Mashpee, MA
Date: June 30, 2017 rain date July 1
Time: Dusk
Place: Mashpee High School
Local Tip: The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a whole evening of food, rides, games, music, and lots more. Annual Mashpee Community Picnic & Fireworks will be held on Friday, June 30th at Mashpee High School beginning at 5PM. Rain date for the event will be Saturday, July 1st. Fun for all ages! Carnival style games, face painting, dunking tank, pony rides, toy race car tracks game and train rides! Food available for purchase will include: hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage/pepper/onions, BBQ sandwiches, chowder, popcorn, novelty & scooped ice cream, cotton candy, fried dough, cannolis and more!! K-9 Dog Demo by the Barnstable County Sheriff’s, children’s entertainer and DJ Danny Walsh. Fireworks begin around 9:15PM.​

Onset, MA
Date: July 1, 2017 (rain date July 8th)
Time: Dusk
Place: Onset Beach & Bay
Local Tip: The village of Onset is on the "mainland" side of the Cape Cod Canal, just over the bridge. It's an absolutely gorgeous little village, and well worth a visit!


Orleans, MA
Date:  July 2, 2017 (rain date July 6th)
Time: Dusk
Place: Rock Harbor
Local Tip: You can also see the Rock Harbor fireworks display from Cape Cod Bay beaches in Brewster and Eastham. They'll be off at a distance, but still fun to see.
 
Nantucket, MA
Date: July 3, 2017, rain date July 5th
Time: Dusk
Place:  Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Road (July 5 rain date)

Edgartown, MA
Date: July 4, 2017
Time: Dusk
Place: Harbor
Local Tip: The parade begins at 5pm on July 4th. The Fireworks start at dusk on the harbor. See you there! Please visit http://www.edgartown-ma.us/ for more information about the Parade & Firework show.
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Falmouth, MA
Date: July 4, 2017
Time: Dusk
Place: Falmouth Heights Beach
Local Tip: Do you have a portable radio? Be sure to bring it with you, and tune to PIXY 103 (102.9 FM) to hear the music that accompanies the fireworks. Fireworks can also be viewed easily from Surf Drive Beach (food available for purchase), Bristol Beach and Menauhant Beach. Also please consider buying an annual fireworks t-shirt or donating during fundraising via the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce to help support this amazing show!

Hyannis, MA
Date: July 4, 2017 (rain date September 2, 2017)
Time: Dusk
Place: Lewis Bay
Local Tip: The best viewing spots are the beaches around Hyannis Harbor and on the West Yarmouth beaches along Lewis Bay. Pack a picnic basket for dinner and stake out your spot in late afternoon. Or have a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant, then walk to the beach for the fireworks show. (Don't forget your cover-up clothes. It gets chilly on the beach after sunset, even in July!)

Plymouth, MA
Date: July 4, 2017
Time: Dusk
Place: Plymouth Waterfront
Local Tip:  Fireworks will begin @ 9:00-9:15PM depending on night sky Plymouth Waterfront! Fireworks can also be viewed from private beaches all along the shore.

Provincetown, MA
Date: July 4, 2017
Time: Dusk
Place: Provincetown Harbor
Local Tip: For a very special experience - watch the fireworks from onboard a ship in the Harbor. On July 4th, Dolphin Fleet offers whale watch plus fireworks cruises as well as a fireworks-only cruise. These cruises are very popular, so reserve your spot early. (Dolphin Fleet: 1-800-826-9300)

 Barnstable -
​Has a lot going on so we listed all events.
9am
·         Barnstable/West Barnstable - parade and village activities. West Barnstable - The parade will start at 9 a.m. from the County Complex on Railroad Avenue, proceed down Main Street, turn left onto Mill Way and end at the Village Hollow.
·         Hyannisport Beach Club 2K run/parade

10am
·         Centerville parade Centerville - The village of Centerville's parade begins at 10 a.m. with a route that goes from the Centerville Elementary School, up Bay Lane, then right onto Bumps River Road, left onto Park Avenue, right onto Main Street, and continuing to the Centerville Recreation Building where it ends.

11am
·         Cotuit: parade Cotuit - At 11 a.m. the parade will start from the Post Office and proceed down School Street and up Main Street to the Waldorf School.
·         Hyannisport: parade Hyannisport - The village of Hyannisport holds their parade at 11 a.m., after the road race (road race begins at 9 a.m.). The parade begins at Hyannisport Post office and ends at West Beach Club on Dale Avenue.

2:00pm
          Hyannis Inner Harbor Boat Parade Hyannis - Boat Parade in Hyannis harbor beginning at 1:15 p.m., The best viewing is along Ocean Street at 
assemble and head to the inner harbor to show off their red, whi

4pm
·       Hyannis: parade Main Street is the place to be at 4 p.m. for the Hyannis 4th of July street parade

5-7pm
·         Town Band entertains on the Village Green, Hyannis

7pm to Dusk
·         Free concert with Funktapuss at Aselton Park

9pm (rain date, Saturday, September 2nd)
·         Fireworks, shot off from a barge in Lewis Bay
(rain date for fireworks only, Saturday, September 2nd.)

Parades on Saturday July 1

Pocasset: Salt Marsh Lane 4th of July Parade: 1 p.m., Barlows Landing Road, Pocasset. Parade starts from St. John’s Church in Pocasset and goes down Barlow’s Landing Road, through Salt Marsh Lane. Theme: “American Broadway Shows.” Residents and families of Salt Marsh Lane design floats, decorate bikes and themselves.


July 4th Day of Parades

​Bourne - Beginning at 10 a.m., along Main Street in Buzzards Bay

Edgartown - The parade begins at 5pm on July 4th. The Fireworks start at dusk on the harbor. See you there! Please visit http://www.edgartown-ma.us/ for more information about the Parade & Firework show.

Chatham - Chatham's parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. and will proceed down Main Street and continue on Crowell Road to Tip Cart Drive

Edgartown: Martha’s Vineyard): 5 p.m., beginning at the intersection of West Tisbury Road and Pinehurst Road, taking a right onto Main Street, a left onto Pease’s Point Way next to the monument, then a right onto Morse Street, a left onto Fuller Street, a right onto Thayer Street, right onto North Water Street, right onto Main Street, left back onto West Tisbury Road, ending at the Edgartown School, 35 Robinson Road.

Falmouth - 10 a.m. Beginning at the Village Green, down Main Street to Peg Noonan Park Children and families dress in creative Uncle Sam costumes. They  parade down Main Street to Peg Noonan Park where prizes are awarded. www.falmouthvillageassociation.com

Orleans - Begins at 10 a.m. on Eldredge Park Way, goes along Rt. 6A, Main Street, Rt. 28 and back to Eldredge Park

Plymouth -  July 4, 2017 - 9:30 am Begins at Mayflower Business Park 428-430 Court Street Theme: Salute to "Super" Heroes http://july4plymouth.com​

Also Plymouth 4th of July 5K info 
 
INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT - Free on the Plymouth WaterfrontThe Esther and Alcide Ruffini Fourth of July Concert Steven Karidoyanes, Conductor Laura Carlo, guest narrator Classical radio host for WGBH and WCRB, reading excerpts from the Declaration of Independence accompanied by the orchestra. The Plymouth High Schools Marching Band join the orchestra for the finale to the ‘1812 Overture.’
Tuesday, July 4, 2017-7:30PM
Pilgrim Memorial State Park | (Plymouth Waterfront) 79 Water Street | Plymouth, MA
For information: plymouthphil.org.

Provincetown - Starting at 11 a.m. at the East End, Harbor Hotel, up Commercial Street to Franklin Street. Theme: Show your Colors, Red, White and Blue!!!
Parade Route:
Harbor Hotel all entrants are required to enter the Harbor Hotel parking lot on the snail road side. Proceed Down Commerical St Finish:  At Franklin St. around 1pm

Sandwich - At 10 a.m. the parade begins at the Wing School on Water Street, to Old Main Street, right on Beale Avenue, left on Morse Road, and finishing at the fields behind the Wing School

Wellfleet -   Parade of antique cars at 9:00 a.m., parade of floats begins at 10 a.m. from the Town Pier to the center of town and back.

Woods Hole  - This popular 4th of July parade, organized by the Marine Biological Laboratory, begins at noon and proceeds down Water Street.

