wednesday, Oct 12-Saturday, Oct. 15 Single Women’s Weekend – ProvincetownForWomen.com/single-womens-weekend

Sunday, Oct. 16-Sunday, Oct. 23 FanFair 2022 (the Original Transgender Week) – FantasiaFair.org

Oct. 20-24 Serenity By The Sea – ProvincetownRoundUp.org

Happy Halloween!

Friday-Monay, Oct. 28-31 Halloween Weekend in Provincetown – Ptown.org

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November

NOVEMBER 2022

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30pm SkipFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

View of Provincetown from MacMillan Pier

Provincetown Harbor

Wednesday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov.6 Provincetown Food and Wine Festival – PtownFoodAndWineFestival.com

Sunday, Nov. 6 Daylight Saving Time End

Tuesday, Nov. 8 Election Day

Friday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day

Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 13 LGBTQ+ Veterans Weekend Wellness Retreat –OutermostYoga.com/retreats

Friday, Nov. 11 Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Friday, Nov. 18-Sunday, November 20 Mr. New England Leather – Mr-NEL.com

A Happy Thanksgiving
from all of us at the
Provincetown Chamber
to all of You!

Thurday-Sunday, Nov. 24-27 Thanksgiving Weekend Celebrate Thanksgiving with family or friends at Provincetown many restaurants offering special Holiday Dinner menus! All weekend long it is a great time to start your holiday shopping in Provincetown’s unique shops and galleries!

Thursday, Nov. 24 Annual Pilgrim 5k Trot

Friday, Nov. 25-Monday, January 2, 2023 The Canteen Holiday Market

Saturday, Nov. 26 Annual Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree at Lopes Square – Facebook page

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December

DECEMBER 2022

Wishing you a Season filled with beautiful moments and cherished memories!

FREE parking in our municipal parking lots

Soup Kitchen in Provincetown November through April, Provincetown United Methodist Church, 10 Shank Painter Road, Mon-Fri, 12:30-1:30 SkipFood.org

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum – Pilgrim-Monument.org

Provincetown Public Library – ProvincetownLibrary.org

Center for Coastal Studies – CoastalStudies.org

Helping our Women (HOW) – Helpingourwoman.org

The Cape School of Art in Provincetown – CapeSchoolOfArt.org

Fine Art Work Center FAWC – FAWC.org

Provincetown Art Association and Museum PAAM – PAAM.org

Provincetown Theater – ProvincetownTheater.org

Water Edge Cinema – ProvincetownFilm.org/Cinema

Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts workshops, life drawing CastleHill.org

Highland Museum and Lighthouse – Highlandlighthouse.org

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro – Payomet.org

Happy Holidays!

Thursday, Dec. 1 World Aids Day – ASGCC.org

Friday, Dec. 2 “Tis the Season for Giving” – ASGCC.org

Friday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 4 Holly Folly – Ptown.org

Saturday, Dec. 3 Souper Saturday Fundraise for Soup Kitchen Provincetown – PtownSoup.org

Tuesday, Dec. 6 St. Nicholas Day

Friday, Dec. 9-Saturday, December 10 Outer Cape Chorale Concerts – OuterCapeChorale.org

Monday, Dec. 19 Hanukkah starts

Friday-Sunday, Dec. 23-25 Christmas Weekend

Wednesday, Dec. 21 Winter Solstice

Monday, Dec. 26 Kwanzaa

Monday, Dec. 26 Hanukkah final day

Friday, Dec. 30-Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 First Light Provincetown ~ New Year’s Celebrations! – A seven-day-long event featuring holiday market, parties and performances, special offerings by restaurants, and Fireworks over Provincetown Harbor Ptown.org

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Family

Cape Cod Vacation Remembered from Childhood

There is a long tradition of people vacationing in Provincetown who tell us they came here as children with their parents and have come back to recreate this experience ~ except now they have children of their own (and grandparents). The family bonding that a vacation together creates never goes out of style and is recognized by family and child psychologists as essential to keep families together as the children grow older.

