Fall Family Fun on Cape Cod & Beyond!
By: Brianna

​It's back! Our annual list of events, festivals, and places to visit on Cape Cod and the surrounding area to celebrate the season! Many options are off Cape, but worth the drive, as options are limited here.


​Events by date:

Harwich Cranberry Festival  Saturday and Sunday, September 15 & 16
Arts, Crafts, Music and Food. NEW LOCATION, Behind the Harwich Community Center Harwich Center.www.harwichcranberryfestival.org
Saturday:  Crafts Fair, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Food Vendors 9:00AM-8:00PM
CranJam Music Festival, 12:30 – 8:00 PM
              FIREWORKS… 8:00 PM
 
Cider Fest Saturday September 22nd 2-4pm Ring Bros Market, Dennis
Join us as we celebrate Fall with samples of hard apple ciders & apple treats!
 
Celebrate Our Waters: Family Fun Tent Saturday, September 22 10am-3pm Rock Harbor, Orleans. Don't miss these free, fun-for-all activities!
- "Sharktivities!" for kids with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
- “Captain Awesome” with microscopes and plankton educational activities
- Make your own fish print T-shirt using frozen bycatch - yucky & fun!
- Discover Cape Cod Eco-Tales with Heidi Clemmer
- Meet the Turtle Sisters with Susan Baur
- A Lifeguard’s Job is Keeping You Safe with a Nauset Lifeguard
- Nature art with Mary Richmond
- Science fun with Lucy Gilmore of the Cape Cod Children’s Place
- Hop on board and explore the motor lifeboat CG36500
- Filter ocean water - activity with “Krill” Carson
- Can you recognize Cape Cod Frogs?
- Pick up your “Geocaching” map at the Tent and explore around Town
- Yummy ice cream and food trucks
- Sand sculpture contest (starts at 3 pm at Rock Harbor)
 
Fall Harvest Festival at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23. Rte 151, East Falmouth, MA/Free Parking

Come browse our extensive arts and crafts marketplace. Give the kids a thrill on our amusement rides. Check out all the farm animals, and our horse show. Take in our agricultural exhibits. Don’t miss our pony rides and trolley hayrides. And of course, enjoy seasonal treats!

The gates open each day at 10am and the fun lasts all day until 4pm. The Harvest Festival - it’s everything you love about fall in one place! 

The Harvest Festival will also be the host to the 6th Annual Cape Cod Comedy Festival on Saturday night! Doors open at 5 and the laughs starts at 7PM! A portion of each ticket sale is donated to the Barnstable County Agricultural Society, Inc. Scholarship Program  Tickets for the comedy festival can be purchased at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3556236 

ADMISSION: $7 Adults/$3 Kids ages 6-11/Kids 5 and under: FREE $6 Senior/Military discount available


Cape Cod Cranberry Day Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road (off Route 6A), East Sandwich, MA 02537 Green Briar celebrates this native cranberry so prominent in the history of Cape Cod.  See cooking demonstrations in the historic Jam Kitchen using traditional cranberry recipes.  Enjoy a homemade cranberry dessert for a $5 fee served from 11am-4pm.  Tour a neighboring cranberry bog at 11am and 1:15pm.  Listen to "A Frog in the Bog" story time at 12pm.  View the gallery exhibit featuring the life and works of children's author/naturalist Thornton W. Burgess.
 
Mashpee Oktoberfest Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Mashpee’s Annual Oktoberfest on the Village Green (across from the Mashpee Library)! The day long celebration includes authentic German music, a beer garden, kids' activities and exhibits by local crafters & restaurants.
Rain Date: Sunday September 30; 11 am to 4 pm.
This event is sponsored by the Mashpee Recreation Department
For more info:email: recreation@mashpeema.gov
 
Love Live Local Fest Sunday September 30th 11am-6pm Aselton Park, Hyannis
The 6th season of our free and fun-for-all-ages event continues! 
The Cape may slow down in September, but LoveLocal Fest shows no signs of stopping! Same great vibe, tons of local vendors, food and beverage purveyors, kids' activities, and music from local bands Chantal Joseph and Bittersweet Band Cape Cod, all while enjoying the beautiful views of Hyannis Harbor.

Theme Park Open: Not So Spooky Halloween Monday, October 1, 2018 - 10:00am to Wednesday, October 31, 2018 - 10:00am
Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St, Carver, MA 02330 Hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM Come RIDE, ROAR, and EXPLORE at the exciting world of Edaville! With 3 PARKS IN 1, you can ride through Cran-Central, roar throughout Dino Land, and explore with Thomas & Friends through the magical Island of Sodor! Admission includes all rides & attractions. Not So Spooky Halloween

