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Cape Cod Christmas Strolls,
Caroling & Tree Lightings
2024

Updated: December 7, 2024

Welcome to Holiday season on Cape Cod! It's time for Christmas strolls, village tree lighting ceremonies and caroling events in towns across the Cape!

And let's not forget ... shopping, visits with Santa, horse-and-carriage rides, and tasty treats offered up by local businesses and eateries.

Come join the festivities! 

Cape Cod Holiday Celebrations

Tree Lighting at Mashpee Commons

November 29, 2024
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
On the plaza outside Siena at Mashpee Commons.

• Holiday caroling
  
  
• Appearance by Santa
  
  
• Mashpee Commons Tree Lighting
  
  
• Complimentary treats & hot chocolate
  
  
• More information here.

Lighting of the Lobster Pot Christmas Tree

November 30, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Lopes Square, Provincetown

• Made from 100+ lobster pots stacked over 2 stories high and decorated with ribbons, garland and thousands of festive lights, the Popko family's famous Lobster Pot Christmas Tree will put you in the Holiday mood for sure!

More info here.

Candlelight Stroll & Tree Lighting in Orleans

November 29 & 30, 2024
Various locations in Orleans

• Stroll with Academy of Performing Arts Strollers
  
  
• Tree lighting
  
  
• Santa arrives by boat
  
  
• Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  
  
• Holiday Shopping Stroll
  
  
• Horse & Carriage Rides
  
  
• More information here.

"Littlest Christmas Tree" Lighting in Sandwich

December 1, 2024
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Shawme Pond in Sandwich

• Starts at 3 p.m. with festive activities for families to enjoy.
  
  
• At 4:15 p.m. there'll be the traditional reading of  Thornton Burgess’ “Littlest Christmas Tree”,  followed by the lighting of the tree.
  

Barnstable Village Winter Stroll

December 4, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Along Main Street, Barnstable Village

• Holiday stroll on Main Street (Rt. 6A) in Barnstable village
  
  
• More information here.

Community Carol Sing in Sandwich

December 6, 2024 
7:00 p.m.
First Church of Christ, Main Street in Sandwich

• Join the annual community Carol Sing on the steps of the church. Santa Claus will make a brief appearance.
  
  
• After the caroling, don’t forget to check out the Giants that are lighted up for all to see!

Caroling in Woods Hole Village

December 6, 2024
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Woods Hole Waterfront Park

• Christmas caroling 
  
  
• Sing along with the Solstice Singers
  

Christmas Tree & Windmill Lighting in Brewster

December 6, 2024
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Drummer Boy Park in Brewster

• Illumination of the Christmas tree and windmill
  
  
• Caroling with the Brewster Eddy School Choir
  
  
• Santa arrives by Fire Truck.
  
  Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive to benefit local families in need!
  

More info here.

Harwichport Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting

December 6 - 8, 2024
Various venues in Harwichport

• All weekend, stroll through Harwich Port businesses and organizations for dining, holiday cheer and shopping.
  
  
• Lots of family friendly events including tree lightings, caroling, fireworks, Santa's arrival and meet & greet, town band concert, and more.
  

Beginning this weekend through the end of December, the Christmas trees in all seven Harwich villages will be illuminated from dark to 10 p.m.

More info here.

Caroling & Cocoa at Chatham Bars

December 6, 13 & 20, 2024
Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham

• Join carolers at the Bayview Terrace under the twinkle lights for a bonfire, hot cocoa, pre-packaged holiday snack, and family photo-op.
  
  
• Open to guests, members and the local community (complimentary).
  

More info here.

Falmouth Holidays By The Sea

December 6 - 8, 2024
All weekend
Multiple locations in Falmouth

• Welcome seafaring Santa as he sails into Falmouth Harbor.
  
  
• Enjoy live music, dancing, shopping, and dining on Main Street.
  
  
• Share in the magic moment when the Village Green transforms into Santa's wonderland.
  
  
• And be sure not to miss the best and largest Christmas Parade in Southeast New England!
  

