First Day Hikes

SAVE THE DATE – January 1, 2026

Fresh Year. Fresh Air. Fresh Outlook.

Celebrating the 5^th Anniversary of

First Day Hikes Cape Cod

A unique regional celebration with free events for everyone!

WHAT:  First Day Hikes Cape Cod 2026 – 5^th Anniversary Celebration

WHEN:  Thursday, January 1, 2026  6:45 am – 3 pm

WHAT:  Did you know that “Getting Outside More” is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, one of the easiest to keep, and one of the cheapest to implement?   Celebrating its fifth anniversary with free events across the region, First Day Hikes Cape Cod is a beloved tradition where everyone can start the new year off on the right foot.

This fifth anniversary of this regional celebration features free events across Cape Cod including a range of opportunities for families, children, residents, and visitors to explore nature on the first day of the new year. Spearheaded by Barnstable Land Trust, and representing 16 organizations across Cape Cod, this one-of-a-kind regional celebration will include close to 20 special events throughout the day including sunrise hikes, nature walks, educational programs, and more. Previous festivals have attracted hundreds of people from on and off Cape Cod.

The day-long festival also celebrates the first anniversary of cape-wide Conservation Community Calendar which invites visitors and residents alike to explore nature programs year-round with just one click! Last year, over 660 programs were featured by nonprofit conservation group members throughout the year!   (https://blt.org/capeconservationcalendar)

WHERE:  Various locations across Cape Cod (Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, Wareham)

WHO: General Public

COST:  FREE

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:  6:45 am – 3:00 pm; Individual program details will be available after the Thanksgiving Holiday

First Day Hikes Cape Cod:   www.blt.org/firstdayhikescapecod