Brianna is a native Cape Codder and homeschooling mom of 4, a six year old girl, three year old boy, and twin 7 month old boys. She enjoys nature exploration, beach days, snowboarding, baking, fishing, travel, crafting, and writing, as well as geocaching, hiking, and picnicking with her children. She runs a blog and Facebook page called "The Mostly Crunchy Mama" and owns a children's consignment shop in Orleans called Little Codders. She enjoys staying up late long after the kids have gone to sleep to indulge in homemade desserts, to sew, write, coupon, and generally catch up on life without little hands needing help. An avid volunteer with 14 years of experience working with the American Cancer Society, as well as several other organizations, she has a background in business management but left behind her career after deciding self employment was a better fit for family life and a good work/life balance. ​​

Merchants and merry makers, acrobats and arrows, dragons and daredevils, faeries and fun - there is so much to see and do at King Richard's Faire! During the glorious weather last weekend, my family piled into the car and made the drive (less than an hour from the Lower Cape) to Carver to spend the day feasting, exploring, eating, drinking, cheering, jeering, and having an amazing time in the kingdom of Carvershire. 

There is an amazing array of vendors selling unique, handmade items that can rarely be found outside of a Renaissance Faire. So many fantastic choices can be overwhelming so before we even leave the car in the parking lot we go over our limits with the girls. Every year they are able to choose one souvenir (often they wait to pick at the very end of the day after seeing so many choices)  and three rides/games each. This ensures that we have a good time while staying budget conscious, we've found that giving the girls these very clear guidelines before we even enter and then reminding them throughout our visit really cut down on the whining and asking for more, more, more. Though we do ALWAYS want more when we are there, it truly feels like we are in another world. 

There are so many fun rides and games to participate in. They all work only by man-power and gravity and are often historically accurate. It's fun to see the creativity that was used to build exciting, fun rides even so many centuries ago!

The performers were amazing and the jousts exciting! This year my big girl got the chance to make music with two of the performers. It made her whole day! The entire cast does a fantastic job of interacting with visitors and bringing them into this alternative reality. It's clear why our visits fuel my children's imagination throughout the year and they wait with anticipation for our yearly visit!

This year we ran into friends at the Faire and the first thing my little one said was "I wish we could live at the Faire!" I love that they enjoy it so much and allow themselves to slip into this land of make believe. Growing up in a small town which is fairly homogeneous, I feel like it's really important to bring my kiddos to many different types of places, with many different types of people so that they will grow up knowing that there is a place for everyone. Even if you feel like you don't fit in where you are at the moment, just knowing that there is someplace out there where there are people like you can get you through trying times. For me that is the true magic of the Faire!

This weekend, October 22nd and October 23rd, are the final weekend of this year's King Richard's Faire. I hope you go and enjoy it before the Faire closes its gates for the 2016 season. Go forth and be merry mamas! 

 Breakfast with Santa
Dec 12, 2015 8am-12pm
YMCA Cape Cod- West Barnstable Location 2245 Iyannough Rd West Barnstable
Join is for a joyful morning with Santa. Bring your family and friends to celebrate the season at the Y. $20 per family of 4 and $3 per additional guest.
Reservations Required! Please contact 508-362-6500x 0
Crafts, photos with santa, breakfast, and more!

Santa Breakfast & Holiday Splash Open House
Sat Dec 12, 2015 8:30am – 11:30am 
 National Marine Life Center, 120 Main St, Bourne
Join us for a continental Breakfast with Santa and our Holiday Splash Open House! Featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus from 9-11 am. Also featuring breakfast goodies, holiday arts and crafts, and tours of our marine animal hospital!

Admission: $5/person; Members FREE
Admissions proceeds help care for sick turtles and seals.

Illumination Ceremony - Brewster for the Holidays
Dec 4 4-5pm
Drummer Boy Park
4 PM...Illumination Ceremony at Drummer Boy Park includes carol sing-a-long, tours of the Windmill Village, cocoa and treats and a visit from the jolliset old elf himself!
 
Brewster Band Holiday Concert - Brewster for the Holidays
Dec 4, 2015 7-9pm
Brewster Baptist Church
7 PM...The Brewster Band Holiday Concert at Brewster Baptist Church sponsored by EPOCH Assisted Living at Brewster Place and Peggy Farber, Realtor. Featuring the very popular holiday sing-a-long!
 
Where's the Snowman? - Brewster for the Holidays
Dec 5, 2015 8:30am-2:00pm
Brewster Businesses, Brewster, MA
8:30AM - 2 PM..."Where's the Snowman?" Contest just for children 12 and under! Visit participating Brewster businesses, find the snowman and enter to win a $10 'kid friendly' gift certificate. Sponsored by Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank.
 
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show - Brewster for the Holidays
Dec 5, 2015 10am-4pm
Eddy Elementary School
10AM - 4PM...Holiday Arts & Crafts Show in the Eddy Elementary School. 50 exciting vendors and plenty of free parking. Free admission!
 
Gala Family Party - Brewster for the Holidays
Dec 6, 2015 2-4pm
Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History
Gala Family Party at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. Music, crafts, home-made sweets buffet and photos with Santa! FREE admission for everyone! Sponsored by the Cape Cod Museum  of Natural History and Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club.

