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. Greet Santa as he arrives by boat at beautiful Falmouth Harbor. Run the in 11th Annual Jingle Jog or GhELF Run from the Martha's Vineyard Bank at Falmouth Village Green. 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 2, 5:30pm
Caroling in Woods Hole Village
Courtesy of Marine Biological Laboratory
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 leads us in a festive seasonal sing-along of familiar holiday classics. Stores, Markets, Gift Shops, & Restaurants will be OPEN. Remember to dress warmly.
Saturday, December 3, 10:30am
Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth Harbor*
Sponsored by: Patriot Party Boats
We welcome Seafaring Santa and the Falmouth High School Chorus at Marine Park located on Falmouth Harbor, Scranton Avenue. Candy Canes for all the kids! *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 3, 3:00pm
11th 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 Falmouth Village Green branch of Martha's Vineyard Bank, 84 Main Street. The GhELF Run will consist of a half mile run for children 12 and under.
Short Sleeve Cotton T-shirts for first 100 Elves. Jingle bells for all. REGISTER HERE. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 3, 3:30pm
11th Annual Jingle Jog 5K *
Sponsored by: Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending at the Falmouth Village Green branch of Martha's Vineyard Bank, 84 Main Street.
You might be running in twilight, so wear your reflective gear!
Long Sleeve Performance T-shirts for first 250 adults. Jingle bells for all. REGISTER HERE. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 3, starting at 4pm
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll*
Sponsored by Falmouth Village
Main Street & Queen’s Buyway, Falmouth Village
See Falmouth Village transformed into an idyllic winter wonderland by the annual Holiday Stroll! Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic to make room for live music, dancing and festive offerings from our member business that make the street come alive. Shop, dine and stroll while enjoying annual favorites like face painting, refreshments, live music, dancing, and more! *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 3, 6:00pm
Lighting of the Village Green*
Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation, 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 Brass Choir and Falmouth Chamber Director, Betsy West, will lead the holiday caroling before a special visit from Santa. It will be a night to remember. Dress warmly and bring flashlights and your best holiday cheer! *Rain or Shine
Sunday, December 4, Noon
59th Annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Sponsored by Cape Cod 5 & Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
Theme: Holiday Traditions
Bring your family, your guests and your friends to the BEST and largest Christmas Parade in all of Southeast New England. Presented for the 59th consecutive year by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and led by our Falmouth Town Crier. The parade, organized under the theme of “Holiday Traditions," 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, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus! Smile for the cameras, as FCTV will once again film the entire parade for local viewing. Broadcast around the world by mvyradio 88.7FM.
Friday, December 2, 5:30pm
Caroling in Woods Hole Village
Courtesy of Marine Biological Laboratory
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 leads us in a festive seasonal sing-along of familiar holiday classics. Stores, Markets, Gift Shops, & Restaurants will be OPEN. Remember to dress warmly.
Saturday, December 3, 10:30am
Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth Harbor*
Sponsored by: Patriot Party Boats
We welcome Seafaring Santa and the Falmouth High School Chorus at Marine Park located on Falmouth Harbor, Scranton Avenue. Candy Canes for all the kids! *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 3, 3:00pm
11th 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 Falmouth Village Green branch of Martha's Vineyard Bank, 84 Main Street. The GhELF Run will consist of a half mile run for children 12 and under.
Short Sleeve Cotton T-shirts for first 100 Elves. Jingle bells for all. REGISTER HERE. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 3, 3:30pm
11th Annual Jingle Jog 5K *
Sponsored by: Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending at the Falmouth Village Green branch of Martha's Vineyard Bank, 84 Main Street.
You might be running in twilight, so wear your reflective gear!
Long Sleeve Performance T-shirts for first 250 adults. Jingle bells for all. REGISTER HERE. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 3, starting at 4pm
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll*
Sponsored by Falmouth Village
Main Street & Queen’s Buyway, Falmouth Village
See Falmouth Village transformed into an idyllic winter wonderland by the annual Holiday Stroll! Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic to make room for live music, dancing and festive offerings from our member business that make the street come alive. Shop, dine and stroll while enjoying annual favorites like face painting, refreshments, live music, dancing, and more! *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 3, 6:00pm
Lighting of the Village Green*
Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation, 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 Brass Choir and Falmouth Chamber Director, Betsy West, will lead the holiday caroling before a special visit from Santa. It will be a night to remember. Dress warmly and bring flashlights and your best holiday cheer! *Rain or Shine
Sunday, December 4, Noon
59th Annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Sponsored by Cape Cod 5 & Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
Theme: Holiday Traditions
Bring your family, your guests and your friends to the BEST and largest Christmas Parade in all of Southeast New England. Presented for the 59th consecutive year by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and led by our Falmouth Town Crier. The parade, organized under the theme of “Holiday Traditions," 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, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus! Smile for the cameras, as FCTV will once again film the entire parade for local viewing. Broadcast around the world by mvyradio 88.7FM.
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.
