Cape Cod Family Holiday Calendar Event Guide

With the holidays fast approaching and your calendar filling up, we decided to bestow an early gift to our Cape Cod community and your family!  We have compiled a list of all Family friendly Christmas, Holiday and Hanukkah Events taking place on Cape Cod as well as Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Plymouth and Surrounding Areas.  

Last year's Ultimate Family Listing was such a success again that we once again compiled it all in one place for you in date order!  If you know of any events we have missed please let us know! 

We know how hectic this time of year can be with everything you Moms have to do that we wanted to make your life just a tad bit simpler!


5th Annual Glassblowers' Christmas & Special Exhibit: Dolls of Yesteryear 
November 15 - December 30, 2014   9:30 am - 5:00 pm
129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563 

Festive holidays in Sandwich begin at the Sandwich Glass Museum November 15 - December 30 when the Museum presents its 5th Annual Glassblowers' Christmas.  Hundreds of unique glass ornaments made by the region's finest local and national glass artists, will adorn Christmas trees in the Contemporary Gallery. The visitor will be transported into a magical display of color and childhood memories.  It is truly an enchanting time at the Museum.

Hyannis Country Garden's Holiday Open House & Foodie Festival
Wednesday November 19th 4:30-7:30
Hyannis Country Garden's

Eat, drink and be merry as we celebrate a taste of the holidays. Learn how to make hostess gifts, prepare flower-pot breads for Thanksgiving, and plant up window-herb gardens. Taste Cape Cod Beer, local honey and greens, Cape Cod Cannolis, wine, potato chips, The Local Juice and more! See our new Christmas Shoppe of re purposed pallets. Take a taste of the holidays and take advantage of special sale prices for that night only.

Pre-Thanksgiving Pie & Bake Sale
Saturday, November 22, 2014 - 9:00am - 11:30am
Mullen Hall School, 130 Katharine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth, MA

The Coalition for Children and the Falmouth Public Schools present a free concert and pre-Thanksgiving pie and bake sale.

9am: doors open and bake sale begins

9:30am: Toe Jam Puppet Band perform

10:30am-11:30am: storywalk through the school

Annual Rooster Crows Holiday FairWest Parish of Barnstable, 
2049 Meetinghouse Way-Rt 149, West Barnstable
Saturday, November 22, 2014 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

West Parish’s Annual Rooster Crows Holiday Fair in West Barnstable has been bringing good cheer to over Cape Cod for over 50 years. Head over to West Barnstable to ring in the holiday fun! Browse a selection of handmade knits, uniquely crafted garden gnomes and beach- inspired art available for purchase. Don’t forget about the specialty foods, including the delectable assortment of homemade jams and jellies, West Barnstable cranberries and much more. The West Parish elves will be hard at work in the kitchen serving up savory lobster rolls and hearty bowls of Cape Cod clam chowder for lunch.

Old Mother West Wind's Christmas Fair
November 22, 2014
Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich
Find something special for the holidays among quality handmade wreaths, gifts and decorations. Enjoy some home-baked treats, mulled cider and a cup of home-made clam chowder or chili. All proceeds benefit the educational programs of the Thornton W. Burgess Society.

Admission: Free. Donations appreciated.

Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument
November 26, 2014, 5-7 pm 
High Pole Hill, Provincetown
More Info: (508) 487-1310 / Pilgrim Monument

The spectacular 252-foot tall Pilgrim Monument dazzles the night sky with thousands of white lights, celebrating the Pilgrims’ First Landing in Provincetown in November 1620. Traditionally, the illumination of the Monument occurs precisely at 6 p.m., and the lights continue to shine through the first week of January.

Annual Chatham Turkey Trot
 November 27, 2014, 7 - 8 a.m. registration
Main Street & Stage Harbor Road, Chatham

Entry Fee: Ages 16+ $15 plus a bag of non-perishable grocery items; ages 5-16 $5; under 5 free with one grocery item. Work up an appetite for Thanksgiving dinner on a fun, family friendly walk/run along 3.1 miles of Chatham's scenic roads. This ever-popular annual event benefits the Lower Cape Outreach Council's emergency programs.

"Gardens Aglow" Annual Celebration of Lights
Weekends November 28 - December 28, 2014, 5-9 p.m.
Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich
Adults $18; children $8; age 2 and under are free
The largest public garden in Southern New England glitters in a seasonal display of colorful holiday lights. Stroll the grounds, toast marshmallows at the Magnolia Cafe, enjoy holiday music and beautifully decorated Christmas trees, ride the indoor antique carousel, and have a photo taken with Santa in a classic Model T Ford.

Holidays at Highfield! 
Highfield Hall & Gardens, Falmouth 
November 28 – December 7, 2014 November 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:00pm
$5, children free
Mark your calendar for another great year of Holidays at Highfield, taking place November 28 – December 7, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm everyday. Returning traditions: the gift gallery, tea shoppe, decorations from local decorators, florists, retailers and volunteers, and of course a visit from Santa. Stay in touch for details and special programming for this year.