St. Margaret's Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
Dec 5, 2015 10am-4pm
Saint Margaret Regional School, 143 Main St, Buzzards Bay, MA 
Come & Celebrate this season with us!
Concessions, Christmas Wreath Sale, Santa Elves Shop, Mrs. Claus' Cookie Walk, Raffles, Children's 50 cent raffle, Pictures with Santa and Face Painting.
40+ Tables of Crafts & Vendors including an Avon Rep, Quilted Handbags, Jamberyy, Arbonne, Nautical & Seashell Gifts, Pottery, Photography, Doll Clothing & Accessories, and Lots more!
For more info or to be a vendor please call 774-269-4129

Holiday Shopping Fair
Saturday Nov 28, 2015
9am-2pm
Chatham Community Center, Chatham, MA
 
Santa Arrives at the Chatham Fish Pier
Dec 6, 2015 1:30-2:30pm
Fish Pier Parking lot, 450 02633, 400 Shore Rd, Chatham
42st Annual Santa Claus arrival at the Chatham Fish Pier on the Coast Guard Vessel at 1:30 PM on December 6 followed by a fire truck ride to the Community Center for a 2:00pm visit with Santa and a small gift.
 
Tree Lighting Parade/Ceremony
Dec 11, 2015 5:45-7:00pm
Main St, Chatham
Friday, Dec. 11 is the beginning of a 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 carriage ride, 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?
 
Meet at the Chatham Community Center for the parade that begins at 5:45pm and proceeds down Main Street to Sears Park. Tree lighting ceremony follows at 6:00pm.
 
Santa's Workshop
Dec 11, 2015 6:30-8pm
Chatham Chamber's Information Booth, Chatham, MA
Friday, December 11       6:30 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 12   11:00 - 2:00 pm
Chatham Chamber's Information Booth on Main Street
Meet Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas!
 
Breakfast with Santa
Dec  12, 2015
Chatham Wayside Inn
Chatham Wayside Inn's Wild Goose Tavern
Santa and Mrs. Claus invite you to join them for a very special breakfast at the Chatham Wayside Inn.

25th Annual Holiday Faire
Nov 21, 2015 10am-4pm
Waldorf School Cotuit, MA
Scrumptious Food & Lively Entertainment; ... le Cafe Splendide, the Luncheon Tavern, the Pickle Man & the Muffin Lady, Roasted Chestnuts; Juried Artisans ...handmade jewelry, glass, ceramics, our own Waldordorf School store (Kindercraft) & more; Unique Activities for Children ...Candle Dipping, Snow Globes, Gingerbread Houses, Angel Room, the Pocket Lady, Fishin' Hole, Dragon's Den Challenge, Archery, Dragon's Disc, Unicorn Rides

Admission is $3 per adult and free for children.  Activities for children are priced per ticket, with all activities ranging from 1-5 tickets. Tickets may be purchased the day of the faire for $1 each.


Christmas in Cotuit
Dec 6, 2015 10am-12pm
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 4 pm, the gift shop will be open with a holiday sale on many items, so plan to do your shopping early with us!

Cape Cod Museum of Art Family Holiday Event
Nov 28, 2015 1:30-3:30pm
Bring the family to the Cape Cod Museum of Art! Children can visit Santa, enjoy making holiday gifts, see Marcus the Magician and have Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. Cape Cod Children’s Place will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Patriots Organization football signed by Tom Brady!
Cost: $5 per child/Adults $8
Limited spaces: Pre-registration required 508-385-4477 x20 or register online at www.ccmoa.org

How Cape Cod Roller Derby Stole the Holiday Fair
Dec 13, 2015 10am-3pm
17 Shad Road Dennisport, MA
Local Craft Vendors, music with the Elbows, Fun for the Whole Family, story time with Santa 10-11am.
capecodrollerderby@yahoo.com

Free Breakfast with Santa
Dec 13, 2015 8-11 a.m., Carleton Hall - 
Sponsored by the Dennis-Harwich Lions Club.

VISIONS 2015, Dennis Village Stroll 
Sunday, December 13th, 12:00~3:30pm
sponsored by the Northside Business Association of Dennis. 
A special thanks to all our business members for their generous donations, 
the Village Improvement Society and our stroll sponsors and participants. 
Please continue to support our local businesses!
Copy of Program to include map route.
http://www.dennischamber.com/images/articles/XMASSTROLL-FINAL.pdf

OPEN HOUSES, REFRESHMENTS AND STROLL SPECIALS...

SPECIAL EVENTS
Free Breakfast with Santa - 8-11 a.m., Carleton Hall - 
Sponsored by the Dennis-Harwich Lions Club.
Food Pantry Donations - Canned goods and unwrapped toys - 
corner Route 6A & Hope Lane. Sponsored by Betterwood Homes.
Toys for Tots Donations - Drop-Off Toys and Cash Donations at 
Dennis Public Market. Sponsored by Dennis Public Market.
Horse Drawn Rides - 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the
Northside Business Association 
Trolley - 12-3 p.m. Stops at Cape Playhouse, 1736 Josiah Dennis Manse,
Northside Village and the Village Green. Sponsored by Cape Destinations.


