NOVEMBER 21-DECEMBER 30
Second Annual Glassblowers' Christmas
Well-known glass artist's decorated trees.
More information: www.sandwichglassmuseum.org
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument
Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown
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 23-DECEMBER 18
Gardens Aglow Annual Celebration of Lights
Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich
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. 5 to 9 pm.
More information: www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
14th Annual Festival of Trees
Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association, 1566 Main Street, Chatham. 1 to 4 p.m. Presented by Chatham Garden Club.
More information: 508-945-5199
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
A Seaside Christmas in Orleans
Visit shops and galleries meet visitors from the North Pole while enjoying live music, holiday refreshments, demonstrations, amazing sales, and gifts from around the world, as well as truly unique items made on Cape Cod.
More information: www.christmasinorleans.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2-MONDAY, JANUARY 2
Cape Cod Enchanted Village
Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Hyannis
Magnificent display of more than 100,000 lights, a Santa's Village, animated reindeer stall and snowmen. Carolers and Santa on weekends December 2-December 18. Lights remain on display through January 2.
More information: (508) 771-3000, www.capecodderresort.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
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.
More information: 508-548-0400 or www.falmouththeatreguild.org
Christmas in Edgartown
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
Tree lighting & carols on the Village Green, Open Houses at classically decorated Inns, a parade down Main Street and the festive lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse. Also, wine, hot drinks and tasty treats as well as Christmas music and family concerts to help keep you in that holiday spirit!
More information: http://edgartownboardoftrade.com
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Annual Mashpee Christmas Parade
Mashpee Commons, Mashpee. 6 pm.
More information: www.mashpeechamber.com
Historic Bass River Holiday Cookie Stroll
10:30 am-3 pm. Two-mile walking tour through historic Bass River to 10 sites, including the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. A Benefit for the South Yarmouth Library. More information: Tickets on sale after 11/22 from South Yarmouth Library
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
Dennis Christmas Stroll
Route 6A, Dennis Village
More information: 508-385-6000 or www.dennischamber.com
SATURDAY, 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 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