Sandwich Boat Parade
When: July 4, 2017, 9 p.m. 
Where: Shawme Pond, Sandwich
Admission: Free
More Info: Sandwich Recreation Department  (508) 888-4361
The Sandwich Boat Parade has been around since the late 1800's! The Boat Parade is comprised of small boats and canoes decorated in creative ways using paper lanterns illuminated by candles. The boats parade by the bandstand for all to see, and for the Recreation Department and Recreation Committee to select the evening's winners.
Want to take part in the parade? Contact the Sandwich Recreation Department (see phone number, above) to enter your boat.

Sunday

Wellfleet: 8:30 a.m., 5-mile adult fun run; 10 a.m., 1.2-mile children’s fun run with prizes given to all. Adult course beginning at Mayo Beach parking lot, Kendrick Ave., run along Wellfleet Harbor to Sunset Hill and back. Children’s course from Mayo Beach parking lot to Chequesset Neck Road and back. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday the 4th of July


Sandwich: 8:30 a.m., 3-mile road race and fun run behind the Henry T. Wing School, 33 Water St. 11:30 a.m. egg toss, followed by a picnic in the park and music by Brian Sances Band at noon to 2 p.m. at the Henry T. Wing School. 1 p.m. water games and “THE FOAM” foamy water from the Sandwich Fire Department. At 7:30 p.m., Dale and the Duds will perform “oldies but goodies” at Shawme Pond Bandstand behind Town Hall on Route 130. At 9 p.m. there will be a boat parade behind the bandstand featuring small boats decorated with paper lanterns and candles.
Falmouth: 9 a.m., 6th Annual Run Jack Run Family Fun Run/Walk beginning at Falmouth High School boys’ soccer fields, continuing down Gifford Street, ending at Trotting Park soccer fields. FHS a capella group Soulfege will sing the national anthem before the race.
Hyannisport: 9 a.m., Beach Club 2K Run at the Hyannisport Post Office, 44 Longwood Ave.
Nantucket: 9 a.m., annual reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 11 Orange St. There will be a patriotic sing-along with Bob and Diane Lehman and the Meeting House Community Chorus. Children can sign a replica of the Declaration of Independence and “ring” in the Fourth of July on the 1815 Portuguese bell in the Meeting House tower. 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., there will be events on Main Street, including a dunk tank, a watermelon-eating contest, face-painting, a pie-eating contest, bike decorating, Matt Fee Tea Toss, a puppet show, and Uncle Sam bean toss. 5 p.m., Independence Day games for families at Children’s Beach off Harbor View Way. Activities include a tug-o-war, three-legged races, and sack races.
Chatham: 11 a.m., Strawberry Festival at the First United Methodist Church for strawberry shortcake and lunch, 16 Cross St.
Yarmouth: 11 a.m. to noon. Historical Society of Old Yarmouth annual Fourth of July picnic, Kelley Chapel Meadows. Free for members and guests.
Provincetown: 3 to 10 p.m.,  first “Monumental 4th of July Picnic” on the grounds of the Pilgrim Monument, 1 High Pole Road, Provincetown. Visitors can enjoy food from Mac’s Seafood with a choice of lobster roll or fried chicken, both with sides and desserts and includes access to the cash bar. Fireworks to follow. Tickets: $45 for adults, $15 for children. Tickets and parking can be reserved online at pilgrim-monument.org.
Hyannis: 3:15 to 4 p.m., “Decorate your Bike, Carriage, or Wagon Contest” at the Hyannis Village Green on Main Street for children up to age 12; decorated “vehicles” can join in the parade for a ride down Main Street. Riders must wear helmets, and parents are welcome to accompany their children. Register at 3 p.m. Town of Barnstable Band will play patriotic songs from 5 to 6:30 p.m at the Village Green. Funktapuss will perform 7 p.m. at Aselton Park, 250 South St. (See Parades above)

Our annual Cape Cod Fireworks & Parades listing is back!  Every year this POPULAR listing helps local and visiting families find where the 4th of July Fireworks and Parades are taking place.  Just check out our 2015 list to see all the past fun!
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Below we have compiled a listing of all the fireworks, parades and other celebrations taking place across Cape Cod & the Islands.  If you know of a local event on Cape Cod, the Islands or any of the surrounding areas, that we have forgotten to include, then please comment at the  bottom of this post and we are happy to add it!

Mashpee, MA
Date: July 1, 2016 
Time: 5pm for festivities and Dusk for Fireworks
Place: Mashpee High School
Local Tip: The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a whole evening of food, rides, games, music, and lots more.



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Orleans, MA
Date:  July 2, 2016 (rain date July 3rd)
Time: Dusk
Place: Rock Harbor
Local Tip: You can also see the Rock Harbor fireworks display from Cape Cod Bay beaches in Brewster and Eastham. They'll be off at a distance, but still fun to see.

Nantucket, MA
Date: July 3,2016
Place Jetties Beach
Rain date July 5

Edgartown, MA
Date: July 4, 2016
Time: Dusk
Place: Memorial Wharf
Local Tip: Enjoy the traditional late afternoon parade then head over to lawn of the Dr. Daniel Fisher house on Main Street for  burgers and hot dogs at the MV Preservation Trust’s annual BBQ.  

Falmouth, MA
Date: July 4, 2016
Time: Dusk
Place: Falmouth Heights Beach
Local Tip: Do you have a portable radio? Be sure to bring it with you, and tune to PIXY 103 (102.9 FM) to hear the music that accompanies the fireworks.

Harwich, MA
Date: July 4, 2016
Time: Dusk
Place: Wequassett Inn, Pleasant Bay, East Harwich

Hyannis, MA
Date: July 4, 2016 (rain date September 3, 2016)
Time: Dusk
Place: Lewis Bay
Local Tip: The best viewing spots are the beaches around Hyannis Harbor and on the West Yarmouth beaches along Lewis Bay. Pack a picnic basket for dinner and stake out your spot in late afternoon. Or have a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant, then walk to the beach for the fireworks show. (Don't forget your cover-up clothes. It gets chilly on the beach after sunset, even in July!)

Plymouth, MA
Date: July 4, 2016
Time: 9:00-9:15PM depending on night sky
Place: Plymouth Waterfront!
​Local Tip: The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra will present its Fourth of July Concert, conducted by Steven Karidoyanes, at 7:30 p.m. July 4 at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St., on the Plymouth waterfront.  This concert is a free family-friendly concert. The orchestra will play a special 50th anniversary tribute to the television series “Star Trek.” Also featured will be Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” and a patriotic sing-along with lyrics accessible online via any connected portable digital device.

Provincetown, MA
Date: July 4, 2016
Time: Dusk
Place: Provincetown Harbor
​Local Tip: For a very special experience - watch the fireworks from onboard a ship in the Harbor. On July 4th, Dolphin Fleet offers whale watch plus fireworks cruises at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., as well as a fireworks-only cruise at 8 p.m. These cruises are very popular, so reserve your spot early.

Bourne 4th of July Parade
Date: 07/04/2016
Time: 10:00am
Location: Along Main Street in Buzzards Bay
Website  http://www.bourneonthe4thofjuly.com

Chatham Fourth of July Parade
Date: 07/04/2016    
Time: 9:30 am 
Location: Main Street Chatham 
Chatham’s Independence Day Parade, which started in 1908, is one of the oldest in the United States. It attracts over 20,000 spectators and showcases the pride of the community, its visitors and residents. 
2016 theme for the Fourth of July Parade - Freedom Is Not Free. Visit http://chathamparade.com/

Falmouth BIKE & CARRIAGE PARADE
Date: 7/4/16
Time: 10:00 AM
Falmouth Village 
Main Street     
Children and families dress in creative Uncle Sam costumes. Beginning at the Village Green at 10 am, they parade down Main Street to Peg Noonan Park where prizes are awarded.  www.falmouthvillageassociation.com

Hyannis & Barnstable 4th of July Parades
Date: 07/04/2016    
Main Street and surrounding areas, Hyannis. 
9am Barnstable/West Barnstable - parade and village activities 
10am - Centerville: parade 
11am - Cotuit: parade 
Hyannisport: parade 
1:15pm - Hyannis Inner Harbor Boat Parade 
4pm - Hyannis Main St: parade 

Orleans 4th of July Parade
Date: 07/04/2016    
Time: 10:00am
The parade route goes down Eldredge Park Way, Route 6A, Main Street and Route 28 and back to Eldredge Park. The Parade start at 10:00 AM.

