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Cape Cod & the Islands (Fridays year round) Critter Capers Drop in for a half-hour visit with the naturalist & one of the nature center’s resident animals. suitable for ages, 3 & up, yearround. 10:30am. $1. Members free. Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Rd, Sandwich 508-888-6870. www.capecodcanalchamber.org (Fridays year round) Kid’s Night Out New activities each week. 4-8pm. Free Cape Cod Factory Outlet Mall, 1 Factory Dr, Sagamore. Call for more info: 508-888-8417 (thru Sun. 12/7) The Member of the Wedding In 1945 in a small southern town, 12 year old Frankie Adams, motherless since birth, is nurtured by the family’s wise and loving black cook, Berenice. Her brother Jarvis’s imminent marriage causes Frankie to act upon her yearning to belong and connect to a wider world. Thu-Sat: 8 pm. Sun: 2pm. except 11/9. Tickets: $20. CapeRep Theatre, 3299 Rte. 6A, Brewster, 508-896-1888 [email protected] www.caperep.org (Mon. 12/1-Sun. 1/4) Christmas Festival of Lights

8am-11am. Thornton Burgess Society, 6 Discovery Hill Rd, East Sandwich. 508-8886870 www.thorntonburgess.org (Tue. 12/2) Chocolate Holiday House Workshop Maggi Tyson and Ruth Ames known locally for their edible creations featured at the Regatta of Couit and the Ice Cream Smuggler of Dennis will guide you through the creation of this entirely edible chocolate house. 9:30am-12pm. Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich, Contact: Michelle Wilkins for more info. 508-8883300 www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org (Tue. 12/2) Harry Potter Hogwarts Fun Elementary and Middle Schoolers are invited to come have an afternoon of fun on early release day for Sandwich Public Schools. Pick up at Forestdale and Oak Ridge is available for an extra fee of $5 per session. Parents must notify school office prior to pick up. Children bring their own lunch if being picked up at school. Drinks and afternoon snack are provided. Grades K-4 12:45pm-4:30pm (school pick up at 12:15pm) Cost: Member: $30 Non-member: $40. Grades 5-8 12pm-4:30pm (school pick up at 11:30am) Cost: Member: $40 Nonmember: $50. Thornton Burgess Society, 6 Discovery Hill Rd, East Sandwich, 508-8886870 www.thorntonburgess.org (Wed. 12/3) Performance by Sound Waves Cape Cod Premier A Cappella Group, with holiday foods and seasonal music. 10am. Our Lady of the Cape Parish Hall, Stonybrook Rd., Brewster Contact: Sue Logsdon 508-896-3662 www.gardenclubbrewster.org

Visit the largest light display in New England with over 7 million lights throughout the park, a 2-mile train ride, animated holiday displays, an indoor play area, visits with Santa, and Friday fireworks in December. Closed Christmas Day. 4-9pm weekdays; 29pm weekends, Edaville USA, 7 EDA Avenue, Carver, 508-866-8190 www.edaville.com (Mon. 12/1-Thu.12/24) Plimoth Plantation’s Retail Shops Purchase beautiful, creative, well-made, and inspired gifts, many made in New England. The original work of Wampanoag and other Eastern Woodlands artists and craftspeople is featured in the Native Shop. Complimentary holiday refreshments daily. 9am4:30pm, daily; 12/24: 9am-12noon. Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, 508-746-1622 www.plimoth.org (Mondays 12/1, 8, 15 & 22) Birding for Adults

(Thu. 12/4) Traditional Door Spray Workshop Combine several types of evergreens and embellish with decorative accents of your choosing to brighten your home inside or out. 10am-12pm. Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich, Contact: Michelle Wilkins 508-888-3300 www. heritagemuseumsandgardens.org (Thu. 12/4) Breakfast with Santa Includes breakfast, storytelling and special time with Santa. Bring your cameras for a special photo of your child. Space is limitedadvance reservations are required. 8-10am. Imagination Island, 12 Resnik Road, #5, Plymouth, MA 508-747-7447 www.imaginationislandusa.com (Fri. 12/5-12/7) A Very Merry Pops Holiday Pops Spectacular, Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra. Fri: 8pm. Sat: 3pm & 8pm. Sun: 3pm. Barnstable High School Perform-

