Summer SPOTLIGHT Happenings – Downtown Hyannis HyArts Cultural District
The Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanties open for the season, Friday, May 23, 2025. A must stop in downtown Hyannis HyArts Cultural District, visit 12 colorful seaside shanties in TWO beautiful and breezy locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea: Harbor Overlook, 51 Ocean Street and Bismore Park, 180 Ocean Street. Meet Cape Cod artists and artisans who work and sell their hand-made, crafted or designed wares in the heart of Hyannis’s working waterfront. Over 85 different artisans are slated to participate this season. Artists change weekly, discover new faces each visit! There is no fee to browse and if purchases are made it is a fabulous way to shop local and support the creative economy. Grab a snack at the Harbor Overlook Snack Shack featuring pop-up food vendors throughout the season.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: The Town-run Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanty program provides affordable rental space for Cape Cod creatives to work and sell in our beautiful, coastal-inspired ‘seaside studios’. This program provides prime visibility and opportunities for artists to gain and improve business, marketing and selling skills, connect with other artists and meet visitors from around the region and the world.
HYANNIS HYARTS ARTIST SHANTIES | Harbor Overlook & Bismore Park
May through October* Always OPEN FROM 11:00am
Artists frequently come in early and stay late.
@artsbarnstable https://artsbarnstable.com/destinations/hyarts-shanties/
2025 HOURS
SPRING WEEKENDS
May 23 – June 22, Friday through Sunday plus open Monday, Memorial Day, 11:00am – at least 4:00pm
SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
June 23 – August 31, Monday through Sunday, 11:00am – at least 6:00pm
June & September, and open until 8:00pm July and August
LABOR DAY MONDAY
Sept. 1, 11:00am – 4:00pm
FIVE DAYS A WEEK
September 4 – September 29, Thursday through Monday, 11:00am – at least 4:00pm
OCTOBER WEEKENDS
October 3 – October 12, Friday through Sunday, 11:00am – at least 3:00pm
EXPLORE the Hyannis HyArts Cultural District!
No rain dates unless noted. Events/activities are subject to change or cancel without notice.
Follow @artsbarnstable & @hyannismainstreet and stay up to date!
NEW! Hyannis HyArts Campus | 250 South Street, Hyannis
https://artsbarnstable.com/destinations/hyarts-campus/
Welcome to Cape Cod Cultural Center’s downtown Hyannis HyArts Campus
- Art Barn, an experiential art museum where kids (4 to 10) make their masterpieces
- Flameworks, a hot glass teaching studio
- The Sketch Pad, a live/work residency for artists
- The Birdhouse, a community space for classes, events, and exhibits
- The Quad, a shared green space and outdoor classroom
- The Patch, part asphalt, part astroturf, an outdoor place for outdoor fun and games
CCRTA Hyannis Loop: Hyannis Main Street Trolley
June 26 – Labor Day weekend | 11:00am – 7:30pm
Looping from Main Street to Hyannis Harbor, daily. $1.00 fare. Look for the trolley stop signs, trolley parklets OR just give a wave hop and on board wherever you are along the route!
SMILE SPOT TRAIL | Main Street to Hyannis Harbor
Smile your way through downtown Hyannis with this interactive SELFIE Smile Spot Trail for fun selfies and memories for a lifetime!
Kennedy Legacy Trail | Main Street to Hyannis Harbor
A self-guided walking trail featuring 10 sites, uncover stories and history about the Kennedy family during their time on Cape Cod.
Heritage Trail info kiosks | Information along Main Street
Seven info kiosks share facts and images about Hyannis Main Street and the surrounding community.
Nautical Loop | Hyannis Historical Society walking loop of nautical themes:
Self-guided, one mile walking loop in the HyArts Cultural District. Fun way to take in the sights and sounds and explore some of the most historic areas of downtown Hyannis.
Discover Barnstable Journal | Activities for All Ages | Collect summer memories!
A colorful journal filled with activities and ways to Discover Barnstable! Available online and free to KIDS OF ALL AGES.
CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE GAMES | McKeon Park
Experience the magic daytime or under the lights with a Cape League game just steps from Hyannis Harbor.
2025 WEEKLY DOWNTOWN HYANNIS EVENTS
No rain dates unless noted. Events/activities are subject to change or cancel without notice.
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MONDAY
Cape Cod Ukulele Club Concerts | Hyannis Village Green
5:30pm – 6:30pm | June 30 – August 25
A whole lot of strumming and singing for all ages! Cathy Hatch’s ukulele group plays bluegrass, pop and more, with the occasional kazoo!
TUESDAY
Free Outdoor Concerts | Aselton Park
6pm – 7:30pm | July 8 – August 12
Bring your blankets, chairs, and wear your dancing shoes every Tuesday night! There is plenty of local talent to keep you movin’ and groovin’ each week.