OPEN HOUSES, REFRESHMENTS & STROLL SPECIALS
Armchair Cottage & Bookstore - Cookies & Warm Spiced Cider.
the BARN & CO./details - Free Star Ornament or tea light & 
& Salt Caramel Samples.
Borsari Gallery & Village Tea Room - Appetizers by Chapin's 
Restaurant & Catering, cakes by Rebekah, East Dennis Oyster Farm 
and others donating oysters for sale to benefit 
Nicolas G. Xiarhos Scholarship.
CapeAbilities Farm - Christmas Trees & Wreaths.
Cape Cod Museum of Art - Free Admission 12-5 to all galleries.
20% off everything in the Museum Gift Shop.
Cape Cod Picture Framing & Restoration Services
Cape Playhouse - Christmas Chorus & sing-along 1pm &
free raffle for four tickets to a Children's Show in 2015.
Box Office open for 2015 gift certificates.
Deep Blue - Vintage Blue Holiday Ornaments.
Dennis Chamber of Commerce - Information Table & Free 
Holiday Raffle at Black Eel Outfitters.
Dennis Inn - Rockin and Strollin 4:30-7:30.
1736 Dennis Manse - Open House, 12-3:30 with hot cider, punch
and cookies.
Dennis Memorial Library - Craft Fair, Face Painting & Bake Sale.
Dennis Public Market - Dropoff for Toys & Cash Donations for 
Toys for Tots - Jordan's Hot Dogs, Capt. Parker's Chowder 
donated by Capt Parker's Pub, Apple Cider donated by Cape Dairy.
Plus fundraising event for D-Y High School Girls
Hockey Boosters Club.
Dennis Village Mercantile - Soup, Cider & Cookies.
E.J. McGrath Insurance - Keychain & Calendars, 12-2.
Good Fellas Gelateria - Homemade gelato, opening Spring 2015.
Harvest Gallery & Wine Bar - Live music, holiday songs with
Cerise Bynoe & the Charlie Jamieson Trio, 1-4 p.m. 
Full bar menu available.
HomeLand Realty - Cookies & Punch. Holiday Raffle to 
benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Inside the Window - Interior Sewing, $50 Gift Certificate.
Linda Burke - Entire store on sale & one-of-a-kind
bird houses on premises for sale.
Law Offices of Jenny Margenson & Peter Aspesi, P.C. - 
Cookies & Hot Chocolate.
Massage Matters - Christmas Fortune Cookies containing
surprises, gifts or free massages. Complimentary
chair massages.
Mill Stone Pottery - Ceramic Ornaments, 1 per Family.
Nancy's Candy, Etc. - Homemade Peanut Butter Cups.
New Image Hair Salon - Live Christmas music,
20% off all retail products.
Old Cape Sotheby's International Realty-Patriots football.
Paul W. Sullivan Associates - Santa, 12:30-3.
Pleasant Hill Gifts - Free cinnamon ornament and
peppermint brownie bites. 
Professional Nurse & Home Care of Cape Cod - 
Pasteries.
Red Pheasant - Chowder & Shepards Pie and music
with "Daddy-O" 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Sapori d'Italia - Flavors of Italy, opening Spring 2015
Scargo Cafe - Food Sampling on Site. Scout 
Scout Vintage Home & Garden - Stop in for some 
Hot Chocolate & holiday magic.
Sesuit Harbor House - Open House & Tours, Sale at Sesuit 
Christmas Gift Shop.
Seven G’s - Wine Tasting.
Shoreline Interiors - 2 Free Drawings-2 Simon Pearce Wineglasses 
& 1 Hour Design/Decorating Consultation.
Showtime Pizza - Patriots Football & Pizza.
Tobey Farm - Wreaths & Christmas Trees.
Underground Bakery - All-Beef Chili & Whoopie Pies

Eastham Holiday Festival & Toy Drive 
 December 5, 2015, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
 Gift Barn, Santa arrives at 10 a.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 

Holiday Carol Sing at Nobska Lighthouse
Dec 4, 2015 5:30-6:30pm
Holiday Carol Sing at Nobska Lighthouse
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Join us for a festive, seasonal sing along, followed by hot chocolate and cookies, at Historic Nobska
Lighthouse, Nobska Road, Woods Hole.
 
3rd Annual Jingle Jog 5k & Kids Elf Run
Dec 5, 2015 8-11am
Falmouth, MA
3rd Annual Jingle Jog 5k & Kids Elf Run
Registration begins at 8 a.m. Races at 9:30 & 9:45. Run in seasonal attire with jingle bells along the ocean in Falmouth! www.falmouthchamber.com
 
Seafaring Santa Sails Into Falmouth
Dec 5,2015 10:30-11:30am
Falmouth Harbor
Seafaring Santa Sails Into Falmouth
10:30 a.m. Head to the docks at Falmouth to welcome Seafaring Santa! Falmouth Harbor, Scranton Avenue.
 
