Celebrate the Wonder: Cape Cod for the Holidays!
If you want to feel warm this holiday season, we suggest a little Cape! From late November through the first of January, tis’ the season on Cape Cod for seaside fun, festivity and fantastic shopping.
Find a place to stay, dine or get some holiday shopping done during your stay! Or check availability at Cape Cod accommodations now.
Fun-filled holiday-themed events on Cape Cod include:
November 20
Santa Arrives at Cape Cod Mall
Santa Claus and his elves will be on hand at Cape Cod Mall from November 20th through December 24th. Santa will be available to accept wish lists and pose for professional photos daily. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 am - 8 pm, and Sunday from noon - 6 pm, with short breaks to feed his reindeer. Additionally, he'll be available for pictures with our four-legged and winged friends on special Pet Photo Nights scheduled for November 23 and 30, and December 7 from 5-8 pm.
More information: 508-771-0200 or www.capecodmall.com
November 25
Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument
The annual lighting of the Pilgrim Monument, which celebrates the Pilgrims’ First Landing in America at Provincetown. 5 to 7 pm.
More information: 508-487-1310 or www.pilgrim-monument.org
November 27-28
Holidays at Mashpee Commons
Mashpee Commons has plenty of fun, free holiday activities for the entire family!
Beginning at 3 pm on Friday, November 27th, enjoys live music, free horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling with the Mostly Dickens Carolers, the lighting of the Holiday Tree and more! Santa will arrive at 3 pm and sit with children at Ghelfi’s Candies of Cape Cod in Central Square. Bring your camera if you want a photo with Santa.
More information: www.mashpeecommons.com
November 27-28
Artisans' Guild of Cape Cod Annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Show
Nauset Middle School Gym, Route 28, Orleans. Gifts for everyone on your list: pottery, jewelry, clothing, photography, painting, woodworking and more. All handcrafted by Cape Cod Artisans. Raffle of artisan donated works to benefit the Lower Cape Outreach Council. Free Admission and plenty of parking. 10 am to 5 pm. More information: www.artisansguildcapecod.org
November 27-December 13
Holidays at Heritage: An Old Fashioned Celebration!
Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich. Visitors are invited to stroll the lighted paths, explore the Hart Family Maze and several lighting vignettes created by the area’s premiere landscape companies. Friday-Sunday only, 5-9 pm.
More information: 508-888-3300 or www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
November 27-28 and December 4-6
12th Annual Festival of Trees
Atwood House Museum, Chatham. Place silent auction bids on designer tabletop trees with ornamental themes. Also shop for wreaths, centerpieces and gifts, and tour the festively decorated historic Atwood House Museum. 2-4 pm.
More information: 508-945-2493
November 28-29 and December 5-6
The Holidays at Highfield
Highfield Hall, Falmouth. Enjoy Highfield Hall in all of its splendid holiday glory, with theme-decorated trees, florist-decorated fireplaces, and a host of creches on display from around the world. Juried artisans will be selling handcrafted items. 10 am to 4 pm.
More information: 508-495-1878 or www.highfieldhall.org
December 3-24
Christmas in Orleans
A month-long series of holiday events, including a "Find the Elf" contest on December 5th, open houses, shopping sales, cookie decorating and more.
More information: www.christmasinorleans.com
December 4
Holiday on the Hill" art reception
Cape Cod Conservatory of Music & Arts, 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. Celebrate the season with a "Holiday on the Hill" art reception! From 6 till 8 pm, enjoy wine and appetizers, mingle with artists, and view exciting contemporary and traditional works of art. The exhibit includes photographs, paintings, fiber art, monoprint, mixed media, and drawings from the region's best and brightest artists! Each piece is for sale with a 25% commission being donated to the Conservatory.
More information: www.capecodconservatory.org
December 4
The Land's End Inn's "Holiday Gala Celebration"
5 to 9 p.m. All Cape Cod Chamber members are invited to join us this decade-old tradition at Land's End Inn in Provincetown. Come enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, homemade cookies and great company at this historic seaside inn. This event is open to the public and free of charge and marks the opening of Provincetown's Annual Holly Folly celebration.
More information: 508-487-0706.
December 4-6
Christmas in the Harwiches
Entertainment, open houses, Christmas stroll, tree lighting and carol singing.
More information: 508-432-1600 or www.harwichcc.com
December 4-6
Falmouth Holidays by the Sea weekend
Holiday activities and concerts, including Santa’s arrival by boat in Falmouth Harbor, caroling at historic Nobska Lighthouse and the 46th Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade December 6th at noon.
More information: 508-548-8500 or www.falmouthchamber.com
December 4-6
Holly Folly Weekend in Provincetown
Caroling, cabaret, lighting contest and a holiday house tour.
More information: 508-487-2313 or www.ptown.org/HollyFolly.asp
December 4-6
Brewster for the Holidays
Festive events will be occurring all over town, including a tree lighting at the Bayside Drummer Boy Park on December 4th; open houses, exhibits and special events around Brewster on December 5th; and a Family Holiday Party at Ocean Edge Resort from 3 to 5 p.m. on December 6th.
