About First Day Hikes Cape Cod...
WHAT: First Day Hikes Cape Cod 2026 – 5th 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 actually keep, and one of the cheapest to implement. So, it comes as no surprise that First Day Hikes Cape Cod has become one of the most popular ways to celebrate the New Year in the region!
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 15 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 groups throughout the year! (https://blt.org/capeconservationcalendar)
WHO: General Public
COST: FREE