With the holidays fast approaching and your calendar filling up, it can be very difficult to keep track of all the amazing Christmas and Holiday events taking place across the Cape Cod community for your family!  This time of year is already hectic enough with everything you Moms have to do that we wanted to make your life simpler!  

We have compiled our annual list of all family friendly Christmas and Holiday Events taking place on Cape Cod as well as the Surrounding Areas.  Our listings include parades, cookie strolls, train rides, Santa, and so much more!

Last year's Cape Cod Family Holiday Calendar Event Guide was such a success again that we once again compiled it all in one place. We chose to put the list in alpha order by town and then date order under each town!  If you know of any events we have missed please let us know by commenting below or emailing us! 

Santa's 9th Annual Visit to Benefit A Baby Center
December 1, 2019 12-2pm
Luke's Love Boundless Playground
2377 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable, Massachusetts 02668
It's our 9th Annual Visit with Santa to BENEFIT A BABY CENTER? He will arrive promptly at noon on a WBFD Fire Engine? Join us for Photos & Playtime with Santa, Cookies & Cocoa ?☕️ provided by Chapin's Catering and a free Christmas Gift Raffle while we enjoy some fresh air and festive music to get into the holiday spirit! PLEASE BRING A GIFT - diapers, wipes, baby products, new/gently used clothes, etc. - for A Baby Center Hyannis and let’s bless them during this beautiful Season of Giving♥️

The 50th Osterville Stroll
Dec 6,  2019
Osterville Village · Osterville, Massachusetts
Join Osterville for a fun night of holiday celebrating! Our village is beautifully decorated and stores will stay open late for easy holiday shopping. Retailers and other local businesses will host special events and offer refreshments and food!
We will also have Osterville Business & Professional Association sponsored events, including:
Santa, music and a trolley ride.
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Christmas in Cotuit 2019
Christmas in Cotuit, December 7, 2019 brings a lot of people to the Homestead!
https://www.cotuithistoricalsociety.org/christmas-in-cotuit.html

• 10AM - 4PM    The Gift Shop is open with our BIG end of season sales. for your holiday shopping.  
• 10AM - 12PM  Children come to Homestead from 10AM to noon to make wooden ornaments for their trees. 
• 5PM = 8PM      BY INVITATION ONLY: we invite our Members, Donors and Supporters to our Holiday Celebration from 5 to 8 PM in the beautifully decorated, candlelit Homestead for wine and appetizers.

Christmas in Cotuit by the Federated Church
Dec 7, 2019
Our beautiful seaside village hosts a Christmas Festival every year on the first Saturday in December called Christmas in Cotuit.Some of the many events include hay rides with beautiful horses; free chili at the Fire Station; special events for kids at the Cotuit Library and the Cahoon Museum; sales at the Historical Society; wine tasting at the Cotuit Fresh Market and a Craft Sale extravaganza at Freedom Hall.At Cotuit Federated Church, we hosts both a Theme Basket sale (e.g. chocolate lover’s basket; gardener basket; baby shower basket) and a Small Art Works sale featuring paintings and photography by such talented artisans as Alison McMurry, Carol-Jean Barnaby O’Toole, Dan Hart, our Wednesday Artists, and many others. Christmas in Cotuit wraps up with Santa arriving by boat to the Town Dock, walking up to the Village Green for a blessing by the Rev. Angela Menke Ballou and the lighting of the Christmas Tree, and then racing up to our community hall for cookies, hot apple cider, and Christmas carols sung by the fabulous Cotuit Federated Church choir.All in all, this is a beautiful, joy-filled community event!

Hyannis Christmas Stroll & Harbor Lighting
When: December 7, 2019
Where: Hyannis Village
Admission: Free
More Info: Hyannis Main Street
All along Main Street there's a full day of family fun with breakfast with Santa,  strolling carolers, arts & crafts, trolley and horse-drawn carriage rides, a petting zoo, and much more.
As daylight turns to dark, Hyannis Harbor comes to life with the annual Harbor Lighting & Boat Parade. It's an evening of music, food, and colorfully lit boats cruising the Harbor.

Santa's Boat Parade
Dec 7, 2019 4pm
On Saturday, December  7, come join us for the annual Santa's Boat Parade! Enjoy a free kids' craft  and chowder, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies for sale while you wait for Santa to arrive by boat. . Many decorated boats, live music by Cool 102 and loads of fun for all ages.

LoveLocal Fest :: Holiday Edition 2019
December 7, 2019 5-9pm
The LoveLocal Fest :: Holiday Edition has a new home at Barnstable High School in Hyannis for 2019 as well as some additions to our event lineup, but has the same intention to connect the Cape Cod community with local makers and businesses for the ultimate holiday shopping event!

This year the event which is sponsored by Cape Cod 5 + Michelle Kaye Photography will host over 125 local makers, artisans, artists, food and beverage purveyors [full list of participating vendors will be released a week prior to the event].

The event continues to be two days, Saturday evening and Sunday all day.

Saturday evening will feature Housing Assistance Corporation - HAC's 16th Annual Telethon for HOPE is a major annual fundraiser to support the organizations's local housing programs and services. The broadcast produced by the Cape Cod Community Media Center will be integrated into the event and feature guest appearances from Housing Assistance clients, program directors, and community leaders.

