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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet
Wellfleet Bay News

Tunes and Tales on the Trails at Wellfleet Bay

Special Event: October 3, 2026

1:00-4:00 pm

Gather the whole family for this festive, event where the trails invite exploration and the sanctuary comes alive with music, storytelling, and unforgettable moments in nature.

Location: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663

Guitar resting against a boardwalk railing

Details

Celebrate the magic of fall with music, storytelling, and nature. As you wander the sanctuary’s scenic trails, discover live, trailside performances by beloved local musicians, poets, and storytellers. At each stop, let soulful melodies, captivating tales, and powerful poetry deepen your connection to the season and the landscape.

Kids (and kids at heart) will love our Nature Play Area and a stop at the ice cream cart to purchase a well-earned treat. Each hour features a new mix of performers so drop in anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm or stay for the entire events!

Featured Performers Include

Musicians:

  • Billy & Beth: Celtic-inspired multi-instrumental duo sharing timeless songs and spirited tunes rooted in tradition
  • Julie Charland and Denya Levine: Performing Irish music, classic country favorites, sea shanties, and lively jigs and reels with humor and heart
  • Kathleen Healy: Local musician and songwriter bringing the coast to life with heartfelt melodies inspired by seaside living
  • Katie Castagno: Geologist by day and singer-songwriter by night, blending science and song
  • Pans of Peace: Cape Cod’s first handpan ensemble, creating rich, resonant soundscapes

Storytellers:

  • Kristin Knowles: Visual artist and performance poet, sharing soulful reflections and heartfelt stories rooted in nature
  • Miss Megan: Children’s librarian enchanting young audiences with a lively story time
  • Sara Grady: Coastal ecologist sharing original stories and playful sea shanties inspired by nature
  • Wilderness Sarchild and Chuck Madansky: Storytelling duo blending poetry and spoken word to celebrate the sacred beauty of everyday life

Sign Up

This event is free with membership or regular sanctuary admission. Register in advance for a chance to win a gift basket from the sanctuary gift shop—our way of saying thanks for planning ahead!

Register