Plymouth 4th of July Parade
Date: 7/4/16
Time: 9:30 am
Begins at Mayflower Business Park 428-430 Court Street
​The theme for the 2016 parade is “Land of the Free – Home of the Brave”. If you do not wish to use the official parade theme you may choose your own theme that honors our country and the spirit of the day. Please include on the back side of the parade entry form any information that you would like to have announced about your entry as you pass the official Reviewing Stand on the Plymouth waterfront. As you know, Plymouth’s 4th of July parade has become a great annual event for young and old and my hope is that you will join us this year. More info: http://july4plymouth.com/general-info/

Provincetown July 4th Parade
Date: 07/04/2016 
Time: 11am   
July 4th Parade starts at 11am, begins East End, Harbor Hotel and proceeds up Commercial to Franklin Street.

‘SPIRIT OF SANDWICH’ 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Date: 07/04/2016
Time: 10 AM
Begins at the Henry T. Wing School, 33 Water Street. Squirting/spraying or throwing water by spectators, residents along the parade route, and parade participants is NOT ALLOWED!  NO EXCEPTIONS! More info here.

Sandwich Boat Parade
Date: 07/04/2016
Time: 9pm
The boats will parade by Shawme Pond Bandstand at 9 PM on Route 130 behind Town Hall during our concert. Boat parade is comprised of small boats and canoes decorate in creative ways using paper lanterns illuminated by candles. The parade has been taking place since the late 1800's. It's truly a memorable site! This is an event you won't want to miss! TO ENTER A BOAT: Contact Sandwich Recreation at 508-888-4361. Materials (strapping, paper lanterns , candles and twine) will be supplied. There is a maximum of 18 boats allowed in the parade.

Woods Hole
Date: 07/04/2016
Time: 12:00pm
Location: School Street then Water Street

 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
​
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

Thanksgiving Story Time for Kids
When: November 18, 2015; 11:00-12:00pm
Where: Provincetown library, Provincetown, MA
The Provincetown Public Library will host a special Thanksgiving edition of our story hour led by Susan Packard in the Second Level Children’s Area this month.  The session will feature a great new learning theme for kids accompanied by fun books, crafts, and activities designed to stimulate young minds.  This holiday event is funded by the Friends and Supporters of the Provincetown Library.

Eastham Turnip Festival
When: November 21, 2015, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Nauset Regional High School, 100 Cable Road, Eastham 
Admission: Free
 Info: Eastham Public Library / (508) 240-5950
Yes, you read that right ... a turnip festival! The town of Eastham is famous for its turnips - the sweetest you'll ever taste, courtesy of Cape Cod's light sandy soil and sweet salt air. This one-of-a-kind Cape Cod event celebrates the venerable hometown veggie with an afternoon full of games (turnip bowling, anyone?), fun contests for all ages, arts and crafts for the kids, live music, and lots of unique tastings from the turnip cook-off.   Eastham turnips will be on sale, too, just in time for your Thanksgiving feast!
 
Plymouth Thanksgiving Events
Schedule of Events
Download Poster
Friday, November 20

• Tours of the Historic Waterfront: DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park 2-4pm
• VIP Reception, Memorial Hall: 5-6:30pm (invitation only)
• The PIDC Patriotic Concert - 7-9pm (doors open at 6pm for general seating)

Saturday, November 21

• Opening Ceremonies, DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park 10:30am
• Thanksgiving Parade, Main Street, Plymouth: 11am-1:30pm
• Hannaford Supermarkets New England Food Festival: DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park 11am-4pm


• Portal to the Past, Historic Village and Demonstrations, Brewster Gardens, 10am-4pm
• Wampanoag Education Pavilion, sponsored by Massasoit Community College: DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park 11am-4pm
• The National Senior and Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps Reunion Concert, Memorial Hall: 6:30pm

Sunday, November 22

• Harvest Market, DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park: 11am-4pm

Makepeace Farm's Harvest Market
When: November 22, 2015 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park Plymouth, MA
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Plymouth
 
Annual Chatham Turkey Trot
When: November 26, 2015, 7 - 8 a.m. registration
Where: Begins behind the Orpheum Theater on Main Street in Chatham
Entry Fee: Ages 17+ $15 plus a bag of non-perishable grocery items; ages 5-16 $5; under 5 free with one grocery item
Info: Turkey Trot
Work up an appetite for Thanksgiving dinner on a fun, family friendly walk/run along 3.1 miles of Chatham's scenic roads. This ever-popular annual event benefits the Lower Cape Outreach Council's emergency programs.
 
“We Gather Together” 5K
When:  Thursday, November 26th, 2015, at 8am
Where: Sandwich runners, or walkers, will be meeting at Wing School, (33 Water St, Sandwich, MA 02563) to support four different food programs of Time Out Productions. The fee for the race is $10 with a bag of 10 non-perishable grocery items, which will be donated to the Sandwich food pantry. For more information, check out “We Gather Together” 5k or contact this email address: info@timeoutproductions.com
 
Provincetown 5k Pilgrim Trot
Run the Pilgrim Trot on Thanksgiving day in P-town! What better way to spend your Thanksgiving than celebrating the Pilgrims who fled here from religious persecution and made the Cape their home. The event will take place at the Sandcastle Resort and Club, located on 929 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657. The event starts at 9am and there is a $25 dollar registration fee, all proceeds from the event will be donated to the Provincetown Art Association & Museum.
 
Andrea Holding Thanksgiving Race
Looking for a great cause to support? Come show your support and remember Andrea Holden, a young girl who died on November 27th, 1990, suddenly and unexpected, after celebrating her seventh birthday. All funds raised go to benefit the health and well-being of children in the Mid-Cape Area. The Andrea Holding Thanksgiving Race takes place on November 28th at 10am at Whig St. and Scarsdale Rd, Dennis, Massachusetts 02660.
 
Run Your Turkey Off
Show your support for Bourne High School by participating in the 4th annual “Run Your Turkey Off” race. This race will benefit the Bourne High School Track and Field, and cross-country teams. It takes place on November 28th at 9am. Visit their website for various prices and take a look at the course-map, also register online, and to see what awards will be given to the runners.

Blog post originally published on June 3, 2014 but we have republished and are keeping fresh updates!

Since last year's Cape Cod Fireworks post was so POPULAR and we have gotten so many emails from families wanting to know when the 2014 list would be out we have decided to take on the task again.

Below we have compiled a listing of all the fireworks, parades and other celebrations taking place across Cape Cod & the Islands.  If you know of a local event on Cape Cod, the Islands or any of the surrounding areas, that we have forgotten to include, then please use our form at the bottom of this post and we are happy to add it!

FYI: PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME EVENTS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED OR CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!

West Barnstable - The parade will start at 9 a.m. from the County Complex on Railroad Avenue, proceed down Main Street, turn left onto Mill Way and end at the Village Hollow. we believe this MIGHT be CANCELLED

Bourne - Beginning at 10 a.m., along Main Street in Buzzards Bay

Brewster -Fourth of July Fine Art and Craft Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Drummer Boy Park, Main Street, Brewster. A broad collection of art including hand made goods.

Cotuit -Decorating 9:30-10:30am and then at 11am the parade will start from the Post Office and proceed down School Street and up Main Street to the Waldorf School.  Come celebrate Cotuit's 375 Anniversary and walk or ride with us. Bike and wagon decorating from 9:30am - 10:30am at the Waldorf School of Cape Cod at 140 Old Oyster Rd, Cotuit MA.
508-420-1005

Centerville - The village of Centerville's parade begins at 10 a.m. with a route that goes from the Centerville Elementary School, up Bay Lane, then right onto Bumps River Road, left onto Park Avenue, right onto Main Street, and continuing to the Centerville Recreation Building where it ends. CANCELLED

Chatham - 9:30 a.m. Friday, Main Street; proceeds down Main Street from corner of Shore Road to Veterans Field. Strawberry shortcake festival, after parade, First United Methodist Church, 16 Cross St. 508-945-5199. Fourth of July Parade refreshment stand, 8 a.m. Friday, Main Street, Chatham. Coffee, donuts and cold drinks.

Edgartown - Celebrate the Fourth of July with Edgartown’s traditional 4th of July parade & fireworks. Enjoy the traditional late afternoon parade then claim your seat on Memorial Wharf or any of the other harborfront locations for a resplendent display over the water. Display begins as darkness falls. Free and all are welcome. Edgartown has moved to July 5.

Falmouth - 10 a.m. Beginning at the Village Green, down Main Street to Peg Noonan Park CANCELLED no reschedule.

Falmouth - Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast & Games, 7 a.m. Friday, UUFF Meetinghouse, 840 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth. Visit from Uncle Sam and pancake games for children at 11 a.m. $7, $3 children 12 and under. 508-487-0449.