Sunday will feature fun and funky holiday music by DJ Ian Lee and a Kids Zone sponsored by Ten Pin Eatery where there will be games and activities to keep the kiddos happy and in the holiday spirit!

The event is FREE and open to the public, but as always, there will be a suggested donation of $5 at the door. This year the proceeds will go to Housing Assistance Corporation - HAC as well as Love Live Local's own Project Cape Made grant program.

The location offers plenty of onsite parking.

1st Annual Winter Wonderland
December 21, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Hyannis Youth and Community Center
Lace up your skates and glide onto the ice with us at Hyannis Youth and Community Center for our 1st Annual Winter Wonderland with the Cape Cod St. Patrick's Parade!  Everyone in the family will enjoy making magical memories with this fun winter tradition! 

Do you want to build a snowman? Better yet, how about a trip on the ice with your favorite Snow Queen and Princess! Come join us for a magical evening and ice skate with royalty!

Additional details and surprise guests to be announced shortly.  Mark your calendars!

Town of Bourne Annual Tree Lighting
December 5, 2019
5:30 PM · Bourne Recreation Department · Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season at the Town of Bourne Annual Tree Lighting! DJ Ooch will be getting the party started with music and games! Make sure you get here in time to see our friends at Bourne Fire escort in Mr & Mrs Claus in on the fire truck! Ongoing activities will include a dance party with DJ Ooch, marshmallow toasting, and cookie decorating! Mr and Mrs Claus will not be leaving until every child has gotten the chance to meet with them! This event is sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Beautification Group, Bourne DPW, and Bourne Rec! Free to Bourne Residents.

Breakfast with Santa
December 7, 2019 8am-9:30am
The Monument Beach Sportman's Club
199 MacArthur Blvd Bourne
Santa will be handing out small unwrapped gifts to each child so please make sure to have a slip filled out by 11/29. If a special gift is requested please include the child's name clearly on paper including last initial or parent name. Otherwise please indicate boy or girl and age. This event is geared to children who believe but families with children of different ages are welcome. Older children and parents do not need a ticket to attend. Contact Stacy Kehoe 774-722-2740 or Trish Favulli at 774-836-3939.

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus and Holiday Splash Open House!
December 14, 2019 8:30-11am
National Marine Life Center
Join us for a continental Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus and our Holiday Splash Open House! Featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus from 9-11 am. Bring your camera and wishlist! Also featuring breakfast goodies, holiday arts and crafts, and tours of our marine animal hospital! 
Admission: $5/person; Members FREE 
Admissions proceeds help care for the sick sea turtles and seal in our hospital.

Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Dec 31, 2019 10am
Jonathan Bourne Library
Come celebrate the New Year at Noon.  Balloon drop, games, crafts, pizza and more.  Fun for the entire family (and an easy way to celebrate the new year without having to stay up too late).  Program is free but registration suggested at our website (www.bournelibrary.org) under calendar of events.

​Brewster for the Holidays
When:  December 6, 7 & 8, 2019
Where: Various locations in Brewster
Admission: Many free activities
More Info:  Brewster for the Holidays
This town-wide celebration is a long-standing tradition in the historic "Sea Captains Town" of Brewster. Festivities begin on Friday morning when local shops, galleries and inns open their doors for a weekend of family-friendly events, activities and promotions. Highlights of Brewster for the Holidays include the Tree Lighting and the Lighting of the Windmill at Drummer Boy Park, blacksmith demonstration and windmill tours, a Holiday band concert, Arts & Crafts Show, and the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History's Gala Family Party.

​Friday, 4 pm: Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree!Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A.
Luminaries glow throughout Drummer Boy Park at the annual bayside tree and windmill lighting. Carol sing-a-long, FREE treats, kids goodie bags, windmill and blacksmith shop demos. Santa arrives by fire truck!!
Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the Brewster PTO! Sponsored by Cape Cod 5,  WeNeedaVacation.com and the Brewster Historical Society.
Friday, 7 pm: Brewster Band Holiday ConcertThe Brewster Band at the Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main Street, with John E. New conducting, will present their 14th annual Holiday Concert in conjunction with the Brewster for the Holiday’s weekend celebration.
Admission is free and free-will donations will be accepted to benefit the Brewster Ladies Library Children’s Programs. The Band’s program will include “Panis Angelicus” by Cesar Franck, Robert Longfield’s “And the Mountains Echoed Gloria”, “C’est Noel by Andre’ Jutras, “A Christmas Bell Carol” and “The Toymakers Workshop”, among other traditional favorites. Topping it off will be our ever popular  “Christmas Pop Sing Along”. Sponsored by Peggy Farber, Realtor ® and Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, Brewster.
Saturday, 8:30 am and 10:30 am: Breakfast with Santa!Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, 2907 Main Street, in the Carriage House.
Two seatings, but space is  limited, advance tickets required – purchase at Brewster Recreation at Eddy Elementary School. Admission: ages 3 – 9 $8, ages 10+ $15, kids 2 and under free (admission includes 1 craft). Bring your camera for pictures with Santa! Sponsored by Brewster Recreation Department.
Sunday, 2 - 4 pm: Visits with Santa at Lemon Tree Village!Visit with the jolly old elf himself and share your Holiday wish list! Santa will be waiting to greet you with open arms. Don’t forget a camera to capture the event! 
And in the spirit of the season, we will be collecting food items for the local food pantry, so everyone is encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item. 
FREE Admission! Sponsored by the Brewster Chamber of Commerce and the merchants of Lemon Tree Village.

