 Picture courtesy of Heritage Gardens Gardens Aglow 2020 By: Molly Gardens Aglow is back this year with some changes for the pandemic. I was given two tickets to Gardens Aglow on 12/3 at 6:30pm in return for an unbiased blog post about the event. Gardens Aglow at Heritage Gardens is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from 4:30-8:30pm with timed tickets starting on the half hour. You may arrive 30 minutes before your timed ticket time to park and bundle up and stay as long as you want until close. Tickets cost $18 Adult, $16 Adult Member, $9 Youth (Ages 3-17), $8 Member Youth (Ages 3-17) and free for children 2 or younger and is currently sold out. Food can be bought at the Cafe and from the food trucks.  We arrived right at 6pm on Thursday night with temperatures in the low forties so bundled up everyone was comfortable. Due to the pandemic Gardens Aglow was a little different this year. For starters everything including Santa is outside so no car museum, exhibit buildings or carousel. They did a wonderful job of setting the train up outside by the windmill and lighting the whole new area that is behind the windmill and wraps back around to the main path. On this path there are some beautiful projected lights on the trees. Santa can be found on the outdoor stage but we didn't take an up close look as the kids were not interested. We wound our way down through the gardens by finding each of the eight reindeer and saved marshmallow roasting for last and to do on the way out (the pits are next to the cafe this year). All the lights were beautiful. My favorites were the flower lights by the windmill and the lights projected on the trees. My only complaint is it was more crowded than I expected and socially dstancing by others was lacking at times. Words can’t really capture the lights so here are some pictures.
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The Parent Pod is a weekly virtual show brought to you by Cape Cod Moms and featuring local family friendly businesses, highlighting local parents, discussing important topics, spreading some kindness and more! Be sure to submit questions, submit a friend to win a prize & join us LIVE for other prizes! This week on Thursday December 10th we will be joined by guest co-host, Alexandra Speck and local mixologist, David McLean and we will mixing up some fun holiday cocktails and sharing a delicious recipe for a spirit free holiday sangria! All recipes appear below in this blog! So tune in LIVE on our Facebook Page or our YouTube Page at 8pm!  Spirit Free Sangria Christmas Mule 1.) Add 1.5 oz Deep Eddy Cranberry vodka (leftover from Fall cocktails) 2.) Add 2 oz approx. of ginger beer 3.) Accentuate with a mint sprig Spirit Free version: Substitute Regular Cranberry juice for the vodka. Eggnog Martini 1.) Ice the shaker 2.) Add 1/4 glass egg nog 3.) Add 1 oz butterscotch schnapps 4.) Add 1.5 oz Captain Morgan rum 5.) Sprinkle with your choice nutmeg, cinnamon or cardamom. Spirit Free Version: Eggnog Shake- Combine 1 cup vanilla ice cream (or eggnog ice cream), chocolate chips in blender under smooth and the sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Chocolate Peppermint Martini 1.) Rim job: Coat rim of glass in honey/agave/syrup (your choice) 2.) Rub rim in a plate of crushed candy cane. 3.) 1 oz peppermint schnapps 4.) 1 oz Godiva or chocolate liquor 5.) 1 oz vanilla vodka 6.) 1/2 Baileys Spirit Free Version: Do rim. Add 3 oz milk or almond milk (your choice), 1 oz of vanilla syrup, sprinkle cocoa powder on top.   Holiday traditions New and Old for 2020
By: Molly This year we can't do all our traditional holiday activities but we still plan on doing some activities. Here is what we have planned. Ice cream sundaes: Usually we go to Local Scoop but this year we will make ice cream sundaes at home. If you want to support your favorite ice cream place get pints of ice cream from them. Make cookies here are some of my favorites: Toll House cookies Chocolate peanut butter cookies Gingerbread cookies Chocolate pretzels Gardens Aglow at Heritage Gardens: Look for my blog post coming soon. Make Gingerbread houses: This year we are using premade kits. Winter Solstice Celebration: For Winter Solstice we make a braise with Lamb/beef and lots of root vegetables and have gingerbread for dessert. Reading Holiday books: A few of my favorites are The Cobweb Christmas, The Polar Express and Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. Making homemade hot chocolate: My favorite recipe is the Taza one. As we come up on a year of the global pandemic, many things remain restricted or canceled but KINDNESS, HOPE & LOVE remain! For the past 7 years we have annually celebrated the Holidays with a massive local giveaway. This year in the spirit of giving and of service to our community as well as love, we will instead highlight 24 days of local non profit organizations in our region showcasing how vitally important they are! Feel free to share your favorites or share your story in the comments below! #faithhopelove #attitudeofgratitude #holidayseason #giveuntoothers #serviceaboveself #capecod #community #oneplanet  Good Grief Cape Cod is a vital resource for the Cape Cod region. In a culture that often avoids talking about loss, Good Grief Cape Cod holds a great emphasis on and support for research that children of all ages do grieve. They provide community engagement opportunities and educational workshops to show our community different ways to help children and families cope with death and loss. Good Grief Cape Cod was founded by local parent, Amy Wyman, a music therapist with a duel degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Life from Wheelock as well as a Masters in Expressive Art Therapies with a specialization in Music Therapy from Lesley University. Her dedication to ensuring that our most vulnerable population's emotional and mental health needs are met is absolutely critical especially now more than ever. Amy's passion of always looking for ways to serve her community and make the world a better place are to be admired. The organization is an initiative under the umbrella of Falmouth Together We Can, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Good Grief Cape Cod also works in partnership with several local practitioners and organizations which include: Coalition for Children, Sandwich Partnership for Families, Cape Cod Family Resource Center, Bourne for Children, DCF, Cape Cod Veterans Outreach Center, and Hope Health. Two summers ago Good Grief Cape Cod held an all day retreat for children and families at Camp Lyndon. The day was beautifully executed with dance therapy, art therapy, music therapy and so much more! The joy that was readily apparent on our local children's faces, who have had the unthinkable happen thru the loss of a parent or loved one, was the greatest gift to witness that day. The care that Good Grief took in ensuring a calming and safe place to share their stories and grief was amazing. For many years now we have partnered with Amy Wyman and Good Grief Cape Cod to assist with their outreach and to help families find the resources they need during difficult periods of their lives. We have had Amy as a guest speaker at our annual Parent Resource Fair for several year as well as on The Parent Pod to discuss Tough Topics which can be viewed by clicking those links. The information she has shared in helping educate our parents and caregivers on how to talk to our kids about gried is vital. Thank you to Good Grief Cape Cod and to Amy who works tirelessly to help our families in their critical time of need. Please take a minute and check out their updated website and donate to their organization if you can.  As we come up on a year of the global pandemic, many things remain restricted or canceled but KINDNESS, HOPE &LOVE remain! For the past 7 years we have annually celebrated the Holidays with a massive local giveaway. This year in the spirit of giving and of service to our community as well as love, we will instead highlight 24 days of local non profit organizations in our region showcasing how vitally important they are! Feel free to share your favorites or share your story in the comments below! #faithhopelove #attitudeofgratitude #holidayseason #giveuntoothers #serviceaboveself #capecod #community #oneplanet  Children's Cove always comes to the top of our mind as one of the most vital and important resources our community and region has to offer. For over 23 years now they have dedicated themselves to being on the front lines helping to assist and protect our most vulnerable population. In the now established age of virtual learning and more kids than ever being online, our kids are now bigger targets than they have ever been and all too often it can be easy to miss small signs.