Santa Visits Nobska
Dec 5, 2015 12-2pm
Nobska Lighthouse
Tour Historic Nobska Lighthouse, Nobska Road, Woods Hole. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Santa visits at 12:30!
 
Holiday Stroll
Dec 5, 2015 5:30-7:30pm
Main St Falmouth
Holiday Stroll
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Enjoy the festive decorated Main Street & Queen’s BuyWay shops, featuring movies, caroling and more…. Tip: There will be a petting zoo behind The Pink Polka Dot during the Falmouth Stroll on December 5th!
 
Annual Lighting of the Falmouth Village Green
Dec 5, 2015 7-9pm
Town Green Falmouth
Annual Lighting of the Falmouth Village Green
7:00 p.m. The Falmouth Brass Choir will lead the caroling before a special visit from Santa.
 
52nd Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade
Dec 6, 2015 12-2pm
Dillingham Avenue (Papa Gino’s Corner) to Town Green on Main Street.
 
Come cheer on the Cape Cod Moms and the Cape Cod Children’s Museum Float! We will be donating 5 Christmas trees to families in need this year full decorated by children in the community. See the ornaments your kids have created on display! Ornament Workshop: Friday Nov 27, 2015 from 10am-1pm at Cape Cod Children's Museum. Come decorate a whale or starfish and then children will pick which tree they wish to donate to!
 
Parade steps off at noon 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!
 
Christmas Pajama Story Time
Dec 10 6:30-8pm
Highfield Hall Falmouth MA
Stop by Highfield Hall in your pajamas with the whole family and enjoy stories and songs celebrating the holidays.  Sponsored by The Coalition for Children, the Falmouth Public Library and the West Falmouth Library, this program is free of charge.  For more info, 508-457-2555 ext. 5.

Holiday Sing and Dance Party
Dec  20, 2015 11-12:30pm
Meryl’s Music Center, North Falmouth
One hour of holiday music making and dancing.  And a holiday craft to make.  Treats and juice will be provided at the end for the kids (we try but we cannot guarantee an allergen free snack tray so please bring your own if your child has a food allergy or special dietary needs)!
 
These are not drop in classes. You must register and pay in full in advance. Space is limited, so please register early.
 
Cost $20 first child, $5 each additional in the same family
 
www.merylsmusicandarts.com 508-432-5240

Breakfast with Santa
Dec 5, 2015 8:30-10:30am
Harwich Elementary School
Enjoy a pancake breakfast while seeing Santa
 
Harwich Polar Express Trolley Tour
Dec 5, 2015 5:15-7:15pm
Harwich Chamber of Commerce
Bundle up in your Christmas Pajamas and head to the North Pole.
 
 Board the Polar Express Trolley at the Harwich Chamber of Commerce Depot at School House Road in Harwich Port and take a ride to the North Pole Annex at Brooks Free Library to meet Santa, listen to a story and enjoy a few special surprises all along the way.
 
 Tickets are $5 per person to a max of $20 per family.
 
 Families greater than 4 please register up to 4 and email the remaining people in the party to info@harwichcc.com.
 
 All proceeds go to the Harwich Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation a non-profit 501C-3 organization.
 
 There are 4 Trolley Rides they are 5:15 PM, 5:45 PM, 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM. Please sign up for specific time, all tours can accomodate up to 30 people.
 
 Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure.
 
Holiday Sing and Dance Party
Dec 19, 2015 10-11:30am
Meryl’s Music Center, Harwich
One hour of holiday music making and dancing.  And a holiday craft to make.  Treats and juice will be provided at the end for the kids (we try but we cannot guarantee an allergen free snack tray so please bring your own if your child has a food allergy or special dietary needs)!
 
These are not drop in classes. You must register and pay in full in advance. Space is limited, so please register early.
 
Cost $20 first child, $5 each additional in the same family
 
www.merylsmusicandarts.com 508-432-5240

Nonni's Holiday Craft Workshop
Cape Cod Children’s Museum
11-2pm
Dates: 11/27; 11/28;
Join Nonni and her elves for a special kids-only (ages 3+) Holiday craft workshop 11am - 2pm each day.
 
Children may choose from a selection of craft projects such as ornaments, picture frames, decorations and more to make, wrap and give for a heart-felt homemade surprise! 
Tickets are $1 each and are redeemed for selected craft projects.  Ticket values vary by item.
www.capecodchildrensmuseum.org
 
Mashpee Christmas Parade
Dec 12, 2015 4:15-6:45pm
Mashpee Commons, across Route 28, and ends in South Cape Village.
Come cheer on the Cape Cod Moms and the Cape Cod Children’s Museum Float! We will be donating 5 Christmas trees to families in need this year full decorated by children in the community. See the ornaments your kids have created on display! Ornament Workshop: Friday Nov 27, 2015 from 10am-1pm at Cape Cod Children's Museum. Come decorate a whale or starfish and then children will pick which tree they wish to donate to!

