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A Sample of Group-Friendly Events These activities and events represent a small sampling of Cape Cod happenings. For an extended calendar of events and more information, visit capecodchamber.org.
MARCH 1
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Town-wide festival, including arts and crafts, live music, parade and historic inn tour.
CAPE COD ST. PATRICK’S PARADE Enjoy three miles of bands, floats, and performance groups for one of the best kept traditions on Cape Cod.
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THE DAFFODIL FESTIVAL ON NANTUCKET includes art shows, tours, parades (including the antique car parade and tailgate picnic), exhibitions, contests, lectures, and, of course, the annual Nantucket Daffodil Flower Show. There are activities for all ages, and faithful festival-goers dress up for the occasion and participate enthusiastically! The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce organizes a Daffy Hat Contest, a Children’s Parade featuring decorated bikes, strollers, wagons, and other self-propelled vehicles, the Antique Car Parade, a window decorating contest, the famous Sconset Tailgate Picnic, a Family Picnic at Children’s Beach, and more!
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CAPE COD MARITIME DAYS Join us in May for the annual Cape Cod Maritime Days, a celebration of the Cape’s rich maritime history! The month-long event showcases a variety of Cape-wide maritime-themed activities, including guided kayak excursions, lighthouse and walking tours, nautical art exhibits and more.
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JUNE 7
ANNUAL QUAHOG DAY The Quahog Day tradition has become a rite of passage into summer for Cape Cod residents. Kicking off the summer season, the region’s official Quahog-Doug tells us how many days of beach weather we have to look forward to during the season. During his “Prognostication Ceremony,” Doug secretly whispers his prediction into the ear of his human sidekick, Captain Johnny Quahog, aka The Secretary General of Quahog Republic.
NORTHEAST SANTA GATHERING ON CAPE COD The annual Northeast Santa Gathering on Cape Cod is held every April on Cape Cod. Featuring over sixty Santas - along with Mrs. Claus and Santa’s helpers - this is one festive weekend celebration you don’t want to miss!
RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL Rhododendrons are Heritage’s signature plant and seeing over 100 varieties of rhodies in bloom is one of the year’s most stunning sights. During the rhododendron festival, guests and their families will enjoy peaceful walks surrounded by majestic flowers, learn more about Heritage’s storied rhododendron legacy, participate in activities with horticulture experts, and can take one of these signature plants home from the special plant sale.
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ANNUAL BREWSTER IN BLOOM FESTIVAL
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FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW The car show takes over Main Street, Hyannis. This is the only day of the year that Main Street is closed to regular car traffic and is open for walking, gawking, meeting, eating, making new friends and catching up with some old ones. The shops and restaurants will be open, there’s a large craft fair on the village green, street food is offered on many corners and the beaches are just minutes away.
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Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Group Tour Planner 2018–19
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