The crisp snap of seasonal glitter starts with the Holidays by the Sea weekend in Falmouth. Begin the festive holidays singing carols in Woods Hole Village as the winter’s sun sets over Vineyard Sound, taking the trolley to Nobska Lighthouse for their Holiday Open House. Greet Santa as he arrives by boat at beautiful Falmouth Harbor. Run the in 13th Annual Jingle Jog or GhELF Run. Join in the celebration of the lighting of the Village Green. Enjoy the boutique shopping, entertainment, fun family activities, dining and holiday decorations of Falmouth Village at the Holiday Stroll. Get ready for the biggest small-town Christmas parade in all Southeast New England.
Friday, December 6, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Nobska Lighthouse Holiday Open House
Sponsored by Friends of Nobska Light, Inc.
Trolley Courtesy CCRTA
Take the trolley* from Woods Hole Village to Nobska Point to have your picture taken with Mrs. Claus and enjoy holiday music by The Brass Ring ensemble. Warm up inside the renovated Keepers House, enjoy cocoa and cookies provided by Coffee Obsession, color a portrait of Nobska created by local artist Karen Rinaldo, Gallery on Main, and see inside the lighthouse tower at night!
Arrival by trolley ONLY*, there will be no public parking available during this event. Trolley STOP at the Candle House @ 127 Water Street.
ADA accessibility accommodations may be made by reserving ahead: email [email protected] *Rain or Shine
Friday, December 6, 5:30pm
Caroling in Woods Hole Village*
Sponsored by Service Credit Union
Join us as we herald in the Christmas season with caroling at Waterfront Park, Water Street in Woods Hole Village. The Solstice Singers lead us in a festive seasonal sing-along of familiar holiday classics. Hop on the trolley on Water Street and take it to Nobska Lighthouse to partake in their Holiday Open House. Remember to dress warmly. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 7, 10:30am
Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth Harbor*
Sponsored by: Patriot Party Boats
We welcome Seafaring Santa and the Falmouth High School Chorus at Falmouth Harbor, near The Band Shell, on Scranton Avenue. Candy Canes for all the kids! *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 7, 3:00pm
13th Annual GhELF Run*
Sponsored by Ghelfi's Candies of Cape Cod
Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending at The Run House, 227 Main Street. The GhELF Run will consist of a half mile run for children 12 and under. Jingle bells for all. *Rain or Shine, Click HERE to register.
Saturday, December 7, 3:30pm
13th Annual Jingle Jog 5K *
Sponsored by: Falmouth Road Race, Inc.
Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending at The Run House, 227 Main Street. You might be running in twilight, so wear your reflective gear!
Jingle bells for all. *Rain or Shine, Click HERE to register. Course map: HERE
Saturday, December 7, starting at 4:30pm
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll*
Sponsored by Falmouth Village
Main Street & Queen’s Buy Way, Falmouth Village
Join us at the Annual Holiday Stroll hosted by the Falmouth Village Association for the ultimate Holiday celebration. Discover unique gifts at our charming local shops, dine in our many restaurants, be serenaded by the Dickens Carolers, and cheer on adult and kid runners during the Jingle Jog 5k and Kids GhELF Run! Visit with Santa at Barbo’s Furniture and follow him to the Lighting of the Village Green. Join Holiday Characters on the Library Lawn for Cookies & Hot Cocoa, Line Dancers on Main Street, listen to the Cranberry Shores Chorus, capture wintry memories on the Cape Cod Photo Bus. Enjoy live music, be mesmerized by Turning Pointe dance performances, and don’t forget to get your face painted! Be sure to join us for this enchanting evening of holiday cheer on beautiful Falmouth Main Street!
Parking is available at both Mullen-Hall and Lawrence Schools. A detailed Schedule of Events will be available at Falmouth Village merchants. Like Falmouth Village Facebook page for more information.
*Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 7, 6:00pm
Lighting of the Village Green*
Sponsored by Martha's Vineyard Bank, Falmouth Chamber of Commerce & Falmouth Department of Public Works
Main Street, including the Falmouth Village Green will be decorated for Christmas. You can't miss the ONE magic moment that transforms the Village Green to Santa's wonderland and brings families together in festive high spirits to start the holidays. The Falmouth Town Band Brass and Falmouth Chamber Director, Betsy West, will lead the holiday caroling before a special visit from Santa. Dress warmly and bring flashlights and your best holiday cheer! *Rain or Shine
Sunday, December 8, Noon
61st Annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade*
Sponsored by Cape Cod 5 & Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
Float Sponsor: Chapman Funerals & Cremations
Theme: Sights & Sounds of the Holidays
Bring your family, your guests and your friends to the BEST and largest Christmas Parade in all of Southeast New England. Presented for the 61st consecutive year by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and led by David Vieira, our Falmouth Town Crier. The parade, organized under the theme of “Sights and Sounds of the Holidays," will step-off at noontime from Dillingham Avenue and Davis Straits and proceed along Main Street to the Village Green. It will feature decorated floats, marching bands, costumed characters and Santa Claus! Smile for the cameras, as FCTV will once again film the entire parade for local viewing. *Rain or Shine
Friday, December 6, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Nobska Lighthouse Holiday Open House
Sponsored by Friends of Nobska Light, Inc.
