Explore the Official Guide to Provincetown, Massachusetts! Get local advice on events and activities, and discover what makes Provincetown a top LGBTQ+ destination and artist haven.

In summer, Provincetown’s population swells from 3,000 to 50,000—and for good reason. It’s the time of year when parties and parades bookend lazy afternoons lounging by the ocean.After Memorial Day, artists, families, and members of the LGBTQ+ community flock to this narrow tip of the Cape for Provincetown’s unique blend of history and culture, and the many unforgettable …

Provincetown changes depending on the season. It’s lively and busy in the summer, with dozens of events and performances.The fall is the locals’ favorite time: the weather is lovely, many shops and restaurants are still open, and the crowds are gone. Winter is a great time for holiday shopping and cozy weekends. Many restaurants are still open, along with the art museum and …

Provincetown is known for its festive events throughout the year! So plan your trip to Ptown and join in on the fun!

Art’s Dune Tours and Topless Tours Ptown offer a wide variety of memorable experiences that combine the natural beauty of the dunes with the Cape’s famous sunsets, dinners on the beach, boating, and even private celebrations created for you. Tour guides share the history and ecology of these beautiful and unique dunes that have inspired so ...

Speedos aren't just for summer in Provincetown. Celebrate the holidays here with festive lights, shopping, and—in proper Ptown style—Santas in Speedos.

In the fall, you can snag a cozy window seat and still experience unforgettable events, from costume balls to the lighting at the Pilgrim Monument.In October, thousands of women converge for Women’s Week, which manages to fit over 150 events, including comedy, music, and sports, in just 7 days.Later, during Halloween, the Town hosts haunted houses, costume balls, and …

Experience the must-see attractions of Provincetown, from stunning beaches and historic landmarks to guided dune tours and the iconic Pilgrim Monument, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Shark Center; The Rose Dorathea at the Provincetown Public Library.

In April, whale watching season begins, the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum reopens, the Town hosts favorite annual events like the Moby Dick Marathon Reading, Lesbian Visibility Week, and retail shops open their doors once again. Whale watching season starts in mid-April at Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch.As the boats churn through open waters, passengers …

Save the Date! Women’s Week 2025 will be held on October 13th through October 19th!. Women’s Week has grown into a festival with over 300 events that attracts some of the most talented performers in the LGBTQ scene from all across the world as …