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 can enjoy presentations and activities geared toward the young and the old. When conditions are right, naturalists drop a microphone underwater to listen for whales lurking beneath the surface. These boats keep important human creature comforts in mind too. They offer heat in the spring, food, and even cocktails—it’s a three-hour trip after all. Passengers can enjoy a crisp white wine while they scour the waters for humpbacks, dolphins, basking sharks, and great whites.

The annual Moby Dick Marathon Reading takes place every at the Provincetown Public Library. The three-day reading combines the Town’s historical appreciation of the arts with its rich history of whaling. More than 100 members of the local literary, art, theater, and academic communities read Melville’s classic work aloud over 24 hours. This event is free and open to the public.

The theme for this year’s Lesbian Visibility Week (LVW) is United, Not Uniform. LVW celebrate lesbians and shows solidarity with all LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people in our community. We believe in unity and lifting up those who are most marginalized. A variety of events will be planned throughout the week.