Winter 2015

Field Trips: Nov. 27th — Jan. 17th

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Field Trips: Nov. 27th — Jan. 17th

Winter 2015

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Writer: Cape Cod Life Publications

DECEMBER 5

First Congregational Church, 329 Main Street (Route 6A) in Yarmouthport hosts its annual “All Church Christmas Fair” Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair features baked goods, holiday cookies, homemade donuts, apple pies, coffee and other treats. Attendees can browse through Christmas wreaths, arrangements and greens, holiday crafts, decorations, and more. Proceeds from the fair support charities in the Mid-Cape area. For more information, call 508-258-0696.


DECEMBER 5 to 13

Falmouth Museums on the Green, 55 Palmer Avenue in Falmouth, hosts a “Christmas Traditions” event Saturday to Sunday, December 5 to 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour the historic 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House, which is decorated for the season by the Falmouth Garden Club, each room presenting a different holiday tradition. Historic dollhouses will also be on display! In addition, a special family night complete with a visit from Santa Claus is held Saturday, December 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission costs $5. For more information, visit museumsonthegreen.org.


DECEMBER 5

Hosted by Nauset High, 100 Cable Road, Eastham, the Winter Festival will be held Saturday, December 5, at 9 a.m., featuring performances from the school’s musical ensembles as well as a bake sale, craft fair, and tree sale. Funds raised will benefit the music department’s upcoming trip to Ireland. For more information, visit nausetschools.org.


DECEMBER 5

Sponsored by the Eastham Chamber of Commerce and Gift Barn, Eastham’s Holiday Festival is a great way to get in the holiday spirit on the Outer Cape. Held Saturday, December 5, this event draws hundreds of visitors each year and includes a visit with Santa at the Gift Barn, 4180A State Highway, North Eastham, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. From there, visitors can board a trolley to the Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge to create holiday crafts, have their faces painted, and more. For more information, visit easthamchamber.com.


DECEMBER 5,6

Casabella Home Furnishings of East Sandwich and Consider the Lilies of Duxbury will delight visitors to the charming Route 6A shop with a signature collection of holiday floral arrangements and wreaths, perfect for your own home, or for gift-giving. In the spirit of the season, a portion of all proceeds will go to the American Heart Association. Saturday hours; 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday hours; noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit casabellahomefurnishings.com.


DECEMBER 5

Don your most festive holiday attire while running in the annual Falmouth Jingle Jog 5K and Elf Run on Saturday, December 5. Open to children under 12, the Elf Run is a one-half mile course and the event begins at 9 a.m. The Jingle Jog kicks off at 9:30 a.m. from the Marina Park Band Shell on Scranton Avenue. Learn more at falmouthchamber.com.


DECEMBER 5-6

Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouthport. The farm hosts a holiday festival Saturday and Sunday, December 5-6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The barn is filled with homemade baked goods, beach plum jelly, centerpieces and various other crafts, all made by volunteers. The farmhouse will be open to visitors and a hearth cooking demonstration will be offered. The farm is at 108 Bray Farm Road in North Yarmouthport. For more information, visit taylorbrayfarm.org.


DECEMBER 6

Don’t miss the chance to see Santa’s arrival at the Chatham Fish Pier. A Coast Guard vessel carrying Old Saint Nick will pull into the fish pier Sunday, December 6, at 1:30 p.m. Santa will then be escorted to the Chatham Community Center, 702 Main Street, for a visit with children. Learn more at chathaminfo.com.


DECEMBER 6

Sandwich’s Holiday Home Tours have become a favorite annual tradition. On Sunday, December 6, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., participants can tour historic B&Bs, inns, and private homes. Docents will be on site to present each home or building’s history and point out architectural details and unique furnishings. Learn more at sandwichchamber.org.


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