Before the parade, beginning at 4:15 PM, there festivities for the entire family, including hot cocoa and kid-friendly music at South Cape Marketplace
 
There will be a magic show for children, where they will be learning how to build a snowman. It's a forty-minute long activity and should be lots of fun for the kids!
 
​- At 5:30 PM, the parade kicks off from the Mashpee Public Library and goes through the Mashpee Commons, across Route 28, and ends in South Cape Village.
 
- After the parade, there will be hot cocoa for everyone involved.
 
More extensive parade schedule will be added in the coming weeks.

Orleans Tree Lighting and Caroling
Nov 28, 2015 4:45-5:45pm
Join us in Orleans for the annual Christmas Stroll with Caroling and Tree Lighting on Village Green. Guaranteed to be a fun, festive event for all ages!
 
Santa Stampede 5K and Family fun run
Dec 5, 2015 10am-1:00pm
Barley Neck Inn, 5 Beach Rd, Orleans, MA

Santa visit
Dec 5, 2015
1-3pm
Snows Home and Garden, 22 Main St, Orleans
Santa and Frosty visits from 1-3 p.m. snowscapecod.com
 
Frosty at Snows
Dec 19, 2015 1-2pm
Snows Home and Garden
A great day to bring the kids back to Snow's - Frosty will be here one last time in 2015 to spread some holiday cheer!

Osterville Annual Christmas Open House and Stroll
Dec 11, 2015 10am-9pm
​Please join us in Osterville for our 46th Annual Christmas Open House & Stroll: Friday, December 11, 2015 ~ for a day and evening of holiday festivities in our traditionally decorated Village. Creche Services at 6:00 p.m. on the steps of the Baptist Church followed by Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Trolley Rides, Refreshments, Music and more! (508 428-6327

Lighting of Pilgrim Monument
November 25th, 2015
5-7pm
Lighting of Pilgrim Monument
http://www.pilgrim-monument.org/
 
Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree
Provincetown, MA
Nov 28, 2015 5:30-6:30pm
 
Frosty at Snows
Dec 19, 2015 1-2pm
Snows Home and Garden
A great day to bring the kids back to Snow's - Frosty will be here one last time in 2015 to spread some holiday cheer!

Gardens Aglow
Nov 27 and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December
 4:30-8:30pm
Heritage Museums
Join us for our annual holiday event, featuring more lights and decorations than ever! Again this year: The Holiday Train, a festive model railway display that will travel through the Special Exhibitions Gallery along elevated tracks and over a spectacular bridge made of all-natural materials. Enjoy music and dance performances at 6:30 in the Automobile Gallery. St. Nick will hold court in the Model T. Gingerbread houses created by local companies and students will be on display. Holiday crafts, carousel rides, Hidden Hollow by moonlight, and marshmallow roasting over a fire pit all add up to a great holiday celebration.  4:30pm - 8:30pm
 
http://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/gardens-aglow/
 
Artists Holiday Giveaway
Nov 28, 2015 continuing weekly until 12/19 10am-5pm
Collections Gallery Sandwich, MA
Artists Holiday Giveaway
Collections Gallery ● 23A Jarves Street    (508) 833-0039
Collections gallery is a fine arts and crafts cooperative gallery of local artists. During our annual giveaway, each purchase enters you into a drawing to win one of our beautifully handcrafted gifts. Winners will be drawn December 19th.
 
Cookie Stroll
Nov 28, 2015
Various Locations
Sweet Sandwich Cookie Stroll – Saturday, November 28th
Town wide cookie stroll.  Savor the local flavor- participating businesses will pass out their favorite 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
 
Lighting of the Littlest Christmas Tree
Nov 29, 2015
5pm at Shawme Pond
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 American Legion Post 188 of Sandwich.
 
 
Santa’s House
Dec 1, 2, 3, 4, 2015 5:30-7:30pm
Santa’s House
Sandwich Professional Firefighters, Heritage Plaza, 280 Route 130
Meet Santa and his elf, enjoy hayrides, cookies and apple cider.
Tuesday, December 1st through Friday, December 4th
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Carol Sing
Dec 4, 2015 7-8pm
First Church of Christ
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. Sponsored by Mr. T's Auto Service and the Belfry Inn & Bistro.
Rain Date: Sunday December 6th.
 
Breakfast with Santa
Dec 12, 2015 8am-12pm
YMCA Cape Cod Camp Lyndon
Join is for a joyful morning with Santa. Bring your family and friends to celebrate teh seast at the Y. $20 per family of 4 and $3 per additional guest.
Reservations Required! Please contact 508-362-6500x 0
 
Crafts, photos with santa, breakfast, holiday s'mores and more!
 
Holiday Sing and Dance Party
Dec  20, 2015 3-4:30pm
Meryl’s Music Center, Sandwich
One hour of holiday music making and dancing.  And a holiday craft to make.  Treats and juice will be provided at the end for the kids (we try but we cannot guarantee an allergen free snack tray so please bring your own if your child has a food allergy or special dietary needs)!
 
These are not drop in classes. You must register and pay in full in advance. Space is limited, so please register early.
 
