
Join us for a cup of coffee as author Jim Bowen discusses his newly released 200-page book Cape Cod & The Islands Family Fun Guide: Creating Unforgettable Memories.
Jim Bowen grew up exploring Cape Cod’s beaches and back roads. As an artist, community leader and children’s non-profit founder, he’s dedicated his life to celebrating the Cape’s beauty and helping families make the most of their time on Cape Cod. In this guide, he stitches together a colorful mosaic of stories, adventures and hidden gems that only a true insider could share.
A book signing will follow the event.
Event Details
Location: JFK Hyannis Museum: Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement on the second floor
Attendance: In-person or via Zoom
Cost: Free to members and non-members thanks to a grant from the Cape Cod Melody Tent
Registration: RSVP requested to save a seat. Please register below

About the Book
Load up the minivan, strap the bikes to the roof, and breathe in the salty air as you cross the bridge to the sparkling shores of Cape Cod. Cape Cod & the Islands Family Fun Guide is your key to exploring all fifteen Cape towns, with more than 250 carefully curated family-friendly adventures, day trips, and insider tips. Filled with old-fashioned, screen-free ways to explore and enjoy each other’s company, it helps families rediscover the joy of being together.
Feel the soft sand between your toes. Taste a buttery lobster roll by the harbor. Hear the joyful laughter of kids on a vintage carousel. From springtime blooms to summer beaches and fall festivals, this guide spans the seasons so your family can make memories year-round.
With a special focus on screen-free family fun, Jim has hand-picked the best clam shacks in every town, secret gardens to get lost in, and the white-picket-fence ice cream stands where the locals go. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasonal regular, Jim provides the roadmap for a perfect, memory-filled getaway.