Santa Comes to the Fish Pier
When:  December 1, 2019
Where: Chatham Fish Pier, Barcliff Avenue, Chatham
Admission: Free
More Info: Chatham Merchants Association
When Santa makes his pre-Christmas journey to Chatham, it's big doings! No less than the United States Coast Guard provides his escort - delivering Jolly Old Saint Nick safely to the Chatham Fish Pier via Coast Guard cutter.
It's all part of Chatham's festive Christmas by the Sea!

Chatham Christmas Stroll Weekend
When: December 13-14, 2019
Where: Throughout the town of Chatham
Admission: Many events and activities are free
More Info:  Chatham Christmas Stroll Weekend
Christmas in Chatham will bring you back to days gone by. This weekend is part of a month-long celebration of the Holidays that includes a town light parade, caroling,  visits with Santa, music and theater performances, sweet treats, Christmas fairs, open houses and shopping throughout the town.

First Night in Chatham
When: December 31, 2019
Where: Various locations in Chatham
Admission: Some events are free, others require a Chatham First Night "button". Buttons may be purchased locally or online.  Adults $22-$25, kids ages 3-11 $5, children 2 and under Free.
More Info: First Night Chatham
Chatham celebrates the arrival of the New Year with a gala, full-day festival filled with events for the whole family.
The highlight of First Night in Chatham, as always, is the dropping of the Cod and the midnight fireworks display. (NYC has their glass ball drop. Chatham, appropriately, drops a codfish replica.

Dennis Village Stroll
When:  December 8, 2019
Where: Dennis Village Green, Route 6A, Dennis Village, MA
Admission: Free
More Info: Dennis Chamber of Commerce
Have a festive day in Dennis with tons of family fun including hayrides, trolley rides, music at the bandstand, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, shopping, silent auctions, the tree lighting, and much more. It's all part of Dennis Christmas Stroll day 2018!

Decorate Cookies with Santa in South Dennis
Dec 9, 2019 3:30pm
Mid-Cape Home Centers · South Dennis
​We invite you to our South Dennis Kitchen Showroom to meet Santa, decorate Christmas cookies, and receive some fun prizes from Mid-Cape!

West Dennis Stroll
When:  December 14, 2019 11am-4pm
Held primarily along Main Street (Rt. 28 ) – most retailers and many institutions will participate.Catch a ride on the trolley to visit all of the participating locations along Route 28. Maps will be available showing parking and participating sites.  More information to come! 

Carols on the Green in Eastham
When: December 7, 2019 from 4 - 5 p.m.
Where: Windmill Green in Eastham
Admission: Free
More Info: Carols on the Green
What's better than Christmas caroling on a crisp December night? Caroling by the light of the festively decorated Eastham Windmill!
This year, Nauset Honors Chorus will lead the event. Bring the family and your Holiday spirit, and enjoy!

Holiday Family Movie Night
 December 6, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
at Falmouth Recreation Department
Join us at our 2019 holiday fundraiser for Good Grief Cape Cod. Help us continue to provide support services for children and families coping with death and tragedy here on Cape Cod!
Bring your chairs blankets and get cozy with us as we watch The Grinch on the BIG SCREEN in the Rec gym. 
RESERVE YOUR SPOTS
$25 for family of 5
$8 Individual 
Pizza, snacks and drinks provided
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Falmouth Holidays By The Sea Weekend
When: December 6-8, 2019
Where: Town Green, Falmouth Harbor, Main Street, and other locations in Falmouth
Admission: Most events are free
More Info: Falmouth Holidays By The Sea
Holidays By The Sea in Falmouth is jam-packed with fun for everyone!
This festive weekend includes the arrival of Santa sailing into Falmouth Harbor, the Annual Lighting of the Falmouth Village Green with caroling and a special visit from Santa, and the downtown Holiday Stroll. Noon on Sunday is kick-off time for the annual Falmouth Christmas Parade. Renowned for being southeast Massachusetts’ largest Christmas parade, highlights include decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus, too. It's one of the premier Cape Cod events in December - definitely not to be missed!

Holiday Carol Sing at Peg Noonan Park 
Sponsored by: Service Credit Union
December 6, 5:30 PM 
Main Street at Peg Noonan Park, Falmouth, MA
Warm your heart and get ready for a fun evening of caroling with neighbors and the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce staff. The Solstice Singers lead us in festive seasonal sing-along of familiar holiday classics. Enjoy our beautifully decorated Main Street with hot chocolate, remember to dress warmly.  

Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth
Sponsored by Patriot Party Boats 
December 7, 10:30 AM
Marine Park, Scranton Ave, Falmouth, MA  
Head to Falmouth Harbor, at The Flying Bridge on Scranton Avenue to welcome Seafaring Santa and the Falmouth High School Chorus!  Candy Canes for all the kids!

