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Field Trips: Jan. 9th — Dec. 31th

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Writer: Susan Dewey / Photographer: Tom Wang 

Field Trips: Jan. 9th — Dec. 31th

Home Annual Guide 2016

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Writer: Susan Dewey / Photographer: Tom Wang 

Tom Wang

Photography by Tom Wang

September 23-25

CAPE COD SCALLOP FEST 2016

Named one of the American Bus Association’s “Top 100 Events” in recent years, the 47th annual festival at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds on Route 151 in East Falmouth features famous scallop and herb-roasted chicken dinners, a food court, a juried arts and craft show, live entertainment, and an array of rides and games. For more information, go to scallopfest.org.


December

HOLLY DAYS

The entire village of Sandwich comes alive with holly day cheer, starting with a tour of private homes and inns in the historic community where historic architectural features, unique furnishings, and festive décor delight in beautiful Cape homes decorated for the holidays. This annual month-long event is a favorite holiday tradition for Cape Codders and visitors. For information visit sandwichhollydays.com.


December 31

FIRST NIGHT – CHATHAM

Count down to 2017, family-friendly style, at First Night in Chatham. The town says goodbye to another year with music, food, and special events throughout the evening. Bring your noisemakers, and don’t miss the fireworks display over Oyster Pond beginning at midnight. For more information, visit firstnightchatham.com.


December 31

FIRST NIGHT – SANDWICH

Ring in 2017 at First Night Sandwich. On New Year’s Eve, the community comes together for a night filled with family-friendly activities and a Mardi Gras-style procession down Main Street. Local artists exhibit their work throughout the village area, and outdoor venues host an array of festive activities.  For more information, visit firstnightsandwich.com.

Susan Dewey

Susan Dewey, former associate publisher and editor at Cape Cod Life Publications, lives in Centerville where she grows vegetables and flowers for Cape farmers' markets, designs perennial gardens for her son’s company, Dewey Gardens, and enjoys living on beautiful Cape Cod year round.