More information here: Family Itineraries, Parent’s Guide, Activities for Kids

Family Week Event in Provincetown

Atlantic Ocean, Cape Cod National Seashore Park, Race Point Beach

Summertime! Race Point Beach

Provincetown: Family Place

Many things have changed about Provincetown in the past 50 years but one thing remains the same ~ it’s a great place for families and children. There are many activities which both parents and their children can enjoy as a family. Of course there are always the beaches: harbor beaches ( the West End parking lot is a favorite with local parents with toddlers and young children), bay beaches where the family car can be backed right up to the beach (Herring Cove in the National Seashore Park) and of course world-famous Race Point ocean beach for older children and their parents. Race Point beach is regularly rated in the top ten beaches in the world.

Let’s splash some water!

Safe Haven

When parents are asked ‘why Provincetown?’ invariably the response is that it is a safe place for children. Parents of teenagers ‘let’ their kids go into town on their own, knowing that they will be okay in a town which considers everyone part of one big family. “We take care of our own” is the long-standing motto of the Portuguese descended families extends to residents and visitors alike.

Holidays are magical in Provincetown! Come and see Lobster Pot Tree!

Family Activities

Besides the beaches there are critter cruises, shuttles to Long Point which combine a boat ride with a remote bay beach (picnicking), the around town trolley just for the fun of it, whale watching and dune tours (educational and fun for all ages) and the best attraction for kids old enough to swim on their own – the West End Racing Club open to all children, local and visiting. Generations of Provincetown kids have learned to swim and sail at the Club and also bond with other kids facing the challenges of swimming and boating, and life in general.

Happy face at MacMillan Pier

Family Week

There is a Family Week the last week of July which originally started as a gathering of same-sex parents needing to bond with their children in the safety and tolerance of Provincetown. But the fun was contagious and now families of all stripes come for that week. Commercial Street is jammed with strollers and kids eating ice cream. There are special events just for kids, of course, and plenty of time for parents to network and learn from one another.

Great fun to watch Provincetown parades!

Family Festivals

And speaking of Portuguese, there are several festivals, like the Portuguese Festival in June, which are a load of fun for the whole family. Who doesn’t like a parade on Fourth of July (Provincetown always celebrates on the day of the Fourth with a parade and fireworks), and the Carnival Parade in August which is exciting and nosy for everyone, with floats playing live music and people dressed in daring costumes. Upwards of 60,000 people (and lots of families) jam the town for that event, all in good fun!

Provincetown Portuguese Festival

So please consider a vacation here with your family. Your children will remember it for a lifetime.

Shop

Provincetown Public Library and shops on Commercial Street

Ptown shops offer amazing experience for every budget!

Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Set for
August 13 & 14, 2022

The sales tax holiday for 2022 will be held
on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14.
Retail items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal
use on these two days, will be exempt from sales tax.

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Atlantic Accents

Fine jewelry inspired by the Sea. Swarovski sea life jewelry from mermaids to whale tails. Sea glass earrings, bracelets, & necklaces. Jewelry by T. Jazelle, made on Cape Cod. We also carry Men’s Jewelry by Aagaard, & JBJ. We have ocean themed wall décor, mermaid sculptures, prints, & wall hangings for your home or cottage. Visit AtlanticAccents.com to view some of our unique jewelry.

307 Commercial Street, Unit 4, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-7300

Atlantic Spice Company Inc.

Our eclectic mix of gourmet food items, dried fruits and nuts, coffees and teas, is matched only by our unique collection of houseware and tabletop items, kitchen gadgets and cookbooks.

2 Shore Rd., P.O. Box 205, N. Truro, MA, 02652

508 487-6100

Cabot’s Candy of Cape Cod

Cabot’s Candy – since 1927. Making gourmet salt water taffy, sugar free taffy, fudge, peanut brittle and honey crunch popcorn. Retail and wholesale.