That's just some of the many special events taking place this weekend for "Falmouth Holidays by the Sea & Christmas Parade".

More info here.

Hyannis Main Street Holiday Events

December 6 & 7, 2024
All day
Main Street, Harbor Overlook and Hyannis Harbor

• "Sip & Shop" Holiday kickoff
  
  
• S’mores, singing, and Santa Claus arriving by golf cart
  
  
• Boat lighting at the harbor

More info here.

Hyannis Boat Parade

Christmas in Cotuit

December 7, 2024
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Multiple venues around the village of Cotuit

• Santa's arrival by boat at the town dock, followed by the tree lighting, caroling and cookies at Cotuit Village Green
  
  
• Other Christmas in Cotuit events - TBA

More info here.

Caroling at Eastham's Windmill Green

December 7, 2024
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Windmill Green in Eastham

• Join the talented Nauset Honors Chorus in a sing-along of favorite Christmas songs.
  
  
• Free light refreshments
  
  
• More information here.

Yarmouth Christmas Stroll & Tree Lighting

December 8, 2024
1 - 4 p.m.
Yarmouth Port Village Green

• Walk along Route 6A in Yarmouth Port, see the sights and grab a bite to eat.
  
  
• Enjoy trolley rides, live music and holiday treats.
  
  
• At 4 p.m. there'll be a tree lighting ceremony and caroling on the Village Green.
  
  
• More info here.

Old Yarmouth Inn at the Holidays

Dennis Village Stroll

December 8, 2024
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Dennis Village Green and Rt. 6A in Dennis

• Visits with Santa, giveaways, children's activities, and live music.
  
  
• The Cape Playhouse will feature a quartet of Strolling Victorian Carol Singers, storytelling with St. Nick and crafts for kids with Mrs. Claus.
  
  
• Special Pop-Up Holiday Gift Show at Cape Cod Museum of Art.
  
  
• Live music outdoors at the Village Gazebo by the Dennis-Yarmouth High School Marching Band from noon to 3pm

More info here.

Centerville Christmas Stroll

December 8, 2024

Main Street in Centerville

• Shopping, goodies, and live music up and down Main Street.
  
  
• Santa and his elves return to their special workshop in the village.
  
  
• Will the ever-popular “flash mob” be making an appearance this year? Let's hope so!
  
  
• More info here.
  

West Barnstable Tree Lighting & Caroling

December 8, 2024
Begins at 5:00 p.m.
West Barnstable Village Green & 1717 Meeting House

• Tree lighting and caroling
  
  
• Santa arrives on the West Barnstable fire engine
  
  
• The Christmas Story and Carol Sing featuring a living nativity scene, the West Parish Hand Bell Choir, and music on the Mander Organ, followed by an informal gathering in Jenkins Hall with lots of good food and friendly people.
  
  
• More information here.

Chatham Christmas Stroll

December 13 - 15, 2024
Main Street in Chatham

• Light parade with Santa
  
  
• Lighting of the town Christmas tree
  
  
• Musicians, street performers and shopping on Main Street
  
  
• Santa's Workshop at the Chatham Chamber.
  
  
• And returning this year, the horse and carriage ride (located outside Town Hall).
  
  
• More info here.

These events are part of Chatham's annual "Christmas By The Sea" celebration.

Wellfleet Tree Lighting & Sing Along

December 13, 2024
4 p.m.
Town Hall in Wellfleet MA

• Tree lighting ceremony
  
  
•  Caroling with local musicians and special guest carolers from Wellfleet Elementary School
  

Annual Carol Sing

December 23, 2024
3:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Center, 95 Southern Eagle Cartway, Brewster MA

• Delightful mix of traditional and modern carols with ensembles of Arts Empowering Life.
  
  
• Join in singing your favorites.
  
  
• Refreshments provided.
  
  
• Free admission.
  
  
• More info here

Happy Holidays to One and All!

 
>>See: Lots more fun things to do on Cape Cod in December

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