8th Annual Jingle Jog 5K Run & Kids Elf Run
Sponsored by Rockland Trust
December 7, 3:30 Elf Run | 4:00 Jingle Jog
Main Street at Academy Lane
Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending on Main Street at Academy Lane in downtown Falmouth. The Elf Run will consist of a half mile run for children 12 and under. You will be running in twilight, so wear your reflective gear!
T-shirts for first 250 adults and 50 Elves.  Jingle bells for all.
Early Registration, up through 11/29/2019: $25
Registration after November 29th: $30
Elf Run (12 and under): $10
Online Registration closes 12/5/2019 at 4:30 PM
Early Registration/Online Bib Pick-up: Friday, December 6th from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, 20 Academy Lane, Falmouth MA
Day of Race Registration 2:30- 3:30 PM at the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce

Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll
Sponsored by Falmouth Village Assocaition & Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
December 7, 5:00 - 8:00PM
Main Street & Queen's Buyway, Falmouth Village
Falmouth Village transforms into a winter wonderland for the marquee shopping event of the season. Enjoy cookies from Maison Villatte and hot cocoa from Liam Maguire’s before you get your holiday photos taken with Santa in our very own inflatable North Pole Village! Mrs. Clause isn’t missing out on the fun – she’ll be painting faces at Cupcake Charlies. Frozen’s Elsa will be posing for photos at Caline for Kids and Belle from Beauty and the Beast will be at Ghelfi’s. Kids will love the petting zoo and free popcorn at Queen’s Buyway! Live holiday music will pepper the street – pop in to hear some at Puritan, Gallery on Main, the Falmouth Bus Depot, VagabondView Photography, The Black Dog and Story. 
 
The street will be closed to make room for family friendly fun, and we will provide a festive (and free!) trolley stopping at both Mullen-Hall and Lawrence schools and the Falmouth Bus Depot. Bring your camera because you never know when you might come across some very merry Dickensian carolers, or a performance by Turning Pointe Dance Studio, or stilt walkers parading down Main Street! Enjoy dinner at any one of our incredible restaurants and pop into every storefront you see – Falmouth Village is putting its best, most festive food forward with holiday décor and complimentary refreshments. We can’t wait to see you for this year’s Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll!   www.falmouthvillageassociation.com ​

Annual Lighting of the Falmouth Village Green
Sponsored by Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank
December 7, 7:00 PM
Main Street at the Village Green
Oh, come all ye faithful to the annual lighting of the Village Green for the holidays.  You can't miss the one magic moment that transforms the Village Green to Santa's wonderland and brings families together in festive high spirits to start the holidays.  The Falmouth Brass Choir will lead the holiday caroling before a special visit from Santa.  It will be a night to remember.  Dress warmly and bring flashlights and your best holiday cheer!
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56th Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade
Sponsored by: The Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
Sunday, December 8, 12:00 PM
Dillingham Avenue to Main Street, Falmouth, MA
Come! Bring your family, your guests and your best friends to the best and largest Christmas Parade in all of Southeast New England.  Presented for the 56th consecutive year by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and led by David Vieira, our Town Crier.  The parade, organized under the theme of “Peace and Goodwill," will step-off at noontime from Dillingham Avenue and Davis Straits and proceed along Main Street to the Village Green.  It will feature decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus!  Smile for the cameras, as FCTV will once again film the entire parade for local viewing.  Broadcast around the world by mvyradio 88.7FM. www.falmouthchamber.com 
Please note that schedules are subject to change without prior notice.  ?To confirm the program schedule, please call 508-548-8500.

Holiday Story Time and PJ Party
December 12, 2019 6:30-7pm
​Join the Youth Services staff for holiday stories, festive carols, crazy pajamas, and reading fun for all ages! There is no need to register for this FREE event. Sponsored by the Falmouth Public Library and the Coalition for Children and hosted by Highfield Hall.

Don't forget to wear your PJ's!

Northeast Fisheries Science Center Holiday Event
December 15, 2019 at 10 AM – 3 PM at Woods Hole Aquarium
Save the date! Join us on Sunday, December 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a very special holiday event at our Science Center’s Woods Hole Science Aquarium! Enjoy some fun, fishy arts and crafts, decked halls and jolly good cheer, and have your picture taken with Santa! Santa will arrive at 11 a.m. and rumor has it he may give his reindeer a break and arrive by boat — if the weather plays nice that is! So cross your fingers, mark your calendars, and see you there!

Cookie Decorating & Holiday Stories
Dec 19, 2019 9:30am Highfield Hall, Falmouth
The Coalition for Children and Falmouth Public Library are teaming up at Highfield Hall & Gardens for holiday stories and cookie decorating. All ages welcome! Space is limited -- to register, email bgay@falmouth.k12.ma.us

​Christmas in Harwich
When:  Dec 6-8, 2019
Where: Various locations in Harwich
Admission: Many activities and events are free
More Info: Christmas in Harwich
This weekend in Harwich begins with the Harwich Port Stroll where locals and visitors join together for the tree lighting ceremony and caroling. Also on Friday evening, have your photo taken with Santa (he arrives by fire truck), and take a horse-drawn carriage ride through Harwich Port.
The rest of the weekend includes merchant open houses, village stroll, music, refreshments, and plenty more.
Friday December 6th- Harwich Port Stroll 5:15-9:00pm
5:15pm Welcome Doane Park
5:30pm- Tree Lighting and Caroling with the Harwich Elementary School and Harwich Clergy Association In Doane Park-
Sponsors Pilgrim Masonic Lodge, Windsong Antiques, Bud’s GoKarts
5:30pm-9:00pm Stroll through all the Harwich Port Businesses
6:00pm-9:00pm Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Sponsors-Campagna Family Dentist A Mondovi Dental Family Practice,Cape Air,
Harbor Health Services Ellen Jones Community Dental
Kinlin Grover, Visiting Angels, William Raveis
6:15pm-Santa Arrive by Harwich Fire Truck at the Harwich Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by: Wingate Harwich
6:15pm-8:00pm Pictures with Santa inside the Harwich Visitor Center-$5.00
Sponsored by PhotoJenic Studio
5:00pm-9:00pm Third Annual FESTIVAL of TREES at
400 East–Harwich Chamber of Commerce & White Flowers
to benefit The Family Pantry of Cape Cod- Spectacularly decorated festival trees by various Harwich Businesses -Silent Auction & Raffle
6:00pm-9:00pm “Live Nativity Scene sponsored by Farm Friends 4-H”  in the Barn behind Reciprocity on Cross Street
Live Music from members of Celtic Roots at Reciprocity