276 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-3550

Cape Art Tiles

We reproduce local painters’ and photographers’ work on tiles, clocks, coasters, trivets, coat & key racks, cutting boards, etc. Featured artists include: Cid Bolduc, Sally Brophy, John Dowd, John Clayton, Michael Marrinan, Susan Pecora, Dorothy Strauss & TJ Walton.

Custom orders are welcomed using your image or one of ours.

Just email your photo as an attachment to: [email protected]. We recommend MB sized files of 300dpi or greater for the best results. The custom fee is just an additional $5.00 over our regular item price.

Visit our website or give us a call for more information.

309 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-0323

Cape Tip Fish & Lobster Market

Two full service fish markets, specializing in local seafood. All sizes of lobsters & clambakes – available live or cooked at no charge. Call orders in early. Picnic at our tables or take it to go! We also carry gourmet cheeses from around the world. Our fun & friendly staff can’t wait to serve you! Please come visit us soon at either location: #300 Route 6, Truro Central Village 508 487-2164 or 18 Old Colony Way, Orleans 508 255-7221!

300 Rte 6 (Truro Central Village), North Truro, MA, 02652

508 487-2164

Conwell Hardware & Lumber

21 Conwell Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-0150

Cool As A Moose

Cool As A Moose is the cool place to shop in Provincetown. For Apparel, gifts, souvenirs, sunglasses, since 1986 we have treated our customers to the very best service and merchandise in a fun filled friendly manner.

315 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657

Curaleaf

At Curaleaf, our mission is to produce high quality, standardized dose cannabis to improve your health and well-being.

We are known for our reliable, and effective products which are available in a variety of formats and strains.

Our Provincetown location is for adult use, allowing those 21+ with valid ID to purchase from our store. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm.

170 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

774 593-5952

CVS Pharmacy

CVS is a full service pharmacy with prescription and over the counter drugs.

We offer a wide assortment of general merchandise including: sunscreen, seasonal items, cosmetics, personal care items, vitamins, househould items and travel items.

We also have food and beverages including, snacks, frozen food, milk, eggs, ice cream, candy and groceries.

132 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-0019

Gale Force Beach Market & Bike Rentals

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Gale Force Bikes is the only bike shop in Provincetown with direct access to the bike trails.

Conveniently located closest to the bike trails and the beach at Herring Cove. Free parking available for hourly rentals. Open 7 days a week from April through October.

Offering the widest selection of Cannondale rental bicycles including hybrids, comfort bikes, road bikes, fat-tire sand bikes, mountain bikes, tandems, tag-alongs, child trailers, pet trailers, and one speed or multi-speed beach cruisers. All rentals include a lock, helmet, headlight and taillight. Advanced reservations suggested for July and August and can be made online or on the phone.

We sell new and used Cannondale, Schwinn and GT bikes. Our experienced mechanics perform all manner of bicycle repairs and service including tune-ups and flat repair.

Guided bike tours available in season.

We offer sandwiches, beverages, beach supplies and convenience items from our Beach Market and sandwich shop. Wheelchair accessible.

144 Bradford Street Ext., Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-4849

Henry & Company

Handsome Provisions for the Upwardly Casual.

Henry & Company offers better men’s apparel, footwear, accessories, fragrance, and select home decor items for a discerning customer.

210 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-6215

Hersheldon’s Leather

In Provincetown for 40 years. Cape Cods largest shoe and boot selections and fine accessories. A great variety of bags, wallets, hats, briefcases, belts, etc. Open Year round. Call for hours.

317 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 1011, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-9046

HRC Action Center and Store

205 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487- 7736

Kenneth Scott LLC

Find the fit that suits your lifestyle
Let us help you look your best for any occasion!

Designer styles at Kenneth Scott are curated with the contemporary man’s life in mind. From business to street style, we want you to perform your best and look good while doing it. Check out or store for the latest goods and our lookbook to see the hottest ways to wear them well.

331 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

507 413-9441

Lands End Marine Supply, Inc.

Come in and see us today, we’re here to help!

