HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA
COVER BY LOCAL ARTIST KAREN RINALDO
DECEMBER
WEEKEND
2-4, 2022
ONGOING EVENTS
Falmouth Art Center Holiday Market & Gift Gallery
November 19 – December 24
ExtendedhoursfortheMarketare Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM and Sunday 1PM - 4 PM. TheMarketisfreeandopendailytothepublic.
FalmouthArtCenter 137GiffordStreet,Falmouth,MA02540
Morethan100localartistsandcraftershavecreatedoriginalartwork:watercolor,pastel,oilandacrylicpaintings;sculpture,mixed mediaandcollagework;printsandfineartphotography;handknitted,sewnandwovenscarfs,shawls,hats,mittens,bags,andbaby items;ceramicsthatincludemugs,bowls,platesandvases;hand-and machine-embroidereditemsincludinglinens,dishtowels,runners andpotholders;stainedglassboxes;hand-craftedjewelry;holiday cardsandnotecards;ornamentsmadeofglass,ceramics,woodand more! 508-540-3304orvisitfalmouthart.org
Pop-Ups
November 25 - December 18 Fridays - Sundays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 68WaterStreet,WoodsHole,MA
Handworksisaco operativeartgallerylocatedpastthedrawbridge inWoodsHole,onCapeCod.Handworkshasbeenbringinglocalartto thecommunityforalmost40years.10%offentireshopasa“thank you”tolocals.508 540 5291orvisithandworkswoodshole.com
All
Aboard for The Polar Express™ Train Ride!
November 25 - December 23
70MainStreet,BuzzardsBay,MA02532
Adventurecomestolifewhenthetraindepartsforaround-trip journeytotheNorthPoleledbyourmerry-makingcast! Wearyour Christmasjammiesforevenmorefun! 888-797-7245orvisitcapetrain.com
FALMOUTH
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COMMERCE COMMUNITYPARTNER&CHRISTMAS PARADESPONOSOR
HOLIDAYSBYTHESEAWEEKEND SPONOSOR
CHRISTMASPARADEFLOAT SPONOSOR
Woods Hole Handworks Co-op HolidayHOLIDAYSBYTHESEAWEEKEND
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Annual Holidays at Highfield
November 25 - December 11 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
56HighfieldDrive,Falmouth,MA
Inspiredbythetheme Home for the Holidays, eventstylistRita PachecoreturnstoleadtheholidaytransformationofHighfieldHall bymasterfullyblendingoldworldcharmwithcontemporary elements!TheHolidaysatHighfieldfor2022presentsanotheryear ofspectaculardecoratingandseasonalactivitiesandperformances. Thisyearanewcrechecollectiondisplayshownwithpaintingsby Marielouise Hutchinson ofbeautifulruralwintersceneswillbeon viewinitsownfirstfloorgallery.Enjoymusic,craftsandavarietyof scheduledmusicperformanceseachopenday.3PM. 508 495 1878orvisithighfieldhall.org
Christmas in Waquoit
November 25 -26 and December 2-3 Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM WaquoitCongregationalChurch 15ParsonsLane,EastFalmouth,MA
Stopbytoshopforcrafts,decorations,trees,ornaments,gifts, jewelry,creches,lights&holidaydishsets. 508-548-5269orvisitwaquoitucc.org
Gardens Aglow
November 25, 26, 27; December 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, or 20-23 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
HeritageMuseumsandGardens
67GroveStreet,Sandwich,MA02563
GardensAglowisacelebrationoflightsthathasbecomeatreasured holidaytradition.Thiseventfeaturesbeautifullightdisplays throughoutthegardens,festiveseasonaldécor,andfunactivitiesfor all. WelookforwardtowelcomingyoutoGardensAglowwhereyou canenjoyHeritageinawholenewlight!
508-888-3300orvisitheritagemuseums.org
Sip n' Shop Local at Nautical & Nice
December 1 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Paine’sPatio
674MacArthurBoulevard,Pocasset,MA
ShoplocalthisHolidaySeason.Meettheartisans,designers,and craftersthatshowcasetheirhandmadeworkwithusallyearwhile enjoyinglightbitesandspirits. 508-563-7557orvisitpainespatio.com
The Friends of the Falmouth Public Library Annual Holiday Book Sale
Saturday, December 2 10:00 AM -7:00 PM
Sunday, December 3 1:00-5:00 PM
FalmouthPublicLibrary
300MainStreet,Falmouth,MA
High-qualityusedbooks,suitableforgiftgiving,incategoriesincludingchildren'sbooks,gardening,cookbooks,recentfiction,history, artandmusic,andmore.QualityDVDswillalsobeincludedinthe sale.508-457-2555orvisitfalmouthpubliclibrary.org
A Special Screening Event: A Cape Cod Christmas
December 2 7:00 PM
ClappAuditorium,7MBLStreetWoodsHole,MA
JointheWoodsHoleFilmFestivalforascreeningofACapeCod Christmas. Whenachildren’sauthorcomesdowntotheCapeto hostonelastChristmasdinnerwithherdisagreeablesiblingsbefore theysellthefamilyhouse,shereuniteswithherchildhoodsweetheart,alocalartist,whohelpsherfindawaytokeepthehouseshe lovessodearly.Visitwoodsholefilmfestival.org
HOLIDAYSBYTHESEAWEEKEND CORPORATE SPONOSORS
HOLIDAYSBYTHESEAWEEKEND
EVENTSPONOSORS
Falmouth Theatre Guild’s A Christmas Carol, A Comedy
December 2 – December 11 Fridays 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays 4:00 PM
59HighfieldDrive,FalmouthMA
Inafestivemood,theladiesoftheFarndaleAvenueHousing EstateTownswomen’sGuildDramaticSocietymountanother assaultontheclassicswiththeirstageversionof A Christmas Carol.Theyenthusiasticallyportrayadizzyarrayofcharacters fromtheDickensianfavorite(andafewwhicharen’t),engineer somenovelaudienceparticipationwhilebravelycontendingwith anintrusivePAsystem,andwraptheirvocalcordsandfeet aroundtwooriginal,showstoppingsongs.