ing Arts Center, 744 W. Main St., Hyannis. 508-362-1111 www.capesymphony.org (Fri. 12/5-12/7) Annual Holiday House Tour & Preview Party Fri: Preview Party; Sat & Sun: Tours. Tours feature graceful private residences from the Pinehills to the historic homes of Leyden Street, all beautifully decorated for the holidays. Tickets are limited and gourmet luncheon is included with the tours. The Preview Party includes delectable tapas and hor d’oeuvres by Sabor, and delicious beers and wines from Pioppis. Call for reservations for both at 508-746-1620 ext 7. Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, 508-746-1622 www. pilgrimhall.org (Fri. 12/5-Sun. 12/7) 19th Annual Festival of Trees This event held features more than 50 christmas trees that are spectacularly decorated by area families, organizations and individuals. All proceeds benefit Cranberry Hospice. Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, 508-746-1622 For more information call 781-934-7778 or visit www.cranberryhospice.org/festival (Fri. 12/5) Christmas in Historic Plymouth From Shirley Square to St. Peter’s Church, along Main Street. There will be Carolers, Santa, Illumination of two Christmas Trees and more. 4:30-9pm Call 508-830-1040 (Fri. 12/5)Brewster Gardens Holiday Lighting Come enjoy this free holiday event. 6:3010pm. Brewster Gardens/Town Brook is located on the south end of Water Street on Plymouth’s waterfront. www.seeplymouth. com (Fri. 12/5-12/21) Festival of Trees Silent Auction of more than a dozen beautiful holiday trees created by local artists. Visit website for details. Provincetown Art Association and Museum. 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown, Contact: PAAM Staff Phone: 508-487-1750 www.paam.org (Fri. 12/5) Annual Carol Sing 7pm. Sandwich Center, Sandwich, Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce, 508-759-6000 (Fri. 12/5-12/7) Christmas in Old Bourne Village Featuring a tree-lighting and singalong at Jonathan Bourne Public Library, chowder at the Bourne Historical Society and dessert at the Briggs-McDermott House. call for more info. 508-759-8167

(Sat. 12/6-Wed. 12/31) The Enchanted Village As you approach our courtyard each night at dusk, you will be dazzled by the glow of more than 100,000 lights. Topiary animals will greet you as you make your way past rows of miniature Christmas Trees and Santa’s Reindeer to a Santa’s Village reminiscent of an old fashioned Enchanted Village. Fri & Sat: 5:30pm-8:30pm. Sun: 5pm-7pm. Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Hyannis 1225 Iyannough Rd., Route 132 & Bearse’s Way, Hyannis 888-297-2200 www. capecodderresort.com (Sat. 12/6) Hyannis Village Christmas Stroll All-day event, Main Street, Hyannis. Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis. 508-7757982 (Sat. 12/6) Hyannis Harbor Lighting & Boat Parade 4pm-7pm. Main Street, Hyannis. Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis. 508-775-7982 (Sat. 12/6-12/7) Christmas in Sandwich Open House, Sandwich Glass Museum, 129 Main St., Sandwich 508-888-0251 www. sandwichglassmuseum.org (Sat. 12/6-Sun. 12/7) Country Christmas Open House Sample some mouth-watering products made right here on Cape Cod for over 100 years in the 1903 Jam Kitchen and a cup of hot mulled cider as you pick up some great ideas for your own holiday gifts and home decorations. 10am. Thornton Burgess Society, 6 Discovery Hill Rd, East Sandwich, 508-888-6870 www. thorntonburgess.org (Sat. 12/6) 17th Annual Decorate Your Own Gingerbread House Reserved Seatings at 10am or 12:30pm. ShoreWay Acres Resort Inn, 59 Shore Street, Falmouth. For more info and reservations call: 508-540-3000. www.shorewayacresinn. com (Sat. 12/6) Nobska Point LighhouseOpen For Public Viewing See website for runs & regulations. 9:30am11:30am. Nobska Road, Woods Hole. Contact Falmouth Chamber of Commerce

