Holidays by the sea weekend
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 14th 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 5, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Nobska Lighthouse Holiday Open House
Sponsored by Friends of Nobska Light, Inc.
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 at Nobska during this event. There is FREE public parking available in Woods Hole in any MBL lot and on Water Street. (meters are free after 6pm).
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 5, 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 There is FREE public parking available in Woods Hole in any MBL lot and on Water Street. (meters are free after 6pm).
Saturday, December 6, 10:30am
Seafaring Santa from Marine Park to Marine Lodge*
Sponsored by: Patriot Party Boats & Marine Lodge A.F & A.M.
Head to Falmouth Harbor on Scranton Avenue to welcome Seafaring Santa and the Falmouth High School Chorus! Candy Canes for all the kids! Santa will then be whisked away to Marine Lodge located at 160 Main Street where he will greet kids and visitors until 3:00PM *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 6, 3:00pm
14th 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.
REGISTER
Saturday, December 6, 3:30pm
14th Annual Jingle Jog 5K * SOLD OUT!
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. Course map: HERE
Saturday, December 6, 4:00pm- 8:00pm
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll*
Sponsored by Falmouth Village
Main Street & Queen’s Buy Way, Falmouth Village
Join us for the Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll, the Falmouth Village Association’s cherished contribution to the Holidays by the Sea Weekend. Enjoy an evening of festive shopping, live entertainment, and community celebration in the heart of Falmouth Village. The evening will feature Santa at Barbo’s Furniture from 4:00PM to 5:45PM. At Peg Noonan Park you will find a live ice sculpture by South Cape Ice from 4:00PM to 8:00PM, Cape Cod Photo Bus 4:00PM to 6:00PM and a brand-new Local Artisans Art Market at from 3:00PM to 8:00 PM. Visitors can also enjoy food trucks, carolers, live music, line dancing, dance performances, face painting, cookies, cocoa, and plenty of family-friendly activities, along with special offers and treats from participating local shops. At 5:45PM, Santa will lead everyone down Main Street to the Village Green, accompanied by the FHS Choir, followed by the traditional Lighting of the Village Green at 6:00 PM. Parking will be available downtown in municipal lots, as well as at Mullen Hall School, Lawrence School, and the Palmer Avenue Steamship Authority Lot will be open for free until 10:00 PM. *Rain or Shine
For updates and details, follow @falmouthvillagema or visit falmouthvillageassociation.com.
Saturday, December 6, 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 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 7, Noon
62nd Annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade*
Sponsored by Cape & Coast Bank & Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
Float Sponsor: Chapman Funerals & Cremations
Theme: "Holiday Movie Night"
Bring your family, your guests and your friends to the BEST and largest Christmas Parade in all of Southeast New England. Presented for the 62nd consecutive year by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and led by David Vieira, our Falmouth Town Crier. The parade, organized under the theme of “HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT," 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 5, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Nobska Lighthouse Holiday Open House
Sponsored by Friends of Nobska Light, Inc.
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 at Nobska during this event. There is FREE public parking available in Woods Hole in any MBL lot and on Water Street. (meters are free after 6pm).
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 5, 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 There is FREE public parking available in Woods Hole in any MBL lot and on Water Street. (meters are free after 6pm).
Saturday, December 6, 10:30am
Seafaring Santa from Marine Park to Marine Lodge*
Sponsored by: Patriot Party Boats & Marine Lodge A.F & A.M.
Head to Falmouth Harbor on Scranton Avenue to welcome Seafaring Santa and the Falmouth High School Chorus! Candy Canes for all the kids! Santa will then be whisked away to Marine Lodge located at 160 Main Street where he will greet kids and visitors until 3:00PM *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 6, 3:00pm
14th 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.
REGISTER
Saturday, December 6, 3:30pm
14th Annual Jingle Jog 5K * SOLD OUT!
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. Course map: HERE
Saturday, December 6, 4:00pm- 8:00pm
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll*
Sponsored by Falmouth Village
Main Street & Queen’s Buy Way, Falmouth Village
Join us for the Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll, the Falmouth Village Association’s cherished contribution to the Holidays by the Sea Weekend. Enjoy an evening of festive shopping, live entertainment, and community celebration in the heart of Falmouth Village. The evening will feature Santa at Barbo’s Furniture from 4:00PM to 5:45PM. At Peg Noonan Park you will find a live ice sculpture by South Cape Ice from 4:00PM to 8:00PM, Cape Cod Photo Bus 4:00PM to 6:00PM and a brand-new Local Artisans Art Market at from 3:00PM to 8:00 PM. Visitors can also enjoy food trucks, carolers, live music, line dancing, dance performances, face painting, cookies, cocoa, and plenty of family-friendly activities, along with special offers and treats from participating local shops. At 5:45PM, Santa will lead everyone down Main Street to the Village Green, accompanied by the FHS Choir, followed by the traditional Lighting of the Village Green at 6:00 PM. Parking will be available downtown in municipal lots, as well as at Mullen Hall School, Lawrence School, and the Palmer Avenue Steamship Authority Lot will be open for free until 10:00 PM. *Rain or Shine
For updates and details, follow @falmouthvillagema or visit falmouthvillageassociation.com.
Saturday, December 6, 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 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 7, Noon
62nd Annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade*
Sponsored by Cape & Coast Bank & Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
Float Sponsor: Chapman Funerals & Cremations
Theme: "Holiday Movie Night"
Bring your family, your guests and your friends to the BEST and largest Christmas Parade in all of Southeast New England. Presented for the 62nd consecutive year by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and led by David Vieira, our Falmouth Town Crier. The parade, organized under the theme of “HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT," 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
Sponsors
JINGLE JOG SPONSOR
WOODS HOLE CAROLING SPONSOR
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HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA COMMUNITY PARTNER
SEAFARING SANTA SPONSOR
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CHRISTMAS PARADE SPONSOR
CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOAT SPONSOR
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LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGE GREEN SPONSOR
ANNUAL GHELF RUN SPONSOR
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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.