Cost $20 first child, $5 each additional in the same family
 
www.merylsmusicandarts.com 508-432-5240

Holidays at Warhead Crossing
The holiday season kicks-off at Wareham Crossing on Wednesday, December 2nd with a Holiday Stroll from 6PM – 8PM. Families are invited to enjoy the festivities and meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus, enjoy horse-drawn hayrides, and listen to our strolling Victorian Carolers, beside the holiday tree outside Casa Cancun. Stores will also provide refreshments on the evening and a festive photo booth will be set up to take family holiday snaps. This is a free event but guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to benefit the local Wareham Police Department toy drive.
The festivities continue every Wednesday evening until December 23rd with strolling Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Victorian Carolers and horse-drawn hayrides from 6PM – 8PM.
If you prefer to shop on the weekend, you can also enjoy meeting Mr. & Mrs. Claus from 12PM – 4PM and listening to the Victorian Carolers from 4PM – 6PM on Saturdays and Sundays, from December 5th to December 20th.
Wareham Police Department will host their annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” toy drive at Target, on Saturday, December 12th from 10AM – 2PM. Customers are asked to donate an unwrapped toy to benefit local children and there will be a special visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus from 12PM – 2PM.
“This is our favorite time of year at Wareham Crossing, there is a chill in the air, the center is decorated, and we are excited to have a beautiful holiday tree at Casa Cancun and the festive ornament stack at Claire’s. We’re inviting families to come and enjoy the festivities and take family photos for the holidays.” commented Niamh O’Maille, marketing director at Wareham Crossing.
For information about Holiday events, visit www.WarehamCrossing.com 

Jingle Bell Train... and more!
Dec 15, 2015 5-7pm
Merchants Way depot Wareham, MA
Join us for an evening your family will never forget! This hour-long train ride to Buzzards Bay and back features Christmas caroling, elves, treats, and more. Make this part of your family’s annual holiday tradition!
 
Trains leave the Merchants Way depot at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per seat, or pay just $35 for a Family Four-Pack.
 
Buy your tickets online today, or watch for Wareham Village locations selling tickets in person. http://warehamvillage.org/?p=974

Climb Aboard the Train to Christmas Town
Locations: Buzzards Bay, Hyannis, Plymouth and New Bedford See link.
https://www.traintochristmastown.com/massachusetts/

What are the dates of the event?
Nov.  27-29 and Dec. 4-6, 10-13, 17-23, 26
What are the departure times of the event?
5:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm
NOTE: not all departures occur on each day

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”!

34th Annual Christmas in Edgartown
December 10-13, 2015
Voted Best of the Vineyard for the third year in a row, Christmas in Edgartown is a weekend festival you don’t want to miss! Every year through the various events, Christmas In Edgartown helps raise over $50,000 for island-wide charities and non-profits. Come be apart of the holiday magic!
http://edgartownboardoftrade.com/events/categories/christmas-in-edgartown/
 
PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT THE HARBOR VIEW HOTEL
12/11/2015 - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Come visit and bring your camera for a photo op with Santa. Santa will be found in the Harbor View Hotel’s lobby on Friday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Donations are accepted for the Rising Tide Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Please call Megan with your questions at 508-627-7404.
 
ANNUAL LIGHTING OF THE LIGHTHOUSE
12/11/2015 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Don’t miss the Annual Lighting of the Lighthouse! Enjoy hot chocolate, holiday goodies, music on the hotel porch and more. Enjoy the holiday cheer as everyone counts down to the much anticipated lighting of the light Lighthouse. Please call Betsey Mayhew at 508-627-4441 x 112 for more information.

23RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN EDGARTOWN ART AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
12/12/2015 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Holiday Art and Crafts Festival will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 in the Edgartown School Gymnasium from 10 am until 4 pm. Over 40 Island Artists and Craftspeople will be featured. Food, free parking, and beautiful gifts. Come to shop and stay for lunch. Please call Fran at 508-560-6721 with your questions.
 
SEA SPA SPIRIT AT THE VINEYARD SQUARE HOTEL
12/12/2015 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Complementary paraffin dips, samples and chair massages can be found in the lobby of the Vineyard Square Hotel. Brought to you by the Sea Spa Salon, don’t miss great sales on products and deals on gift certificates for that day! Please call 508-627-8953 with questions.
 
Sponsored by MV Museum & Harbor View Hotel
 
CHRISTMAS IN EDGARTOWN PARADE
12/12/2015 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Don’t miss Edgartown’s Main Street Parade – the season’s most festive parade! We will have Santa, Frosty, music and more! Please call Jeff at 508-524-7737 with questions.

Festival of Lights
Edaville USA, Carver, MA
November 20 – January 1, 2016 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
4:00PM – 9:00PM Weekdays
3:00PM – 9:30PM Weekends
During the Holiday Season Edaville transforms into a magical winter wonderland. Passengers can relax comfortably in warm and dry coaches while riding through a spectacular holiday setting featuring an explosion of lights. Kids of all ages will enjoy an array of vintage amusement park rides and a photo with Santa in one of our indoor play areas. Play to stay for a delicious full meal or enjoy seasonal treats while roaming our sprawling and beautiful decorated grounds. This event is a Holiday tradition for generations past and those to come.
 