The Train To Christmas Town
Nov. 28-30 and Dec. 5-7, 11-14, 17-23, 26-27
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot, 252 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 

This holiday season, fall in love with the heartwarming tale of Janice, a little girl who looks forward to riding the Train to Christmas Town every year with her brother and Grandmother. This year is a little different though, as readers of the story already know. Accompanied by a bag full of surprises, woodland friends and jolly elves, Janice relives happy memories as she rides the train to Christmas Town once again.

The conductor will welcome you aboard and punch your ticket as you find your seat in warm, decorated cars. Meet Bumblebee the Polar Bear, Wabash the Squirrel, even Zephyr the depot cat and laugh along with Elves while they’re busy serving cookies and cocoa, and leading guests in singing Christmas carols. Upon arrival at Christmas Town, Santa climbs on board and walks through the cars greeting each child with holiday cheer and his signature “Ho, Ho, Ho”!

Nantucket Noel 
Various locations
November 28th, 2014 - January 1st, 2015
For more info: http://www.nantucketchamber.org/nantucket-noel--christmas-stroll.html#

Nantucket Noel begins Thanksgiving weekend with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling November 28.  Main Street - closed to traffic - teems with well wishers who gather in anxious expectation as the countdown begins and over 150 trees magically come alive in a blaze of light and joyous caroling fills the air! Christmas Stroll Weekend takes place on December 5-7, 2014...and conjures up the quintessential Yuletide experience. Cobblestone streets with glittering fir trees, strolling minstrels, our famous town crier...and of course, Santa comes to town by boat!  Don't miss all the fun! Come "Home for the Holidays" this year and enjoy a truly traditional holiday on our faraway isle!  Saturday, December 13, Nantucket hosts a special event for islanders and guests with visits from Santa, our "Stroll on Inn" event , special shopping opportunities, and so much more!

Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree
 November 29, 2014, 5:30 pm
Lopes Square in Provincetown

Made from 100+ lobster pots stacked over 2 stories high and decorated with ribbons, garland and thousands of festive lights, artist Julian Popko's lobster pot Christmas tree will put you in the Holiday mood for sure!

ELSA & FRIENDS’ ENCHANTED WONDERLAND
Chatham Bars Inn
November 29, December 6 & 13 10am and 1pm 

Be transported into a winter wonderland while enjoying a holiday story and sing-a-long with Elsa, her sister Anna and a special visit from Santa! Children of all ages will delight in this magical interactive holiday story with Elsa and Anna in our Enchanted Wonderland. Festive crafts, caroling, photo opportunities, cookies and cocoa and a visit from Santa will make this event a treasured holiday memory for the whole family. Reservations required, call 508.945.0096 to reserve your ticket to this wonderful family event. Featuring performers from the Academy of Performing Arts. Parents are encouraged to bring their own camera for photo opportunities.

The Sea Captain's Nutcracker 2014
Tilden Arts Center 4C's
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 20146:00 PM — 8:30 PM & 
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 20141:00 PM — 3:30 PM
More Info
The Sea Captain’s Nutcracker A Cape Cod Christmas Voyage Directed by, Cape Cod Mom and occasional guest blogger for the Cape Cod Moms Blog, Laura Sciortino and choreographed by world class dancers Catherine Batcheller and Joseph Cipolla and Laura Sciortino with set and costume designs by London stage designer, Jean Marc Puissant, this production is an innovative version of the classic holiday favorite. Set in a Chatham Sea Captain’s home in the mid-1800’s, the script, written by local author Anne LeClaire, will take us on an enchanting journey through local history and folklore invoking elements of the natural environs of Cape Cod. The heroic battle scene takes place aboard the ship as it is attacked by mooncussers off the coast of Eastham and a swift and violent storm off Monomoy Point threatens the voyage. The salty old Sea Captain replaces the traditional Drosselmeyer character. Having sailed the high seas, he returns home to Chatham bearing exotic gifts for Clara. You will be charmed by the Waltz of the Sea Grass and will be thrilled by the Dance of the Icy Winds.

Holiday Open House at Nauset Model Railroad Club
Saturdays from Thanksgiving to New Year, 1-4 p.m.
Nauset Model Railroad Club, Hilltop Plaza, Orleans
The Nauset Model Railroad Club's Holiday Open House is a "don't-miss" for model railroad fans of all ages. Over 2,000 feet of display space features a variety of model trains chugging and tooting through miniature scenes festively decorated for the Holidays.


Sandwich Sweet Town-wide Cookie Stroll  
Various locations, see below
Saturday, November 29th
Participating business will pass out their favorite recipe holiday cookies.
Our sweet participants:
• The Bristish Beer Company - 46 Route 6A, East Sandwich
• Cape Cod Dog Center - 10 Jan Sebastian Drive Unit 4B
• Collections Gallery – 23 Jarves Street, Sandwich Village 
• Heart of Stone – 130 Route 6A, Sandwich Village 
• Grainger Pottery - 478 Route 6A, East Sandwich
• Splash Stationers – 126 Route 6A, Sandwich Village 
• Scenic Roots – 349 Route 6A, East Sandwich 
• Stephanie’s – 132 Route 6A, Sandwich Village
• The Black Purls Yarn Shop - 201 Route 6A, East Sandwich
• The Glass Studio on Cape Cod - 470 Route 6A, East Sandwich 
• Titcomb’s Bookshop – 432 Route 6A, East Sandwich

BRUNCH WITH SANTA
Chatham Bars Inn
November 29 11:30am - 1:30pm 

In conjunction with the Giving Tree we will be hosting Brunch with Santa in the STARS Dining Room! Children under 12 eat free with a donation to the Giving Tree to Benefit Lower Cape Outreach Council. Santa will be making the rounds to all tables during each seating. Reservations required, please call 508-945-0096.

