Holiday Happenings Around Cape Cod

When most people think of Cape Cod, they envision warm breezes and sunshine sparkling on the Atlantic Ocean. Sun, sand, and summer fun.

But there's still fun to be had during a winter on the Cape – with Holiday Events scheduled in every Cape town from Bourne to Provincetown up to and including First Night Festivities and the annual "Dropping of the Cod" in Chatham!

While the December merriment lasts all month long, much of it is concentrated in the first two weekends. Check out our listing for ideas (alphabetical by town), but make sure to visit the websites for last minute schedule changes.

And don't forget your scarf and mittens!

Bourne

Christmas on Main Street

December 11, 2010
12:00 PM TO 3:30 PM

Parade starts at 3:30pm. Sponsored by the Warham Village Association. More information available at www.warehamvillageassociation.com or by calling Jackie at (508) 295-7870.

Brewster

Brewster For the Holidays: "A Sea of Lights"

December 3, 4, 5, 2010

A traditional Cape Cod holiday celebration recreated from years past and sponsored by Brewster businesses for all of Brewster to enjoy! Look for "Brewster For the Holidays" flags at participating businesses.

Check the Calendar of Events and buy a raffle ticket to win one of several prizes donated by Brewster businesses. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cape Cod Children's Place, a child care and family resource center who serves families in Brewster and surrounding towns. This year, the raffle theme is "Win a Great Getaway".

Chatham

Annual Festival of the Trees

Sponsored by the Chatham Garden Club

Friday, November 26, 2010 to Saturday, November 27, 2010

1:00PM - 4:00PM
Atwood House Museum, Stage Harbor Road
Saturday Evening Gala Party - 5 to 8 pm

Place silent bids on ornamentally themed tabletop trees, shop for holiday wreaths and decorations, and enjoy the magical beauty of this seasonal For more information visit www.chathamgardenclub.org

Holiday Dinner Dance – a Community Celebration

Sunday, December 05, 2010

6:00PM - 10:30PM
Chatham Bars Inn, Shore Road

Cocktails (cash bar) and hors d'oeuvres at 6 PM, then at 7 PM dining and dancing with music by Chatham's own " Total Strangers" at the lovely Chatham Bars Inn, in the main dining room

Silent Auction to benefit "Santas for Seniors", Chatham Angel Fund and continuing Chatham Merchants' Association Community Programs. Tickets are $75 each (tax & tip included) and can be purchased Marge's Place/Chatham T. Co. Sponsored by the Chatham Merchants' Association.

Creative Arts Center in Chatham
Holiday Sale and Small Works Exhibition

Friday, November 26, 2010 to Friday, December 10, 2010

10:00AM - 4:00PM
154 Crowell Road, Chatham MA

One stop holiday shopping includes hand made items for gift giving and small works of art to enhance the home. For more info, call 508-945-3583 or click here.

2nd Annual Holiday Light Parade

Friday, December 10, 2010

5:30PM - 6:00PM
Chatham Community Center and Down Main Street

Each person who convenes at the Chatham Community Center will be provided with a light, but feel free to bring (or wear) your own flashing holiday light! Promptly at 5:45 pm the group will be led caroling down Main Street to the tree lighting ceremony at Sears Park in the triangle of Seaview Street.

Click here to see full listing of holiday happenings in Chatham!

Harwich

Christmas in Harwich

December 3-5, call 508-430-1165 for more information

Harwich Port Stroll

Friday, December 3 5:30-9pm

Tree lighting ceremony * Family Carol Singing * Photos with Santa * Horse-drawn carriage rides * Merchant open houses * Music * Refreshments * Good Cheer! *

Harwich Center events

Saturday, Dec 4 10am-4pm

Harwich Family Run * Brooks Academy Exhibits * Albro House Bade Sale * Holiday Fair at Brooks Free Library * She Art Network Sale at Harwich Community Center * Harwich Junior Theatre activities * Transportation by Cape Cod Scenic Tours *

East Harwich Stroll

1pm-4pm

Merchant open houses * Music * Refreshments * Good Cheer! *

Tour of Harwich Homes

1pm-5pm

Sponsored by The Garden Club of Harwich

Cove Club Open House

10am-2pm

Lessons, Carols and Songs

Sunday, December 5

Christ Church Episcopal, Harwich Port 3-4pm
First Congregational Church, Harwich Center, 7 pm

Hyannis

Harbor Lighting and Boat Parade

December 4, 2010

Hyannis Inner Harbor and Bismore Park-- Please keep your boat in the water and participate in this traditional Hyannis event.

Click here for more details.

Hyannis Village Christmas Stroll

12/04/2010

Breakfast with Santa at The British Beer Company from 9:00-10:00. Hyannis Village Christmas Stroll on Main Street, Hyannis with music and holiday activities is from 10:00-4:00 Hyannis Harbor Lighting and Boat Parade is at Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Martha's Vineyard

Featherstone's 8th Annual Holiday Show

November 19-December 19th

12 noon - 4 pm
Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee:
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse & Hayrides

December 10th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Start off Christmas in Edgartown with the Lighting of the Lighthouse. Hot chocolate to warm your hands and music by the Vintage Voices to warm the heart. Holiday goodies too! All at the Harbor View Hotels from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Free and all are welcome.

Gingerbread House Workshop

December 11th 9 am, 11 am & 1 pm

Gumdrops, chocolates, peppermints and more! Decorate your own gingerbread house for the holiday season at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Maximum 2 people per house. Three hour and a half session: 9 am-10:30 am, 11 am - 12:30 pm and 1-2:30 pm. The cost is $25 per house for members of Mass Audubon and $30 per house for non-members. Pre-registration is required.

Contact Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary for more details.

Click here for more holiday happenings on Martha's Vineyard!

Mashpee

5th Annual Mashpee Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 11, 2010 5:30 p.m.

Ticket Cost: Free! Email the Mashepee Chamber of Commerce for more details.

Nantucket

The 37th Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll Weekend

December 3 - 5, 2010

Nantucket Noel Celebration

November 26 – December 31

A month-long celebration organized by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. Click here for a complete list of program highlights

Orleans

The SheArt Network's Annual Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show

December 4th, 2010
10:00am - 4:00pm

The SheArt Network proudly presents its Annual Holiday Art and Fine Craft Show at The West Dennis Graded School House
67 School Street West Dennis

Featuring the work of more than 25 Cape Cod artists, including paintings, photography, pottery, hand-crafted jewelry, cards, textile designs, knitwear, weavings, home décor and holiday gifts. Come and support local women artisans and crafters and find unique and affordable gifts and treasures for you and your loved ones for the Holiday Season!

Provincetown

Holly Folly Weekend

December 3,4, & 5

Join the restaurants, galleries, shops and much more for a weekend of fun, including:

• Holly Folly Shop Hop
• Holly Folly Jolly Trolley
• Holly Folly Classic Disco Night

Click here for all of the details!

Sandwich

Annual Carole Sing

December 3 7pm

Rte 130 & Old Main Street, Sandwich

Raise your voice in this fun filled hour for an old-fashioned Carole sing. Bring your friends and relatives, join your neighbors or meet new ones. The Dickens Carolers will lead sing-along.

First Annual Glass Blowers Christmas and Open House

December 4 & 5 9:30am-5pm

Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main Street, Sandwich

Christmas highlights regional glass artists and glass studios. Artists will showcase their unique artistry. People's Choice Award for best tree exhibit runs November 22nd through December 30th. 508-888-0251

Click here to see entire list of Canal holiday happenings