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This week, catch the Town of Plymouth’s annual Memorial Day Parade, kick back at the Mayflower Beer Garden, Landscape for Wildlife with Wildlands Trust, and hear live music from Robinson Treacher or blues artist Shemekia Copeland. Enjoy Comedy with Joe Fenti and several birdwatching walks and Plimoth Patuxet Museums’ Heirloom Plant Sale.
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer with a parade of remembrance, outdoor activities, and a slate of historic opportunities to take before the tourists stream in.
On Monday, May 25, the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. from Memorial Hall, 83 Court St., moving through downtown with wreath-laying stops at veterans memorials before concluding with a formal ceremony honoring fallen soldiers. Free parking for the parade is typically available downtown until noon. Visitors should check posted signage and road closures before arriving. For updated information please check the town’s website here.
The long weekend is an ideal time to explore Plymouth’s historic landmarks. Visitors can tour the recreated 17th-century English Village and Historic Patuxet Homesite at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, step aboard Mayflower II along the waterfront, or stroll past Plymouth Rock and the harbor. Plymouth residents can join the museum at a special residential family rate or tour the museum for just $5 per person. The historic Plimoth Grist Mill is also open for tours.
For a more relaxed atmosphere, the Mayflower Beer Garden returns to The Pinehills Village Green, 3 Village Green North, beginning this Friday and continuing every weekend and holiday Monday until October. The outdoor gathering space features Mayflower Brewing Company craft beer, rotating food trucks, artisan markets, lawn seating, and Book Love Bookstore’s seasonal pop-up book and gift crate. 2026 Hours: Fridays: 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays: 2 to 8 p.m.; Sundays: 12 to 6 p.m. including holidays.
Mayflower Brewing Company — founded in Plymouth in 2007 by Drew Brosseau, a 10th great-grandson of original Mayflower beer cooper John Alden — will offer a variety of locally brewed award-winning craft beer, IPA’s, porter, hard seltzers and non-alcoholic options.
Musicians perform live throughout the weekend while book clubs gather at the tables and families and friends linger on warm afternoons. Nearby businesses located around the beer garden include Book Love’s seasonal container bookstore, book signings, artisan vendors, coffee and chocolate shops, restaurants and Sunday farmers markets in the courtyard — turning the Village Green into a lively social hub throughout the season.
More information is available here.
Monday, May 18
A “Landscaping for Wildlife” talk at Wildlands Trust, 675 Long Pond Road with Mass Audubon’s Mark Faherty will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hosted by the Herring Ponds Watershed Association and Wildlands Trust, the free hybrid program will feature Mark Faherty, science coordinator at Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Faherty will share practical guidance on gardening for birds, bees and other wildlife, including which plants thrive in the region and how to manage common yard challenges such as drought and browsing animals. The talk will also address seasonal practices like “leave the leaves.” A Q&A will follow. Registration is required, to register go here.
The Salvation Army and the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Morning Mixer from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Plymouth Salvation Army, 52 Long Pond Road. Guests are invited to learn more about services available to the community while networking with local business and community members. Information: Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, May 19
Comedian Joe Fenti headlines a stand-up showcase at Dirty Water Distillery, 49 Cordage Park Circle. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy custom cocktails and house-brewed beer. Fenti, known for his fast-paced observational humor and viral social media videos, will be joined by additional comedians throughout the evening. Tickets are $25. Information and tickets: go here.
Thursday, May 21
Thanks to the Antonia and Vladimir Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund, singer songwriter Robinson Treacher brings an immersive, genre-fluid approach to songwriting to The Spire Center for Performing Arts Lobby Series at 7:30 p.m., 25-1/2 Court Street. Treacher is a true chameleon. Believing each song is forged from its own terrain, he chooses the vehicle by which passengers might best weather the bumps, potholes, and blind curves found between the first note and the last. Whether as frontman of Delaware Hudson, collaborator with Tensleep, or as a solo artist, Treacher channels relentless musical passion—drawing from the grit of New York with the deeply personal. His songs are shaped instead by the terrain they travel, inviting listeners into what he calls a “whole self” experience—one that moves from joy to ache and back again. His work is simple and direct: the note, the road, and the shared experience of following it wherever it leads. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more information go here.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Plymouth Public Library at 132 South Street from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and experience a personal and historical perspective on immigration, identity, and untold stories deserving to be heard. Local author Suzanne Stewart will share the story behind her debut novel, Under the Moon, inspired by her daughter’s great-grandmother’s journey from Japan to Hawaii roughly 125 years ago. This powerful immigration narrative centers on a woman’s experience of hardship, resilience, and cultural displacement. For more information go here.
The Plymouth Antiquarian Society presents a newly curated Military Uniform Exhibit at the Hedge House Museum, 126 Water St., at 2 p.m. The presentation features uniforms from the society’s collection dating back to the 18th century, including pieces not previously included in public displays. A rare look at the evolution of military dress and local historical artifacts connected to Plymouth’s past. Information: Plymouth Antiquarian Society.
Friday, May 22
The Plymouth area’s own Delta Generators returns with its heartfelt blend of blues, R&B, Americana, and rock to the Spire Center for Performing Arts 25-1/2 Court Street. At this Album Release Party, the band’s latest album, On & On, leans fully into this ethos, capturing the raw, collaborative energy made them a fixture on the regional blues scene. Expect a tight, high-energy set driven by guitar, groove, and the kind of chemistry developed over years onstage together. Show begins at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets go here.
Fridays at The Mayflower Beer Garden returns to The Pinehills Village Green, 3 Village Green North from 5 to 9 p.m. The outdoor gathering space features Mayflower Brewing Company craft beer, food trucks and more. Live music by Chris Ballerini 6 to 9 p.m. Information: The Pinehills Events Calendar.