A Seaside Christmas in Orleans
Orleans, Cape Cod
For More Info
Visit shops and galleries meet visitors from the North Pole while enjoying live music, holiday refreshments, demonstrations, amazing sales, personal service and gifts from around the world. Highlights also include Annual Christmas Stroll and Tree Lighting on the Village Green and Pancake Breakfast with Mrs. Claus. A Town-Wide Celebration! November 29th – December 31st 2013 So many delightful ways to celebrate the season!  

Lighting of the Littlest Christmas Tree
Shawme Pond 
Sunday, Nov 30, 20145:00 PM 
Family free event. Feel the magic of the Thornton Burgess story as the little tree in the pond lights up for the first time this season. Sponsored by the Sandwich Public Library and the Glass Town Cultural District.


Santa is coming to Lukes Love
Lukes Love rt 149 West Barnstable
Sunday, November 30 at 11:00am - 1:00pm 

Please join us for Cape Cod Santa's 4th Annual Visit to Luke's Love to benefit A Baby Center Hyannis. He's the Real Deal and he'll be arriving on a West Barnstable Fire Department truck with all the bells and whistles! He wants to hear your Christmas wish list and don’t forget to bring your camera to take awesome Christmas photos with him. Yummy refreshments will be served courtesy of Chapins Restaurant and there will be other surprises too! This is a free event and open to the public. We are an official collection site for new diapers [all sizes] and/or wipes for A Baby Center and we ask that you please bring something with you. This event is sponsored by The Luke Vincent Powers Foundation. RAIN OR SNOW OR SHINE!

Oak Bluffs Holiday Tree Lighting and Caroling Party
Post Office Square
December 3rd, 6:30 pm 
Join the revelry for the Oak Bluffs tree lighting ceremony beginning at 6:30 pm with caroling at the Post Office Square. The Vineyard Brass Ensemble will be on hand to perform a medley of traditional holiday carols and Board of Selectman Chair, Kathy Burton, will officially light the town tree. Immediately following the lighting of the tree, the public is invited to partake in holiday fare at the Dreamland ballroom, next to the Chowder House (upstairs) on Oak Bluffs Avenue. There will be plenty of hot chocolate, home baked cookies supplied by the PTO and free antlers for all as well as holiday music by the Brian Weiland Band and best of all, a visit from Santa and his helpers. Santa’s will be collecting gifts of food for the Island Food Pantry. The event is free, but, everyone who attends is asked to bring a food donation, which will be placed in festively decorated baskets and transported by Santa and his helpers to the Island Food Pantry in plenty of time for the holidays. In case of rain, the caroling will take place in the Arcade next to Sharky’s on Circuit Avenue.

Spectacle of Trees
JFK Hyannis Museums Main Street, Hyannis
12/04/14 to 12/13/14
For More Info: https://capecodcharitablefunraisers.com/funraiser/spectacle_JFK

We have a full roster of 16 organizations taking part in this years' event. To learn about our terrific beneficiaries and enter some online bids, please click on the "Trees" link below. Online bidding will be open on June 1st.The 2014 Spectacle of Trees event will once again take place at the JFK Hyannis Museum, located on Main Street in Hyannis.  

The very special VIP private viewing party will take place on December 4th. The public is welcome to come and view the trees at the museum from Friday, December 5th through Saturday, December 13th.

The Spectacle of Trees is a remarkable event where local non-profits put together Christmas trees adorned not just with tinsel and ornaments, but a host of fabulous gifts! The Trees feature amazing items such as game systems, sports tickets, gift cards, artwork and  vacations.

When you arrive at the Spectacle of Trees or "surf" the website, you will be able to donate “Tree Bucks”.  Each tree buck that is put in an organization's box earns that non-profit $10. The more Tree Bucks you donate to a box or order online, the better your chances of being awarded the tree and the more money that non-profit will earn. If you are one of the lucky people whose name is chosen, you will take home the decorated tree and all of the items that are part of that tree! The worst thing that can happen, the non-profit who built the Tree will receive 100% of your support.

If you are one of the lucky donors chosen to take home one of these remarkable trees, you are responsible for shipping costs if you are unable to pick them up.

8th Annual Brewster for the Holidays 
Various Locations
December 5 – 7, 2014
See the full calender of events! 

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOPS
Chatham Bars Inn
December 5, 6, 12, 19, 20 4pm 

Decorate your own gingerbread house! Our culinary team will provide you with a freshly baked & constructed house, along with all types of candy and colorful frosting to decorate it for the holidays! This event does sell out, please call 508-945-0096 to reserve your spot!

