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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet

Tunes and Tales on the Trails at Wellfleet Bay

Special Event: October 4, 2025

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

Person with short curly hair holding a light blue guitar on a trail

Details

Celebrate the magic of fall with music, storytelling, and nature at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. 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. We’ll provide the map—just pack your imagination and adventurous spirit.

Each hour features a new mix of performers so drop in anytime between 1 and 4 pm or stay for the whole event! And bring the whole family—kids (and kids at heart) will love the nature-themed puppet show, self-guided story walk, our Nature Play Area, and a stop at the ice cream truck to purchase a well-earned treat.

Featured Performers Include

Musicians:

  • Sara Grady
  • Front Porch Rockers
  • Pans of Peace
  • Katie Castagno
  • Tin Foil Hat
  • Julie Charland
  • Kathleen Healy

Storytellers:

  • Miss Megan, the children’s librarian
  • Kristin Knowles
  • Chuck Madansky
  • Wilderness Sarchild

Sign Up

This event is free with membership or regular sanctuary admission. Register in advance for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the sanctuary gift shop—our way of saying thanks for planning ahead!

Register