508-548-8500 www.lighthouse.cc/nobska (Sat. 12/6-12/7) The Holidays at Highfield Local florists and decorators will be decking out the gracious rooms of the first floor with holiday trees, decorations, and floral arrangements. Live music and performances will be offered daily in the Great Hall and refreshments are available in the Highfield kitchen. Admission includes entry into a raffle for great prizes. 10am-4pm. Adults $5. Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. Barbara Milligan 508-495-1878 www.highfieldhall.org (Sat. 12/6) Holiday Wreath & Garland Making Workshop Bob Hoxie and Lori Danek of the Horticulture Department will teach you the process of making evergreen wreaths and garlands. All materials will be provided. 1:30pm3:30pm. Member: $40, Non-member: $55. Horticulture Center. Holiday refreshmants will be served Reservations required by December 1. Call 508-746-1622 ext. 8213. www.plimoth.org (Sat. 12/6) Family Pancake Breakfast & Parade Raffle A delicious breakfast, and a chance to win many wonderful prizes all while benefiting the 45th Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade. 8am-10am. Morse Pond School, Jones Road, Falmouth. Michael Kasparian 508-548-8500 (Sat. 12/6) Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth Come greet Santa as he sails into Falmouth Harbor aboard the Patriot Too. Featuring the Falmouth High School Chorale, this promises to be a magical event for young and old alike. 11am-noon. Dock At Falmouth Harbor behind Flying Bridge Restaurant, Scranton Avenue, Falmouth. 508-548-8500 (Sat. 12/6-7) Bob’s Christmas Show A fun show full of local talent including choirs, stories and sing a longs. 4pm. $12/ adults,$8/students and seniors, children 10free. Highfield Theatre, 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth 508-548-0400 www.falmouththeatreguild.org (Sat. 12/6) Lighting of the Village Green and Holiday Caroling The Falmouth Brass Choir will lead the caroling before a special visit from Santa. People are encouraged to bring flashlights. 7pm. Falmouth Village Green, Main Street, Falmouth. Michael Kasparian 508-548-8500 (Saturdays 12/6, 13, 20 & 27) Animal Story Time Ages 3 & up, 10:30am. $1 per person

Advance reg. not required. Green Briar Nature Center, Thornton Burgess Society, 6 Discovery Hill Rd, East Sandwich, 508-8886870 www.thorntonburgess.org (Sun. 12/7) Jolly Jaunt-5K walk & run for Cape & Islands Special Olympics The Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis 35 Scudder Ave, Hyannis 866-828-8259 (Sundays 12/7, 14, 21 & 28) Sunday Breakfast 8am-11am. Call or more info. Buzzards Bay Eagles, 39 Cohasset Ave., Buzzards Bay 508-759-9974 (Sun. 12/7-Wed. 12/10) Winterscapes-A Standard Flower Show Presented by The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Southeastern District Design & Horticulture Study Group.10am-4pm. Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich. 508-888-3300 www. HeritageMuseumsandGardens.org (Sun. 12/7) 45th Annual Falmouth Christmas Parade Noon. Known as Southeastern Massachusetts largest holiday parade featuring theme decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus. Starts at Falmouth Mall and proceeds down Main Street to the Village Green. 508-5488500 (Sun. 12/7) Police Athletic League Open House Santa will be there, bake sale, DJ playing holiday tunes, Christmas movies in the Lorusso theatre, and more. We invite all to come and enjoy our center and sample some great treats provided. 279 Brick Kiln Road, Falmouth, 508-548-7225 www.capecodpal.org (Thur. 12/11) Holiday Ikebana Workshop Utilize holiday greenery and floral materials in a new way this season, through the art of Ikebana or Japanese floral design. 9:30am12pm. Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich, Contact: Michelle Wilkins 508-888-3300 www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org (Fri. 12/12-30) Madeline’s Christmas 7:30pm. Adult $20. Youth under 21 $12. Harwich Jr Theatre, 105 Division Street West Harwich, 508-432-2002 X4 www. hjtcapecod.org (Fri. 12/12) 30th Annual Osterville Village Christmas Stroll Main Street, Osterville. www.hyannis.com (Fri. 12/12-Sun. 12/14) Christmas in

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(Sat. 12/6) Holly Fair St. Mary’s Church, Barnstable, 3055 Main St., Barnstable 508-362-3977