THE HAPPY ELFHarwich Junior Theatre
December 5, 2014 – December 30, 2014
Friday evenings at 7:30 PM. 
Saturday and Sundays at 2PM. 
Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 29 & 30 at 2 PM.
Music and Lyrics by Harry Connick Jr. Book by Lauuren Gunderson and Andrew Fishman.
The perfect holiday musical for the entire family!

The musical tells the story of Eubie, a North Pole elf whose constant exuberance can wear others out. Eubie’s overly optimistic outlook is put to the test when he decides to bring Christmas Joy to the sad little town of Bluesville, which has fallen into a state of permanent blues. If Eubie can fixBluesville, he may win a coveted spot on Santa’s sleigh team. Harry Connick Jr.’s The Happy Elf brings a special message of joy, friendship and caring to the holiday season along with a delightful and surprising musical score.
508.432.2002
http://www.hjtcapecod.org

Carol Sing 
First Church of Christ 
Friday, Dec 5, 2014

Gather in Town Hall Square for a tree lighting and traditional carols led by Jim Ellis, the Festival Brass and the Mostly Dickens Carolers. After the singing, stroll down to the Dan’l Webster Inn for complimentary cider and cookies. Rain Date: Sunday December 7th.

Holly Folly Weekend in Provincetown
Provincetown
12/05/14 to 12/07/14 
For More Info: 508-487-2313 or http://ptown.org/HollyFolly.asp

Do not miss these three days of holiday revelry, from traditional carols ‘round the piano to the not so traditional Speedo run down Commercial Street. Not quite what Currier and Ives had in mind, Holly Folly antics are a fun kick-start to the season with a non-stop line-up of events including the Gay Men's Chorus, dancing into the night and the popular 'Shop Hop,' where you vie for great prizes while taking advantage of major sales happening in Provincetown's shops and galleries. Free to everyone is the ever popular Inn Stroll, an open house at a number of Ptown's famed guest houses. Pace yourself for this one, as the innkeepers out 'Martha Stewart' each other in decorations, treats and libations.

It is standing room only for the outlandish Drag Bingo, a major benefit for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) of Cape Cod. It is often said that “Friends are the family we choose for ourselves," so bring your gang of 'family' to Provincetown for a one of a kind holiday celebration benefiting a number of great causes, and in the words of the great and wise Linus, "Isn't that what Christmas is all about?"

HOLIDAY CAROL SING AT NOBSKA LIGHTHOUSE Nobska Lighthouse Falmouth, MA
Friday, December 05, 2014 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Christmas Caroling at Nobska Lighthouse featuring the Solstice Singers 
and sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxilliary 
Dress Warmly! Refreshments provided.

Christmas in Old Bourne Village
Various locations
December 5-7th Fri. 6-8 pm; Sat. 10 am to 4 pm;   Sun. 12 to 4 pm
for more info
Be sure to visit the decorated Briggs-McDermott House, Carriage House, and Forge. Refreshments will be served on Friday evening. The Aptucxet Garden Club will sell greens arranged for the holidays. Admission is free.

13th Annual Cape Cod Enchanted Village
Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Hyannis
12/05/13 to 12/23/14 
For More Info: 888-297-2200 or www.capecodderresort.com

The village features a magnificent display of more than 100,000 lights, a Santa’s Village, animated reindeer stall, and snowmen. New this year: real model trains on display inside the resort! The Cape Cod Surftone Carolers will entertain visitors Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Sunday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. FREE and open to the public.

A Warm Place During the Carol Sing
Sandwich Public Library
Friday, December 05, 2014
The Friends of the Sandwich Library will open up the library from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 to provide a warm place for people to meet. Hot drinks and children's crafts will be provided prior to the event at First Church.

Christmas in Harwich 2014
Various locations in Harwich
December 5, 6 and 7th
For more information
• Friday, December 5th HARWICH PORT STROLL
5:30 pm – 9 pmTree Lighting Ceremony & Family Carol Sing kicks off the Stroll in Doane Park at 5:30 pmSanta arrives by Fire Truck at Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank at 6:15 pm
~ Photos ($5) and Visits until 8 pm ~Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides through the Port
6~9 pm

• Saturday, December 6th :
• HARWICH CENTER Polar Express Trolley Tour to Brooks Free Library-Reservation Only 5:30 pm-7:30pm
Contact the Harwich Chamber to make your reservation by November 29th
$5.00 per adult and per child
All proceeds to go towards the Harwich Chamber Charitable Foundation Scholarship FundReservation Form

Polar Express Trolley Tour
• HARWICH PORT
Times between  9:00 am – 4:30 pm
• EAST HARWICH STROLL
Various Times between  8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Breakfast with Santa
December 6, 2014 9am
Upper Cape Tech School in Bourne
Join us for a Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and learn about marine animals. We'll also have arts and crafts, holiday gifts for sale, and information about our marine animal hospital. Open seating, first come, first served. Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids 2-16 yrs. Kids under 2 are free.
Tickets available online at www.nmlc.org, in person at 120 Main Street, or via phone at 508-743-9888.

HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA WEEKEND 2014
Various locations throughout Falmouth
Friday, December 05, 2014 - Sunday, December 07, 2014

1 Friday, December 5
• Holiday Carol Sing at Nobska Lighthouse
5:30 PM 
Join us for a festive seasonal sing along followed by hot chocolate and cookies. 
Historic Nobska Lighthouse, Nobska Road, Woods Hole. 

