February Vacation Happenings on Martha's Vineyard

​Here on Martha’s Vineyard, February school vacation takes place the week of Monday, February 25, and the Island rallies to keep local kids entertained throughout. While the perfect storm would allow for them to stay outside sledding down their favorite hills, and frolicking in the soft, white stuff, there’s plenty to do indoors to keep them safe and warm should the need arise. Here’s a round up of some of the kid focused events taking place during Martha’s Vineyard’s public school winter break February 25 through March 1. Many of these locations offer family friendly fun throughout the year so be sure to check their calendars for whenever you plan to be on-Island with your tykes.
 
Family & Teen Movie Screenings, West Tisbury Library
Each weekday of the February break, head to the West Tisbury Library for family movies in the Community Room and teen movies in the Young Adult Room at 1pm, complete with popcorn served. On Monday, February 25: Minions for families and A House with a Clock in the Walls for teens; on Tuesday, February 26: Kiki’s Delivery Service for families and Smallfoot for teens; on Wednesday, February 27: Charlotte’s Web for families and Love Simon for teens; on Thursday, February 28: Wall-E for families and My Life as a Zucchini for teens; on Friday, March 1: Finding Nemo for families and Isle of Dogs for teens.
 
Vacation Week Disney Movies & Crafts, Vineyard Haven Public Library
The Vineyard Haven Public Library also holds afternoon movie times for school aged children throughout vacation week, featuring some of Disney’s finest titles. Monday offers Aladdin, Tuesday Moana, Wednesday an interactive showing of Frozen, Thursday Tangled, and Friday Ralph Breaks the Internet.
 
February Vacation Program, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Take the kids to Felix Neck to learn what animals do during the winter season, and how to identify tracks, scats, and signs of our Island’s active winter species. Enjoy some winter fun and exploration Tuesday through Friday, come for one day or all four. Tuesday: Bird Bonanza, Wednesday: Water Worlds, Thursday: Track-tastic, Friday: Mammal-rama.
 
The Oak Bluffs Library is constantly hosting various fun-filled events for your little one, including drop-in crafts and story times throughout the week. During school break their even offering a free Community Lunch at the library on Thursday, February 28, followed by a family movie. Be sure to check out their website for a full list of events and activities sure to hold your kids attention during school vacation.  

Photo: Max Bossman

Many of our other local businesses cater to children throughout the year and would love a visit from your little ones. 

• The Alpaca Farm on Martha’s Vineyard is open daily from 10-4pm this season, and it’s calendar is packed with furry fun farm activities. For a look at their furry friends before you visit you can even check out their alpaca cam here. 
• The Barn, Bowl, and Bistro offers affordable bowling across 10 lanes of of regulation ten-pin bowling with state-of-the-art scoring software. If your child is still getting the hang of it, they’ve got bumpers too, and often offer free bowling for kids. 
• Movies are always a big hit among the kids, and Edgartown’s Entertainment Cinemas is our year round home for the big blockbusters. 
• For the crafty kids, Sense of Wonder and Featherstone Center for the Arts both offer children's’ art classes throughout the week, and can help develop and nurture your child’s artistic talents.