Most think of the Cape during the summer beach months but there's a lot going on during the winter. The Cape is a perfect place to get into the real Christmas spirit by visiting the many unique small towns and their festive walks, strolls, and festivals. Almost every town on the Cape has its own traditions and activities. Most of the strolls or walks are the first weekend in December so start making your plans to get away from the routine and the commercialism that is so prevalent and have some "old fashioned" fun on the Cape. The Tidewater Inn is offering a special starting at $59.99 for our standard rooms. Call us at 508-775-6322 for information or reservations.
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than a concert by Cape Symphony.
Conductor: Jung-Ho Pak
Annie Moses Band & The Chatham Chorale
There will be a 4pm performance and an 8pm performance
Big orchestra. Big choir. Big surprises. Great fun! Our super-sized celebration also features the Annie Moses Band (straight from Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry!), bringing amazing classical, jazz, pop, and bluegrass sounds to their original music and the holiday classics you love.
One of my favorite activities is the Hyannis Main Street Stroll...Santa arrives by boat with a boat parade with festively decorated boats! How Cape Cod!Hyannis Main Street Stroll and Harbor Lighting/Boat Parade Hyannis Village, from 12/07/13 For More Info:
www.hyannis.com 9-10 am, Breakfast with Santa at The British Beer Company; 11 am -3 p.m.Main Street village stroll with music and holiday activities.
At 4 p.m., everyone will gather at the Ocean Street Docks to enjoy the beautifully decorated boat parade. At 5:40, Santa makes an appearance to meet with the children and is surrounded by a selection of lively activities!
Gardens Aglow Annual Celebration of Lights Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich, from 11/29/13 to 12/22/13
For More Info:
www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
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! Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m.
Holly Folly Weekend in Provincetown, 12/6-12/8/13
Caroling, cabaret, lighting contest, Inn Stroll, and the Holly Folly Shop Hop! The 1st annual Santa Speedo Run will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 7th from Fanizzi's to the Crown & Anchor (proceeds go to the Cape Cod EMS & Firefighters Cancer Relief Fund). And at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Boston Gay Men's Chorus performs a special holiday concert at Town Hall - a great Holly Folly tradition and the perfect kick-off to the holiday season.
8th Annual Mashpee Christmas Parade Mashpee Commons, Mashpee, from 12/07/13,6:00pm
For More Info:
www.mashpeechamber.com
This lively parade, which includes several floats, marching bands and carolers, begins at the Mashpee Library and travels through Mashpee Commons and ends at South Cape Village.
A Seaside Christmas in Orleans Orleans, Cape Cod, from 11/30/13 to 12/31/13
For More Info:
http://orleanscapecod.org/a-seaside-christmas-in-orleans/
Visit shops and galleries meet visitors from the North Pole while enjoying live music, holiday refreshments, demonstrations, amazing sales, personal service and gifts from around the world. Highlights also include Annual Christmas Stroll and Tree Lighting on the Village Green and Pancake Breakfast with Mrs. Claus
Falmouth Holiday by the Sea Weekend
Falmouth, from 12/06/13 to 12/08/13
For More Info:
www.falmouthchamber.com
The crisp snap of seasonal glitter starts with the Holidays by the Sea Weekend in Falmouth. Begin the festive weekend by singing carols at Nobska Lighthouse as the winter’s sun sets over Vineyard Sound. Greet Santa as he arrives by boat at beautiful Falmouth Harbor. Join in the caroling at the lighting of the Village Green, enjoy the hospitality of merchants as you stroll down decorated Main Street before and after the lighting. Get ready for the biggest small-town Christmas parade in all of Southeast New England on Sunday!
Brewster for the Holidays, Brewster, from 12/06/13 to 12/08/13
For More Info:
www.brewsterfortheholidays.com
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. Shops, restaurants, inns, museums and galleries will be glowing to welcome shoppers to experience their unique holiday spirit
Yarmouthport Christmas Stroll
Route 6A, Yarmouthport, from 12/08/13
Visit the museums, bed and breakfasts, inns and businesses along the Old Kings Highway as they welcome you with holiday decorations, tasty treats, and music of the season. Carolyn Ray’s Miniature Room Boxes will again be on display at the Bangs Hallet House. Children can have a FREE photo taken with Santa Claus on the porch of the Bangs Hallet house (courtesy of Walgreens). Festivities end with the tree-lighting on the Village Common at 4:15 p.m.