Children’s Cove provides compassionate, comprehensive, and collaborative response services at no cost to survivors of child abuse through its evidence-based programs, network of community partnerships, educational outreach and awareness efforts. Its multidisciplinary team works together to empower survivors, promote healthy outcomes, and help mitigate the stigma of child abuse. They are located in Hyannis but serve all of the Cape and Islands. Additionally they really focus on education. They provide free talks, education and training throughout the community. They have volunteers that raise awareness and create connections to us to help provide services and support to those in need. They encourage all of us to have conversations with your children about body safety, prevention, and anything else that is important. Start those conversations EARLY and have them often. It’s never too early to start, but it can feel like it is too late to start. For many years now we have partnered with Children's Cove to assist with their outreach and to help break the stigma that surrounds this topic. We have had Outreach Coordinator, Jacob Stapledon on a few times to discuss both Body Safety and Tough Topics which both can be viewed by clicking those links. The information they have shared in helping education our parents and caregivers is crucial to any adult raising children as well as educating the next generation about their bodies and boundaries. Thank you to Children's Cove and their amazing dedicated team who work tirelessly to help, protect and educate us. Please take a minute and check out their updated website which includes: online safety tips, tips for teachers, signs that a child needs help, answers how YOU can get involved and give of yourself, and even more!  Countdown to the Holidays Calendars By: Molly My kids look forward to their Countdown to the Holidays calendar every year. We use the calendar shown here and I fill it with mostly favorite candies, money and favorite toys. In the past the toys have been Shopkins and Legos mostly. Below I have listed a bunch of ideas for things to fill your own calendar. I have also included ideas for other types of countdown calendars below. Fill your own calendar ideas:
Book calendar https://www.bookbub.com/blog/gift-wrap-books-for-christmas-ideas Craft calendarWrap up 24 different holiday/winter crafts, label 1-24 and do one each day. Here are 24 ideas. As a time saving option, you could get together with other families and make 4 different craft sets each 6 kits of each craft then exchange them.
Make Your Own Advent Calendar One of my favorite make-your-own Advent Calendars is the one here. You can find instructions on how to make this one as well as many others at Parents.
What is your favorite Countdown to the Holidays calendars? Have you made any great ones?  SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA!
March 13, 2020, 5:30 pm dinner, 6:30 pm service The Cape Cod Synagogue of Hyannis is pleased to invite all Jewish Cape Codders – singles, couples, LGBT, partners of other faiths and children of all ages to participate in the nation-wide, 24th annual, Shabbat Across America. On Friday, March 13, the Synagogue will open its doors to all Jews and their families providing a warm welcome, a complimentary, traditional Shabbat meal and a fun, inspiring and engaging Shabbat service. Shabbat Across America and Canada, established by the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP), is designed to introduce unaffiliated Jews to the beauty and significance of the Jewish Sabbath, and is also the first and only program aimed at uniting Jews across the United States and Canada through one single event. To participate, contact: office@ccsynagogue.org or (508)775-2988 with your reservation for dinner and indicate you are an unaffiliated member wishing to take part in the Shabbat Across America event. For families or individuals with tots ages 0-5, please also join us before the dinner, from 5:00-5:30 pm, for TOT SHABBAT, with lively singing, blessings and storytelling. Cape Cod Synagogue, 145 Winter St, Hyannis MA 02601 https://capecodsynagogue.org/  Gardens Aglow 2019 By Molly Gardens Aglow is a huge holiday light display with lots of hands on holiday experiences throughout the lights. My family and I had the pleasure of a complimentary visit to Gardens Aglow this past Saturday in return for an unbiased post. Gardens Aglow is a yearly event that Heritage Gardens in Sandwich puts on Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays this year from November 29 – December 29; 4:30pm-8:30pm. Pricing is as follows $20 Adult $17 Adult Member $10 Youth (Ages 3-17) $8 Member Youth (Ages 3-17) Free for children 2 or younger. If you are a member they also are having a special members night on 12/15 “As part of our thanks for your generosity, please join us on Sunday, December 15 at Gardens Aglow to enjoy cookies and treats on us while you experience Cape Cod's favorite holiday tradition at 50% off the regular price.” you must register by 12/9 here! We started our 2019 Gardens Aglow adventure by arriving right at 4:30 and the two main parking lots were already filled; I would highly recommend getting there by 4:15 for a good parking spot or you can reserve parking for $20. After bundling up for the chilly evening we headed into the gardens and picked up the reindeer hunt cards which my 7 and 9 year old love doing (it also helps to get the kids to see all the beautiful light displays). The Automotive Gallery is all decked out for the holidays. You can visit Santa in the Ford Model T, see a performance down stairs and checkout all the cool old cars. We let the kids lead us along to find the reindeer we passed by Nickerson field where you can roast marshmallows (we saved that for the end) then by Magnolia Cafe where hot drinks and snacks are available for purchase over to the Old East Mill that is all lit up and there is ice craving on Saturday nights. Then down the hill to see the flume “light” fall and my favorite the fountain garden with the glowing ball display. From the fountain garden you can look down on the Outdoor Concert Stage field and see yet another amazing light display.