Hyannis - Boat Parade in Hyannis harbor beginning at 1:15 p.m., then Main Street is the place to be at 4 p.m. for the Hyannis 4th of July street parade we believe this was CANCELLED

Hyannisport - The village of Hyannisport holds their parade at 11 a.m., after the road race (road race begins at 9 a.m.)

Nantucket - Nantucket Fourth of July town events, rescheduled to 9:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Main Street; including community sing-along, pie-eating contest and water fight between firefighters. www.nantucket-ma.gov/visitor.

Orleans - Begins at 10 a.m. on Eldredge Park Way, goes along Rt. 6A, Main Street, Rt. 28 and back to Eldredge Park

Plymouth -  Theme for July 4 2014 Star Spangled Plymouth! July 4, 2014 – 9:30 am RESCHEDULED JULY 12
Begins at Mayflower Business Park 428-430 Court Street after Road Race. Road Race Info: 7:30am road race preceding parade sign up and race info at www.wickedawesomeproductions.com or www.southshoreracemgmt.com

Provincetown - Starting at 11 a.m. at the Cape Inn, proceeding along Commercial Street CANCELLED

Sandwich - At 10 a.m. the parade begins at the Wing School on Water Street, to Old Main Street, right on Beale Avenue, left on Morse Road, and finishing at the fields behind the Wing School.  staging at Henry T. Wing School, 33 Water St.; proceeds down Water Street to Old Main Street, right on Beale Avenue, left on Morse Road, concluding at fields behind school. 

Also in Sandwich: Boat Parade-at Shawme Pond at 9pm. The Sandwich Boat Parade has been around since the late 1800's! The Boat Parade is comprised of small boats and canoes decorated in creative ways using paper lanterns illuminated by candles. The boats parade by the bandstand for all to see, and for the Recreation Department and Recreation Committee to select the evening's winners. Want to take part in the parade? Contact the Sandwich Recreation Department

Wellfleet -  9am Parade of antique cars at Mayo Beach at 9:00 a.m., parade of floats begins at 10 a.m. from the Town Pier to the center of town and back.

Woods Hole MLB Club Woods Hole Fourth of July Parade, noon Sunday, begins on School Street, proceeds down Water Street, over drawbridge, concluding at Waterfront Park.

July 4th Week
FYI: PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME EVENTS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED OR CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!

Mashpee, MA
Date: July 1, 2014
Time: Dusk
Place: Mashpee High School
The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a whole evening of food, rides, games, music, and lots more.

Orleans, MA
Date:  July 1, 2014 (Rain date July 2) rescheduled for July 6, 2014
Time: Dusk
Place: Rock Harbor
You can also see the Rock Harbor fireworks display from Cape Cod Bay beaches in Brewster and Eastham. They'll be off at a distance, but still fun to see.

Edgartown - 
Date: July 4th, 2014 rescheduled for July 5, 2014
Time: Dusk
Place: Edgartown

Celebrate the Fourth of July with Edgartown’s traditional 4th of July parade & fireworks. Enjoy the traditional late afternoon parade then claim your seat on Memorial Wharf or any of the other harborfront locations for a resplendent display over the water. Display begins as darkness falls. Free and all are welcome.

Falmouth, MA rescheduled for July 6, 2014
Date: July 4, 2014
Time: Dusk
Place: Falmouth Heights Beach
Do you have a portable radio? Be sure to bring it with you, and tune to 92.7 FM to hear the music that accompanies the fireworks.

Hyannis, MA
Date: July 4, 2014 canceled. Rescheduled for August 30th!
Time: Dusk
Place: Lewis Bay
The best viewing spots are the beaches around Hyannis Harbor. Pack a picnic basket for dinner and stake out your spot in late afternoon. Or have a bite to eat at a restaurant on Main Street or by the Harbor, then walk to the beach for the fireworks. (Don't forget your cover-up clothes. It gets chilly on the beach after sunset, even in July.)

Nantucket, MA
Date: July 4, 2014 rescheduled for July 5, 2014
Time: 9:00pm
Place: Jetties Beach
Fireworks are shot from a barge off of Jetties Beach. Public transportation to Jetties Beach leaves from outside the Whaling Museum on Broad Street for a minimal fee. Bring a blanket to sit on, the sand can be cool.

Plymouth Fireworks
Date: July 4, 2014 RAINDDATE JULY 12
Time: 9:00pm
Place: Plymouth Waterfront
Fireworks will begin @ 9:00-9:15PM depending on night sky on the Plymouth Waterfront!

Provincetown, MA 
Date: July 4, 2014 rescheduled for July 5, 2014
Time: Dusk
Place: Provincetown Harbor
For a very special experience - watch the fireworks from onboard a ship in the Harbor. On July 4th, Dolphin Fleet offers whale watch plus fireworks cruises at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., as well as a fireworks-only cruise at 8 p.m. These cruises are very popular, so reserve your spot early. (Dolphin Fleet: 1-800-826-9300)

Onset, MA
Date: July 5, 2014 rescheduled for July 5, 2014
Time: Dusk
Place: Onset Beach & Bay
The town of Onset is on the "mainland" side of the Cape Cod Canal, just over the bridge. It's an absolutely gorgeous little town, and well worth a visit!

Yarmouth, MA
Yarmouth Summer Celebration
Date: June 27, 2014
Time: 3pm until Dusk
Place: Dennis-Yarmouth High School
Insider's Tip: This year's Yarmouth Summer Celebration runs from June 21st through June 28th. Other events during the Celebration include sand sculpting contests, a kids' fishing derby, the Cape Cod Ice Cream Chill Off, "Kite Fun" at the beach, a youth sailing regatta, and a big beach barbecue. Grand finale to Yarmouth's week long event "Summer Celebration Kick-Off"! This fantastic fireworks show will be set to a musical score and even includes cartoons on the "big screen" at the D-Y Field prior to the start of the show. Cartoons start at 8:30, fireworks start at 9:15. Full schedule of events for Summer Celebration Kick-Off can be found here: http://yarmouthsummercelebration.com/events/

Buzzards Bay (Bourne), MA
Cape Cod Canal Centennial Celebration
Date: July 29, 2014
Time: Dusk
Place: Over the Cape Cod Canal by the Railroad Bridge
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Cape Cod Canal. This fireworks display is one of many celebratory events scheduled for the week of July 26 to August 3, 2014.

Oak Bluffs, MA
Date: Aug 22, 2014
Time: Dusk

Dennis, MA
Dennis Summerfest Celebration
Date: 2014 date and details TBA
Time: Dusk
Place: West Dennis Beach


Yarmouth, MA
Yarmouth Seaside Festival
Date: October 12, 2014
Time: Dusk
Place: Seagull Beach, South Yarmouth
The Seaside Festival is the "last hurrah" of the season in the town of Yarmouth. This popular annual Columbus Day weekend event features all sorts of activities including a road race, a huge crafts fair, canoe and kayak races, beach activities, a bonfire, a parade ... and the big fireworks display over Seagull Beach.

Chatham, MA
Ring in 2015 with the first big Cape Cod fireworks display of the New Year at Chatham's First Night celebration!
Date: December 31, 2014
Time: Midnight
Place: Oyster Pond
As a special treat for the young 'uns (and any of us who can't manage to stay awake until midnight ;-) there's an early "low level" fireworks show at 6:30 p.m.  Watch the early-evening display from the parking lots and fields at the Chatham Community Center.

After the huge success with our Thanksgiving Event Post we wanted to do even better this time!

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

We know how hectic this time of year can be with everything you Moms have to do that we wanted to make your life just a tad bit simpler! To further make your life easier, we even broke it down by the following categories in this order:

Jogs/Runs; Lightings/Tree Displays/Strolls; Month Long Events; Parades; Santa; Other Events; and Hanukkah

The sub categories then go in order of the date of the event.  We tried to provide links whenever possible.  We will be updating this event blog as the season goes, but you should always verify with the event venue before you venture out.  If we have missed anything, our sincerest apologies. Please email any changes or new events to info@ccmommies.com

Thank you for your continued support of our local community and Cape Cod Mommies blog!  We love you all and wish you and your family the best this holiday season!

2nd Annual Jingle Jog 5K Run & Elf Run 
Falmouth, December 7, 2013 12:30 p.m. 
 
Starts from The Flying Bridge Restaurant, around Falmouth Heights (follows some of the Falmouth Road Race route) and back to The Flying Bridge.  (Elf Run precedes 5k, is shorter and for children 12 and under.)