(from Concord Theatricals) 508-548-0400orvisitfalmouththeatreguild.org
The First Congregational Church of Falmouth on The Village Green Christmas Fair
December 3 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 68MainStreet,Falmouth,MA
ExperiencetheultimateinatraditionalNewEnglandChristmas Fair! Featuringhandmadegarmentsandgifts,freshholiday wreathsandarrangements,Christmasdecor&ornaments,aCountryStorewithGoodyBakery,andaluncheonwithlobsterroll plates&clamchowder. There'llalsobeabargainbasementfilled withgift quality,gently useditems,jewelry,linens&booksaswell asafreefairforthekids.
508-548-3700orvisitfirstcongfalmouth.org
Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church Historic Christmas Fair
December 3 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SaintBarnabasEpiscopalChurch 91MainStreet,FalmouthMA
Formorethan90years,SaintBarnabas’sChristmasFairhas broughtthespiritoftheseasontolifewithitsbrightandbountifuldisplaysofold-fashionedandinnovativeitemsforholiday shoppers.Thetraditioncontinueswiththisyear’sfair.Afireside luncheonwherevisitorscanrelaxandenjoyaluncheonbythe fireinSaintBarnabas’seleganthistoricParishHousefrom11 AM.-2PM.Lunchselectionsavailableforpurchaseincludechowder,soup,sandwichesandcookies. 508-548-3863orvisitstbarnabasfalmouth.org
Soares Flower Garden Nursery Holiday Open House
December 3-4 Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SoaresFlowerGardenNursery 1021SandwichRoad,EastFalmouth,MA
StopinforhotCiderandcookiesandbrowsetheirofferingsof holidaygreenery,wreaths,giftsforgardeners. 508-548-5288orvisitsoaresflowergardennursery.com
Woods Hole Renaissance Fair
December 3 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
CommunityHall,WaterStreet,WoodsHole,MA
Shopforlocallymadeartsandcrafts,handmadewreaths,enjoy tearoomandsoups,musicalentertainment. FreeParkingonWaterStreet.
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll *
Sponsored by Falmouth Village Saturday December 3 4:00 PM
MainStreet&Queen’sBuyway,FalmouthVillage
SeeFalmouthVillagetransformedintoanidyllicwinterwonderlandbytheannualHolidayStroll!MainStreetwillbeclosedto vehicletraffictomakeroomforlivemusic,dancingandfestive offeringsfromourmemberbusinessthatmakethestreetcome alive.Shop,dineandstrollwhileenjoyingannualfavoriteslike facepainting,refreshments,livemusic,dancing,andmore!
ParkingisavailableatbothMullen-HallandLawrenceSchools. LiketheFalmouthVillageFacebookpageformoreinformation. *RainorShine
59th Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade
Sponsored by: Cape Cod 5 and Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Sunday, December 4 12:00 PM DillinghamAvenuetoMainStreet,Falmouth,MA
Bringyourfamily,yourguestsandyourfriendstotheBESTand largestChristmasParadeinallofSoutheastNewEngland.
Presentedforthe59thconsecutiveyearbytheFalmouthChamberofCommerceandledbyourFalmouthTownCrier. The parade,organizedunderthethemeof“HolidayTraditions,"will step-offatnoontimefromDillinghamAvenueandDavisStraits andproceedalongMainStreettotheVillageGreen.
Itwillfeaturedecoratedfloats,marchingbands,liveanimals, costumedcharactersandSantaClaus! Smileforthecameras,as FCTVwillonceagainfilmtheentireparadeforlocal viewing. Broadcastaroundtheworldbymvyradio88.7FM.
FALMOUTH
HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA WEEKEND 2022
Caroling in Woods Hole Village
Courtesy of Marine Biological Laboratory
Sponsored by: Service Credit Union
Friday, December 2 5:30 PM
WaterfrontPark,WaterStreet,WoodsHole,MA
JoinusasweheraldintheChristmasseasonwithcarolingatWaterfrontPark,WaterStreetinWoodsHoleVillage. TheSolsticeSingers leadsusinafestiveseasonalsing alongoffamiliarholidayclassics. Remembertodresswarmly.
Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth*
Sponsored by Patriot Party Boats
Saturday, December 3 10:30 AM
MarinePark,ScrantonAve,Falmouth,MA
HeadtoFalmouthHarboronScrantonAvenuetowelcomeSeafaring SantaandtheFalmouthHighSchoolChorus! CandyCanesforallthekids!*RainorShine
11th Annual Jingle Jog 5K Run & Kids “GhELF” Run*
Jingle Jog Sponsored by Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
Kids “GhELF” Run Sponsored by Ghelfi’s Candies Cape Cod
Saturday, December 3 3:00 & 3:30 PM
Martha’sVineyardBank,84MainStreet,Falmouth,MA
Wearyourwildestholiday“jinglebells”festiveoutfit!!
The“GhELF”Run,whichstartsat3:00PM,isahalfmilerunforchildren12andunder.JingleJog5kstartsat3:30PM. T shirtsforfirst 2505Kregistrantsandfirst100GhELFregistrants,ANDJingleBells forall!Awardsfortoprunnersaswellas "MostFestive"attire. Both raceswillstartandfinishat Martha’sVineyardBank,84MainStreet. 508-548-8500orvisitfalmouthchamber.com*RainorShine
Woods Hole Public Library Book Sale
December 3 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
WoodsHolePublicLibrary
581WoodsHoleRoad,WoodsHole,MA
On Saturday, December 3,wewillbeginourHolidayBookSale, withanassortmentofgift-worthybooks,games,andmoreon displayintheLibrary'slower-levelbooksaleroom.Thebook salewillbeopenonDecember3from10AM-5:30PM,andwill continueduringregularlibraryhours.AlsoonSaturday,December3,theLibrarywillonceagainjoinforceswithourfriendsat Water Street Kitchen for Books & Bubbles.Thisfunandfestiveextensionofourholidaybooksalefeaturesevenmore amazinggift-worthybookstobrowse,alongwithdeliciousbubblydrinksandfestivesnacks.VisitusatWaterStreetKitchenfor Books&Bubblesbetween12:00-3:00! 508-548-8961orvisitwoodsholepubliclibrary.org
Winter Open House at the Cahoon Museum
December 3 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
CahoonMuseumofAmericanArt
4676FalmouthRoad,Cotuit,MA
JointheCahoonMuseumaswecelebratetheartofAndrea MooreandPaulineLimwithfunactivities,refreshments,and free admissionforthewholefamily!Theartistreceptionwill takeplacefrom1:00-3:00pmintheTrustee’sGallery. Themuseumisalsorafflingoffanoriginalpainting entitled,TwilightbyCapeCodArtist,RobertCardinaltosupport itsmissionofartseducationandenjoymentforall. 508-428-7581orvisitcahoonmuseum.org
Shoreway Acres Inn's “31st Annual Decorate Your Own
Gingerbread
House” Children’s Event
December 3 11:00 AM
59ShoreStreet,Falmouth,MA
Thischildren’seventincludes:“Pint SizedGrahamGingerbread Houses”assembledandreadytodecorate,traysofcandies,cookies, cereals,sprinkles&frostingsfordecorating,andlightrefreshments forkidsandgrownupspectators. Advancereservationsrequired. PleaseReserveEarlyat: 508 540 3000orinfo@shorewayacresinn.com
A Christmas Wish - Performed by the Falmouth Figure Skating Club
December 3 12:00 PM FalmouthIceArena 9TechnologyParkDrive,Falmouth,MA
FalmouthFigureSkatingClubAnnualHolidayExhibition.Comeand watchourmembersskatetotheirfavoriteholidaysongs! 508-548-7080orvisitfalmouthfigureskatingclub.com
New England Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker
December 3 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM
LawrenceJr.HighSchool,LakeviewAvenueFalmouth,MA
NewEnglandBalletTheatre,underthedirectionofCourtney Hingston,isthrilledtobeperformingtheirannualNutcrackerballet foraliveaudienceonceagain!Tickets,$20,soldbyeachdancer,at theNEBTstudio,andatthedoor. 508 360 1269orvisitnewenglandballet.net
The Christmas Stroll at Main Street Gallery
December 3 6:15 PM
MainStreetGallery 189MainStreet,Falmouth,MA
AftertheVillageGreenTreeLighting,hearLiveMusicbythe Familiarswhileenjoyinglightrefreshmentsandlocalartists. 774 763 5441orvisitmainstreetrealestatefalmouth.com
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop at the
Cahoon Museum of American Art
December 4 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CahoonMuseumofAmericanArt 4676FalmouthRoad,Cotuit,MA
ThisholidayseasonTheCahoonMuseumandChristina FlowerCo.presentaseriesofhands-onworkshops,paired withrefreshmentsandafewholidaytreats.Joinusforthe perfectholidayoutingwithfriends,datenightorgifttoyourself! Registrationrequired. 508-428-7581orvisitcahoonmuseum.org