holidays by the sea weekend
deCEMber 6-8, 2024
including community holiday events
COMMUNITY HOLIDAY EVENTS
All Aboard for The Polar Express™ Train Ride! November22-December23
CapeCodCentralRailroad70MainStreet,BuzzardsBay,MA
Adventurecomestolifewhenthetraindepartsforaround-tripjourneytotheNorthPoleledbyour merry-makingcast!WearyourChristmasjammiesforevenmorefun! 888-797-7245orvisitwww.capetrain.com
Annual Holidays at Highfield November22-December15Thursdays,Fridays,Saturdays,&Sundays,10:00AM-4:00PM HighfieldHall&Gardens56HighfieldDrive,Falmouth,MA
HolidaysatHighfield~TimelessTales,ALiteraryJourney.Highfieldissetforanotherholidayseason ofspectaculardecoration,seasonalactivities,festivemusic,andmagicaldisplays.TheGiftGallerywill onceagainbealivewithartisangiftsforallages Ourcraftroomwillalsofilloursecond-floorroom withspecialactivities.Bringyourfriendsandfamilytothisunforgettableholidayexperience!Our designteamledbySarahPringwilldelightyouwithanamazingdisplayforallagestoenjoy! Admission:$15.508-495-1878orvisitwww.highfieldhallandgardens.org
Falmouth Art Center Holiday Market & Gift Gallery November23–December24
ExtendedhoursfortheMarketareMondaytoFriday,9:00AM–4:00PM,Saturday10:00AM4:00PMandSunday1:00PM–4:00PM.TheMarketisfreeandopendailytothepublic. FalmouthArtCenter137GiffordStreet,Falmouth,MA
Morethan100localartistsandcraftershavecreatedoriginalartwork:watercolor,pastel,oiland acrylicpaintings;sculpture,mixedmediaandcollagework;printsandfineartphotography;handknitted,sewnandwovenscarfs,shawls,hats,mittens,bags,andbabyitems;ceramicsthatinclude mugs,bowls,platesandvases;hand-andmachine-embroidereditemsincludinglinens,dishtowels, runnersandpotholders;stainedglassboxes;hand-craftedjewelry;holidaycardsandnotecards; ornamentsmadeofglass,ceramics,woodandmore!508-540-3304orvisitwww.falmouthart.org
Gardens Aglow
November29–December23SelectNights4:30PM–8:00PM
HeritageMuseums&Gardens67GroveStreet,Sandwich,MA
GardensAglowisacelebrationoflightsthathasbecomeatreasuredholidaytradition Thisevent featuresbeautifullightdisplaysthroughoutthegardens,festiveseasonaldecor,andfunactivitiesfor all.WelookforwardtowelcomingyoutoGardensAglowwhereyoucanenjoyHeritageinawhole newlight!508-888-3300orvisitwww.heritagemuseums.org
Sip n' Shop Local at Nautical & Nice and Paine's Patio
December53:00PM-7:00PM
Paine’sPatio674MacArthurBoulevard,Pocasset,MA
Stopbyandenjoylightrefreshments,specialgiftideasavings,complimentarygiftwrappingandlots ofgoodcheer!508-563-7557orvisitwww.painespatio.com
The Friends of the Falmouth Public Library 27th Annual Holiday Book Sale
December5-710:00AM-5:00PM
FalmouthPublicLibrary300MainStreet,Falmouth,MA
High-qualityusedbooks,suitableforgiftgiving,incategoriesincludingchildren'sbooks,gardening, cookbooks,recentfiction,history,artandmusic,andmore. 508-457-2555orvisitwww.falmouthpubliclibrary.org
Cape Symphony’s Holiday on the Cape December6-8Friday4:00PM&8:00PM,Saturday3:00PM&7:30PM, Sunday1:00PM&5:00PM BarnstablePerformingArtsCenter744WestMainStreet,HyannisMA
ThosewhohaveexperiencedourHolidayontheCapeconcertsknowthatJOYtrulyisourfavorite season.Thisseason’sholidayprogramfeaturestheclassicsyouknowandlovecombinedwithspecial gueststheCapeSymphonyDanceCompany,ChathamChorale,andBroadwaysensationScarlett Strallen.HighlightsincludemusicfromThePolarExpress,Handel’sMessiahandanotherstellar performancefromourownCapeSymphonyDanceCompany.Itdoesn'tgetmoreJOYfulthanthis. 508-540-0611orvisitwww.capesymphony.org
Holiday Season Welcome at Martha’s Vineyard Bank
December65:00PM–7:00PM