Santa Stampede 5k and Family Fun Run 
Orleans, from 12/07/13 
For More Info: http://orleanscapecod.org/santa-stampede-5k-and-family-fun-run/ 
 
Get your Santa suit, elf costume, antlers, stockings and lights – and join this 5k race! Walkers welcome! Kids Only Run Too. Create a festive costume and enter our Holiday Costume Contest. Race starts at 11 a.m. After
Party Celebration and Award Ceremony held at Joe’s Beach Road Bar and Grille at The Barley Neck Inn.

Lighting of Pilgrim Monument
November 27, 2013 5-7pm

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

Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree
November 30, 2013, 5:30 pm (rain or shine) Lopes Square in Provincetown

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

Barnstable Village Holiday Stroll
December 4, 2013, 6-8 pm
Rt. 6A, Barnstable Village
More Info: Barnstable Village Civic Association

The Barnstable Village Civic Association hosts its traditional Holiday Stroll in the historic village center. The event features family friendly activities, open houses at local businesses, a visit from Santa, and an all-around good time.

Oak Bluffs Holiday Tree Lighting & Caroling  Party
December  4, 2013 6:30pm
 
The Oak Bluffs Association will once again sponsor the Annual Holiday Tree  Lighting at 6:30 pm in Post Office Square. Join the Vineyard Haven Band for  caroling, then take a short stroll up to Dreamland for hot chocolate and a  meeting with Santa. Post Office Square, Oak Bluffs  Admission Fee: Free/donations for Food Pantry accepted 

Spectacle of Trees
JFK Hyannis Museums, Main Street, Hyannis, from 12/05/13 to  12/14/13 
For More Info: https://capecodcharitablefunraisers.com/funraiser/spectacle_JFK 

Local non-profits put together Christmas trees adorned not just with tinsel and ornaments, but a host of fabulous gifts! When you arrive at the Spectacle of Trees, you will be able to donate “Tree Bucks”. Each tree buck that is put in an organization's box earns that non-profit $10. The more Tree Bucks you donate to a box, or order online, the better your chances of being awarded the tree and the more money that non-profit will earn!

 Nantucket Christmas Stroll
Nantucket Island, from 12/06/13 to 12/08/13 
For More Info: www.nantucketchamber.org 
 
A holiday tradition on Nantucket Island, now in its 39th year! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on Saturday via Coast Guard vessel and are escorted up Straight Wharf for a festive parade, while carolers in period costume, bell ringers and student choirs perform on Main Street. Holiday craft shows, exhibitions and performances throughout the weekend — including the popular annual Christmas House tour on Friday evening — add to the joyful festivities.

Christmas in Old Bourne Village
December 6-8, 2013
Briggs McDermott House, Carriage House and Forge, 22 Sandwich Road, and other locations in Old Bourne VillageMost events are free of charge.
More Info: (508) 759-8167 / Bourne Society for Historic Preservation

As part of the Canal region's celebration of the Holidays, Old Bourne Village businesses, civic organizations and historic spots are all trimmed out and welcoming visitors to shop, dine and get in the Christmas Spirit. 
One stop not to miss is the Briggs-McDermott House, an historic Greek Revival Style home that's been 
restored, preserved and furnished as it was during the 1840-1910 era. Seeing the home, carriage house and forge all done up in Colonial-style holiday finery is a real treat!

Dennis Christmas Stroll
Dennis Village, from 12/08/13 
For More Info: www.dennischamber.com
Dennis Village GreenCorner of Old Bass River Road & Roue 6A Dennis Village. Enjoy hayrides & trolley rides, Christmas tree lighting, face painting, village stroll (visit all the shops), silent auctions, petty zoo, food sampler on Village Green, toys and food donations, Santa & Mrs. Claus, FREE gifts, ornaments and so much more. Music at the Village Green Bandstand and many special events.

Yarmouthport Christmas Stroll 
Route 6A, Yarmouthport, from 12/08/13 
For More Info: 508-362-3021 http://www.hsoy.org/events.htm 

Visit the museums, bed and breakfasts, inns and businesses along the Old Kings Highway as they welcome you with holiday decorations, tasty treats, and music of the season. Carolyn Ray’s Miniature Room Boxes will again  be on display at the Bangs Hallet House. Children can have a FREE photo taken with Santa Claus on
the porch of the Bangs Hallet house (courtesy of Walgreens). Festivities end with the tree-lighting on the Village Common at 4:15 p.m.

Centerville Christmas Stroll
Main Street, Centerville
Sun, December 8, 4pm – 7pm
More Info: http://centervillecivic.org
Enjoy, holiday crafts, food, songs and more!

Yarmouth Port Christmas Stroll Open House
December 8, 2013 
 
Visit the museums, bed and breakfasts, inns, and businesses along the Old Kings Highway as they welcome you with decorations, tasty treats, and music of the season. Festivities end with caroling and the tree-lighting on the Village Common at 4:15 PM.  note: Edward Gorey House open 12 noon to 4pm.

Christmas in Edgartown 
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, from 12/13/13 to 12/14/13 
For More Info: www.MVY.com

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

Wellfleet Holiday Stroll
Wellfleet, from 12/14/13 to 12/15/13  For More Info: www.DiscoverWellfleet.com

Several local restaurants and stores will be participating throughout the weekend! Preservation Hall is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day - 30 vendors will be offering locally made items, from leather works, pottery, jewelry, knit ware,  baby gear, artwork and prepared foods. The Wellfleet Historical Society will host a Holiday House Tour on Saturday. Also on Saturday at 4 p.m., there will be a tree-lighting ceremony and carol singing by local musician Denya Levine on the Wellfleet Town
Lawn!
 
8th Annual Holiday Cookie Stroll 
Bass River, South Yarmouth, from 12/14/13 10:00am - 3:00pm 
For More Info: (508) 394-2983 
 
The "ticket" is actually a cookbook with the recipes of all cookies served on this two-mile walking tour to eleven sites. The tour also includes an Open House at the South Yarmouth Library.. Free trolley transport
will be available between groups of houses. All of the proceeds go to support the South Yarmouth Library. Cider and cranberry bread will be served at the library, where visitors will see a display about the Attles. Tickets are $15.00. Children under 12 are free, but only ticket holders receive cookies. Tickets are limited.

Train to Christmas Town-Click here to read more about this from Cape Cod Mommies!
Buzzards Bay/ Hyannis, from 11/15/13 to 12/30/13 
For More Info: www.capetrain.com

Get the first, and best, view of Santa and his special helper friends as your train rolls into the North Pole. Travel in our premium Upper Dome seating and enjoy the view from large glass-dome windows. Elevated to 16 feet above track level, guests in our Upper Dome seats not only get the first views while experiencing the ultimate in train travel comfort. Trains will depart from the Buzzards Bay station.

Read our Review of the Cape Cod Central Railroad's Polar Express Train!

Holidays at Highfield Hall 
Highfield Hall & Gardens, from 11/29/13 to 12/08/13 12:00pm - 4:00pm daily
For More Info: 508-495-1878 www.highfieldhall.org 
 
Falmouth Top decorators and designers showcase their talents in the elegant rooms of Highfield Hall. The event features a Gift Gallery with items ranging from fine crafts to hostess gifts, an international crèche collection, a tea shoppe, Santa and activities for families. $5 admission, children free. Visit www.highfieldhall.org for a complete schedule.

International Crèche Display
Highfield Hall & Gardens, from 11/29/13 to 12/08/13 12:00pm 
 For More Info: 508-495-1878 x2 http://www.highfieldhall.org 

A display of over 60 miniature crèches from the collection of Bill Hendel has been a popular tradition at Highfield Hall’s annual Holiday celebration. This diverse and beautiful collection of nativity scenes from countries all around the globe includes works in wide variety of media ranging from clay, porcelain, wax, fiber, straw, metal and many different types of wood. The Holidays at Highfield Hall also includes elaborate décor, a gift gallery, Any Soldier® project, Santa, a tea shoppe, models trains (trains from Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 only) and more. $5.00 adults, children free. More at highfieldhall.org.

