9 AM
Whale Spotting from the Beach
Race Point Beach · Nature
Race Point is one of the best land-based whale-watching spots in North America. Bring binoculars. Humpbacks and fin whales feed off Stellwagen Bank from late April through October, often visible from the shoreline.
4 PM
Boatslip Tea Dance
The Boatslip, Provincetown · Social
The Provincetown institution. Daily summer tea dance on the harbor deck at the Boatslip hotel, 4-7 PM. The signature social event of the Provincetown summer -- free to attend.
Provincetown Carnival
Provincetown's annual August Carnival week -- the biggest LGBTQ+ celebration in New England, with costume parades, themed nights and a week of beach and nightlife events.
Bear Week Provincetown
Annual Bear Week in Provincetown in July/August -- one of the largest LGBTQ+ community gatherings on the East Coast, centered on Commercial Street and the harbor.
Swim for Life
Annual Provincetown Harbor charity swim -- hundreds of swimmers cross the harbor to raise funds for AIDS and women's health organizations. A Race Point tradition for 35+ years.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.