As we headed toward the Special Exhibitions Gallery we passed the Labyrinth (where a reindeer is hiding) and Parade Field where there are more snacks and drinks to buy and giant foam building pieces for the kids. In the Special Exhibitions Gallery you can visit Mrs. Claus, see a giant model train setup, help make a light bright display and the kids can build their own train setup which is where my two year old would have been content to stay all night! The Carousel is all ready to celebrate the holidays as well. The horses look so festive at night in the glow of all the lights and decorations. As you take a spin on a horse of your choice you can take in the decorations from a different perspective. While at the Carousel you can also visit the Hundred Acre School and the American Art Gallery. At the end of a wonderful night after enjoying marshmallows (a great way to motivate my cold and tired kids back towards the entrance) you can turn in the reindeer hunt card for a prize; the kids each chose an old fashioned candy stick. I highly recommend visiting Gardens Aglow this holiday season! Have you been or plan on going? What is your favorite part?  Molly, her husband, and their 1, 6 and 8 year split their time between their little piece of the cape in Orleans and Cambridge. She was a kindergarten teacher before her oldest was born then became a SAHM. She loves running, books, supporting literacy, nature walks, arts, craft, knitting and sewing as well as being outside and on the beach!
Cape Cod Moms is once again excited to bring you our annual Holiday Festivus Giveaway honoring families and moms! See information from past year's here. As always our Festivus giveaway features ONLY LOCAL CAPE COD & SURROUNDING AREA BUSINESSES. Our heartfelt thanks to all the Cape Cod businesses who offered to participate this year in our holiday giveaway! This year our annual giveaway has over $1660 in prizes and being donated by 23 local families and parents who represent your neighbors and friends! We will be highlighting many of them in blog posts over the next few weeks. We encourage you to support their businesses just as they support our community! This giveaway features daily winners with each day sponsored by a different local business. Each single entry is eligible for ALL prizes if received prior to Dec 1, 2019. So if you win once, your name goes back in and you could win again! Entries can be purchased until Dec. 31, 2019. Any entries after 12/1/19 are only eligible for those that remain after purchase. Entry for the giveaway costs $10 per entry with discounts if you purchase 5 or 10. We also offer special discounts if you purchase on or before Thanksgiving Day; Black Friday and Small Business Weekend. The Thanksgiving deal is our best deal so purchase early! Last year most of the winners were people who purchased multiple entries! The deals below will disappear as they expire.  Discount Entry thru Small Business WeekendPurchasing a bundle pack definitely increases your odds of winning significantly as evidenced by winners in past years! * If you have any issues with Paypal please email us directly and we will help you.
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With the holidays fast approaching and your calendar filling up, it can be very difficult to keep track of all the amazing Christmas and Holiday events taking place across the Cape Cod community for your family! This time of year is already hectic enough with everything you Moms have to do that we wanted to make your life simpler!
We have compiled our annual list of all family friendly Christmas and Holiday Events taking place on Cape Cod as well as the Surrounding Areas. Our listings include parades, cookie strolls, train rides, Santa, and so much more! Last year's Cape Cod Family Holiday Calendar Event Guide was such a success again that we once again compiled it all in one place. We chose to put the list in alpha order by town and then date order under each town! If you know of any events we have missed please let us know by commenting below or emailing us! Barnstable
Santa's 9th Annual Visit to Benefit A Baby Center
December 1, 2019 12-2pm Luke's Love Boundless Playground 2377 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable, Massachusetts 02668 It's our 9th Annual Visit with Santa to BENEFIT A BABY CENTER? He will arrive promptly at noon on a WBFD Fire Engine? Join us for Photos & Playtime with Santa, Cookies & Cocoa ?☕️ provided by Chapin's Catering and a free Christmas Gift Raffle while we enjoy some fresh air and festive music to get into the holiday spirit! PLEASE BRING A GIFT - diapers, wipes, baby products, new/gently used clothes, etc. - for A Baby Center Hyannis and let’s bless them during this beautiful Season of Giving♥️ The 50th Osterville Stroll Dec 6, 2019 Osterville Village · Osterville, Massachusetts Join Osterville for a fun night of holiday celebrating! Our village is beautifully decorated and stores will stay open late for easy holiday shopping. Retailers and other local businesses will host special events and offer refreshments and food! We will also have Osterville Business & Professional Association sponsored events, including: Santa, music and a trolley ride. Christmas in Cotuit 2019 Christmas in Cotuit, December 7, 2019 brings a lot of people to the Homestead! https://www.cotuithistoricalsociety.org/christmas-in-cotuit.html
Dec 7, 2019 Our beautiful seaside village hosts a Christmas Festival every year on the first Saturday in December called Christmas in Cotuit.Some of the many events include hay rides with beautiful horses; free chili at the Fire Station; special events for kids at the Cotuit Library and the Cahoon Museum; sales at the Historical Society; wine tasting at the Cotuit Fresh Market and a Craft Sale extravaganza at Freedom Hall.At Cotuit Federated Church, we hosts both a Theme Basket sale (e.g. chocolate lover’s basket; gardener basket; baby shower basket) and a Small Art Works sale featuring paintings and photography by such talented artisans as Alison McMurry, Carol-Jean Barnaby O’Toole, Dan Hart, our Wednesday Artists, and many others. Christmas in Cotuit wraps up with Santa arriving by boat to the Town Dock, walking up to the Village Green for a blessing by the Rev. Angela Menke Ballou and the lighting of the Christmas Tree, and then racing up to our community hall for cookies, hot apple cider, and Christmas carols sung by the fabulous Cotuit Federated Church choir.All in all, this is a beautiful, joy-filled community event! Hyannis Christmas Stroll & Harbor Lighting When: December 7, 2019 Where: Hyannis Village Admission: Free More Info: Hyannis Main Street All along Main Street there's a full day of family fun with breakfast with Santa, strolling carolers, arts & crafts, trolley and