Saturday Dec 7th
8:30am -10:30am Second Annual Breakfast with Santa at the
Pilgrim Masonic Lodge
Presented by the Pilgrim Masonic Lodge &
Harwich Chamber of Commerce -Purchase tickets
at the Harwich Chamber ahead of time -$5.00 per person
(children & adults)
 9:00am-11:00am–  Holiday Bazaar
Harwich Elementary School PTO Harwich Elementary School Activity Room-Featuring Children’s Shopping Room
9:00am-12noonGarden Club of Harwich Holiday Boutique
Hand-made Fresh Evergreen Wreaths, Holiday Sweets, Gifts for Gardeners, Holiday Centerpieces and Decorations and more. Harwich Community Center
10:00am-4:00pm Pilgrim Masonic Lodge-Annual Christmas  Tree Fundraiser- at Bud’s GoKarts
9:00am-4:00pm–Third Annual FESTIVAL of TREES at
400 East–Harwich Chamber of Commerce & White Flowers
to benefit The Family Pantry of Cape Cod- Spectacularly decorated festival trees by various Harwich Businesses -Silent Auction & Raffle
12noon-2:00pm Chase Library “NEW” this year Book Signing and Story Reading with Disney Author Elizabeth Rudnick
2:00pm Cookies & Caroling  at Brooks Free Library
3:00pm– Christmas Concert and Refreshments
First Congregational Church
5:30pm-7:30pm– Trolley to Christmas Town begins at the Harwich Chamber of Commerce and arrives at Brooks Free Library where Santa reads The Polar Express and Children will write a letter to SantaJoin us for a trolley ride from the Harwich Chamber of Commerce to the Brooks Free Library
There you will be greeted by Santa’s friendly helpers and listen to the story of the “Polar Express” read by none other than Santa Claus himself. Children will also have the opportunity make a Letter for Santa
There is maximum of 34 people per trolley.  If a trolley is full, please try another time.  
Fill out the registration completely with phone and email in case we have to reach you-
Including Comments section with time
Tickets are $5 per person (believer’s and non-believer’s alike)
Call 508-430-1165 to purchase your tickets
Saturday December 7th
5:15pm
5:45pm
6:15pm
6:45pm

6:00pm Third Annual FESTIVAL of TREES Reception
Announcing Winners- at the 400 East Restaurant & Bar -East Harwich
Cash Bar & Hors D’oeuvres by 400 East
To benefit The Family Pantry of Cape Cod- Spectacularly decorated festival trees by various Harwich Businesses -Silent Auction & Raffle
​Sunday Dec 8th
10:00am-4:00pm Pilgrim Masonic Lodge-Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser- at Bud’s GoKarts
4:45pm-7:30pm– Trolley to Christmas Town begins at the Harwich Chamber of Commerce and arrives at Brooks Free Library where Santa reads The Polar Express and Children will write a letter to Santa
Call the Harwich Chamber to purchase your tickets- 508-430-1165Sunday December 8th
4:45pm
5:15pm
5:45pm
6:15pm
6:45pm

Mashpee Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec 6, 2019 4-5pm
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Rotary Tree Lighting Ceremony at Mashpee Commons
Friday, November 29th at 4:30 pm
Free and Open to the Public!
Help us kick-off the Mashpee Season of Illumination at our annual tree-lighting ceremony. Take a break from shopping to join us for our countdown to light up the Mashpee Rotary on Friday, November 29th in front of Siena on Steeple Street in Mashpee Commons. Beginning at 4 pm, enjoy carolers over a warm cup of cocoa. Then at 4:30 Santa Claus himself will arrive by horse-drawn carriage to join in our countdown to light up the rotary! The ceremony will wrap up with a brass band performance and meet & greet with Santa.

Mashpee Christmas Parade
When: December 7, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Parade begins at Deer Crossing and continues up Route 28 to  Mashpee Commons
Admission: Free
More Info:  Mashpee Christmas Parade
Among all the festive events on Cape Cod in December, the Annual Mashpee Christmas Parade is one you won't want to miss!
Each year the parade seems to get bigger and better; and this year will be no exception, I'm sure!

Frozen Jr
Dec 14-15, 2019
The Dramafun Players proudly present Frozen Jr!
Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.

Make a memory this holiday season and join us!

Holiday Events at Mashpee Commons
The clopping of horses adorned with bells, twinkling lights, and the sound of carolers singing in the distance; the holiday season at Mashpee Commons always delivers a memorable experience. Join us for our free holiday events, beginning on Friday, November 29th and running through Monday, December 23rd. The calendar includes horse-drawn carriage rides, live performances by brass band trios, carolers, and photos with Santa. The Mashpee Chamber will hold their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 29th at the Mashpee Commons Christmas tree, and the Chamber’s annual Christmas Parade, on December 7th, will wind through the Commons.