Trolley Courtesy CCRTA
Take the trolley* from Woods Hole Village to Nobska Point to have your picture taken with Mrs. Claus and enjoy holiday music by The Brass Ring ensemble. Warm up inside the renovated Keepers House, enjoy cocoa and cookies provided by Coffee Obsession, color a portrait of Nobska created by local artist Karen Rinaldo, Gallery on Main, and see inside the lighthouse tower at night!
Arrival by trolley ONLY*, there will be no public parking available during this event. Trolley STOP at the Candle House @ 127 Water Street.
ADA accessibility accommodations may be made by reserving ahead: email [email protected] *Rain or Shine
Friday, December 6, 5:30pm
Caroling in Woods Hole Village*
Sponsored by Service Credit Union
Join us as we herald in the Christmas season with caroling at Waterfront Park, Water Street in Woods Hole Village. The Solstice Singers lead us in a festive seasonal sing-along of familiar holiday classics. Hop on the trolley on Water Street and take it to Nobska Lighthouse to partake in their Holiday Open House. Remember to dress warmly. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 7, 10:30am
Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth Harbor*
Sponsored by: Patriot Party Boats
We welcome Seafaring Santa and the Falmouth High School Chorus at Falmouth Harbor, near The Band Shell, on Scranton Avenue. Candy Canes for all the kids! *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 7, 3:00pm
13th Annual GhELF Run*
Sponsored by Ghelfi's Candies of Cape Cod
Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending at The Run House, 227 Main Street. The GhELF Run will consist of a half mile run for children 12 and under. Jingle bells for all. *Rain or Shine, Click HERE to register.
Saturday, December 7, 3:30pm
13th Annual Jingle Jog 5K *
Sponsored by: Falmouth Road Race, Inc.
Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending at The Run House, 227 Main Street. You might be running in twilight, so wear your reflective gear!
Jingle bells for all. *Rain or Shine, Click HERE to register. Course map: HERE
Saturday, December 7, starting at 4:30pm
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll*
Sponsored by Falmouth Village
Main Street & Queen’s Buy Way, Falmouth Village
Join us at the Annual Holiday Stroll hosted by the Falmouth Village Association for the ultimate Holiday celebration. Discover unique gifts at our charming local shops, dine in our many restaurants, be serenaded by the Dickens Carolers, and cheer on adult and kid runners during the Jingle Jog 5k and Kids GhELF Run! Visit with Santa at Barbo’s Furniture and follow him to the Lighting of the Village Green. Join Holiday Characters on the Library Lawn for Cookies & Hot Cocoa, Line Dancers on Main Street, listen to the Cranberry Shores Chorus, capture wintry memories on the Cape Cod Photo Bus. Enjoy live music, be mesmerized by Turning Pointe dance performances, and don’t forget to get your face painted! Be sure to join us for this enchanting evening of holiday cheer on beautiful Falmouth Main Street!
Parking is available at both Mullen-Hall and Lawrence Schools. A detailed Schedule of Events will be available at Falmouth Village merchants. Like Falmouth Village Facebook page for more information.
*Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 7, 6:00pm
Lighting of the Village Green*
Sponsored by Martha's Vineyard Bank, Falmouth Chamber of Commerce & Falmouth Department of Public Works
Main Street, including the Falmouth Village Green will be decorated for Christmas. You can't miss the ONE magic moment that transforms the Village Green to Santa's wonderland and brings families together in festive high spirits to start the holidays. The Falmouth Town Band Brass and Falmouth Chamber Director, Betsy West, will lead the holiday caroling before a special visit from Santa. Dress warmly and bring flashlights and your best holiday cheer! *Rain or Shine
Sunday, December 8, Noon
61st Annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade*
Sponsored by Cape Cod 5 & Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
Float Sponsor: Chapman Funerals & Cremations
Theme: Sights & Sounds of the Holidays
Bring your family, your guests and your friends to the BEST and largest Christmas Parade in all of Southeast New England. Presented for the 61st consecutive year by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and led by David Vieira, our Falmouth Town Crier. The parade, organized under the theme of “Sights and Sounds of the Holidays," will step-off at noontime from Dillingham Avenue and Davis Straits and proceed along Main Street to the Village Green. It will feature decorated floats, marching bands, costumed characters and Santa Claus! Smile for the cameras, as FCTV will once again film the entire parade for local viewing. *Rain or Shine
Please note that schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
To confirm the program schedule, please call 508-548-8500.
To confirm the program schedule, please call 508-548-8500.