horse-drawn carriage rides, a petting zoo, and much more. As daylight turns to dark, Hyannis Harbor comes to life with the annual Harbor Lighting & Boat Parade. It's an evening of music, food, and colorfully lit boats cruising the Harbor. Santa's Boat Parade Dec 7, 2019 4pm On Saturday, December 7, come join us for the annual Santa's Boat Parade! Enjoy a free kids' craft and chowder, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies for sale while you wait for Santa to arrive by boat. . Many decorated boats, live music by Cool 102 and loads of fun for all ages. LoveLocal Fest :: Holiday Edition 2019 December 7, 2019 5-9pm The LoveLocal Fest :: Holiday Edition has a new home at Barnstable High School in Hyannis for 2019 as well as some additions to our event lineup, but has the same intention to connect the Cape Cod community with local makers and businesses for the ultimate holiday shopping event! This year the event which is sponsored by Cape Cod 5 + Michelle Kaye Photography will host over 125 local makers, artisans, artists, food and beverage purveyors [full list of participating vendors will be released a week prior to the event]. The event continues to be two days, Saturday evening and Sunday all day. Saturday evening will feature Housing Assistance Corporation - HAC's 16th Annual Telethon for HOPE is a major annual fundraiser to support the organizations's local housing programs and services. The broadcast produced by the Cape Cod Community Media Center will be integrated into the event and feature guest appearances from Housing Assistance clients, program directors, and community leaders. Sunday will feature fun and funky holiday music by DJ Ian Lee and a Kids Zone sponsored by Ten Pin Eatery where there will be games and activities to keep the kiddos happy and in the holiday spirit! The event is FREE and open to the public, but as always, there will be a suggested donation of $5 at the door. This year the proceeds will go to Housing Assistance Corporation - HAC as well as Love Live Local's own Project Cape Made grant program. The location offers plenty of onsite parking. 1st Annual Winter Wonderland December 21, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Hyannis Youth and Community Center Lace up your skates and glide onto the ice with us at Hyannis Youth and Community Center for our 1st Annual Winter Wonderland with the Cape Cod St. Patrick's Parade! Everyone in the family will enjoy making magical memories with this fun winter tradition! Do you want to build a snowman? Better yet, how about a trip on the ice with your favorite Snow Queen and Princess! Come join us for a magical evening and ice skate with royalty! Additional details and surprise guests to be announced shortly. Mark your calendars! Bourne
Town of Bourne Annual Tree Lighting
December 5, 2019 5:30 PM · Bourne Recreation Department · Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season at the Town of Bourne Annual Tree Lighting! DJ Ooch will be getting the party started with music and games! Make sure you get here in time to see our friends at Bourne Fire escort in Mr & Mrs Claus in on the fire truck! Ongoing activities will include a dance party with DJ Ooch, marshmallow toasting, and cookie decorating! Mr and Mrs Claus will not be leaving until every child has gotten the chance to meet with them! This event is sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Beautification Group, Bourne DPW, and Bourne Rec! Free to Bourne Residents. Breakfast with Santa December 7, 2019 8am-9:30am The Monument Beach Sportman's Club 199 MacArthur Blvd Bourne Santa will be handing out small unwrapped gifts to each child so please make sure to have a slip filled out by 11/29. If a special gift is requested please include the child's name clearly on paper including last initial or parent name. Otherwise please indicate boy or girl and age. This event is geared to children who believe but families with children of different ages are welcome. Older children and parents do not need a ticket to attend. Contact Stacy Kehoe 774-722-2740 or Trish Favulli at 774-836-3939. Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus and Holiday Splash Open House! December 14, 2019 8:30-11am National Marine Life Center Join us for a continental Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus and our Holiday Splash Open House! Featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus from 9-11 am. Bring your camera and wishlist! 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 the sick sea turtles and seal in our hospital. Noon Year's Eve Celebration Dec 31, 2019 10am Jonathan Bourne Library Come celebrate the New Year at Noon. Balloon drop, games, crafts, pizza and more. Fun for the entire family (and an easy way to celebrate the new year without having to stay up too late). Program is free but registration suggested at our website (www.bournelibrary.org) under calendar of events. Brewster
Brewster for the Holidays
When: December 6, 7 & 8, 2019 Where: Various locations in Brewster Admission: Many free activities More Info: Brewster for the Holidays This town-wide celebration is a long-standing tradition in the historic "Sea Captains Town" of Brewster. Festivities begin on Friday morning when local shops, galleries and inns open their doors for a weekend of family-friendly events, activities and promotions. Highlights of Brewster for the Holidays include the Tree Lighting and the Lighting of the Windmill at Drummer Boy Park, blacksmith demonstration and windmill tours, a Holiday band concert, Arts & Crafts Show, and the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History's Gala Family Party. Friday, 4 pm: Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree!Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A. Luminaries glow throughout Drummer Boy Park at the annual bayside tree and windmill lighting. Carol sing-a-long, FREE treats, kids goodie bags, windmill and blacksmith shop demos. Santa arrives by fire truck!! Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the Brewster PTO! Sponsored by Cape Cod 5, WeNeedaVacation.com and the Brewster Historical Society. Friday, 7 pm: Brewster Band Holiday ConcertThe Brewster Band at the Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main Street, with John E. New conducting, will present their 14th annual Holiday Concert in conjunction with the Brewster for the Holiday’s weekend celebration. Admission is free and free-will donations will be accepted to benefit the Brewster Ladies Library Children’s Programs. The Band’s program will include “Panis Angelicus” by Cesar Franck, Robert Longfield’s “And the Mountains Echoed Gloria”, “C’est Noel by Andre’ Jutras, “A Christmas Bell Carol” and “The Toymakers Workshop”, among other traditional favorites. Topping it off will be our ever popular “Christmas Pop Sing Along”. Sponsored by Peggy Farber, Realtor ® and Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, Brewster. Saturday, 8:30 am and 10:30 am: Breakfast with Santa!Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, 2907 Main Street, in the Carriage House. Two seatings, but space is limited, advance tickets required – purchase at Brewster Recreation at Eddy Elementary School. Admission: ages 3 – 9 $8, ages 10+ $15, kids 2 and under free (admission includes 1 craft). Bring your camera for pictures with Santa! Sponsored by Brewster Recreation Department. Sunday, 2 - 4 pm: Visits with Santa at Lemon Tree Village!Visit with the jolly old elf himself and share your Holiday wish list! Santa will be waiting to greet you with open arms. Don’t forget a camera to capture the event! And in the spirit of the season, we will be collecting food items for the local food pantry, so everyone is encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item. FREE Admission! Sponsored by the Brewster Chamber of Commerce and the merchants of Lemon Tree Village. Chatham
Santa Comes to the Fish Pier
When: December 1, 2019 Where: Chatham Fish Pier, Barcliff Avenue, Chatham Admission: Free More Info: Chatham Merchants Association When Santa makes his pre-Christmas journey to Chatham, it's big doings! No less than the United States Coast Guard provides his escort - delivering Jolly Old Saint Nick safely to the Chatham Fish Pier via Coast Guard cutter. It's all part of Chatham's festive Christmas by the Sea! Chatham Christmas Stroll Weekend When: December 13-14, 2019 Where: Throughout the town of Chatham Admission: Many events and activities are free More Info: Chatham Christmas Stroll Weekend Christmas in Chatham will bring you back to days gone by. This weekend is part of a month-long celebration of the Holidays that includes a town light parade, caroling, visits with Santa, music and theater performances, sweet treats, Christmas fairs, open houses and shopping throughout the town. First Night in Chatham When: December 31, 2019 Where: Various locations in Chatham Admission: Some events are free, others require a Chatham First Night "button". Buttons may be purchased locally or online. Adults $22-$25, kids ages 3-11 $5, children 2 and under Free. More Info: First Night Chatham Chatham celebrates the arrival of the New Year with a gala, full-day festival filled with events for the whole family. The highlight of First Night in Chatham, 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. Dennis
Dennis Village Stroll
When: December 8, 2019 Where: Dennis Village Green, Route 6A, Dennis Village, MA Admission: Free More Info: Dennis Chamber of Commerce Have a festive day in Dennis with tons of family fun including hayrides, trolley rides, music at the bandstand, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, shopping, silent auctions, the tree lighting, and much more. It's all part of Dennis Christmas Stroll day 2018! Decorate Cookies with Santa in South Dennis Dec 9, 2019 3:30pm Mid-Cape Home Centers · South Dennis We invite you to our South Dennis Kitchen Showroom to meet Santa, decorate Christmas cookies, and receive some fun prizes from Mid-Cape! West Dennis Stroll When: December 14, 2019 11am-4pm Held primarily along Main Street (Rt. 28 ) – most retailers and many institutions will participate.Catch a ride on the trolley to visit all of the participating locations along Route 28. Maps will be available showing parking and participating sites. More information to come! Eastham
Carols on the Green in Eastham
When: December 7, 2019 from 4 - 5 p.m. Where: Windmill Green in Eastham Admission: Free More Info: Carols on the Green What's better than Christmas caroling on a crisp December night? Caroling by the light of the festively decorated Eastham Windmill! This year, Nauset Honors Chorus will lead the event. Bring the family and your Holiday spirit, and enjoy! Falmouth
Holiday Family Movie Night
December 6, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at Falmouth Recreation Department Join us at our 2019 holiday fundraiser for Good Grief Cape Cod. Help us continue to provide support services for children and families coping with death and tragedy here on Cape Cod! Bring your chairs blankets and get cozy with us as we watch The Grinch on the BIG SCREEN in the Rec gym. RESERVE YOUR SPOTS $25 for family of 5 $8 Individual Pizza, snacks and drinks provided Falmouth Holidays By The Sea Weekend When: December 6-8, 2019 Where: Town Green, Falmouth Harbor, Main Street, and other locations in Falmouth Admission: Most events are free More Info: Falmouth Holidays By The Sea Holidays By The Sea in Falmouth is jam-packed with fun for everyone! This festive weekend includes the arrival of Santa sailing into Falmouth Harbor, the Annual Lighting of the Falmouth Village Green with caroling and a special visit from Santa, and the downtown Holiday Stroll. Noon on Sunday is kick-off time for the annual Falmouth Christmas Parade. Renowned for being southeast Massachusetts’ largest Christmas parade, highlights include decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus, too. It's one of the premier Cape Cod events in December - definitely not to be missed! Holiday Carol Sing at Peg Noonan Park Sponsored by: Service Credit Union December 6, 5:30 PM Main Street at Peg Noonan Park, Falmouth, MA Warm your heart and get ready for a fun evening of caroling with neighbors and the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce staff. The Solstice Singers lead us in festive seasonal sing-along of familiar holiday classics. Enjoy our beautifully decorated Main Street with hot chocolate, remember to dress warmly. Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth Sponsored by Patriot Party Boats December 7, 10:30 AM Marine Park, Scranton Ave, Falmouth, MA Head to Falmouth Harbor, at The Flying Bridge on Scranton Avenue to welcome Seafaring Santa and the Falmouth High School Chorus! Candy Canes for all the kids! 8th Annual Jingle Jog 5K Run & Kids Elf Run Sponsored by Rockland Trust December 7, 3:30 Elf Run | 4:00 Jingle Jog Main Street at Academy Lane Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending on Main Street at Academy Lane in downtown Falmouth. The Elf Run will consist of a half mile run for children 12 and under. You will be running in twilight, so wear your reflective gear! T-shirts for first 250 adults and 50 Elves. Jingle bells for all. Early Registration, up through 11/29/2019: $25 Registration after November 29th: $30 Elf Run (12 and under): $10 Online Registration closes 12/5/2019 at 4:30 PM Early Registration/Online Bib Pick-up: Friday, December 6th from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, 20 Academy Lane, Falmouth MA Day of Race Registration 