All events are free and open to the public ?

2019 Holiday Events Schedule:

Friday, November 29
?Santa, 11am-2pm, Ghelfi’s
?Carolers, 3-5pm 
?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm
?Brass Band, 4:30-6pm
?Tree Lighting Ceremony 4-4:30pm

Saturday, November 30
?Santa, 11am-2pm, Soft as a Grape
?Carolers, 2-4pm
?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm
?Brass Band, 4:30-6pm

Sunday, December 1
?Santa, 11am-2pm, Washashore Bakery
?Carolers, 1-3pm
?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 2-5pm
?Brass Band, 3-4:30pm

Saturday, December 7
?Santa, 11am-2pm, Puritan Cape Cod
?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm
?Carolers, 4-6pm
?Mashpee Chamber Christmas Parade, 5pm

Sunday, December 8
?Santa, 11am-2pm, Black Dog
?Carolers, 1-3pm
?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm

Wednesday, December 11
?Carolers, 5-7pm

Thursday, December 12
?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm
?Brass Band, 5:30-7pm

Friday, December 13
?Carolers, 5-7pm

Saturday, December 14
?Santa, 11am-2pm, Vineyard Vines
?Brass Band, 1:30-3pm
?Carolers, 3-5pm

Sunday, December 15
?Santa, 11am-2pm, LL Bean
?Brass Band, 11:30-1pm
?Carolers, 1-3pm
?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 2-5pm

Wednesday, December 18
?Carolers, 5-7pm

Thursday, December 19
?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm
?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm
?Carolers, 5-7pm

Friday, December 20
?Santa, 11am-2pm, Fox & Kit
?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm
?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm
?Carolers, 5-7pm

Saturday, December 21
?Santa, 11am-2pm, Rory's Market
?Carolers, 2-4pm
?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm
?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 4-7pm

Sunday, December 22
?Santa, 11am-2pm, Southern Tide
?Carolers, 1-3pm
?Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, 2-5pm
?Brass Band, 3:30-5pm

Monday, December 23
?Santa, 11am-2pm, Red Balloon Toy Shop
?Brass Band, 2-3:30pm

​Holly Folly Weekend
When: December 6-8, 2019
Where: Around town in Provincetown
Admission: Some events free, others require paid tickets or contributions
More Info: Holly Folly Weekend
Holly Folly Weekend, the Provincetown Business Guild's Gay and Lesbian Holiday Festival, is a great time to peruse Provincetown's amazing variety of shops and galleries for unique gifts that'll "Wow" everyone on your list - pets included!
Throughout the weekend there'll be events all over town. Open houses, dance parties, drag bingo, a Jingle Bell Bathing Suit Run down the center of town ... that's just a little sampling of the fun and frivolity in P'town on Holly Folly Weekend.

Sandwich 1st Night 2020: ​
First Night Sandwich 2020, is an alcohol free New Years Celebration that will kick off Tuesday December 31st, 2019 at 4:00 pm.  This community celebration of music, art, and dance is open to all who wish to  enjoy an eclectic evening of holiday fun.  There will be ice sculptures, lighted giants in the village and along Route 6A, children’s crafts, an enchanting fairy garden, food vendors, storytellers and jugglers.
At 8pm there will a Revelers Parade,  followed by the Grand Finale Countdown, and fireworks. over the pond. 
Buttons will be 10 dollars in advance, 12 dollars  at the door. 

Taylor-Bray Farm Holiday Festival
When: December 7 & 8, 2019, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Taylor-Bray Farm, 108 Bray Farm Road, Yarmouthport
Admission: Free. $5 parking donation requested.
More Info: Taylor-Bray Farm
Bring the kids or the grandkids to historic Taylor-Bray Farm for this back-in-time Holiday Festival. Visit with the donkeys, sheep, chickens, and other farm animals. There'll be delicious homemade baked goods and handmade wreaths, swags, centerpieces and crafts for sale in the barn. Complementary refreshments will be served.

Yarmouthport Christmas Stroll
When: December 15, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Rt. 6A, Yarmouthport
Admission: Free
More Info: Yarmouthport Christmas Stroll
The village of Yarmouthport rings in the Holiday season with its annual Christmas Stroll. As is the tradition, the Village's businesses, restaurants, B&Bs, and museums welcome all with holiday decorations, food, and seasonal music.

Historic Bass River Holiday Cookie Stroll
When:  Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, from 10:00 –3:00
Where: Old Main Street, South Yarmouth
Admission: $20 (tickets sell out well in advance of the event)
More Info: Yarmouth Libraries
Tour grand homes in the historic village of Bass River, see the sights, and pick up home-baked cookies along the way. What could be better??
When you purchase a ticket for the Cookie Stroll, your ticket is actually a cookbook with recipes for cookies served at the sites along this two-mile walking tour.
Tickets to this popular event are limited and sell out quickly.

Seaside Christmas in Orleans
When: Late November through December
Where: Various locations in Orleans
Admission: Many free activities and events
More Info: Seaside Christmas in Orleans
For a host of family friendly Cape Cod events in December, come to Orleans! During the month-long Seaside Christmas celebration, shopkeepers, gallery owners and restaurateurs welcome visitors with special events and tasty treats - and some nice discounts and promotions to help preserve your shopping budget. Getting out and about around town, there's a jam-packed roster of things to see and do including Christmas tree lightings, caroling, Nauset Model Railroad Club's Open House, and tons more.