The Wizard of the Kremlin opens at Plimoth Cinema, 137 Warren Ave., and will run May 22– 28. The English-language French political satire stars Paul Dano as fictionalized Kremlin strategist Vadim Baranov and Jude Law as Vladimir Putin. Set during the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of modern Russia, the film examines media manipulation, political theater, and the erosion of democratic norms through a geopolitical thriller lens. Show times are 4:30 and 7 p.m. in the Linn Theater. Tickets are $12.50, $11 with a club card, $10 for seniors or members, and $8.50 for seniors with a club card and can be purchased here.
Two Pianos opens at Plimoth Cinema, 137 Warren Ave., in the Maxwell Theater and will run May 22– 28. Featuring François Civil and Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, the latest from Arnaud Desplechin (Kings and Queen ) is an alluring mystery in which music, memory, and identity merge and threaten to overwhelm the tender psyche of a virtuosic pianist. Show times are 4:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.50, $11 with a club card, $10 for seniors or members, and $8.50 for seniors with a club card and can be purchased here.
Saturday, May 23
The Friends of Myles Standish State Forest (FMSSF) holds an annual Plymouth Airport Bird Walk, 246 South Meadow Road, designed to locate the Upland Sandpiper and spot other grassland species. Participants often see Upland Sandpipers, Meadowlarks, Savanna Sparrows, and Grasshopper Sparrows. No dogs allowed; high grass makes tick protection, sunscreen, and bug spray necessary. Event begins at8 a.m. Meet at the main gate parking lot. For details go here.
The Wildlands Trust presents a Shifting Lots Bird Walk from 4 to 6 pm. Ellisville Harbor State Park, 1861 State Rd. Lead by Lisa Schibley, coordinator of Manomet’s International Shorebird Survey, and Brian Vigorito from the South Shore Bird Club, investigate the perimeter of Ellisville marsh, tidal flats, barrier beach, and inlet, while spying on migrating and nesting birds in each habitat. Participants learn birding information from Manomet staff, the South Shore Bird Club, and the Friends of Ellisville Marsh. Registration is required for this free event. To register go here.
The annual Heirloom Plant Sale returns to Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with more than 100 varieties of heirloom herbs, vegetables, and flowers grown in the Museum’s 17th-Century English Village. The sale will feature pollinator-friendly plants designed to attract butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other wildlife, along with unique varieties including Ring of Fire Sunflowers. A pop-up retail shop with gardening-related items will also be featured. The sale takes place in the Museum’s main parking lot. Admission is free. For more information go here.
Mass Audubon hosts a Family Bird Walk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road. Led by education coordinator Kim Snyder, the relaxed walk welcomes all skill levels and offers families an opportunity to explore the sanctuary while spotting local birdlife and seasonal migrants. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars, though extras will be available to borrow. Free. Registration required: massaudubon.org.
Multi-GRAMMY nominee Shemekia Copeland, daughter of the late Texas blues guitarist and singer Johnny Copeland, performs at Spire Center for the Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St., from 8 to 10 p.m. in support of her latest album Blame It On Eve. Praised by the Chicago Tribune as “the greatest female blues vocalist working today,” Copeland blends blues, Americana, soul, and social commentary into performances known for both emotional depth and high-energy musicianship. Information and tickets: spirecenter.org.
Saturdays at The Mayflower Beer Garden returns to The Pinehills Village Green, 3 Village Green North. Live music with Dan Felix 3 to 6 pm. The outdoor gathering space features Mayflower Brewing Company craft beer, food trucks, artisan markets, lawn seating, and Book Love Bookstore’s seasonal pop-up book and gift crate. For information go here.
Sunday, May 24
The Mayflower Beer Garden, The Pinehills Village Green, 3 Village Green North continues. The outdoor gathering space features Mayflower Brewing Company craft beer, food trucks, artisan markets, lawn seating, and Book Love Bookstore’s seasonal pop-up book and gift crate. BookLove will host a Farmer’s Market from 9 to 12 p.m. at 7 Village Green North. Live music 12 to 3 p.m. with Chris Ferrante. For more information go here.
Children’s author and elementary school teacher Natakki Jones will sign copies of her books at Book Love, 7 Village Green South, The Pinehills, on Sunday, May 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. Jones is the author of the children’s books Nate & Papa’s Day Out: A Trip to the Barbershop and Nia’s Wash Day. Jones focuses on creating stories to encourage literacy, imagination, and positive representation for young readers. For more information: Book Love.
The Annual Heirloom Plant Sale continues at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave., with heirloom flowers, herbs, and vegetables available throughout the day. The event also includes gardening-related gifts and advice from museum horticulture staff specializing in historically grown New England plants. Information: Plimoth Patuxet Museums.
Monday, May 25
Plymouth’s Annual Memorial Day observances will take place throughout town on Monday, May 25, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Hall. Veterans groups, local officials, and residents gathering to honor military service members who died in service to the United States. A traditional parade and memorial ceremonies will take place downtown, with stops at veterans memorials throughout Plymouth. A closing ceremony will honor fallen veterans. For schedule updates: Town of Plymouth.
The Mayflower Beer Garden continues its Memorial Day weekend festivities at The Pinehills Village Green, 3 Village Green North from 12 to 6 p.m. with live music by Kyle Morrison from 12 to 3 p.m. Enjoy craft beer, food trucks, lawn games, outdoor seating, and Book Love Bookstore’s seasonal pop-up bookstore while gathering on the Village Green for the holiday afternoon. Information: The Pinehills Events Calendar.