2:30- 3:30 PM at the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll Sponsored by Falmouth Village Assocaition & Falmouth Chamber of Commerce December 7, 5:00 - 8:00PM Main Street & Queen's Buyway, Falmouth Village Falmouth Village transforms into a winter wonderland for the marquee shopping event of the season. Enjoy cookies from Maison Villatte and hot cocoa from Liam Maguire’s before you get your holiday photos taken with Santa in our very own inflatable North Pole Village! Mrs. Clause isn’t missing out on the fun – she’ll be painting faces at Cupcake Charlies. Frozen’s Elsa will be posing for photos at Caline for Kids and Belle from Beauty and the Beast will be at Ghelfi’s. Kids will love the petting zoo and free popcorn at Queen’s Buyway! Live holiday music will pepper the street – pop in to hear some at Puritan, Gallery on Main, the Falmouth Bus Depot, VagabondView Photography, The Black Dog and Story. The street will be closed to make room for family friendly fun, and we will provide a festive (and free!) trolley stopping at both Mullen-Hall and Lawrence schools and the Falmouth Bus Depot. Bring your camera because you never know when you might come across some very merry Dickensian carolers, or a performance by Turning Pointe Dance Studio, or stilt walkers parading down Main Street! Enjoy dinner at any one of our incredible restaurants and pop into every storefront you see – Falmouth Village is putting its best, most festive food forward with holiday décor and complimentary refreshments. We can’t wait to see you for this year’s Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll! www.falmouthvillageassociation.com Annual Lighting of the Falmouth Village Green Sponsored by Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank December 7, 7:00 PM Main Street at the Village Green Oh, come all ye faithful to the annual lighting of the Village Green for the holidays. You can't miss the one magic moment that transforms the Village Green to Santa's wonderland and brings families together in festive high spirits to start the holidays. The Falmouth Brass Choir will lead the holiday caroling before a special visit from Santa. It will be a night to remember. Dress warmly and bring flashlights and your best holiday cheer! 56th Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade Sponsored by: The Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Sunday, December 8, 12:00 PM Dillingham Avenue to Main Street, Falmouth, MA Come! Bring your family, your guests and your best friends to the best and largest Christmas Parade in all of Southeast New England. Presented for the 56th consecutive year by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and led by David Vieira, our Town Crier. The parade, organized under the theme of “Peace and Goodwill," will step-off at noontime from Dillingham Avenue and Davis Straits and proceed along Main Street to the Village Green. It will feature decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus! Smile for the cameras, as FCTV will once again film the entire parade for local viewing. Broadcast around the world by mvyradio 88.7FM. www.falmouthchamber.com Please note that schedules are subject to change without prior notice. ?To confirm the program schedule, please call 508-548-8500. Holiday Story Time and PJ Party December 12, 2019 6:30-7pm Join the Youth Services staff for holiday stories, festive carols, crazy pajamas, and reading fun for all ages! There is no need to register for this FREE event. Sponsored by the Falmouth Public Library and the Coalition for Children and hosted by Highfield Hall. Don't forget to wear your PJ's! Northeast Fisheries Science Center Holiday Event December 15, 2019 at 10 AM – 3 PM at Woods Hole Aquarium Save the date! Join us on Sunday, December 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a very special holiday event at our Science Center’s Woods Hole Science Aquarium! Enjoy some fun, fishy arts and crafts, decked halls and jolly good cheer, and have your picture taken with Santa! Santa will arrive at 11 a.m. and rumor has it he may give his reindeer a break and arrive by boat — if the weather plays nice that is! So cross your fingers, mark your calendars, and see you there! Cookie Decorating & Holiday Stories Dec 19, 2019 9:30am Highfield Hall, Falmouth The Coalition for Children and Falmouth Public Library are teaming up at Highfield Hall & Gardens for holiday stories and cookie decorating. All ages welcome! Space is limited -- to register, email bgay@falmouth.k12.ma.us Harwich
Christmas in Harwich
When: Dec 6-8, 2019 Where: Various locations in Harwich Admission: Many activities and events are free More Info: Christmas in Harwich This weekend in Harwich begins with the Harwich Port Stroll where locals and visitors join together for the tree lighting ceremony and caroling. Also on Friday evening, have your photo taken with Santa (he arrives by fire truck), and take a horse-drawn carriage ride through Harwich Port. The rest of the weekend includes merchant open houses, village stroll, music, refreshments, and plenty more. Friday December 6th- Harwich Port Stroll 5:15-9:00pm 5:15pm Welcome Doane Park 5:30pm- Tree Lighting and Caroling with the Harwich Elementary School and Harwich Clergy Association In Doane Park- Sponsors Pilgrim Masonic Lodge, Windsong Antiques, Bud’s GoKarts 5:30pm-9:00pm Stroll through all the Harwich Port Businesses 6:00pm-9:00pm Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Sponsors-Campagna Family Dentist A Mondovi Dental Family Practice,Cape Air, Harbor Health Services Ellen Jones Community Dental Kinlin Grover, Visiting Angels, William Raveis 6:15pm-Santa Arrive by Harwich Fire Truck at the Harwich Chamber of Commerce Sponsored by: Wingate Harwich 6:15pm-8:00pm Pictures with Santa inside the Harwich Visitor Center-$5.00 Sponsored by PhotoJenic Studio 5:00pm-9:00pm Third Annual FESTIVAL of TREES at 400 East–Harwich Chamber of Commerce & White Flowers to benefit The Family Pantry of Cape Cod- Spectacularly decorated festival trees by various Harwich Businesses -Silent Auction & Raffle 6:00pm-9:00pm “Live Nativity Scene sponsored by Farm Friends 4-H” in the Barn behind Reciprocity on Cross Street Live Music from members of Celtic Roots at Reciprocity Saturday Dec 7th 8:30am -10:30am Second Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Pilgrim Masonic Lodge Presented by the Pilgrim Masonic Lodge & Harwich Chamber of Commerce -Purchase tickets at the Harwich Chamber ahead of time -$5.00 per person (children & adults) 9:00am-11:00am– Holiday Bazaar Harwich Elementary School PTO Harwich Elementary School Activity Room-Featuring Children’s Shopping Room 9:00am-12noonGarden Club of Harwich Holiday Boutique Hand-made Fresh Evergreen Wreaths, Holiday Sweets, Gifts for Gardeners, Holiday