South Shore Hi-Railers Model Trains
Highfield Hall & Gardens, from 11/29/13 to 12/01/13 12:00pm - 4:00pm 
For More Info: 508-495-1878 x2 http://www.highfieldhall.org 

The South Shore Hi-Railers Club brings their O gauge model trains to be on display and chugging around the tracks during the first weekend of the Holidays at Highfield Hall. The set-up by the Club will feature Lionel, MTH, K-Line electric freight and diesel trains. A crowd favorite for young and old alike! The Holidays at Highfield Hall also includes elaborate décor, a gift  gallery, crèche exhibition, tea shoppe, Santa, Any Soldier® project and more. $5.00 adults, children free. More at highfieldhall.org.

 "A Seussified Christmas Carol"
Falmouth Theatre Guild presents "A Seussified Christmas Carol" Highfield Theater, Falmouth, from 12/06/13 to 12/15/13 
 For More Info: www.falmouththeatreguild.org

Performances on Friday-Sunday (December 6-8 and 13-15). A whimsical reinvention of Dickens' most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from Bed-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale of glorious holiday cheer is similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with -- if he ever had his way with the story!

Country Christmas Open House
December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2013; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m. on Sunday
Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich
More Info: (508) 888-6870 / Thornton Burgess Society Free Admission

Step back in time, into Ida Putnam's 1903 jam kitchen, for a glimpse of Christmas on Cape Cod over a century ago. The scent of jams and jellies cooking on the stove will have your mouth watering! Try a sampling of the delicious Jam Kitchen products and a cup of mulled cider. Browse the variety of holiday gift ideas in the Green Briar shop offering jams, jellies, relishes, books and many nature-related items.
 
Gardens Aglow Annual Celebration of Lights
Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich, from 11/29/13 to 12/22/13 
For More Info: www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org 

Stroll the gardens and grounds glowing with holiday lights, watch musical performances, ride the holiday carousel, visit Santa in the Model T, enjoy drop-in crafts, and shop the Museum Store! Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m.

Holidays in Mashpee Commons
Mashpee Commons is your one stop shop for holiday fun, shopping, and dining this season! In addition to our unique Cape Cod shops and restaurants, we have free family friendly activities taking place every weekend between November 29th and December 23rd. Take a complementary Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride, listen to our Holiday Carolers as they stroll the Commons, visit Santa in his village, and enjoy a live Holiday Brass Band or Steel Drum Reggae  Performance. All of our holiday activities are free and open to the public.
Check out our detailed holiday events schedule below and mark your calendars for some of our fun holiday events! Planning to attend? Join our event on Facebook.

Sandwich Glass Museum’s 4th Annual Glassblowers’ Christmas 
Sandwich Glass Museum, Sandwich, from 11/19/13 to 12/30/13
For More Info: 508-888-0251 www.sandwichglassmuseum.org This festive season hundreds of unique glass ornaments will adorn trees made by some of the region’s finest glass artists. This display is free with general admission of $6 for adults and $1.25 for children 6-14.

Sandwich Holly Days
Sandwich, from 12/01/13 to 12/31/13 For More Info: 508-833-9755
www.sandwichchamber.com/SandwichHollyDays.php 
 
Enjoy magical events that capture the spirit of a New England holiday season. Holiday Home Tours, Stores and Doors Holiday Contest and more!

A Canal Christmas: Christmas in Sandwich
Sandwich, from 12/02/13 to 12/11/13 
For More Info: www.capecodcanalchamber.org

Craft fairs, Open Houses, Sing-Alongs, Tree Lightings, Concerts, Exhibits, Holiday Shopping, Golf Scrambles, Santa Visits and much more!

Brewster For the Holidays
Brewster, from 12/06/13 to 12/08/13
For More Info: www.brewsterfortheholidays.com 

A traditional Cape Cod holiday celebration recreated from years past and sponsored by Brewster businesses for all of Brewster to enjoy! Look for "Brewster For the Holidays" flags at participating businesses. Shops,
restaurants, inns, museums and galleries will be glowing to welcome shoppers to experience their unique holiday spirit.

Christmas in Harwich
Harwich, from 12/06/13 to 12/08/13 
For More Info: www.harwichcc.com 

Entertainment, open houses, Christmas stroll, tree lighting and carol singing.

A Seaside Christmas in Orleans
Orleans, Cape Cod, from 11/30/13 to 12/31/13 
For More Info: http://orleanscapecod.org/a-seaside-christmas-in-orleans/ 

Visit shops and galleries meet visitors from the North Pole while enjoying live music, holiday refreshments, demonstrations, amazing sales, personal service and gifts from around the world. Highlights also include Annual Christmas Stroll and Tree Lighting on the Village Green and Pancake Breakfast with Mrs. Claus

Holly Folly Weekend in Provincetown
Provincetown, from 12/06/13 to 12/08/13 
For More Info: 508-487-2313 http://ptown.org/HollyFolly.asp 

Caroling, cabaret, lighting contest, Inn Stroll, and the Holly Folly Shop Hop! The 1st annual Santa Speedo Run will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 7th from Fanizzi's to the Crown & Anchor (proceeds go to the Cape Cod EMS & Firefighters Cancer Relief Fund). And at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Boston Gay Men's Chorus performs a special holiday concert at Town Hall - a great Holly Folly tradition and the perfect kick-off to the holiday season.

12th Annual Cape Cod Enchanted Village
Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Hyannis, MA

The village features a magnificent display of more than 100,000 lights, a Santa’s Village, a bonfire (weather permitting) and more, every night through January 2, 2014. The Cape Cod Surftone Carolers and Santa will entertain visitors Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30 - 8:30 and Sunday evenings from 5-7 through December 22. Please bring a gift card or new toy for Independence House

8th Annual Mashpee Christmas Parade
December 7, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
Starts at Mashpee Commons, Mashpee
More Info: (508) 477-0792 / 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. Prior parade headliners include the Avalon String Band, a renowned troupe of mummers who've delighted audiences the world over
with their vivid costumes and incredible musical talents in performances at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, the Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans, and even a U.S. Presidential Inaugural Parade. Can't wait to see who will headline the parade this year!

Hyannis Main Street Stroll and Harbor Lighting/Boat Parade 
 Hyannis Village, from 12/07/13 
For More Info: www.hyannis.com 
9-10 am, Breakfast with Santa at The British Beer Company; 
11 am -3 p.m.Main Street village stroll with music and holiday activities.
At 4 p.m., everyone will gather at the Ocean Street Docks to enjoy the beautifully decorated boat parade. 
At 5:40, Santa makes an appearance to meet with the children and is surrounded by a selection of lively activities!

50th Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade
12:00 PM 
Presented by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce 
Theme: 50 Years of Cape Cod Christmas 
The biggest Christmas Parade in South Eastern Massachusetts steps off at noontime at the Falmouth Mall and proceeds down Main Street to the Village Green. Known as Southeastern Massachusetts’ largest holiday parade featuring theme decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus!

Story With Santa
Cape Cod Mall Nov 15pm 6pm
Join us in your favorite pair of pajamas on Friday, November 15 to welcome Santa back to the Mall! Meet us at Regal Entrance, where Santa will be arriving on a FIRE TRUCK! Everyone will then parade with Santa to Macy’s Men Court to hear Santa read some of his favorite storiesGuests will receive a small snack to enjoy and will be able to visit with Santa, make crafts, and
more. Photos will be available as well. Package prices vary.

Santa in Plymouth
Plymouth Sat, November 16, 10-11am 3pm – 4pm
Red Entrance Independence Mall101 Independence Mall Way Kingston, MA 02364

Welcome Santa to the mall and explore the fire truck!

Santa Arrives at Colony Place - Plymouth
November 24, 2013 12-3pm
Head to Colony Place for a hayride with Santa, face painting, hot cocoa and more!

BRUNCH WITH SANTA
Chatham Bars Inn
11/30/13 11:30AM - 2PM 
More Info: http://www.chathambarsinn.com/events.php
In conjunction with the Giving Tree we will be hosting Brunch with Santa in the STARS Dining Room! Children under 12 eat free with a donation to the Giving Tree to Benefit Lower Cape Outreach Council. Santa will be making the rounds to all tables during each seating.

Santa Comes to Luke’s Love
December 1, 2913 12-2pm
Santa's 3rd annual visit to benefit a Baby Center in Hyannis. Refreshments will be provided by Chapins Restaurant in Dennis. Please bring diapers and wipes to donate to the Baby Center! 
 
Christmas in Cotuit
December 7, 2013 approx 3pm
Santa arrives by boat and then walks up the Village Green. Hot cocoa and cookies are given out by church.

Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth
December 7, 2013 11:00 AM 
Immediately following breakfast, head to the docks at Falmouth Harbor (behind the Flying Bridge Restaurant) to welcome Seafaring Santa!