1 Saturday, December 6 
• 3rd Annual Jingle Jog 5K Run & Elf Run 
sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts & Anytime Fitness
 Registration 8-9 am, Elf Run 9:30 am, 5K at 9:45 am
Starts from Marine Park, around Falmouth Heights (follows some of the Falmouth Road Race route) and back to Marine Park. (Elf Run is shorter and for children 12 and under.)

• Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth 
10:30 AM
Head to Marine Park at Falmouth Harbor to welcome Seafaring Santa! Falmouth High School Chorus will be singing Christmas carols. Join us for the annual children's bike raffle, hot chocolate & treats courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts.

• Nobska Lighthouse Public Viewing
sponsored by the Coast Guard Auxiliary
12 - 2 pm (Subject to change  by USCG) 
Historic Nobska Lighthouse, Nobska Road, 
Woods Hole. Santa visits at 12:30 pm! 

• Main Street / Queen’s Buyway Stroll sponsored by the Falmouth Village Association & Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
In the spirit of the lighting of the Village Green, many Main Street and Queens Buyway shops will remain open until 8 p.m. Before and after the lighting, stroll the street and enjoy the festively decorated shop windows, holiday refreshments and caroling while you get a head start on your holiday shopping. 

• Annual Lighting of the Falmouth Village Green
7:00 PM 
The Falmouth Brass Choir will lead the caroling before a special visit from Santa. 
People are encouraged to bring flashlights. Dress warmly. 

1 Sunday, December 7 
• 51st Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade 
12:00 PM 
Presented by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce 
Theme: Christmas Magic
Parade steps off at noontime at the Falmouth Mall and proceeds down Main Street to the Village Green. Known as Southeastern Massachusetts’ largest holiday parade featuring theme decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus!

Gingerbread Man Puppet Show & Cookie Decorating
Sandwich Public Library
Saturday December 6, 2014 10:30 AM to 11:15 Room 2
Online registration begins Saturday, November 22nd. Seating is limited. More details to follow.

Gingerbread Man Puppet Show & Cookie Decorating
Sandwich Public Library
Saturday December 6, 2014 10:30 AM to 11:15 Room 2
Online registration begins Saturday, November 22nd. Seating is limited. 

CHRISTMAS IN COTUIT
Cotuit main st
December 6th, 10 am to noon, Free.  
For more information 
Bring your children to paint a wooden ornament for your tree and enjoy some cookies and cider. Come early as this is a popular event! Then, from 10 am to 4pm... The gift shop will be open with a holiday sale on many items, so plan to do your shopping early with us!

West Dennis Holiday Stroll
Various West Dennis Locations
Saturday, December 6, 12-4
More Info
Start your day off with breakfast with Santa, see weaving demonstrations, listen to Stories with Mrs. Clause. Visit the touch a truck, sample the delicious refreshments listen to the festive music, roast hot dogs on a bonfire and more! 

Hyannis Main Street Stroll and Harbor Lighting/Boat Parade
Hyannis
Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 8:00am to 6:00pm

The Hyannis Village Christmas Stroll is filled with fun and holiday cheer for the entire family! The day begins with Breakfast with Santa and ends with Santa's Boat Parade. There are plenty of activities for the entire family to enjoy including horse & carriage rides, holiday arts & crafts, a cookie stroll contest, a petting zoo and more.

Station Avenue Elementary Annual Holiday FairStation Avenue Elementary  276 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth 
December 6, 2014 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Features a “Kids Only” shopping room where children, along with their personal shopper, select gifts for family and friends. Visit the craft and vendor area  located in our gym.  We have ample parking, sell breakfast and lunch, hold multiple raffles, and have lots of kid-friendly activities.  There will also be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, musical entertainment, and a book fair.  Please join us for a wonderful day filled with holiday fun!! Contact:Alena Reardon at sae_pto@yahoo.com for details.

Gingerbread Man Puppet Show & Cookie Decorating
Sandwich Public Library
Saturday December 6, 2014 11:30 AM to 12:15 Room 2
Online registration begins Saturday, November 22nd. Seating is limited. More details to follow.

3RD ANNUAL JINGLE JOG 5K & KIDS ELF RUN
Marina Park 180 Scranton Avenue Falmouth
Saturday, December 06, 2014 8:00 AM
Start Times: 
Elf Run 9:30 am
Jingle Jog 9:45 am
FESTIVE DRESS ENCOURAGED 
Location: Start & Finish at Marina Park, Scranton Avenue, Falmouth, MA 02540 
Entry Info: 

1. Pre-Registration - $20.00 | Day of - $25.00 | Elf Run - $10.00 (12 and under) 

2. Register Online or Mail / Drop off entry form and fee (to be received by December 2, 2014) to the Falmouth 

Chamber of Commerce office, 20 Academy Lane, Falmouth, MA 02540 

3. Please make checks payable to the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce 

4. T-Shirts for first 200 Registrants and 50 Elves & Jingle Bells for all runners 

Light snacks after the race for all participants 
Day of Race Registration: 8:00am - 9:00am 
Awards: For top runners as well as “Most Festive” attire 
Course: Starts at Falmouth Harbor, finishing the 
New Balance Falmouth Road Race course then winding back through Falmouth Heights 
Elf Run: Will consist of a half-mile run for children 12 and under 
Contact: Maura Aldrich, maldrich@falmouthchamber.com, 508-548-8500 