Centerpieces and Decorations and more. Harwich Community Center 10:00am-4:00pm Pilgrim Masonic Lodge-Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser- at Bud’s GoKarts 9:00am-4:00pm–Third Annual FESTIVAL of TREES at 400 East–Harwich Chamber of Commerce & White Flowers to benefit The Family Pantry of Cape Cod- Spectacularly decorated festival trees by various Harwich Businesses -Silent Auction & Raffle 12noon-2:00pm Chase Library “NEW” this year Book Signing and Story Reading with Disney Author Elizabeth Rudnick 2:00pm Cookies & Caroling at Brooks Free Library 3:00pm– Christmas Concert and Refreshments First Congregational Church 5:30pm-7:30pm– Trolley to Christmas Town begins at the Harwich Chamber of Commerce and arrives at Brooks Free Library where Santa reads The Polar Express and Children will write a letter to SantaJoin us for a trolley ride from the Harwich Chamber of Commerce to the Brooks Free Library There you will be greeted by Santa’s friendly helpers and listen to the story of the “Polar Express” read by none other than Santa Claus himself. Children will also have the opportunity make a Letter for Santa There is maximum of 34 people per trolley. If a trolley is full, please try another time. Fill out the registration completely with phone and email in case we have to reach you- Including Comments section with time Tickets are $5 per person (believer’s and non-believer’s alike) Call 508-430-1165 to purchase your tickets Saturday December 7th 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 6:45pm 6:00pm Third Annual FESTIVAL of TREES Reception Announcing Winners- at the 400 East Restaurant & Bar -East Harwich Cash Bar & Hors D’oeuvres by 400 East To benefit The Family Pantry of Cape Cod- Spectacularly decorated festival trees by various Harwich Businesses -Silent Auction & Raffle Sunday Dec 8th 10:00am-4:00pm Pilgrim Masonic Lodge-Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser- at Bud’s GoKarts 4:45pm-7:30pm– Trolley to Christmas Town begins at the Harwich Chamber of Commerce and arrives at Brooks Free Library where Santa reads The Polar Express and Children will write a letter to Santa Call the Harwich Chamber to purchase your tickets- 508-430-1165Sunday December 8th 4:45pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 6:45pm Mashpee
Mashpee Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec 6, 2019 4-5pm Tree Lighting Ceremony Rotary Tree Lighting Ceremony at Mashpee Commons Friday, November 29th at 4:30 pm Free and Open to the Public! Help us kick-off the Mashpee Season of Illumination at our annual tree-lighting ceremony. Take a break from shopping to join us for our countdown to light up the Mashpee Rotary on Friday, November 29th in front of Siena on Steeple Street in Mashpee Commons. Beginning at 4 pm, enjoy carolers over a warm cup of cocoa. Then at 4:30 Santa Claus himself will arrive by horse-drawn carriage to join in our countdown to light up the rotary! The ceremony will wrap up with a brass band performance and meet & greet with Santa. Mashpee Christmas Parade When: December 7, 2019, 5:30 p.m. Where: Parade begins at Deer Crossing and continues up Route 28 to Mashpee Commons Admission: Free 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; and this year will be no exception, I'm sure! Frozen Jr Dec 14-15, 2019 The Dramafun Players proudly present Frozen Jr! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Make a memory this holiday season and join us! Holiday Events at Mashpee Commons The clopping of horses adorned with bells, twinkling lights, and the sound of carolers singing in the distance; the holiday season at Mashpee Commons always delivers a memorable experience. Join us for our free holiday events, beginning on Friday, November 29th and running through Monday, December 23rd. The calendar includes horse-drawn carriage rides, live performances by brass band trios, carolers, and photos with Santa. The Mashpee Chamber will hold their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 29th at the Mashpee Commons Christmas tree, and the Chamber’s annual Christmas Parade, on December 7th, will wind through the Commons. All events are free and open to the public ? 2019 Holiday Events Schedule: Friday, November 29 ?Santa, 11am-2pm, Ghelfi’s ?Carolers, 3-5pm ?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm ?Brass Band, 4:30-6pm ?Tree Lighting Ceremony 4-4:30pm Saturday, November 30 ?Santa, 11am-2pm, Soft as a Grape ?Carolers, 2-4pm ?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm ?Brass Band, 4:30-6pm Sunday, December 1 ?Santa, 11am-2pm, Washashore Bakery ?Carolers, 1-3pm ?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 2-5pm ?Brass Band, 3-4:30pm Saturday, December 7 ?Santa, 11am-2pm, Puritan Cape Cod ?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm ?Carolers, 4-6pm ?Mashpee Chamber Christmas Parade, 5pm Sunday, December 8 ?Santa, 11am-2pm, Black Dog ?Carolers, 1-3pm ?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm Wednesday, December 11 ?Carolers, 5-7pm Thursday, December 12 ?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm ?Brass Band, 5:30-7pm Friday, December 13 ?Carolers, 5-7pm Saturday, December 14 ?Santa, 11am-2pm, Vineyard Vines ?Brass Band, 1:30-3pm ?Carolers, 3-5pm Sunday, December 15 ?Santa, 11am-2pm, LL Bean ?Brass Band, 11:30-1pm ?Carolers, 1-3pm ?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 2-5pm Wednesday, December 18 ?Carolers, 5-7pm Thursday, December 19 ?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm ?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm ?Carolers, 5-7pm Friday, December 20 ?Santa, 11am-2pm, Fox & Kit ?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm ?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm ?Carolers, 5-7pm Saturday, December 21 ?Santa, 11am-2pm, Rory's Market ?Carolers, 2-4pm ?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm ?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm Sunday, December 22 ?Santa, 11am-2pm, Southern Tide ?Carolers, 1-3pm ?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 2-5pm ?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm Monday, December 23 ?Santa, 11am-2pm, Red Balloon Toy Shop ?Brass Band, 2-3:30pm Provincetown
Holly Folly Weekend
When: December 6-8, 2019 Where: Around town in Provincetown Admission: Some events free, others require paid tickets or contributions More Info: Holly Folly Weekend Holly Folly Weekend, the Provincetown Business Guild's Gay and Lesbian Holiday Festival, is a great time to peruse Provincetown's amazing variety of shops and galleries for unique gifts that'll "Wow" everyone on your list - pets included! Throughout the weekend there'll be events all over town. Open houses, dance parties, drag bingo, a Jingle Bell Bathing Suit Run down the center of town ... that's just a little sampling of the fun and frivolity in P'town on Holly Folly Weekend. Sandwich