Martha’sVineyardBank2WaterStreet,WoodsHole,MA
Stopbyforsweettreatsandhotcocoa!(andgetaMartha’sVineyardBank2025Calendar!) 508-627-4266orvisitwww.mvbank.com
Holiday Tree Lighting and Social Event in West Falmouth
December66:00PM–8:00PM
SponsoredbytheWestFalmouthVillageAssoc,WestFalmouthMarket&WestFalmouthLibrary WestFalmouthLibrary575WestFalmouthHighway,WestFalmouth,MA
PleasejoinusontheWestFalmouthLibrarylawnforafestiveeveningaswelightourcommunitytree donatedbytheHughesfamilyandhostedbytheWestFalmouthVillageAssociation,theWest FalmouthMarket,andtheWestFalmouthLibrary.TheFalmouthHighSchoolChorus,underthe directionofChristopherRicci,willleadusincaroling.WestFalmouthMarketwillprovidecookiesand cocoa.Santaisplanningtostopbyaswellwithsometreatstoshare!Comeinsideoutofthecoldfora wineandcheesesocialwithholidayfavoritesonthepianobyMimiSchlichter.Pleasebringanew unwrappedtoytodonatetoourtoydrive 508-548-4709orvisitwwwwestfalmouthlibraryorg
A Special Screening Event: A Cape Cod Christmas
December67:00PM
SponsoredbytheWoodsHoleFilmFestival ClappAuditorium,7MBLStreetWoodsHole,MA
JointheWoodsHoleFilmFestivalforascreeningofACapeCodChristmas,filmedinFalmouth.When achildren’sauthorcomesdowntotheCapetohostonelastChristmasdinnerwithherdisagreeable siblingsbeforetheysellthefamilyhouse,shereuniteswithherchildhoodsweetheart,alocalartist, whohelpsherfindawaytokeepthehouseshelovessodearly.
Attendeesareinvitedtowearanuglyholidaysweaterandthewinneroftheugliestsweater,asjudged byfilmmakerJohnStimpson,willreceiveticketstofutureWoodsHoleFilmFestivalscreenings. 508-495-3456orvisitwww.woodsholefilmfestival.org
Wreath Sale & Holiday Market
December78:30AM–2:30PM
FalmouthMuseumsontheGr
Breakfast with Mrs. Claus
December79:00AM-12:00NOON
TheWharfRestaurant&Bar286GrandAvenue,FalmouthMA
JoinusforBreakfastwithMrs Claus Therewillbefacepainting,acrafttable,ornamentmakingand photoswithMrs.Claus.Purchaseticketsatthedoor,$15foradultsand$7.50forkids.Bringagiftto donatetolocalfamiliesthisholidayseason.508-548-7800orvisitwww.thewharffalmouth.com
Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church Historic Christmas Fair
December79:00AM-2:00PM
SaintBarnabasEpiscopalChurch91MainStreet,FalmouthMA
Formorethan90years,SaintBarnabas’sChristmasFairhasbroughtthespiritoftheseasontolife withitsbrightandbountifuldisplaysofold-fashionedandinnovativeitemsforholidayshoppers.The traditioncontinueswiththisyear’sfair.TheCandyCaneCafe,wherevisitorscanrelaxandenjoya luncheonfrom11:00AM–2:00PM.Lunchselectionsavailableforpurchaseincludechowder,soup, andsandwiches.508-548-3863orvisitwww.stbarnabasfalmouth.org
The First Congregational Church of Falmouth on The Village Green Christmas Fair
December79:00AM-2:00PM
FirstCongregationalChurch,68MainStreet,Falmouth,MA
ExperiencetheultimateinatraditionalNewEnglandChristmasFair!Featuringhandmadegarments andgifts,freshholidaywreathsandarrangements,Christmasdecor&ornaments,aCountryStore withGoodyBakery,andaluncheonwithlobsterroll&clamchowder.There'llalsobeabargain basementfilledwithgift-quality,gentlyuseditems,jewelry,linens&booksaswellasafreefairfor thekids. 508-548-3700orvisitwww.firstcongfalmouth.org
Woods Hole Public Library Book Sale
December710:00AM–5:30PM
WoodsHolePublicLibrary,581WoodsHoleRoad,WoodsHole,MA
JointheWoodsHolePublicLibraryatWaterStreetKitchenonSaturday,December7,forBooks& Bubblesfrom12:00PMto3:00PM.Anattractive,curatedselectionofusedbookswillbeavailablefor purchase,alongwithfestivedrinks.Foreverydrinksold,WaterStreetKitchenwilldonate$1tothe Library,soshoppersareenco l fb bbl !