Taylor-Bray Farm Holiday Festival
Taylor Bay Farm Yarmouth
Saturday and Sunday December 6 & 7, 10-4

For more Info: http://www.taylorbrayfarm.org/

Start the Holiday season with a visit to Taylor-Bray Farm. For the Festival the barn is filled with delicious homemade baked goods, beach plum jelly, wreaths, swags, centerpieces and other crafts, all made by Farm volunteers. Taylor-Bray Farm calendars, activity books, t-shirts and grocery bags are available. On the grounds you can purchase a beautiful Christmas tree - many sizes to choose from - and take a tractor drawn hayride, using our "new" 1952 John Deere MT tractor, weather permitting. While you are at the Farm, be sure to visit the animals.

Dennis Historical Society Christmas Open House
1801 Jericho Historical Center, 90 Old Main Street Dennis
Saturday, December 6, 2014 2:00 PM

Celebrate the season at the Jericho Historical Center. View the rooms decked in holiday finery and taste traditional treats that will be sure to put you in the holiday mood.
508.385.2232 

http://www.dennishistoricalsociety.org

Children’s Holiday Party
Brewster Ladies' Library 1822 Main Street, Brewster
December 6, 2014 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come get festive at the library! We’ll have holiday card-making, snacks, and songs
All ages are welcome.

SEAFARING SANTA AT FALMOUTH HARBOR & ANNUAL CHILDREN'S BICYCLE RAFFLE
Marina Park at Falmouth Harbor 180 Scranton Ave Falmouth
Saturday, December 06, 2014 10:30 AM
Head to Marine Park at Falmouth Harbor to welcome Seafaring Santa! Falmouth High School Chorus will be singing Christmas carols. Join us for the annual children's bike raffle, hot chocolate & treats.

Breakfast with Santa
Canal Club, 100 Trowbridge Road, Bourne, 
aturday, December 6 at 8:30am
Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, December 6 at 8:30am at the Canal Club. Tickets are $12 adults, kids 2 and older $6, kids under 2 are free. Tickets must be purchased in advance, available in the Jonathan Bourne Public Library Children's Room.

Pancakes with Santa
Harwich Elementary School, 263 South Street, Harwich, 
Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 8:30am - 10:30am
Pancakes with Santa on December 6th at the Harwich Elementary School Cafeteria from 8:30 to 10:30 am. $5.00 person
Proceeds to benefit the Friends of Monomoy Cooperative Learning Programs. Enjoy a relaxed family pancake breakfast with our special guest, Santa! Don't forget your camera.

Eastham Holiday Festival & Toy Drive
Gift Barn, Santa arrives at 10 a.m.
December 6, 2014, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Orleans-Eastham Elks Sponsored by the Gift Barn & the Eastham Chamber of Commerce, this free event draws hundreds of children every year to help kick off the holiday season. This festive day includes a visit with Santa at the Gift Barn 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tell him about your Christmas list and get some free goodies! Then ride the free trolley to the Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge to create holiday crafts, get your face painted, and enjoy entertainment. Refreshments, gifts, and more. To brighten the spirits of those less fortunate, we ask of those who wish to help, to bring a new unwrapped toy of any value to the Elks Lodge. For more information on how to get involved in this event as a sponsor or participant, contact the Eastham Chamber info@easthamchamber.com 
(508) 240-7211

Santa Stampede 5k and Family Fun Run! 2014Joe's Beach Rd. & Grill at the Barley Neck Inn
December 6, 2014 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 
Day of Registration: 10am, $25 Entry Fee
Welcome to the Santa Stampede 5k and Family Fun Run!
Registration & Number Pick-up: 10AM
Race Starts: 11AM

• Get your Santa suit, elf costume, antlers, stockings and lights! Create a festive costume and enter our Holiday Costume Contest!

• Walkers welcome! A Fun Family Friendly Event! Kids Only Run Too!

• Professionally timed 5k by Spitler Race Systems

• After Party Celebration and Award Ceremony held at Joe's Beach Road Bar and Grille at The Barley Neck Inn! 

• Prizes! 1st, 2nd, & 3rd for fastest Santa's, Mrs. Claus', Mini Claus and most creative Holiday Costumes!

• Festive Holiday Music, Hot Chocolate, Milk & Cookies and more surprises featured as a part of the route!

• First 200 Registrants get a FREE T-Shirt!