More information: 508-237-1617 or www.brewstercapecod.org
December 4-6
Cape Symphony Orchestra presents “Holiday Pops Spectacular”
A holiday concert tradition at the BHS Performing Arts Center in Hyannis.
For tickets, call 508-362-1111 or visit www.capesymphony.org
December 4-6
Advent Festival at the Community of Jesus in Orleans
Celebrating a Season of Hope with the traditional Service of Lessons and Carols, a Festive Dinner, Elegant Teas at Bethany Guest House, Unique Christmas Gifts at Priory Books & Gifts and the Monastic Bake Shop, Fresh Evergreen Wreaths Made to Order, Tours of the Church of the Transfiguration, and more!
More information: 508-240-2400 www.communityofjesus.org
December 4-13
A Canal Christmas, featuring Christmas in Sandwich
Caroling, holiday home tour, tree lightings, golf scrambles, and craft fairs.
More information: 508-759-6000 or www.capecodcanalchamber.org
December 4-13
Performance of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
Come and enjoy Falmouth Theatre Guild's production of this enduring and hilarious holiday classic! Fridays 7:30 pm and Saturday & Sunday at 4 pm. $16 general admission and $14 seniors and students.
More information: 508-548-0400 or www.falmouththeatreguild.org
December 4-January 2
Enchanted Village at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis
Holiday lights and animation display, carolers and Santa. Friday-Sunday.
More information: 508-771-3000 or www.capecodderresort.com
December 5
Hyannis Harbor Lighting & Boat Parade/Village of Lights Stroll
Harbor tours, hayrides, chowder, holiday boat parade and lighting of the Village Green.
More information: 508-362-5230 or www.hyannis.com
December 5
Open House at Nobska Light
Nobska Light, Nobska and Church Road, Woods Hole
Holiday tours of the lighthouse. Children must be 45” tall and over age 6. Only six people can go up at a time on tour.
More information: http://a01311.uscgaux.info/lighthouse_tours.html
December 6
Yarmouth Port Christmas Stroll
Stroll along Route 6A sampling goodies from local stores and visit museums & inns. Tree lighting and caroling on the Common. 1 to 4 pm.
More information: 508-362-3021 or www.hsoy.org
December 6
"The Nutcracker"
Cape Cod Conservatory, 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. Come watch the Falmouth Conservatory ballet students' production of "The Nutcracker," an enchanting story about a little girl, Clara and a magical holiday evening. 2 pm. Tickets $5 (age 5 and under free). On sale at the Falmouth Conservatory or at the door.
More information: www.capecodconservatory.org
December 11
40th Annual Osterville Christmas Open House & Stroll
Osterville Village
More information: www.ostervillevillage.com
December 11-12
Chatham Christmas Stroll
Light Parade down Chatham Main Street at 5:30 pm Friday (starts at the Chatham Community Center), followed by Annual Tree Lighting at Sears Park on Main Street at 6 pm and hayrides all evening. Activities on Saturday include hayrides, food, free activities, Breakfast with Santa at Queen Anne Inn and the Historic Inn Tour.
More information: www.chathaminfo.com
December 12
Chatham Historic Inn Tour
Visit the grandest of oceanfront resorts to the most intimate of small inns along with fine local historical museums, all decked out in their holiday best. 1:30-4:30 pm.
More information: 508-945-5199 or www.chathaminfo.com
December 12
4th Annual Mashpee Christmas Parade
Mashpee Christmas Parade and breakfast with Santa.
More information: 508-477-0792 or www.mashpeechamber.com
December 12
Chatham Bars Inn Holiday Express
Join Chatham Bars Inn for a festive and enchanting train ride on the "CBI Holiday Express," a magical experience for children of all ages! Board the train in your favorite pajamas and warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. Holiday stories, visits with Santa and many other fun activities. $29 per person. The train departs from Hyannis on the Cape Cod Central Railroad (252 Main Street).
More information: 508-945-0096
December 19
Holiday Book Events at Yellow Umbrella Books
Stop by Yellow Umbrella Books at 501 Main Street in Chatham for some great holiday book events! On Saturday, December 19th, Chatham's own Debra Lawless will do signings of her book "Chatham in the Jazz Age" from 1 to 3 p.m. On Sunday, the store will welcome Brent Harold, author of "The Strange Interlude of The Tree in the House" from 1 to 3 p.m. From 3 to 5 p.m., join pet photographer Kim Roderiques, whose photos were featured in Duncan Birmingham's book "Pets Who Want To Kill Themselves."
More information: Call 508-945-0144
December 20
"A Christmas Carol"
Cape Cod Conservatory, 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. The Musical Theatre Youth Singers, under the direction of Elaine Burkly, present an adaptation of the Charles Dickens' classic. Enjoy light refreshments following the performance. Free admission! Donations will support the Musical Theatre Youth Singers program. 2:30 pm.
More information: www.capecodconservatory.org
December 31
New Year's Eve Celebrations, Cape-wide
Many towns on Cape Cod host celebrations, complete with costume parades and fun for the whole family. Chatham has First Night Chatham, one of the largest First Night events, with festivities including a celebration of the arts, noise parade, fireworks display and the popular "Dropping of the Cod" at midnight!
More information: 888-33CAPECOD