Zumba | Hyannis Village Green
5:30pm – 6:30pm | July 1 – September 30
Shake, shimmy and smile! Get a fun workout before strolling Main Street!
WEDNESDAY
Free outdoor concerts: “Homegrown on the Harbor” | Aselton Park
6pm – 7:30pm | July 9 – August 3
Bring blankets, beach chairs and your dancing shoes to hear local musicians and bands featured on PIXY 103 ‘Homegrown Showcase’
Town Band | Hyannis Village Green
7:00pm – 8:00pm | July 2 – August 27
Hometown musical charm at its best!
THURSDAY
West African Drum Circle | Hyannis Village Green
6:30pm – 7:30pm | July 3, 10, 17, 24
Participate or fun to watch! No experience necessary. Open to all. Bring your Djembe or Dununba and join in the fun. Need a drum, email: samholmstock@gmail.com Instructors: Sam Holmstock, co-founder of world fusion ensemble, ENTRAIN and Fugan Dineen, drummer and percussionist and drop in appearances by Issa Coulibaly, Malian Master Drummer. Drop-in fee: $20.00; $30.00 for Issa classes
Shakespeare Under the Stars | Hyannis Village Green
6:30pm – 8:00pm| July 31, August 7, 14
Presented by the Tilden Arts Center at Cape Cod Community College
Bring a blanket or chair and settle in for a little bit of Bard.
JAZZY MUSIC STROLL | Hyannis Main Street
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | July 10 – August 21
Stroll Main Street, musicals rotate throughout the season each week!
FRIDAY
HISTORY ON TAP | Cape Cod Maritime Museum
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | capecodmaritimemuseum.org for schedule
A little bit of history paired with tastings from local breweries. Historians give a short talk. Be curious, ask questions, and learn history in a ‘refreshing’ way!
MUSIC ON MAIN | Hyannis Main Street
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | July 11 to August 15
Stroll along the mile long street, musicians rotate throughout the season each week!
SATURDAY
Cape Cod Ballroom Dancing | Hyannis Village Green
Early evening | capecodballroomdancers.org for schedule
SUNDAY
MONTHLY COMMUNITY DRUMMING DROP IN CIRCLE | Hyannis Village Green
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | June 22, July 20, August 10, September 7
No experience necessary. Open to all. Bring all manner of drums, percussion, whatever you have! If you need a drum to participate, email samholmstock@gmail.com
Drop-in fee $10.00 Fun to watch! FREE PARKING in the Town Hall Public Parking Lot.
2025 SPECIAL DOWNTOWN HYANNIS EVENTS
No rain dates unless noted. Events/activities are subject to change or cancel without notice.
Follow @artsbarnstable and @hyannismainstreet or visit barnstableenews.com and stay up to date!
MAY
Hyannis Open Streets l Main Street, Hyannis
Sunday, May 18 | Noon-4:00pm
Free, fun-filled activities all day; dance, sing and play in the streets.
JUNE
Sip & Shop Summer Kickoff | Hyannis Main Street
June 6 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Hyannis Main Street Long Table Event
June 23 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
JULY
July 4 | Downtown Celebration! Hyannis Main Street Hyannis to Hyannis Harbor
Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival | A Summer Garden Celebration
July 11 to July 20 CAPE WIDE: www.CapeCodHydrangeaFest.com
Love Live Local Fest | Aselton Park
Sunday, July 27 | 11:00am – 4:00pm l LoveLiveLocal.com
Home grown artists, artisans, farmers, food trucks, musicians, kid zone activities!
AUGUST
Amplify POC | Annual Summer Fest | Hyannis Village Green
Sunday, August 30 | Noon – 4:00pm | amplifypoc.com
Live entertainment, vendors, food and fun! Rain Date: August 31
SEPTEMBER
Love Live Local Fest | Aselton Park
Sunday, September 28 | 11:00am – 4:00pm l LoveLiveLocal.com
Home grown artists, artisans, farmers, food trucks, musicians, kid zone activities!
OCTOBER
Hyannis Open Streets l Main Street, Hyannis l HyannisOpenStreets.com
Sunday, October 19 | Noon – 4:00 PM
Free, fun filled activities all day; dance, sing and play in the streets.
Restaurant Week | Hyannis Main Street
October 16 – 23 | Restaurant specials all week! | Hyannis Main Street Restaurant Week
Safe Trick or Treat | Hyannis Main Street
October 31 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm| Trick or Treat along the street!
DECEMBER
Holiday Kickoff Sip & Shop & Santa | Hyannis Main Street
Friday, December 5 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Hyannis Holiday | Main Street, Village Green, Harbor Overlook & Bismore Park
Saturday, December 6 | 11:00am – 5:00pm
