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Month of December
Christmas Festival of Lights
4-9pm weekdays; 2-9pm weekends
Visit the largest light display in New England with over 7 million lights throughout the park, a 2-mile train ride, animated holiday displays, an indoor play area, visits with Santa, and Friday fireworks in December.
Closed Christmas Day.
Edaville USA
5 Pine Street,
Carver, MA
508-866-8190
www.edaville.com
Month of December
Dead of Night Twilight Lantern Ghost Tours
Daily 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 7:30pm & 9pm
Meet at the Black Hearse near Plymouth Rock. Visit the most haunted places in town, including a walk through Burial Hill Cemetery. History tours and Scavenger Hunt Tours are also available. For more information call 508-866-5111 or 508-277-2371 or visit www.deadofnightghosttours.com
Weekends in December
Enchanted Storybook Village
11am-3pm
Featuring over 20 holiday trees, all decorated like different storybook characters! Each weekend a different authentic storybook character will “come to life” to read to the kids and take a ride with them on the “Holly Trolley”. Santa will also be inside the Village taking FREE photos with the children! Located near Coldstone Creamery. Held weekends through December 20.
Colony Place
174 Colony Place, Plymouth, MA
508-747-3533
www.colonyplace.com
Tuesday, December 1
F.A.M.E. Educational Open House
3-7pm
An introduction to Educational Programs in the emerging Arts, Film & Entertainment industry. Free admission, demonstrations & guest speakers. Held at The Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water Street in Plymouth, MA. For more information call 508-830-1620 or visit
www.fameplymouth.com
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, December 1-3
Plimoth Cinema -Coco Before Chanel
4:30pm (Rated PG-13)
The story of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel who began her life as a headstrong orphan and through an extraordinary journey became the legendary couturier who embodied the modern woman and became a timeless symbol of success, freedom and style. French with subtitles. Cost: $9.50; Senior: $7.50
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org/features/cinema
Friday, December 4
A Holiday Open House & Art Sale
5-8pm
There will be Ornament & Cookie Decorating, Music & Carolers and a Lighting of the Fountain.
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North St., Plymouth, MA
508-746-7222
www.plymouthguild.org
Friday, December 4
Kiwanis Christmas in Historic Plymouth
5-9pm
From Shirley Square on Main St. to St. Peter's Church on Court St., there will be carolers, storytellers, Santa, illumination of Christmas trees and more! The 1749 Court House in Town Square will celebrate from 5-6pm with live holiday music & performers. For more information call 508-830-1040.
Friday, December 4
Holiday House Tour Party
6-8pm
Celebrate the festive season with delectable hors d'oeuvres by Martha's Stone Soup and beer and wine provided by Pioppi's Package Store. Tickets are $40.pp or $65.pp for Combination tickets for the House Tours and Preview Party. Reserve early as tickets are expected to sell out!
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court St., Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Friday through Sunday, December 4-6
16th Annual Country Christmas in the Woods
Friday & Saturday 10am-7pm; Sunday 12-5pm
Many local crafters and artisans, homemade ornaments, folk arts, gifts and treats for everyone. Held at the Paduch's home at 23 West Street in Carver. For more information, call Margaret or Mike at 508-866-5559 or email Margaret directly at Mnmp23@aol.com
Friday through Sunday, December 4-6
20th Annual Festival of Trees
10am-9pm Fri; 10am-5pm Sat. & Sun.
Celebrate the joys of the season and support the care given by Cranberry Hospice. Held in the Hornblower Visitor Center at Plimoth Plantation and featuring over 50 spectacular Christmas trees, entertainment, visits & photos with Santa and unique gifts. Come for Friday Night Family Fun with Bonaparte: "World's Hottest Kid's Magician", with 2 shows at 5pm & 7pm. Tickets are $10. each and include Festival admission.
For more info call 781-934-7778 or visit www.cranberryhospice.org/festival
Saturday, December 5
South Shore Polar Express
11:45am, 1:30pm, 4pm, 7:10pm
As the train heads out from the Kingston MBTA commuter rail station to the “North Pole” Chris Van Allsburg’s story, The Polar Express, is read while passengers enjoy special treats. Tickets are $20, cash and money orders only, and may be purchased at the Independence Mall in Kingston, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10am-9pm. For details, call 508-746-2105, ext. 300.
Saturday, December 5
City of Champions Jingle Bell Run
12 Noon-Registration; 1pm-Race
Registration will be at the Holiday Inn, 195 Westgate Drive in Brockton. The race will begin at 1pm. This 2 mile run/walk will benefit the Enterprise Helping Hands Fund. Entry Fees-Adults: $20.; Children under 12-One new unwrapped toy. Receive a free raffle ticket and enjoy delicious food donated by The Grill and other local restaurants, prizes, silent auction and holiday cheer. Festive holiday costumes encouraged. Prizes awarded for best children's costume, best adult costume and best team. For more information contact Anne at greenbeachab@yahoo.com
Saturday, December 5
Holiday Sipping & Shopping
6-9pm
Enjoy a walk-around wine tasting and marketplace featuring vintners direct from Wine Country and stellar local vintners. A sumptuous tasting menu will be prepared to compliment specially selected wines. Shop at our retail wine & shoe marketplace filled with fabulous items from the most sought-after boutiques, designers and wineries and also at Body Bazaar, our annual holiday retail showcase featuring distinctive work by renowned craft artists. Cost is $100pp. For more info & tickets contact Sheri Richards at
508.588.6000 x138. RSVP by November 27.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA
www.fullercraft.org
Saturday & Sunday, December 5-6
Art Gallery Holiday Open House
10am-4pm
Gail Marie Nauen will hold an open house at her gallery and studio at 15 Old Main St., Carver. Many oils, oil pastels and prints on display. Special feature this year - small affordable originals. For directions and info go to www.gailmarienauen.com
Saturday & Sunday, December 5-6
4th Annual Holiday House Tour
10am-4pm
Tour several beautiful private homes decorated for the holidays. Tickets are limited and are $35. before November 20th and $40. after. Luncheon is included at the Plymouth Country Club between 11am & 3pm on both days.
