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July 7, 2026

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July 8: What’s happening on the Eastern Shore

Jul 7, 2026 | News

Happening today

FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alex Hubb Field, 6309 Church St., Chincoteague. The Chincoteague Farmers Market brings farmers, bakers, and artisans to the heart of town. There will also be live music.

TECH HELP: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Northampton Free Library, Nassawadox. Bring in tech and get assistance from library staff.

CHILDRENS ENTERTAINMENT: 11 a.m., Cape Charles Civic Center, Cape Charles. Ty-rone Travis is bringing his children’s comedy and ventriloquist show to Cape Charles.

SUPPORT GROUP: 11 a.m., Tasley Volunteer Fire Company, Tasley. The Veterans Peer Support Group will meet. Anyone who served in the military and lives on Virginia’s Eastern Shore can join this guided support group.

CHILDRENS PROGRAM: Noon, Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library, Parksley. During Creature Feature patrons can learn all about crested geckos and meet the library gecko, Waldo.

CRAFTING: 1 to 3 p.m., Island Community House, 6246 Mumford St., Chincoteague. Crafters can bring handheld projects and work on them in the company of others.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 4158 Seaside Road, Exmore. The church will provide a free hot meal every Wednesday, along with a food distribution for those in need.

BINGO: Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7:30 p.m., Painter Volunteer Fire Company, 17116 Wayside Drive, Painter. The fire company hosts bingo every Wednesday.