Cape Cod Memorial Day Weekend 2022

Memorial Day falls on May 30 in 2022 and marks the unofficial beginning of summer on Cape Cod.

Patio dining at local restaurants, warm weather, and lots to do including the 18th annual “Troops in the Spotlight” and Operations Flags for Vets in Bourne that make Memorial Day Weekend a perfect time to visit.

You'll also find lots of fun activities, holiday sales, and free events. 

Here are my suggestions for Memorial Day ceremonies, events, plus fun things to do on Cape Cod during this first long summer weekend.

Top Memorial Day Weekend Activities Cape Cod

1. Cape Cod Cares for the Troops will set up its 18th annual “Troops in the Spotlight” event on May 29 to honor fallen heroes and their Gold Star families, and to show support for deployed troops, veterans and wounded warriors. 1

   • When and where: 1:30 a.m. to midnight May 29 at the Capetown Plaza on Route 132 in Hyannis

2. More than 77,000 American flags will be placed by volunteers for the Operations Flags for Vets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on graves at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

   • When and where: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. The cemetery is on Connery Avenue off the Otis Rotary on Route 28.

3. Rhododendrons in peak bloom for Heritage festival. Visitors can enjoy a walk surrounded by walls of flowers, learn more about the plants (some nearly a century old) from staff and volunteers, explore Heritage’s connection to noted rhododendron hybridizers through new signage, take self-guided tours, and use a family activity guide

   • When and where: 10 a.m. to 5pm May 27 at the Heritage Museum and Gardens Sandwich

4. Beach party at Naukabout!! Naukabout Brewing Company will hold a Memorial Day Weekend Beach Party to kick off the summer season. livee music, cornhole tournament, speicilay beers, games and conteests. Hawaiian shirts and sandals encouraged.

   • When and where: noon Friday, then during open weekend hours through 8 p.m. Monday (cornhole tournament noon to 2 p.m. Saturday) at Naukabout Brewing Company, 13 Lake Ave., Mashpee

5. It's party time at Mashpee Commons. Mashpee Commons will kick off a summer schedule of family friendly, open-air events with a block party Saturday to celebrate Memorial Day weekend. Live music, face painting, balloon twists, a photo wall, cornhole and gift card contests.

   • When and where: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Mashpee Commons Central Square, 22 Steeple St.

6. The Centerville Civic Association will present a Memorial Day Parade that will begin at 12pm on Monday at the Centerville Recreation Building parking lot, next to the play ground, and proceed along Main Street to Memorial Square at the corner of Park Street and Main.

   • When and where: 12p.m. Monday, Centerville Recreation Building parking lot