"Gardens Aglow"
When: Weekends (Fri., Sat., & Sun.) in December from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich
Admission: Adults $18; children $7, 2 and under free
More Info:  Heritage Museums & Gardens
Heritage Museums & Gardens is putting on the glitz again this Holiday Season with it's treasured annual event - Gardens Aglow!
At this extra-special time of year, the good folks at Heritage adorn their acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands with more than 10 miles of twinkling, sparkling lights. It's truly an awesome thing to see!
Come stroll throughout the grounds and buildings and enjoy festive holiday displays, family-friendly activities, marshmallow-roasting, music and special performances, visits with Santa Claus, displays of model trains - and even a visit by some baby animals.

The Train To Christmas Town
When: 2019 dates TBA
Where: Buzzards Bay Depot, 70 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
Tickets: Ticket prices vary  
More Info: Cape Cod Central Railroad
The wonderful children's story, The Train to Christmas Town, comes alive as you board the Cape Cod Central Railroad's festively decorated train cars for a ride to Christmas Town on Cape Cod.
As the train chugs along the tracks, the elves get everyone into the Holiday spirit with sweet treats and sing-a-long caroling. Of course, the Jolly Old gentleman himself will be there when the train pulls into town, meeting and greeting everyone with a rousing "Ho, Ho, Ho!" and a special gift for each child.
What a fun way for the whole family to kick off the Holiday Season!

Annual Glassblowers' Christmas
When: Through December 30th during Museum hours (9:30 am - 5 pm)
Where: Sandwich Glass Museum, Main Street, Sandwich Village
Admission: Free
More Info: Sandwich Glass Museum
The Sandwich Glass Museum is all dressed up for the Holidays. In addition to the spectacular glass exhibits the Museum is known for worldwide, this time of year features special trees decorated with hundreds of unique glass ornaments created by some of the region's foremost glass artists.

Spectacle of Trees
When: 2019 dates TBA
Where: Cape Cod Mall, Hyannis, MA
Admission: "Tree Bucks" (raffle tickets) $10 each
More Info: Spectacle of Trees
While you're shopping for Holiday gifts for family and friends, why not take a chance on winning some cool stuff for yourself - and support great charities at the same time! Head over to Cape Cod Mall to see the Spectacle's beautiful Christmas trees, all festooned with lights and ornaments and surrounded with decorations and gifts. They're all waiting for lucky raffle winners to take them home. (Yes, if you have the winning ticket for your favorite tree, it'll be yours to keep - decorations, gifts and all!)

"The Enchanted Village"
When:  2019 dates: see here
Where: Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Rt. 132, Hyannis
Admission: Free; donations of new, unwrapped gifts and/or gift cards are appreciated
More Info: Enchanted Village
At the Enchanted Village, visitors are immersed in a fantasy world, dazzling with tens of thousands of sparkly lights, colorful animated displays, and a fantastic Santa's Village. The over-the-top display put on each year at the Cape Codder Resort draws families from near and far!
Santa comes to visit on weekend evenings, gaily costumed carolers spread the holiday spirit, and (weather permitting) there's a crackling bonfire with marshmallow roasting and a sing-along.
Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift or a gift card to place under the Giving Tree as a donation to the Independence House in Hyannis.
Note: This event is open to the public as well as to guests of the Resort.

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

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

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

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

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

Holiday Shopping Fair
Saturday Nov 28, 2015
9am-2pm
Chatham Community Center, Chatham, MA
 
Santa Arrives at the Chatham Fish Pier
Dec 6, 2015 1:30-2:30pm
Fish Pier Parking lot, 450 02633, 400 Shore Rd, Chatham
42st Annual Santa Claus arrival at the Chatham Fish Pier on the Coast Guard Vessel at 1:30 PM on December 6 followed by a fire truck ride to the Community Center for a 2:00pm visit with Santa and a small gift.
 
Tree Lighting Parade/Ceremony
Dec 11, 2015 5:45-7:00pm
Main St, Chatham
Friday, Dec. 11 is the beginning of a stroll that is pure Currier & Ives-something to write home about. We start with a light parade and caroling down Main Street followed by the tree lighting ceremony, bell ringers and more. Warm up with complimentary hot chocolate; hop on the carriage ride, marvel at the lights & the decorations as you stop to visit all our unique shops waiting to welcome you with warm refreshments, prizes, raffles and great gift ideas too.
 
Santa's workshop is here too - can you find Santa and his mailbox?
 
Meet at the Chatham Community Center for the parade that begins at 5:45pm and proceeds down Main Street to Sears Park. Tree lighting ceremony follows at 6:00pm.
 
Santa's Workshop
Dec 11, 2015 6:30-8pm
Chatham Chamber's Information Booth, Chatham, MA
Friday, December 11       6:30 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 12   11:00 - 2:00 pm
Chatham Chamber's Information Booth on Main Street
Meet Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas!
 
Breakfast with Santa
Dec  12, 2015
Chatham Wayside Inn
Chatham Wayside Inn's Wild Goose Tavern
Santa and Mrs. Claus invite you to join them for a very special breakfast at the Chatham Wayside Inn.