Santa Comes to the Fish Pier
December 8, 2013, 1:30 p.m.
Chatham Fish Pier, Barcliff Avenue, Chatham
More Info: (508) 945-5199
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.

Flying Santa is coming to Truro!  

Highland Lighthouse at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.

Open to residents, non-residents, visitors, etc.All children up to and including sixth grade are invited to welcome Santa as he arrives by helicopter at Highland Lighthouse at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Pre-registration is required by Dec. 3; sign up online at www.activityreg.com. There is a fee of $5. The event is organized by the Truro Recreation Dept. For more information visit www.truro-ma.gov/recreation or call (508) 487-1632, ext. 22 or 23.

Old Mother West Wind's Christmas Fair
When: November 23, 2013
Where: Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East
Sandwich Admission: Free. Donations appreciated.
More Info: (508) 888-6870 / Thornton Burgess Society

 Find something special for the holidays among quality handmade wreaths, gifts and decorations. Enjoy some home-baked treats, mulled cider and a cup of home-made clam chowder or chili. All proceeds benefit the educational programs of the Thornton W. Burgess Society.

CINDERELLA AND FRIENDS’ ENCHANTED WONDERLAND
Chatham Bars Inn
11/30/13 10am &1pm
Be transported into a winter wonderland while enjoying a holiday story and sing-a-long with Cinderella, Prince Charming and a special visit from Santa! Children of all ages will delight in this magical interactive holiday story with Cinderella and her Prince in our Enchanted Wonderland. Festive crafts, caroling, photo opportunities, cookies and cocoa and a visit from Santa will make this event a treasured holiday memory for the whole family. Reservations required, call 508.945.0096 to reserve your ticket to this wonderful family event. Featuring performers from the Academy of Performing Arts. Parents are encouraged to bring their own camera for photo opportunities. Tickets are $18

Eastham Holiday Festival
December 3, 2013, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Two locations. Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge and The Gift Barn, Eastham
Admission: Free, toy donation appreciated
More Info: (508) 255-7000 or (508) 240-7211 / Eastham Holiday Festival

Take the trolley running between the Elks Lodge and the Gift barn for lots of fun family activities like arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides, and plenty of refreshments for all. Santa will be around all day to meet the children. All the sponsors ask is that you bring a new, unwrapped toy of any value to the Elks Lodge to support the Elks' contribution to Toys for Tots. Your donation will go a long way to help less fortunate kids
can enjoy the Holidays, too!


Join in a community of adults and children having musical fun before the holidays!
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.


Meryl's Music Holiday Singing
 NORTH FALMOUTH – Meryl’s Studio
75 County Rd
Monday, December 16 at 5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 17 at 10:00 am
Wednesday, December 18 at 10:30 am

SANDWICH – Sandwich Mini Mall
152 Route 6A
Tuesday, December 17 at 10:00 am
Tuesday, December 17 at 5:45 pm
Wednesday, December 18 at 10:00 am
Thursday, December 19 at 10:00 am

HARWICH – Meryl’s Studio
19 Speak Way
Tuesday, December 17 at 10:00 am
Tuesday, December 17 at 5:00 pm
Wednesday, December 18 at 10:00 am
Wednesday, December 18 at 3:45 pm
Friday, December 20 at 10:00 am
Saturday. December 21 at 10:00 am


Olde World Christmas at Plimoth Grist Mill
Friday, December 6  through Saturday, December 7   
Travel back in time to where the simple joys of the season abound. It’s Christmas at the Mill! The miller and his wife have decked the halls with traditional greenery and twinkling lights. A charming Christmas story unfolds as you tour the mill and discover some traditions of long ago…the holly and the ivy, sugar plums, warm cider and gingerbread, roasted chestnuts, carol singing and ringing sleigh bells. Experience the magical sights and tastes and sounds of an old world Christmas at the Mill.
 Plimoth Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane
Plymouth, MA
When: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tours begin at 4 p.m. and start every 15 minutes with the last tour at 8 p.m.       
Cost: $8 Adult Members, $5 Child Members $10 Adult Not-Yet-Member, $7 Child Not-Yet-Members
For more info: Visit www.plimoth.org/calendar or call (508) 746-1622, ext. 8336

Holiday Tea & Fashion Show
Friday, December 6 2:30 - 5:30 pm Woods Hole Golf Club
Special first-time event to help our retailers, salons, jewelers,  and other holiday shops and boutiques showcase their holiday offerings.

Christmas Commons Fair
December 6 - 7, 2013
Federated Church of Hyannis, Main Street, Hyannis
More Info: (508) 775-0298 / Federated Church of Hyannis
The Federated Church's annual Christmas Commons Fair combines lots of my favorite things - spectacular
Christmas decorations, unique gift shopping, and a lobster roll lunch. That's Cape Cod at Christmas, through and through!

19th Annual "Last Best" Craft Fair
Saturday, December 7th from 10am - 3pm at the Henry T. Wing School on 33 Water Street in Sandwich.  Shop over 70 crafter booths through the school cafeteria, gymnasium and entrance lobbies for unique,
handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your gift list.  Lunch and Baked Goods will be available for purchase.  Event is organized by the Henry T. Wing School PTA.  The School's Scholastic Book Fair will be open as well in the Multi-Purpose Room.


Falmouth Holidays-by-the-Sea Weekend
Falmouth-all over
12/06/13 to 12/08/13 
For More Info: www.falmouthchamber.com
The crisp snap of seasonal glitter starts with the Holidays by the Sea Weekend in Falmouth. Begin the festive weekend by singing carols at Nobska Lighthouse as the winter’s sun sets over Vineyard Sound. Greet Santa as he arrives by boat at beautiful Falmouth Harbor. Join in the caroling at the lighting of the Village Green, enjoy the hospitality of merchants as you stroll down decorated Main Street before and after the lighting. Get ready for the biggest small-town Christmas parade in all of Southeast New England on Sunday!


Holiday Carol Sing at Nobska Lighthouse 
 December 7, 2013 5:30 PM Historic  Nobska Lighthouse, Nobska Road, Woods Hole.
  Join us for a festive seasonal sing along followed by hot chocolate and cookies. 

Provincetown’s Holiday Party to Benefit the Arts 
Land’s End Inn, 22 Commercial Street, Provincetown, from 12/06/13
4:00pm - 8:00pm 
For More Info: 508-487-0706 www.landsendinn.com 
The annual Holiday Party will kick off the festive Holly Folly weekend! Enjoy signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, DJ entertainment and hundreds of guests in all sorts of finery to this historic treasure located high atop Gull Hill in Provincetown’s West End. A silent auction and raffle for  fantastic prizes, along with the $10 requested donation, will benefit the  Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM). RSVP or make accommodations reservations by calling 508-487-0706 or visit landsendinn.com.


Gingerbread Man Puppet Show & Cookie Decorating
Sandwich Public Library room 2
12/07/13 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM & 11:30 AM to 12:15 PMOnline registration for this event begins Saturday, November 23rd. Seating is limited. Join us for our annual Gingerbread Man Puppet Show followed by cookie decorating. In partnership with the Sandwich Partnership for Families.
Please call the Children's Room if you are unable to attend so that others on our wait list may attend. 508-888-0625 ext. 305.


 Station Avenue Elementary in Yarmouth Invites the Cape Cod Community to their Holiday Fair!
December 7, 2013 9am-2-pm
*Vendor and Crafter space is still available at this popular  annual event!* It features a “Kids Only” shopping room where children, along  with their personal shopper, select gifts for family and friends. This will give you the opportunity to visit the craft and vendor area  located in our gym.  We have ample parking, sell breakfast and lunch, hold multiple raffles, and have lots of kid-friendly activities.  There will also be a visit from Santa
and Mrs. Claus, musical entertainment, and a book fair.  Please join us for a wonderful day filled with holiday
fun!! Contact:Alena Reardon at sae_pto@yahoo.com for details

Family Pancake Breakfast & Parade Raffle 
December 7, 2013 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  Morse Pond School,  Jones Road, Falmouth 
Face painting, pancake breakfast and family raffle to benefit the 50th Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade. Begin your morning with a delicious breakfast, great fun and a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Taylor-Bray Farm Holiday Festival
December 7-8, 2013 10-4pm
Taylor-Bray Farm108 Bray Farm Road N. Yarmouth Port, MA
LOTS of wonderful holiday crafts, baked goods and more to start the holiday season off right! Plus, complimentary refreshments. Christmas trees will be available too, and don't forget to visit the animals while you are on the farm!