Winter Open House and Student Exhibition at the Cahoon Museum
December710:00AM–4:00PM
CahoonMuseumofAmericanArt4676FalmouthRoad,Cotuit,MA
JointheCahoonMuseumforadayofcrafts,holidaytreats,andaspecialstudentartexhibition! Freeadmissionforall.FamilyProgram10:00AM-12:00NOON,Receptionforstudentexhibition: 1:00PM-3:00PM. 508-428-7581orvisitwww.cahoonmuseum.org
Shoreway Acres Inn's “33rd Annual Decorate Your Own Gingerbread House” Children’s Event December711:00AMand11:30AM
ShorewayAcresInn59ShoreStreet,Falmouth,MA
Thischildren’seventincludes:“Pint-SizedGrahamGingerbreadHouses”assembledandreadyto decorate,traysofcandies,cookies,cereals,sprinkles&frostingsfordecorating,andlight refreshmentsforkidsandgrownupspectators. Advancereservationsrequired.PleaseReserveEarly at:508-540-3000orinfo@shorewayacresinn.com
Team Chase Foundation and Falmouth Police Department Toy Drive
December711:00AM-3:00PM
Walmart137TeaticketHighway,Falmouth,MA
JointheTeamChaseFoundationandtheFalmouthPoliceDepartmenttosupportlocalfamiliesin need.Stuff–A–CruiserandaRaffletowina$100.00giftcard.Pleasebringanunwrappedtoy. 508-790-7277orvisitwww.teamchasefoundation.org
New England Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker December712:00NOON&4:00PM LawrenceSchool137LakeviewAvenue,Falmouth,MA
NewEnglandBalletTheatre,underthedirectionofCourtneyHingston,isthrilledtobeperforming theirannualNutcrackerballet!! Tickets,$25onsaleatNEBTStudio. 508-360-1269orvisitwww.newenglandballet.net
Sip & Shop: Craft & Vendor Fair at the Boutique on the Buy Way December72:00PM–5:30PM BoutiqueontheBuyWay47N
The Gallery on Main Holiday Open House
December74:00PM–7:30PM
TheGalleryonMain317MainStreet,Falmouth,MA
TheGalleryonMaincelebratestheChristmasSeasonwithaHolidayOpenHouse!Thesoundsofthe seasonwillentertainyoubythetalentedsingerBetsyWest Enjoytheartof25localartistsandthe musicfromoneofFalmouth’sfavorites.EnjoysomeholidayrefreshmentsbeforetheAnnualLighting oftheVillageGreenat6:00PM.508-566-6318
Winter Wonderland at Martha’s Vineyard Bank
December75:00PM–7:00PM
Martha’sVineyardBank84MainStreet,Falmouth,MA
ComeintoseetheMartha’sVineyardBankWinterWonderlandandenjoysweetbitesandwarmup withhotcocoa!(andgetaMartha’sVineyardBank2025Calendar!) 508-627-4266orvisitwww.mvbank.com
The Christmas Stroll at Main Street Gallery
December75:00PM–8:00PM
MainStreetRealEstate&Gallery189MainStreet,Falmouth,MA
AftertheVillageGreenTreeLighting,hearLiveMusicbytheFamiliarswhileenjoyinglight refreshmentsandlocalartists.774-763-5441orvisitwww.mainstreetrealestatefalmouth.com
FALMOUTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA WEEKEND FRIDAY DECEMBER 6
Nobska Lighthouse Holiday Open House
Sponsoredby:FriendsofNobskaLight,Inc. TrolleyCourtesyofCCRTA 5:00PM–8:00PM NobskaLighthouse,WoodsHole,MA
Takethetrolley*fromWoodsHoleVillagetoNobskaPointtohaveyourpicturetakenwithMrs.Claus andenjoyholidaymusicbyTheBrassRingensemble WarmupinsidetherenovatedKeepersHouse, enjoycocoaandcookiesprovidedbyCoffeeObsession,coloraportraitofNobskacreatedbylocal artistKarenRinaldo,GalleryonMain andseeinsidethelighthousetoweratnight!
FALMOUTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA WEEKEND
FRIDAY DECEMBER 6
CarolinginWoodsHoleVillage
Sponsoredby:ServiceCreditUnion,CourtesyofMarineBiologicalLaboratory
5:30PM WaterfrontPark,WaterStreet,WoodsHole,MA
JoinusasweheraldintheChristmasseasonwithcarolingatWaterfrontPark. TheSolsticeSingers leadusinafestiveseasonalsing-alongoffamiliarholidayclassics.Aftercaroling,hoponthetrolley onWaterStreetandtakeittoNobskaLighthousetopartakeintheirHolidayOpenHouse.
FALMOUTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA WEEKEND
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7
Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth
SponsoredbyPatriotPartyBoats
10:30AM MarinePark,ScrantonAve,Falmouth,MA
HeadtoFalmouthHarboronScrantonAvenuetowelcomeSeafaringSantaandtheFalmouthHigh SchoolChorus! CandyCanesforallthekids!
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7
13th Annual Jingle Jog 5K Run & Kids “GhELF” Run
JingleJogSponsoredbyFalmouthRoadRace,Inc.
Kids“GhELF”RunSponsoredbyGhelfi’sCandiesCapeCod
3:00PM&3:30PM TheRunHouse,227MainStreet,Falmouth,MA
Wearyourwildestholiday“jinglebells”festiveoutfit!!
The“GhELF”Run,whichstartsat3:00PM,isahalfmilerunforchildren12andunder.JingleJog5k startsat3:30PM.T-shirtsforthefirst5005Kregistrantsandfirst150GhELFregistrants,ANDJingle Bellsforall!Awardsfortoprunnersaswellas"MostFestive"attire.Bothraceswillstartandfinishat TheRunHouse,227MainStreet 508-548-8500orvisitwwwfalmouthchambercom
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll
SponsoredbyFalmouthVillageAssociation
4:00PM–8:00PM MainStreet&Queen’sBuyway,FalmouthVillage
JoinusattheAnnualHolidayStrollhostedbytheFalmouthVillageAssociationfortheultimate Holidaycelebration.Discoveruniquegiftsatourcharminglocalshops,dineinourmanyrestaurants, beserenadedbytheDickensCarolers,andcheeronadultandkidrunnersduringtheJingleJog5kand KidsGhELFRun!VisitwithSantaatBarbo’sFurnitureandfollowhimtotheLightingoftheVillage Green.JoinHolidayCharactersontheLibraryLawnforCookies&HotCocoa,LineDancersonMain Street,listentotheCranberryShoresChorus,capturewintrymemoriesontheCapeCodPhotoBus. Enjoylivemusic,bemesmerizedbyTurningPointedanceperformances,anddon’tforgettogetyour facepainted!BesuretojoinusforthisenchantingeveningofholidaycheeronbeautifulFalmouth MainStreet!
ParkingisavailableatbothMullen-HallandLawrenceSchools.AdetailedScheduleofEventswillbe availableatFalmouthVillagemerchants.LiketheFalmouthVillageFacebookpageformore information.
Lighting of the Village Green
SponsoredbyMartha'sVineyardBank,FalmouthChamberofCommerce&Falmouth DepartmentofPublicWorks
6:00PMVillageGreen,FalmouthVillage
MainStreet,includingtheFalmouthVillageGreenwillbedecoratedforChristmas.Youcan't misstheONEmagicmomentthattransformstheVillageGreentoSanta'swonderlandand bringsfamiliestogetherinfestivehighspiritstostarttheholidays.TheFalmouthTownBand BrassandFalmouthChamberDirector,BetsyWest,willleadtheholidaycarolingbeforea specialvisitfromSanta.Dresswarmlyandbringflashlightsandyourbestholidaycheer!
FALMOUTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA WEEKEND
SUNDAY DECEMBER 8
61st Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade SponsoredbyCapeCod5&TheFalmouthChamberofCommerce FloatSponsorChapmanFunerals&Cremations
12:00NOON
DillinghamAvenuetoMainStreet,Falmouth,MA
Bringyourfamily,yourguestsandyourfriendstotheBESTandlargestChristmasParadein allofSoutheastNewEngland.Presentedforthe61stconsecutiveyearbytheFalmouth ChamberofCommerceandledbyourFalmouthTownCrier.Theparade,organizedunderthe themeof“SightsandSoundsoftheHolidays,"willstep-offatnoontimefromDillingham AvenueandDavisStraitsandproceedalongMainStreettotheVillageGreen.Itwillfeature decoratedfloats,marchingbands,costumedcharactersandSantaClaus!Smileforthe cameras,asFCTVwillonceagainfilmtheentireparadeforlocalviewing.Broadcastaround theworldbymvyradio88.7FM.
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