Experience the Beauty of Cape Cod: Weather and Events for August 28 – September 3, 2025

Experience the Beauty of Cape Cod: Weather and Events for August 28 – September 3, 2025

 

As August transitions into September, Cape Cod offers a delightful blend of pleasant weather and engaging events, perfect for family adventures and outdoor activities.

 

Weather Overview

 

**Thursday, August 28:** Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high around 76°F and a low near 62°F.

 

**Friday, August 29:** Breezy and more humid, featuring variable cloudiness and a couple of afternoon showers or thunderstorms. High near 76°F, low around 57°F.

 

**Saturday, August 30:** Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74°F and a low of 55°F.

 

**Sunday, August 31:** Plenty of sunshine, high around 74°F, low near 56°F.

 

**Monday, September 1:** Pleasant with abundant sunshine, high near 74°F, low around 57°F.

 

**Tuesday, September 2:** Mostly cloudy and comfortable, high of 72°F, low near 59°F.

 

**Wednesday, September 3:** Intervals of clouds and sunshine, high around 72°F, low near 63°F.

 

Upcoming Events

 

**Thursday, August 28:**

 

**Tour of Brewster’s Ancient Burial Ground** – 9:30–10:30 AM. A historical guided walk in Brewster. Fee: $15.

 

**"Women Pirates!" Presentation** – 6–7:30 PM at Brewster Ladies’ Library. Free admission.

 

**Friday, August 29 – Saturday, August 30:**

 

**Wellfleet Shellfish Farm Tours** – Explore oyster and shellfish farms at low tide. A hands-on experience for families.

 

**Saturday, August 30:**

 

**Labor Day Weekend Craft Festival** – 10 AM–4 PM at John Simpkins Field, South Yarmouth. Over 75 booths featuring crafts and specialty foods.

 

**Amplify POC Fest** – 11 AM–5 PM at Hyannis Village Green. Celebrate music, culture, and local POC-owned businesses.

 

Outdoor Adventures

 

**Cape Cod Rail Trail** – A 25.5-mile paved path stretching from Yarmouth through Wellfleet, ideal for biking, hiking, or rollerblading.

 

**Shining Sea Bikeway** – A scenic 10.7-mile trail in Falmouth, from Woods Hole to North Falmouth, perfect for gentle rides.

 

**Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary** – Five miles of accessible trails through salt marsh, coastal pine forest, harbor vistas, and sensory-friendly paths.

 

Community News

 

**Manatee Spotted Off Cape Cod** – A rare sighting near Mashpee and Popponesset Bay marks the first since 2016. Scientists are monitoring the underweight animal due to the risk of cold-related stress.

 

**Sagamore Bridge Replacement Project** – A controversial $2+ billion infrastructure initiative is underway, with eminent domain proceedings raising concern for historic Round Hill residents.

 

Weekly Snapshot: Cape Cod (August 28 – September 3)

 

| Dates | Weather Highlights | Featured Activity or Event |

| ------------------ | ------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |

| Thursday, August 28 | Sunny & mild | Ancient Burial Grounds tour; “Women Pirates!” talk |

| Friday–Saturday, August 29–30 | Showers possible | Farm tours, plus craft festival & Amplify POC Fest |

| Sunday, August 31 | Mixed sun, chance of rain | Nature trails or chill café days; late summer walks |

| Monday–Wednesday, September 1–3 | Sunny and mild | Bike trails, sanctuary visits, or quiet beach outings |

 

Embrace the beauty of Cape Cod this week with a mix of cultural events and outdoor adventures suitable for the whole family.