Santa VIP
Train Leaves at 2:30pm on November 14th, 15th & 21st, December 5th, 12th & 19th
Do you want a once in a lifetime VIP experience? Enter the whimsical world of Edaville USA, a half hour early. Join Santa Clause and a number of limited guests on the Santa VIP train, around Edaville USA. Each member in your group, will receive a name badge, so that Santa will know each and every person! Every paying child will receive one on one time with Santa, a special wrapped gift from Santa, an exclusive Edaville USA ornament and a VIP Edaville back pack. As the train arrives back at the station, the entire park will be open, the VIP admission includes all rides!
Admission: $44.00
Please note: Parents are required to purchase a general admission ticket ($29) only and any child under 2 is required to purchase the $15 upgrade fee.
 
Polar Express
Inspired by the run-away hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and your family take a ride on The Polar Express. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, families are sure to enjoy their trip to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate and cookies served on board the train. Passengers will then be entertained by a reading of The Polar Express. Upon arrival at the North Pole, Santa will greet the children and each child will receive their own sleigh bell, just like in the movie, to those who BELIEVE. Experience the joy of caroling and holiday entertainment that will surely become an annual holiday tradition for the whole family. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride and join in on the magic of Christmas.
 
Train Schedule:
November 30th- December 29th
Mondays & Tuesdays: 5:00PM-6:00PM & 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Admission $47.00

Cape Cod Mommies was recently given a chance to check out Super Soccer Stars.  They will be holding classes this summer in the Town of Barnstable.  They hold classes for ages 2 and up for groups and birthday parties!  What a great idea!!!  Super Soccer Stars has Offered our Readers an amazing opportunity to take their classes for a 10% discount.  If you want to check it out first or want to join us for a FREE DEMO session, then read more below!!! Be sure to SIGN UP for the FREE DEMO before Sunday night so we can be sure there are enough kids!

"At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our  specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement
and a low child-to-coach  ratio to ensure that each child improves at his or her own rate while having  endless fun."  For ages 2 and up!

FREE DEMO CLASS FOR CAPE COD MOMS!
Day: Wednesday or Thursday
Date: 7/18/2013 or 7/19/2013
Time: 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM  for 2 - 3 year olds
Time:  10:10 AM to 10:50 AM for 3 - 5 year olds
Location: Osterville - Osterville Bay
Address: 99 West Bay Road Osterville, MA 02655 Map  Link
Price: $0

It is important that  all of the children enroll through  their office before the start of the class for liability and staffing reasons –  their coaches do not accept enrollment info or any form of payment. Please note it is very important that all parents supply them with a valid email address in  his/her application, as this will serve as the main source of communication for  class information and updates. We must have at least 4 children enrolled in  order to hold the class.

Parents may enroll by completing the online application  process or simply giving us a call: 781-777-7171 


Here’s how it works to enroll online:


1.) Go to boston.supersoccerstars.com and "Private Groups Log-in" under  the Private Class option in the main menu.

2.) If you are signing up for:
    A.) WEDNESDAY:
   For 9:30am Class: Your log-in is CCM.  Your Guest Password is CCMWED23 - this password enables YOU to sign up online.
  
  For 10:10am Class: Your log-in is CCM.  Your Guest Password is CCMWED35 - this password
  enables YOU to sign up online.

    B.) THURSDAY:
For 9:30am Class: Your log-in is CCM.  Your Guest Password is CCMTH23 - this password
  enables YOU to sign up online
 
For 10:10am Class: Your log-in is CCM.  Your Guest Password is CCMTH35 - this password
  enables YOU to sign up online

If you enjoy the FREE demo class, you can sign up for their Summer Session with the Cape Cod
Mommies Discount of 10%!!!!

For more info visit their website: boston.supersoccerstars.com Email them at: boston@supersoccerstars.com
Or Call them: 781-777-7171

By: Amy E
Here is a fun activity to do with kids to spice up their water and add a little fruit to their day! 
 
Prep:
You need ice trays, water and assorted diced up fruit (any kind, include lots of colors!) We used kiwi, blueberries, strawberries and mango.

First have the kids wash up their hands and get them nice & clean since they are going to have their hands on the fruit

 Give your child an empty ice tray.  Have them pick from the diced up fruit and fill the trays up with their favorites.  When they are all done, top the trays off with water and freeze them.  Later you can add fruit ice cubes to their water to jazz it up.  As the ice melts, the kids will get their fruit surprise!  The kids will love being part of the activity and the result! Enjoy!

I love children activities that help kids express themselves, especially in art and music!  These are disciplines that are sorely lacking in the education system due to unfortunate budget cutbacks.  These kits are great for rainy day activities or to encourage your wee one to express themselves!