• Race Benefits the Orleans Chamber of Commerce

Holly Days Home Tour
Various Sandwich Locations
Sunday, Dec 7, 2014

Holly Days Home Tour: Noon - 4:00pm Experience Sandwich’s long history of community spirit, neighborhood charm and gracious homes. Celebrate the Holiday Season with us. ~ Tour historic B&Bs, Inns and private homes. Docents will be on site to present the history of the home, point out architectural details and unique furnishings. Some homes will feature decorations by local businesses. ~ See how our ancestors actually celebrated the Holiday in a first period home. ~ Interact with local artistans showing and selling their crafts ~ jewelry, painting, pottery, glass, fabric and more. ~ Meet and chat with Thornton Burgess at two of his childhood homes. ~ Hear your favorite Christmas Carols sung by the Cape Cod Chorale ‘Mostly Dickens Carolers’ as they stroll the Village. ~ Be the first to view 17th Century artifacts discovered at a Sandwich home ~ now an archaeological dig site. Tickets are $25.00 & may be purchased prior to the event at: Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank - 85 Route 6A The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod – 275 Cotuit Road Eastern Bank – 65 Route 6A, Sandwich & 337 Cotuit Road Call the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce at 508-833-9755

Country Christmas Open House
Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich
Dec. 6 & 7, 13& 14, 20 &21

More Info: (508) 888-6870 / Thornton Burgess Society
Come by our Open House at Green Briar during the first three weekends in December. Taste a sampling of our delicious Jam Kitchen products and a cup of mulled cider. Browse among a variety of great holiday gift ideas in the Green Briar shop offering jams, jellies, relishes, books, an abundance of nature-related items as well as books, games, puppets and toys for children. Unique handmade gifts and home decorations created by our Green Briar Crafters are also available.

51st Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 7, 2014 - 11:00am
For More Info: www.falmouthchamber.com
Parade steps off at noontime at the Falmouth Mall and proceeds down Main Street to the Village Green. Known as Southeastern Massachusetts’ largest holiday parade featuring theme decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus!

Yarmouth Port Christmas Stroll
Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum 11 Strawberry Lane Yarmouth Port
Dec 7, 2014 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm
The Bangs Hallet House Museum will be open during the Yarmouth Port Christmas Stroll Sunday, Dec. 7,  from 1 to 4 p.m. Gary Albuquerque's collection of Christmas ornaments will be on dispaly and Santa will be on the porch for photographs wth the children. Also visit bed and breakfasts. inns, restaurants and businesses for holiday treats and music along Route 6A.

Yarmouthport Christmas Stroll
Route 6A, Yarmouthport
12/07/13 1-4
For More Info: 508-362-3021 or http://www.hsoy.org/events.htm
Visit the museums, bed and breakfasts, inns and businesses along the Old Kings Highway as they welcome you with holiday decorations, tasty treats and music of the season. Gary Albuquerque’s collection of Christmas ornaments will be on display at the Bangs Hallet House and Cape Cod Santa will again be on the porch of the house for photographs, courtesy of Walgreen’s.


Centerville Christmas Stroll
Main Street, Centerville
Sun, December 7, 4pm – 7pm
More Info: http://centervillecivic.org
Enjoy, holiday crafts, food, songs and more!

Santa Visit to Chatham Fish Pier and Chatham Community Center
Chatham Fish Pier and proceed to Chatham Community Center
12/07/13 1:30
41st Annual Santa Claus arrival at the Chatham Fish Pier on the Coast Guard Vessel at 1:30 PM on December 7th followed by a fire truck ride to the Community Center for a visit with Santa and a small gift.

Annual Santa's HouseHeritage Plaza, Sandwich (next to Tomatoes Italian Grille)
Dec 9-12 between 5pm and 7:30pm. 
Visit with Santa and his elf, enjoy cider and cookies, and take a hayride through Sandwich Village, courtesy of the Sandwich Professional Firefighters Association. Please bring a new unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots program. We love giving back to our community.

Christmas in Edgartown
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
12/10/14 to 12/17/14
For More Info
Enjoy a very merry Vineyard Christmas experience in Edgartown! The festivities include the lighting of the Edgartown lighthouse, a renowned chowder contest, open house of the historic inns, holiday concerts by the Minnesingers, caroling, crafts, fabulous shopping and a Sunday Breakfast with Santa. Also enjoy wine, hot drinks and tasty treats, as traditional carols and family concerts help keep you in that holiday spirit!


45th Annual Osterville Christmas Open House & Stroll
Friday, December 12, 2014 (All day)
Celebrate the holiday season in Osterville! The 45th Annual Osterville Christmas Open House & Stroll will be held throughout the Village of Osterville on Friday, December 12, 2014 with Creche services in the Village Center at 6:00 p.m. Free Horse-drawn carriage rides, trolley rides, music, Santa and more!
Sponsored by the Osterville Business & Professional Association and the Osterville Village Association.

Christmas Carolling at the Brewster Store
Brewster Store, Main Street (Rt. 6A), Brewster
December 12, 2014, 6 p.m. 
More Info: Brewster Store
Locals and visitors gather at The Brewster Store to sing Christmas carols. Light refreshments are served in the store. Everyone's welcome to join in the festivities.