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

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


Christmas in Cotuit
Dec 6, 2015 10am-12pm
Bring your children to paint a wooden ornament for your tree and enjoy some cookies and cider. Come early as this is a popular event! Then, from 10 am to 4 pm, the gift shop will be open with a holiday sale on many items, so plan to do your shopping early with us!

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

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

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

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

OPEN HOUSES, REFRESHMENTS AND STROLL SPECIALS...

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


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

Eastham Holiday Festival & Toy Drive 
 December 5, 2015, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
 Gift Barn, Santa arrives at 10 a.m.
 Orleans-Eastham Elks  
Sponsored by the Gift Barn & the Eastham Chamber of Commerce, this free event draws hundreds of children every year to help kick off the holiday season. This festive day includes a visit with Santa at the Gift Barn 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tell him about your Christmas list and get some free goodies! Then ride the free trolley to the Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge to create holiday crafts, get your face painted, and enjoy entertainment. Refreshments, gifts, and more. To brighten the spirits of those less fortunate, we ask of those who wish to help, to bring a new unwrapped toy of any value to the Elks Lodge. For more information on how to get involved in this event as a sponsor or participant, contact the Eastham Chamber info@easthamchamber.com (508) 240-7211 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gardens Aglow
Nov 27 and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December
 4:30-8:30pm
Heritage Museums
Join us for our annual holiday event, featuring more lights and decorations than ever! Again this year: The Holiday Train, a festive model railway display that will travel through the Special Exhibitions Gallery along elevated tracks and over a spectacular bridge made of all-natural materials. Enjoy music and dance performances at 6:30 in the Automobile Gallery. St. Nick will hold court in the Model T. Gingerbread houses created by local companies and students will be on display. Holiday crafts, carousel rides, Hidden Hollow by moonlight, and marshmallow roasting over a fire pit all add up to a great holiday celebration.  4:30pm - 8:30pm
 
http://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/gardens-aglow/
 
Artists Holiday Giveaway
Nov 28, 2015 continuing weekly until 12/19 10am-5pm
Collections Gallery Sandwich, MA
Artists Holiday Giveaway
Collections Gallery ● 23A Jarves Street    (508) 833-0039
Collections gallery is a fine arts and crafts cooperative gallery of local artists. During our annual giveaway, each purchase enters you into a drawing to win one of our beautifully handcrafted gifts. Winners will be drawn December 19th.
 
Cookie Stroll
Nov 28, 2015
Various Locations
Sweet Sandwich Cookie Stroll – Saturday, November 28th
Town wide cookie stroll.  Savor the local flavor- participating businesses will pass out their favorite holiday cookies. 
 
Our sweet participants:
The Bristish Beer Company - 46 Route 6A, East Sandwich
Cape Cod Dog Center - 10 Jan Sebastian Drive Unit 4B
Collections Gallery – 23 Jarves Street, Sandwich Village
Heart of Stone – 130 Route 6A, Sandwich Village
Grainger Pottery - 478 Route 6A, East Sandwich
Splash Stationers – 126 Route 6A, Sandwich Village
Scenic Roots – 349 Route 6A, East Sandwich
Stephanie’s – 132 Route 6A, Sandwich Village
The Black Purls Yarn Shop - 201 Route 6A, East Sandwich
The Glass Studio on Cape Cod - 470 Route 6A, East Sandwich
Titcomb’s Bookshop – 432 Route 6A, East Sandwich
 
Lighting of the Littlest Christmas Tree
Nov 29, 2015
5pm at Shawme Pond
Family free event.
Feel the magic of the Thornton Burgess story as the little tree in the pond lights up for the first time this season.  Sponsored by the American Legion Post 188 of Sandwich.
 
 
Santa’s House
Dec 1, 2, 3, 4, 2015 5:30-7:30pm
Santa’s House
Sandwich Professional Firefighters, Heritage Plaza, 280 Route 130
Meet Santa and his elf, enjoy hayrides, cookies and apple cider.
Tuesday, December 1st through Friday, December 4th
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Carol Sing
Dec 4, 2015 7-8pm
First Church of Christ
Gather in Town Hall Square for a tree lighting and traditional carols led by Jim Ellis, the Festival Brass and the Mostly Dickens Carolers. After the singing, stroll down to the Dan’l Webster Inn for complimentary cider and cookies. Sponsored by Mr. T's Auto Service and the Belfry Inn & Bistro.
Rain Date: Sunday December 6th.
 
Breakfast with Santa
Dec 12, 2015 8am-12pm
YMCA Cape Cod Camp Lyndon
Join is for a joyful morning with Santa. Bring your family and friends to celebrate teh seast at the Y. $20 per family of 4 and $3 per additional guest.
Reservations Required! Please contact 508-362-6500x 0
 
Crafts, photos with santa, breakfast, holiday s'mores and more!
 
Holiday Sing and Dance Party
Dec  20, 2015 3-4:30pm
Meryl’s Music Center, Sandwich
One hour of holiday music making and dancing.  And a holiday craft to make.  Treats and juice will be provided at the end for the kids (we try but we cannot guarantee an allergen free snack tray so please bring your own if your child has a food allergy or special dietary needs)!
 
These are not drop in classes. You must register and pay in full in advance. Space is limited, so please register early.
 
Cost $20 first child, $5 each additional in the same family
 
www.merylsmusicandarts.com 508-432-5240

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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