
"Secret Summer" at the Inn
Ask any Cape Codder their favorite month and most will say September or October. We're excited to share some of our favorite Secret Summer and local events and our top 5 reasons we love this time of year.
"Secret Summer" Events
Sept 9 — Farm Dinner at the Chatham Bars Inn Farm
Sept 11-13 — Eastham Windmill Weekend Festival
Sept 12-13 — Chatham Fall Craft Festival
Sept 19-20 — Harwich Cranberry Arts & Music Festival
Sept 19 — Friends of James Beard Foundation Dinner
Sept 25 - Nov 9 — Friday Greenhouse Dinner Series
Oct 4 — Vinegrass Music Festival
Oct 10–12 — Yarmouth Seaside Festival
Oct 11 — Fall Frolic at Chatham Bars Inn Farm
Oct 17 — Chatham Oktoberfest
Oct 17–18 — Wellfleet OysterFest
Oct 30 — Adult Boo Bash with The Cape Connection
"Secret Summer" Top Five
1. Perfect Weather: Warm enough to swim during the day and cool enough to bike around town or on the Cape Cod Rail Trail.
2. More Space: Driving around the Cape is a breeze and there is less competition for restaurant reservations. And remember, we're just a short walk from Chatham's charming Main Street.
3. Explore: Most beaches across the Cape no longer require fees and have ample parking. Mix in a few lighthouses and you'll be Instagram-ready.
4. Outdoor Dining: Our Veranda and Beach House Grill are still open, enjoy dining al fresco before the seasons change.
5. Activities: Our Concierge team will create a custom itinerary for you. Choose from seal tours, fishing and whale watching or spa treatments including our outdoor zen garden massage cabanas.

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