Sandwich 1st Night 2020:
First Night Sandwich 2020, is an alcohol free New Years Celebration that will kick off Tuesday December 31st, 2019 at 4:00 pm. This community celebration of music, art, and dance is open to all who wish to enjoy an eclectic evening of holiday fun. There will be ice sculptures, lighted giants in the village and along Route 6A, children’s crafts, an enchanting fairy garden, food vendors, storytellers and jugglers. At 8pm there will a Revelers Parade, followed by the Grand Finale Countdown, and fireworks. over the pond. Buttons will be 10 dollars in advance, 12 dollars at the door. Yarmouth
Taylor-Bray Farm Holiday Festival
When: December 7 & 8, 2019, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Taylor-Bray Farm, 108 Bray Farm Road, Yarmouthport Admission: Free. $5 parking donation requested. More Info: Taylor-Bray Farm Bring the kids or the grandkids to historic Taylor-Bray Farm for this back-in-time Holiday Festival. Visit with the donkeys, sheep, chickens, and other farm animals. There'll be delicious homemade baked goods and handmade wreaths, swags, centerpieces and crafts for sale in the barn. Complementary refreshments will be served. Yarmouthport Christmas Stroll When: December 15, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m. Where: Rt. 6A, Yarmouthport Admission: Free More Info: Yarmouthport Christmas Stroll The village of Yarmouthport rings in the Holiday season with its annual Christmas Stroll. As is the tradition, the Village's businesses, restaurants, B&Bs, and museums welcome all with holiday decorations, food, and seasonal music. Historic Bass River Holiday Cookie Stroll When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, from 10:00 –3:00 Where: Old Main Street, South Yarmouth Admission: $20 (tickets sell out well in advance of the event) More Info: Yarmouth Libraries Tour grand homes in the historic village of Bass River, see the sights, and pick up home-baked cookies along the way. What could be better?? When you purchase a ticket for the Cookie Stroll, your ticket is actually a cookbook with recipes for cookies served at the sites along this two-mile walking tour. Tickets to this popular event are limited and sell out quickly. Season Long Events
Seaside Christmas in Orleans
When: Late November through December Where: Various locations in Orleans Admission: Many free activities and events More Info: Seaside Christmas in Orleans For a host of family friendly Cape Cod events in December, come to Orleans! During the month-long Seaside Christmas celebration, shopkeepers, gallery owners and restaurateurs welcome visitors with special events and tasty treats - and some nice discounts and promotions to help preserve your shopping budget. Getting out and about around town, there's a jam-packed roster of things to see and do including Christmas tree lightings, caroling, Nauset Model Railroad Club's Open House, and tons more. "Gardens Aglow" When: Weekends (Fri., Sat., & Sun.) in December from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Where: Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich Admission: Adults $18; children $7, 2 and under free More Info: Heritage Museums & Gardens Heritage Museums & Gardens is putting on the glitz again this Holiday Season with it's treasured annual event - Gardens Aglow! At this extra-special time of year, the good folks at Heritage adorn their acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands with more than 10 miles of twinkling, sparkling lights. It's truly an awesome thing to see! Come stroll throughout the grounds and buildings and enjoy festive holiday displays, family-friendly activities, marshmallow-roasting, music and special performances, visits with Santa Claus, displays of model trains - and even a visit by some baby animals. The Train To Christmas Town When: 2019 dates TBA Where: Buzzards Bay Depot, 70 Main Street, Buzzards Bay Tickets: Ticket prices vary More Info: Cape Cod Central Railroad The wonderful children's story, The Train to Christmas Town, comes alive as you board the Cape Cod Central Railroad's festively decorated train cars for a ride to Christmas Town on Cape Cod. As the train chugs along the tracks, the elves get everyone into the Holiday spirit with sweet treats and sing-a-long caroling. Of course, the Jolly Old gentleman himself will be there when the train pulls into town, meeting and greeting everyone with a rousing "Ho, Ho, Ho!" and a special gift for each child. What a fun way for the whole family to kick off the Holiday Season! Annual Glassblowers' Christmas When: Through December 30th during Museum hours (9:30 am - 5 pm) Where: Sandwich Glass Museum, Main Street, Sandwich Village Admission: Free More Info: Sandwich Glass Museum The Sandwich Glass Museum is all dressed up for the Holidays. In addition to the spectacular glass exhibits the Museum is known for worldwide, this time of year features special trees decorated with hundreds of unique glass ornaments created by some of the region's foremost glass artists. Spectacle of Trees When: 2019 dates TBA Where: Cape Cod Mall, Hyannis, MA Admission: "Tree Bucks" (raffle tickets) $10 each More Info: Spectacle of Trees While you're shopping for Holiday gifts for family and friends, why not take a chance on winning some cool stuff for yourself - and support great charities at the same time! Head over to Cape Cod Mall to see the Spectacle's beautiful Christmas trees, all festooned with lights and ornaments and surrounded with decorations and gifts. They're all waiting for lucky raffle winners to take them home. (Yes, if you have the winning ticket for your favorite tree, it'll be yours to keep - decorations, gifts and all!) "The Enchanted Village" When: 2019 dates: see here Where: Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Rt. 132, Hyannis Admission: Free; donations of new, unwrapped gifts and/or gift cards are appreciated More Info: Enchanted Village At the Enchanted Village, visitors are immersed in a fantasy world, dazzling with tens of thousands of sparkly lights, colorful animated displays, and a fantastic Santa's Village. The over-the-top display put on each year at the Cape Codder Resort draws families from near and far! Santa comes to visit on weekend evenings, gaily costumed carolers spread the holiday spirit, and (weather permitting) there's a crackling bonfire with marshmallow roasting and a sing-along. Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift or a gift card to place under the Giving Tree as a donation to the Independence House in Hyannis. Note: This event is open to the public as well as to guests of the Resort. |
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