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Edgartown Santa arrives during the parade; he shares breakfast and photo ops with the children. Gourmet events include wine tastings, the Great Chowder Contest and the Cookie Tasting Contest. Admission: Various/some free. Various downtown Edgartown locations, For more info, contact Edgartown Board of Trade 508-939-0199 (Sat. 12/13) Minnesingers Family Concert The Preservation Trust proudly presents the MVRHS Minnesingers in their annual Holiday Family Concert at the Old Whaling Church beginning at 4pm. A delight for the entire family, admission: $10-free for children 12 & younger. Even the jolly ol’ elf himself can’t stay away. Daniel Fisher House, Old Whaling Church, Main Street, Edgartown, Contact Janet Heath 508-6274440 www.mvpreservation.org (Sat. 12/13) 1st Annual Vineyard Artisans Holiday Fair Featuring many of the Islands top craftspeople working in fiber arts, leather crafts, glass, home furnishings, painting, ceramics, paper, botanicals, mixed media, sculpture and photography. 10am-4pm, rain or shine. Free. Grange Hall, Grange Hall, West Tisbury, Contact Andrea Rogers 508-693-8989 www.vineyardartisans.com

(Sat. 12/13-12/14) Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra - Holiday Pops

Featuring the Pilgrim Festival Chorus. The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. Sat: 8pm Sun: 3pm. Plymouth Memorial Hall , 83 Court Street (Rte.3A), Plymouth, 508746-8008 [email protected] www. plymouthphil.org (Sat. 12/13) Driftwood Folk CafeBrooks Williams Opening act Danielle Miraglia. Children under 18 are welcome with adult supervision. 7:30pm. Kendall Hall at First Parish Church, 19 Town Square, Plymouth. www. driftwoodfolkcafe.com

(Sat. 12/13- Sun. 12/14) Nutcracker Gala Sat: 4pm. Sun: 2pm. Cost: $15-$25. All seats reserved. Barnstable High School, 744 West Main St, Hyannis Contact: Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance 508-362-3111 www.nutcrackergala.org

(Sat. 12/13-12/14) The 13th Annual Nutcracker Production in Falmouth The ballet production is directed and choreographed by Eveline Carle with a cast of over 100 members, including professional ballet dancers, local actors, dance students and parents. Lawrence Junior High School, 113 Lakeview Avenue, Falmouth. For more info call Eveline Carle 508-564-6165 www. capecoddancecenter.com

(Sat. 12/13) Afternoon of Music XIII Local performers donate their time and talents on behalf of the Falmouth Homeless Prevention Fund. Silent auction and raffle in addition to great music. 12:30-6pm. Liam Maguire’s Pub & Restaurant, 273 Main St, Falmouth 508-548-0285 www.liammaguire. com

(Sun. 12/14) Ballet-Pharaoh’s Daughter Recorded live from Bolshoi Theatre with music by Cesare Pugni and choreographed by Pierre Lacotte. 2pm-3:45pm. Adults $15; students & senior citizens $12. Capawock Theatre, 43 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-627-5900 Email: maribeth.mvmovies@ verizon.net

(Sat. 12/13) Annual Highfield Holiday Ball The Stage Door Cantina will provide tunes for dancing; elegant hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Chef Roland; unique drink stations will abound through the house; and the evening will culminate in traditional holiday tunes as we gather around the piano. 7pm-11pm. Tickets: $125 per person and may be purchased online org or by calling 508-495-1878. (No tickets will be mailed-a list is kept at the door.) $50 of your ticket price is a tax deductible donation. Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, 508-495-1878 [email protected] www.highfieldhall.org

(Sun. 12/14) Christmas Open House Experience a Colonial Christmas. noon-4 p.m. 1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum, 77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis. 508-394-0017 (Sun. 12/14) West Falmouth Library 32nd Annual Holiday House Tour & Boutique Featuring homes in West and North Falmouth. 12pm-4pm. Tickets are $25, which includes the Boutique at the West Falmouth Library. Contact Pamela Olson 508-5484709 www.westfalmouthlibrary.org (Sun. 12/14) Gingerbread House Work-

