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11/21 – 12/14, 19th Annual Holidays at Highfield – The Victorian era will be celebrated during the holidays at Highfield Hall and Gardens this year – come experience the charm of The Shopkeeper’s Noel. Enjoy gorgeous themed decorations, festive music, seasonal activities (some of which require a materials fee), and holiday displays that will delight visitors of all ages. Shop the Gift Gallery for handcrafted artisan treasures, or do some creating yourself in the holiday craft room. For available dates and activities, click here.
11/28 – 12/13, 2025 Spectacle of Trees, Mrs. Mitchell’s Gifts, Main Street – Come browse trees lovingly decorated by local non-profits not just with tinsel and ornaments, but with amazing gifts like game systems, sports tickets, gift cards, artwork, and vacations. Whether you see the trees in person or online, you can donate “Tree Bucks” for $10 each that directly benefit that non-profit. One person who’s donated will wind up “winning” that non-profit’s tree in a random drawing. If you’re one of the lucky people whose name is chosen, you’ll take home the decorated tree and all of the items in and under it. The worst thing that can happen is that you’ll be supporting the non-profit who put together the tree, and you may buy as many Tree Bucks as you like!
Christmas Concerts with Gloriae Dei Cantores, Creare Symphonia & Chara Percussion
12/5, 7:30 PM & 12/6, 3:00 PM Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans
12/6, 7:30 PM Performing Arts Center, Brewster
Arts Empowering Life presents a Christmas concert for the whole family. Meet the “cast of characters” in the Nativity with beloved carols by John Rutter, and enjoy favorites including Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on Greensleeves, and Ding Dong Merrily on High. Step into the magic of opera with selections from Humperdinck’s Hänsel and Gretel and Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors. And don’t miss Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker brought to life by Chara Percussion and Hark the Herald Angels Sing performed by fanfare brass. Join us to celebrate the beauty, hope, and true miracle of Christmas! Tickets: 508-240-2400 or artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
12/5 – 12/28, Annie, , presented by the CC Theatre Company/Harwich Jr. Theatre – What better way to spend a joyful afternoon or night out with the family during the holidays than at the theater! The original musical won 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Get tickets here.
12/5 – 12/7, Holiday on the Cape with the Cape Symphony, BHS PAC – This beloved holiday traditional performance features classic holiday carols, plenty of sleigh bells, music from your favorite holiday movies, and performances by the Chatham Chorale, Align Dance Company, and, at Saturday’s concerts, the Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra. New Music Director Alyssa Wang will be at the podium for the first time during these concerts. 6 performances total; get your tickets here.
12/6, 10AM, Eastham Holiday Festival and Toy Drive, Orleans/Eastham Elks – Bring the kids for crafts, face painting, holiday music, a kids’ raffle every half-hour, refreshments, and visits with Santa from 10-noon. Details are here.
12/6, 3PM, & 3:30PM, 14th Annual GHELF Run & Jingle Jog 5K, The Run House, Falmouth – The GHELF Run is for kids 12 and under. The first 150 registered kids get a short sleeved T-shirt, jingle bells, and chocolate from Ghelfi’s. The Jingle Jog is rain or shine, and may finish in the twilight hours – so dress accordingly (you are encouraged to dress festively!) Register for either or both races here.
12/7, 12PM, 62nd Annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade – One of the biggest holiday parades in SE New England! The theme this year is “Holiday Movie Night.” The parade steps off rain or shine from Dillingham Avenue and Davis Straits and proceeds along Main Street to the Village Green. It will feature decorated floats, marching bands, costumed characters and, of course, Santa Claus! FCTV will once again film the entire parade for local viewing. The Falmouth Christmas Parade is part of the Falmouth Chambers By-The-Sea Weekend; get the full weekend schedule here.
12/7 – 12/10, Winter Gregorian Chant Retreat, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – During the Season of Waiting, join us for a three-day Gregorian Chant retreat (Sunday dinner through Wednesday breakfast) focused on the Chants of Advent. Be nourished by the beauty of the monastery during the season of Advent. Participants will join in singing the Liturgy of the Hours in the “acoustical marvel” of the Church of the Transfiguration. All experience levels are welcome – beginners as well as those already proficient in Gregorian chant. Info: 508-255-1094 | communityofjesus.org
12/7, 3:30PM, Ten Crucial Days: Crossing the Delaware and the Battles of Trenton and Princeton, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Presented by Roger Williams as part of a year-long series, God of Our Fathers: The Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org FREE
12/7, 12PM, Santa Paws, Hyannis Country Garden – This’ll be a treat for you and your pet – come get your photo taken with your pet and Santa himself! Staff members will be present to assist with photography, and doggie treats will be provided. Please bring your pups leashed. No registration is required. More here.
12/8 – 12/12, 5PM each evening, Lyndon Lights, Camp Lyndon, Sandwich – This popular Sandwich tradition continues – the whole camp will be decked out in holiday lights and decorations. Come and enjoy an evening of old fashioned holiday fun with carols, crafts, different activities each night, and no SCREENS! $20 per car. Get your tickets here.
12/9 @ 7:30PM & 12/20 @ 3:30PM, Chara Percussion Christmas Concert: Glad Tidings!, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Step into the wonder of the season as Chara Percussion Ensemble leads you on a musical adventure through the sounds of Christmas. From beloved carols like O Come, O Come Emmanuel, to fresh arrangements of favorites including Angels We Have Heard on High and The Little Drummer Boy, to a thrilling transcription of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite—this concert is sure to delight! Come one, come all, young and old, to celebrate the joy, rhythm, and beauty of Christmas. Tickets: 508-240-2400 or artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
12/12, 5PM, Ask A Master Gardner, Osterville Village Library – During the Osterville Village Stroll, take a break and think ahead to Spring, when you’ll be getting ready to garden! The Master Gardeners of Cape Cod will be on hand to guide you and help you plan. More info here.
12/23, 3PM, Annual Carol Sing!, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – During the darkest time of the year, let’s come together to celebrate the Light and Joy of Christmas at the Annual Carol Sing! Bring the whole family to enjoy a delightful mix of traditional and modern carols with ensembles of Arts Empowering Life, join in singing your favorites, and make lasting new Christmas memories. Refreshments provided; FREE admission for all! Info: 508-240-2400 or artsempoweringlife.org
1/3, 5:15PM, Epiphany Choral Evensong with Gloriæ Dei Cantores, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Celebrate Epiphany with a special Choral Evensong featuring J. S. Bach’s cantata, Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65 (All They from Saba Shall come). As we enter this New Year, recall the journey of the Magi—led by a star, traveling from the East to bring gifts to the Christ Child. In person & livestreamed. No tickets required.
1/10, 3:30PM, The Winter at Valley Forge and the faith of George Washington, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Presented by Dr. Peter Lillback. This sixth lecture in the America 250 series will highlight the miracle of Winter at Valley Forge (1777-1778). In particular, this talk will offer a study of George Washington’s reliance on God, and a defining moment of George Washington’s faith as he prayed and fasted in the snow at Valley Forge. George Washington demonstrated practically his faith in crisis. God heard his prayers and delivered George Washington and the troops from their endurance of incredible physical hardship and a spiritual trial. George Washington’s example raises a question – what do we say today about the question of separation of church and state? Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org FREE