P.O. Box 599, 337 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-0784

Mac’s Fish House Provincetown

85-87 Shank Painter Road, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-6227

Marine Specialties

Open daily April through New Year’s.
January – March weekend afternoons by chance.

P.O. Box 638, 235 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-1730

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Perfect Picnic Ptown

Hours: Friday 11AM–5PM, Saturday 11PM–12AM, Sunday 12AM–5PM, Thursday 11AM–5PM, Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Our aesthetic is beautiful and simple, reflecting our belief and commitment to making sophisticated snacks simple: simple to buy, and simple to eat. Fun, fast and fabulous!

258 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

781 248-9984

Pillow Top

Retail. Custom handmade pillows, throws, and other home accents.

119 Commercial Street, MA, 02657

917 533-9273

Provincetown Aquasports

Kayak, stand up paddleboard and surf board sales and rentals. Guided kayak and paddleboard tours. Beach store. Paddleboard yoga. Beach and watersport activities. Boat rental.

333R Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 413-9563

Provincetown Farmers Market

Provincetown Farmers Market – Saturdays from 9-1 mid-May through the end of October. Pre-order for pre-paid & expedited pick up from the vendor booths or browse the booths.

Provincetown Farmers Market offers pre-order for pre-paid & expedited pick up from the vendor booths or browse the booths and shop from your favorite vendors for fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, scallops, lobster, pasture raised pork / poultry / beef / goat, bread, baked treats, mushrooms, honey, plants, flowers. You will find this outdoor market right in the center of Provincetown by Town Hall and on Ryder Street. Please join us!

Provincetown Farmers Market is run by Sustainable CAPE, whose mission is to celebrate local food while teaching about the health of our bodies, community, and environment. We link our children’s garden programs to the farmers’ markets and nutrition incentive programs in our Farmers’ Market Coalition to promote healthy eating and accessible, affordable local food for all.

P.O. Box 988, 8 Truro Center Road, Truro, MA, 02666

774 383-3169

Shell Designs

307 Commercial Street at Lopes Square, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-4958

Sidekicks Travel

Our products make travels and every day adventures creative, fun and filled with memories.

Sidekicks Travel

Toys & Family Travel Essentials. Activities and items that help children learn, build, create, pretend, draw, etc.

Our products make travels and every day adventures creative, fun and filled with memories. After starting a kid’s travel store in 2016, we’re excited to now be able to offer baby and beach gear rentals! And always ready to chat about travel with families on vacation or preparing to travel and ready to answer questions or provide family friendly ideas on things to do or places to go.

If you are looking for something we don’t have, please contact us we’ll try to do whatever we can to make your travel feel like a vacation.

368a Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 413-9558

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The Haven Center

The Haven Center is a boutique dispensary located in Lopes Square directly across from MacMillan Pier parking in the center of Provincetown.

Haven offers a comfortable air conditioned relaxing experience where you can browse unrushed on your own or work one on with our guides to purchase your cannabis products.

The Haven Center offers premium high testing cannabis at great prices.

308 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 360-9644

The Nut House

Homemade Ice Cream created by TOSCANINI’S in Cambridge, MA. House of the Glazed Nuts with a large selection of roasted and raw nuts. Handcrafted artisanal chocolates, jams & hot sauces.

Full coffee bar serving organic/Fairtrade coffee by Deans Beans. Hot, cold, frozen & blended drinks.

Fresh baked cookies & more. Build your own fresh fruit smoothies! Try our many seasonal drinks and baked goods. Always serving our House-made Hot Chocolate.

Come stop by for a sweet & nutty treat!

237 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-6888

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The Penney Patch

Sweets for Kids at the Penny Patch Store

WINNER OF CAPE COD LIFE GOLD MEDAL FOR BEST CANDY STORE IN 2018 & 2019!

Since 1956 we have served Provincetown and the rest of Cape Cod to homemade mouthwatering fudge, delicious taffy, and as many candies from your childhood and today that we could find!

Come visit us at the tip of the Cape, or shop your favorite goodies in our store online!

281 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

508 487-2766