Best Bets: Blueberry Day will be tasty and the craft festival can be enjoyed with the pups

If you're thinking about blueberry jam, you will want to read on. At the height of the season comes Green Briar Jam Kitchen's annual blueberry day ― have a blueberry treat and taste some jam all while seeing how it's made.

You can also get your sample on at the Chatham Summer Craft Festival while you browse the work of 55 artisans.

Don't forget to Include some wellness in your plans with a free guided hike at Sandy Neck.

Isaac Boots may have left Cape Cod, but his workouts can be done from the comfort of your home check out the story at capecodtimes.com.

Great music on Sundays @ 5 brings you Harmonies Across Cultures

This one has been guaranteed to be a memorable experience for all music lovers and those trying to expand their musical horizons. The night will consist of a broad range of genres and styles. You guessed it, starting at 5 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown, 236 Commercial St. Admission including service fee; seniors $22.69, general $27.99 and limited priority seating $54.49. For more information visit the group's website at Schedule 2023 | PTOWNMUSIC.

Henry David Thoreau and Scot Miller feature a  timeless creation

Scot Miller has spent his time photographing the beautiful scenery Cape Cod has to offer. For one night only Miller will give a multimedia presentation that documents his experiences reflecting the unique personality of Cape Cod and its people. This event is free and starts at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the Osterville Village Library, 43 Wianno Ave. The photos will feature beautiful beaches, cliffs, sand dunes, sunsets and more. His work will be combined with Henry David Thoreau's timeless text which is a must-read for Thoreau fans. For more information, visit the library's website.

A day dedicated to the blueberry at the Green Briar Jam Kitchen

This annual blueberry event comes during the height of the season ― yum. Enjoy a sweet blueberry treat while you watch a demonstration of old-fashioned blueberry jam being made. And yes, there will be jam sampling. This tasty day will cost you $8 and will take place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. You can also look at the exhibits located in the Thornton W. Burgess Gallery and take a walk along the paths of the Wildflower Garden and Smiling Pool Pond. Family story time will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., by Kelly Carey.  For tickets and more information. visit the jam kitchen's website.

The kid on a presidential grave-hunting mission

At the age of 8, Kurt Deion asked his father if he would take him to every U.S. president and vice presidents' grave sites and the rest is history. He got what he asked for and more. Deion wrote a book called “Presidential Grave Hunter: One Kid’s Quest to Visit the Tombs of Every President and Vice President,” about the journey he completed. At 4 p.m. on Aug. 7, Deion will have a book talk at the JFK Hyannis Museum, 397 Main St., Hyannis. The event is free. Along the way, Deion has been purposely locked in a cemetery with barbed wire, gained forbidden access to a vice president's private burial ground, and much more. For more information, visit the museum's website.

Broadway star Melissa Errico takes Provincetown

Tony Award nominated Melissa Errico is ecstatic to be back in Provincetown. Errico is known for her roles in Broadway performances including "High Society," "Les Miserables" and "Dracula" and her personal connection with Stephen Sondheim. Errico will be in Provincetown for a two-night only concert at 6 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 11 while her longtime friend Seth Rudetsky takes to the piano. Ticket price including the service fee is $80.99 for general seating and $107.49 for VIP. These concerts come after her last two shows in Paris were sold out.

Chatham summer craft festival is pet-friendly

Bring your billfold and your love for art and crafts: 55 selected artisans will have their work displayed and sold at the Chatham Summer Craft Festival. Crafts include coastal photography, fine jewelry, blown glass, nautical signs, resin art, pet gifts, charcuterie boards, organic bath products and more. Admission is free. This two-day event will start at 10 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the Chatham Community Center Lawn, 702 Main St. Make sure to have your furry friends on a leash and try special samples including jams, jellies, spices, oils and more. Rain or shine, this event with carry on.

Are you up for the challenge?

Since Barnstable Trust and Cape Cod Hospital have partnered to host the Hike Barnstable Challenge a slew of healthy outdoor activities are heading our way. You can take a free guided hike for 1.5 miles along the Great Marsh and sand dunes while exploring the barrier beach flora and fauna. Starting at 10 a.m., it goes until 11:30 on Aug. 9. You will also learn about the precautions taken to protect and restore sensitive natural communities along the way. Pre-registration is encouraged and parking is limited. Make sure you wear your hiking boots to walk over the sand and uneven terrain.

Enjoy cocktails and support a good cause

The Castle Hill live and silent auction is here for one day only. A few of the artists' artwork up for grabs include those by Brenda Goodman, Joan Snyder, Selina Trieff and Joyce Johnson. The auction will run 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Aug. 5 at 10 Meeting House Road. Admission is $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. There will also be 20 hand-thrown platters that were painted by well-known artists. The artwork price is listed lower than the valued price. And a cash bar will be serving martinis, cosmos, beer and wine.

Whether Karri Allrich has a solo gallery or is part of a group, she has been doing shows all over America. She has been featured in Cape Cod Life Magazine, Cape Women magazine, and more. Her work will be shown starting at 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Addison Art Gallery, 43 South Orleans Road, Orleans. Her work has even been featured on the sets of television shows like "Grimm," and the David Tennant film, "Bad Samaritan."

This one-woman show is a force to be reckoned with

This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Things to do on Cape: Great music, Thoreau's photos; blueberry jam