35th ANNUAL CHATHAM CHRISTMAS STROLL WEEKEND
Town-Wide
Friday, December 12, 2014 to Saturday, December 13, 2014

Friday, Dec. 12 is the beginning of a Christmas Stroll that is pure Currier & Ives- something to write home about. We start with a light parade and caroling down Main Street followed by the tree lighting ceremony, bell ringers and more. Warm up with complimentary hot chocolate; hop on the hayride, marvel at the lights & the decorations as you stop to visit all our unique shops waiting to welcome you with warm refreshments, prizes, raffles and great gift ideas too. Santa's workshop is here too -can you find Santa and his mailbox?
Kick off Saturday, December 13 as Santa and Mrs. Claus invite you to join them for a very special breakfast at the Chatham Wayside Inn.
Hop on the Chatham Bars Inn trolley to see the gingerbread house display and decorations; join in some festive shopping around the town; visit the Lighthouse; become a child again and capture the magic of Christmas!

Plymouth Rotary Polar Express
Kingston MBTA Train Station
12/13/14 11:45am, 1:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. & 6 p.m
More info
Get your tickets now for the South Shore Polar Express! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Plymouth, this fun and exciting train ride features a reading of the "Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg with Chefs serving hot chocolate, Elves distributing gift bags for each child and a special visit from Santa. Kids are encouraged to wear their jammies over their clothes to celebrate this wonderful and warm-hearted story experience! This event is put on by the Rotary Club of Plymouth.

Annual Mashpee Chamber Christmas Parade
Mashpee Commons
December 13, 2014 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm


Wellfleet Holiday Stroll
Wellfleet
12/13/14 to 12/14/14 Time TBA
More info
More details to come! 

Holiday Pops at the Plymouth Philharmonic
Memorial Hall 83 Court Street Plymouth, MA
12/13/14 & 12/14/14 3pm 
More Info
The perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the symphony. Hear holiday classics that the whole family will know and love! This performance will also include the South Shore Conservatory and  Federal Furnace School Treble Chorus.

Chatham Historic Inn Tour
Chatham Town Wide
12/13/14 1 to 4 p.m.
For More Info: www.chathaminfo.com
Chatham's most beautiful historic inns are all decorated for the holidays, and they are opening their doors to the public for tours! 

9th Annual Holiday Cookie Stroll 
Bass River, South Yarmouth
12/14/13 10:00am - 3:00pm 
For More Info: (508) 394-2983
Tickets are $15.00. Ticket holders will collect one special cookie at each of the Bass River homes on the stroll and at the Cultural Center. Hot cider and cranberry bread will be served at the library open house. Children under 12 are free, but to receive a cookie you must purchase a ticket. The cookie recipes and descriptions of the homes are included in the ticket booklet. This is one of the premier holiday events in the Mid-Cape region and tickets sell out quickly, so get them early! Tickets go on sale in mid-November and may be purchased at the South Yarmouth Library, Adrene Jewelers, and Bass River Shoe and Leather Repair Shop. 

Volunteers are always needed for this event. Please Contact us

Dennis Village Christmas StrollGazebo on the Village Green Corner of Old Bass River Road & Route 6A Dennis
Sunday, December 14, 2014 12:00 PM
Enjoy hayrides & trolley rides, Christmas tree lighting, face painting, village stroll (visit all the shops), silent auctions, petty zoo, food sampler on Village Green, toys and food donations, Santa & Mrs. Claus, FREE gifts, ornaments and so much more. Music at the Village Green Bandstand and many special events

Christmas at the Manse
1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum Dennis Village
Sunday, December 14, 2014 3:30 PM
Costumed docents will greet you throughout the festively decorated historic home of Rev. Josiah Dennis. enjoy holiday refreshments with us then join in the Dennis Visions Stroll.
508.385.2232 
http://www.dennishistoricalsociety.org

Mashpee Christmas Parade
Parade route TBA
December 14, 2013, 5:30 p.m. 
More Info:  Mashpee Christmas Parade
Among all the festive events on Cape Cod in December, the Annual Mashpee Christmas Parade is one you won't want to miss! Each year the parade seems to get bigger and better. This year's parade theme is "Celebrating Family Traditions" - featuring the famed Spirit of America marching band. 

New Horizons Band Free Holiday Concert
Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street South Yarmouth
Monday, December 15, 2014 4:30 PM

Free and open to the public. Donations of non perishable food or money are more than welcome at this benefit for the Yarmouth Food Pantry. Come hear favorites of all kinds in our acoustically stellar Great Hall. All are welcome.

508.394.7100
http://www.cultural-center.org

First Night Sandwich
Sandwich, MA 
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2014

Wednesday, December 31st 4pm-9pm Sandwich Village Sandwich, the Town of the Giants, will celebrate the 3rd annual First Night Sandwich. Festivities include family friendly performances, children’s crafts, Reveler’s Parade, Enchanting Fairy Garden, Grand Finale Countdown and always some surprises!


First Night Chatham
Various locations in Chatham
December 31, 2014
More Info: First Night Chatham
Chatham celebrates the arrival of 2015 with a gala, full-day festival filled with events for the whole family. 
The highlight of First Night, as always, is the dropping of the Cod and the midnight fireworks display. (NYC has their glass ball drop. Chatham, appropriately, drops a codfish replica If you're in the area, come to Chatham and ring in 2015 Cape Cod seaside style! Some events are free, others require a Chatham First Night "button". Buttons may be purchased locally or online.  Adults $20, kids ages 3-11 $5, children 2 and under Free.

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