A holiday tradition on Nantucket Island, now in its 39th year! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on Saturday via Coast Guard vessel and are escorted up Straight Wharf for a festive parade, while carolers in period costume, bell ringers and student choirs perform on Main Street. Holiday craft shows, exhibitions and performances throughout the weekend — including the popular annual Christmas House tour on Friday evening — add to the joyful festivities.
A Canal Christmas:
Sandwich, from 12/02/13 to 12/11/13
For More Info:
www.capecodcanalchamber.org
Craft fairs, Open Houses, Sing-Alongs, Tree Lightings, Concerts, Exhibits, Holiday Shopping, Golf Scrambles, Santa Visits and much more!
Country Christmas Open House Weekends
Thornton W. Burgess Society Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich
Open house during the first three weekends in December where one can enjoy decorations inspired by a country home of a bygone era. Taste a sampling of delicious Jam Kitchen products and a cup of mulled cider. Browse among a variety of great holiday gift ideas in the Green Briar shop, offering jams, jellies, relishes, books and an abundance of nature-related items. 508-888-6870 or
www.thorntonburgess.org
Sandwich Glass Museum’s 4th Annual Glassblowers’ Christmas
Hundreds of glass ornaments made by region's finest local and national glass artists adorn Christmas trees-a magical display of dazzling color and childhood memories. Special Exhibit: Christmas Creches promotes study and understanding of art, culture and religion and Christmas story itself. In partnership with the Cape Cod Creche Society. CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY.
Chatham Christmas Stroll, Main Street, Chatham,
Chatham, from 12/13/13 to 12/15/13
For More Info:
www.chathaminfo.com
Highlights on Friday include a 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 hayride and marvel at the lights & decorations as you stop to visit Chatham's unique shops. Kick off Saturday at a special breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, then hop on the Chatham Bars Inn trolley to see the gingerbread house display and decorations. Afterwards, enjoy festive shopping around town, visit the Lighthouse, and take the Historic Inn Tour on Sunday!
Wellfleet Holiday Stroll
Several local restaurants and stores will be participating throughout the weekend! Preservation Hall is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day - 30 vendors will be offering locally made items, from leather works, pottery, jewelry, knit ware, baby gear, artwork and prepared foods. The Wellfleet Historical Society will host a Holiday House Tour on Saturday. Also on Saturday at 4 p.m., there will be a tree-lighting ceremony and carol singing by local musician Denya Levine n the Wellfleet Town Lawn!
This is one of my favorites:
Historic Bass River Holiday Cookie Strollwww.tidewatercapecod.com
The "ticket" is actually a cookbook with the recipes of all cookies served on this two-mile walking tour to eleven sites. The tour also includes an Open House at the South Yarmouth Library.. Free trolley transport will be available between groups of houses. All of the proceeds go to support the South Yarmouth Library.Cider and cranberry bread will be served at the library, where visitors will see a display about the Attles.Tickets are $15.00. Children under 12 are free, but only ticket holders receive cookies. Tickets are limited.
Train to Christmas Town
Get the first, and best, view of Santa and his special helper friends as your train rolls into the North Pole. Travel in our premium Upper Dome seating and enjoy the view from large glass-dome windows. Elevated to 16 feet above track level, guests in our Upper Dome seats not only get the first views while experiencing the ultimate in train travel comfort. Trains will depart from the Buzzards Bay station.
This list was made with the help of the Cape Cod Chamber website. Visit their new Christmas website for Cape-wide events and activities celebrating the holiday season!
www.ChristmasonCapeCod.com.
This is just the beginning...there much more going on, so come to the Cape, visit our small towns and get into the real Christmas spirit. We'd love to have you stay at the Tidewater Inn. Call us at 508-775-322 or visit our manager's special age.
http://www.tidewatercapecod.com/html/manager.asp