 Holiday Cocktail  Tasting
Cape Cod Package Store Fine Wine & Spirits, from 12/11/13 4:00pm - 6:00pm 
For More Info: 508-775-2065 http://www.CapeCodPackageStore.com 
Take a break from the hustle and bustle! Join us for a Holiday primer on festive cocktails to be used for your entertaining pleasure!

CINDERELLA AND FRIENDS’ ENCHANTED WONDERLAND
Chatham Bars Inn
12/14/13 10am &1pm
Be transported into a winter wonderland while enjoying a holiday story and sing-a-long with Cinderella, Prince Charming and a special visit from Santa! Children of all ages will delight in this magical interactive holiday story with Cinderella and her Prince in our Enchanted Wonderland. Festive crafts, caroling, photo opportunities, cookies and cocoa and a visit from Santa will make this event a treasured holiday memory for the whole family. Reservations required, call 508.945.0096 to reserve your ticket to this wonderful family event. Featuring performers from the Academy of Performing Arts. Parents are encouraged to bring their own camera for photo opportunities. Tickets are $18

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOPS
Chatham Bars Inn
12/14/13 4pm
More Info: http://www.chathambarsinn.com/events.php
Decorate your own gingerbread house! Our culinary team will provide you with a freshly baked & constructed house, along with all types of candy and colorful frosting to decorate it for the holidays! This event does sell out, please call 508-945-0096 to reserve your spot!

Holiday Pops at the Plymouth Philharmonic
December 14 & 15, 2013 3pm 
Memorial Hall83 Court Street Plymouth, MA
The perfect way to expose your children to the symphony while they hear holiday classics that they know and love! This performance will also include the South Shore Conservatory

Plymouth Rotary Polar Express
 12/14/13 11:45am, 1:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. & 7:15 p.m
Head to Kingston for the South Shore Polar Express! There will be a fun train ride, reading of the "Polar Express", hot chocolate, a visit from elves with gifts from Santa, and a visit from the big man himself! PJs are
encouraged. This event is put on by the Rotary Club of Plymouth.
 
Chatham Historic Inn Tour
Chatham Town Wide, from 12/15/13 
 For More Info: www.chathaminfo.com
 Chatham's most beautiful historic inns are all decorated for the holidays, and they are opening their doors to the public for tours! 1 to 4 p.m.

Children’s Holiday Party
Brewster Ladies' Library 1822 Main Street, Brewster
Sat, December 21, 2pm – 3pm
You’re invited to a gingerbread man party! Listen to stories about gingerbread people, enjoy a holiday sing-along with Kathy Hatch, and decorate cookies.

Pilgrim Festival Chorus Messiah Sing
December 22, 2013 The Church of the Pilgrimage 8 Town Square Plymouth, MA
Pilgrim Festival Chorus will host a sing-through of Handel

Hanukkah Story Time with Rabbi Silverman 
November 19, 2013 5pm
Kingston Public Library6 Green Street Kingston, MA
Head to the Kingston Public Library for a special Hanukkah Story Time with Rabbi Silverman

EPOCH to host Hanukkah celebration
Wednesday, December 1, 2013 2pm
EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Brewster, 873 Harwich Road
Local  musician Denya LeVine will celebrate Hanukkah with residents and guests of EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Brewster, 873 Harwich Road, on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at  2 p.m. An accomplished fiddler, LeVine will lead EPOCH residents and guests in  prayer and song to mark the Festival of Lights. LeVine will also share stories and traditions of the holiday, including fresh latkes prepared for guests.  EPOCH’s Hanukkah celebration is free and open to the public. Please call Gail  Tarantino at 508-896-7046 for more information or to R.S.V.P. for the event. 

By: Amy E
As a child, one of my favorite things to do EVERY year on Cape Cod was to participate in the annual 4th of July Parade.  My grandparents would take my cousins and I for an overnight each year and we would decorate our bikes and wagons and go walk in the Falmouth Heights Parade which would culminate at a home in the Heights with Patriotic Songs and much fanfare.  One year I even sung the Star Spangled Banner for the whole crowd.  The memories come swirling back even as I type now.  Each year as I grew older, I would try to outdo the prior year with my decorations.  Now as a parent myself the past few years we have participate in local parades and decorated.  We walk with the kids who are beyond excited to display their patriotic contributions to
the adoring audiences.  These are memories our children will undoubtedly carry with them into adulthood and will someday encourage their own children to participate.  

Below we have compiled a list of local parades across Cape Cod.  If we missed one, our sincerest
apologies, just let us know and we are happy to add it!

We hope you all have an Independence Day filled with FAMIY, LOVE and THANKFULNESS! 

July 4, 2013 - Barnstable/West Barnstable -  July 4 Parade & village activities ~ 9:00am Main Street - Route 6A, Barnstable Village

July 4, 2013 - Chatham July 4 Independence Day Parade ~ Main Street, Chatham 9:30-11:30am

July 4, 2013 - Orleans 4th of July Parade ~ Eldredge Parkway, Orleans  10:00am This year's theme is "50 States to Celebrate"

July 4, 2013 - Falmouth July 4 Bike & Carriage Parade ~ Falmouth - 10:00am Children and families dress in creative Uncle Sam costumes. Beginning at 10:00 AM at the Village Green, they parade down Main Street to Margaret E. Noonan park, where prizes are awarded.

July 4, 2013 - Bourne on the Fourth of July Parade ~ Main Street, Buzzards Bay 10:00am 7th Annual Bourne on the Fourth of July Parade No parking is allowed on Main Street during the parade; Main Street closes to traffic at 9:45 AM

July 4, 2013 - Hyannisport 4th of July Parade 11:00 AM Parade route: Steps off from Hyannisport Post Office on Longwood Avenue, then proceeds on Washington Avenue, Lafayette Avenue, Winchester Avenue, Scudder Avenue, then Dale Avenue to West Beach Club.

July 4, 2013 - Cotuit -  July 4 Parade ~ 11:00am Cotuit -  Cotuit's Annual Fourth of July Parade
starting at 11:00 AM  Parade route - The parade will begin at the Post Office and proceed down School
Street and up Main Street to the Waldorf School.  Marchers should be at the Post Office by 10:30 AM  
Note: Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages allowed. Hosted by Cotuit Santuit Civic Association.

July 4, 2013 - Woods Hole Annual 4th of July Parade in Woods Hole 11:30 am http://www.woodshole.com/

July 4, 2013 - Provincetown 4th of July Parade ~ Provincetown - Provincetown 4th of July Parade,
  Theme is "Show your Colors, Red, White and Blue"  Parade will start at 11:00 AM SHARP  Parade Route: Starts 11:00 AM at Cape Inn, all entrants are required to enter the cape inn parking lot on the snail road side  Proceed Down Commercial St and finish at Franklin St. around 1:00 PM

July 4, 2013 - Town of Sandwich 4th of July Parade ~ Sandwich - 10:00AM Staging at the Wing School, 33 Water Street  Parade Route: Down Water Street to Old Main Street, right on Beale Avenue, left on Morse Road, and finishing at the fields behind the Wing School.  NOTE: Squirting/spraying or throwing water by spectators, residents along the parade route, and parade participants is NOT ALLOWED!

July 4, 2013 - Hyannis Marina - July 4th Boat Parade ~ Ocean Street, Hyannis Hyannis Marina invites all to a July 4th boat parade. The best viewing is along Ocean Street at  Hyannis Harbor around 1:15-1:30PM.  
Boats assemble off of Hyannis Yacht Club at 1PM.  The boats assemble and head to the inner harbor to show off their red, white and blue!

July 4, 2013 - Town of Barnstable July 4th Parade ~ Main Street, Hyannis 4:00 PM

July 4, 2013 - Edgartown's Annual Fourth of July Parade ~ Main Street, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard 5:00 PM along Main Street "The Town of Edgartown's 4th of July parade is a long-standing tradition filled with fun for the entire family. As the parade winds through downtown and around each corner, you will see kilt-clad bagpipers, veterans, floats promoting the island's many non-profit organizations, firetrucks, animals and a whole lot of candy and excitement. A can't miss annual event!"

July 4, 2013 - July 4th Boat Parade at Shawme Pond ~ Shawme Pond, Sandwich 9:00pm The Boat Parade is comprised of small boats and canoes decorated in creative ways using paper lanterns illuminated by candles. The boats will parade by the bandstand for all to see the night of July 4th. Winners will be selected by members of the Recreation Department and Recreation  Committee.