shop For kids of all ages. Decorate large handmade gingerbread houses with lots of colorful candy. 1pm-2pm. $25 per house. Call for reservations 508-540-3304, limit 14. Falmouth Artists Guild, 311R Main Street, Falmouth. 508-540-3304 [email protected] www.falmouthart.org (Sun. 12/14) Christmas at the Manse Experience a Colonial Christmas as the costumed interpreters serve you traditional refreshments. Stroll through the home of the first minister in the area that became the town of Dennis in 1793 and enjoy the lovely holiday decorations. Noon- 4pm. 1736 Manse Museum, Corner Nobscusset & Whig, Dennis Village, Contact: June Howes 508-385-2232 www.dennishistsoc.org (Tue. 12/16) Mastersingers by the SeaYultide Feast Mastersingers by the Sea chamber chorus join Good Queen Bess and her Court at an old world Elizabethan Yuletide feast and concert featuring sumptuous food, period costumes and Elizabethan music and dance. 6pm. Coonamessett Inn, 311 Gifford St. Falmouth. For additional information or reservations call 508-540-1896 or visit www. mastersingersbythesea.org (Thu. 12/18) Fruit Topiary Workshop All materials will be provided by Heritage Museums & Gardens. 10am-12pm. Fees: $40 Members, $50 Non-Members. Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich. Please register: 508-8883300 Ext 100. www.HeritageMuseumsandGardens.org (Fri. 12/19) 4th Annual Santa Sleigh Ride Bring the whole family and join Santa on his sleigh for a ride around Plymouth’s historic waterfront powered by Hobby Knoll’s Clydesdale Horses. Free hot cider, hot chocolate & refreshments. Proceeds to benefit Cabbyshack’s annual “Foster Children’s Christmas Party”. 6-9:30pm. Cabbyshack 30 Town Wharf, Plymouth, 508-746-5354 www.cabbyshack.com (Fri. 12/19) Holiday on Broadway Combining seasonal music from Broadway, film and television as well as hilarious twists on your favorite holiday songs. Come and celebrate Christmas, Channukah, Kwanza and Three Kings Day as we take you on a musical journey around the globe. 7:30pm Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street (Rte.3A), Plymouth, 508-747-1622 www.MemorialHall.com (Sun. 12/21) Christmas Open House at

(Sun. 12/21-Sun. 12/28) Opera-Hansel und Gretel Conducted by Kazushi Ono and sung in German with English subtitles. Recorded live at The Glyndebourne Festival in Scotland in High Definition with 5.1 digital stereo surround sound.1:30pm-3:45pm & 4:30pm6:45pm. Adults $20; students & senior citizens $18; 5 performances special $80. Capawock Theatre, 43 Main Street, Vineyard Haven 508-627-5900 Email: [email protected] (Mon. 12/29) Tracks and Signs Explore the trails and pond edge for tracks of otter, fox and mouse. Scout out chewed nuts and acorns, bits of fur or a lone feather. 9am-11:30am. Thornton Burgess Society, 6 Discovery Hill Rd, East Sandwich, 508-8886870 www.thorntonburgess.org (Tue. 12/30) Life Is Nice Under the Ice Scoop for critters in the Smiling Pool to find out who’s up and about in cold waters. Use microscopes and magnifiers to get close up looks at winter pond life. 9am-11:30am. Thornton Burgess Society, 6 Discovery Hill Rd, East Sandwich, 508-888-6870 www. thorntonburgess.org (Wed. 12/31) New Year’s Eve Gala at the Police Athletic League Police Athelic League, Brick Kiln Road, Falmouth. Call for further information. 508-548-7225 www.capecodpal.org (Wed. 12/31) First Night CelebrationFaculty Exhibition. 5pm-10pm. Creative Arts Center, 1545 Crowell Rd., Chatham, 508--945-3583 www. capecodcreativearts.org (Wed. 12/31) First Night Chatham Family oriented non-alcohollic celebration of the arts; the only such celebration on Cape Cod. Over 60 performances at about 20 venues provide entertainment for all ages. Free Shuttle bus service. Call for more info. 508-945-1122 www.firstnightchatham.com

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Jericho Open House sponsored by the Dennis Historical Society at the beautiful 1801 home of Captain Baker. Enjoy the decorated rooms and the seasonal refreshments. 1pm-4pm. Old Main St. at Trotting Pk., W. Dennis Contact: Joan 508-394-9303 www.dennishistsoc.org