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court St., Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Saturday & Sunday , December 5-6
Member Artists Sale
10am-4pm Saturday; 12 noon-4pm Sunday
Featuring pottery, jewelry, watercolors, prints, bead work, mixed media, photography, sea glass, oils, quilts, live music & refreshments!
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North St., Plymouth, MA
508-746-7222
www.plymouthguild.org
Sunday, December 6
Body Bazaar Reception
Light refreshments will be served. This premier holiday shopping event opens November 21st and runs January 17, 2010. Non-Members save 10% on all purchases.
Become a Fuller Craft Museum Member and receive an additional 5% on top of your Members discount.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA
www.fullercraft.org
Sunday, December 6
Scituate's Polar Express
9:45am; 12:30pm; 2:40pm; 4:40pm
Take a train ride from Scituate to Hingham and back on a set of MBTA commuter trains carrying Santa & Mrs. Claus, elves, carolers, storytellers and festive foods. Tickets are $20. with children 2 & under are free, and are available at the Front Street Bookshop in Scituate Harbor.
Sunday, December 6
Marshfield’s History Museum
1pm-4pm
Located at the Marcia Thomas House, 65 Webster Street, Marshfield. See the new exhibits from curator, Dottie MacMullen. The museum is open the first Sunday of the month, and there is no admission charge.
Marshfield Historical Society
79 Parker Street, Marshfield, MA
781-834-0100
www.marshfieldhistoricalsociety.org
Sunday, December 6
Pembroke Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
3-5pm
Come and enjoy Hay rides, tethered hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), roasting marshmallows over fire pits, pet rabbits, making an ornament & listening to the Pembroke Choir's holiday sounds. Santa arrives around 5pm to light the trees.
www.pembrokechamber.org/calendar.php
Sunday, December 6
Concert Series
4pm
Andre Koji Taylor on the piano.
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St.,
Duxbury, MA
781-934-6634
info@artcomplex.org
www.artcomplex.org
Tuesday-Thursday, December 8-17
Plimoth Cinema - 35 Shots of Rum
4:30pm (Not Rated) (French with subtitles)
Set among a small circle of friends and neighbors in a Parisian suburb, this warm & funny film is from the great French filmmaker, Claire Denis. Lionel, a metro conductor, lives with his beautiful university student daughter, Josephine, in a bustling apartment complex. Cost: $9.50; Senior: $7.50
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org/features/cinema
Saturday & Sunday, December 12 & 13
Art Gallery Holiday Open House
10am-4pm
Gail Marie Nauen will hold an open house at her gallery and studio at 15 Old Main St., Carver. Many oils, oil pastels and prints on display. Special feature this year - small affordable originals. For directions and info go to www.gailmarienauen.com
Saturday & Sunday, December 12-13
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra - Holiday Pops!
8pm Saturday; 3pm Sunday
A real holiday treat! Congenial WBZ Radio host, Jordan Rich, reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas accompanied by a lush symphonic score. The Pilgrim Festival Chorus and the Federal Furnace School Treble Chorus join the Phil in John Williams' splashy holiday film music from Home Alone and other festive seasonal fare. Children are invited to bring a toy and march in the annual March of the Toys, a charity toy drive - by kids, for kids. Toys will be distributed to deserving families by the Children's Holiday Fund.
Memorial Hall
83 Court St.,
Plymouth, MA
508-746-8008
www.plymouthphil.org
Saturday, December 12
Saturday
Family Studios - Fleece Winter Mittens
10am-12pm
Warm up those little hands! Customize your mittens with silly monster faces or pretty flowers. All materials are included. Advance registration is strongly recommended, space is limited.
Mem: $8 & NonMem: $10
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak St.,
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Saturday, December 12
Marshfield Polar Express
11:45am, 1:30pm, 4pm, 7:10pm
Join our Elves in caroling and merriment. Try their fresh baked cookies and delicious hot chocolate! Enjoy the story telling by Mrs. Clause. And of course, make sure to keep your eyes open for a jolly man dressed in red!
Pajamas are encouraged for ALL! Proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.
Please call 781-834-2582 to purchase tickets.
Saturday, December 12
Driftwood Folk Cafe - Antje Duvekot with Opening Act Chuck E. Costa
7:30pm
Antje is one of the brightest singer-songwriters to rise out of Boston's competitive acoustic music scene. A café style seating serving home-baked goods, a variety of tea, soft beverages, and delicious coffee. This is an alcohol-free and non-smoking venue. Children under 18 are welcome with adult supervision.
Kendall Hall at First Parish Church
19 Town Square,
Plymouth, MA
508-224-7024
driftwoodfolkcafe@comcast.net
www.driftwoodfolkcafe.com
Saturday, December 12
Friends and Neighborhood Karaoke
8:30pm
Held at the China Pilgrim Restaurant, South Meadow Road in Plymouth. It's a great mix of mostly 25-60 year olds who aren't professionals and are happy to just have fun. Great drinks and awesome food.
Project Arts/Nightlife Music
508-830-1262
nightmusicco@verizon.net
www.project-arts.com
Sunday, December 13
Mayflower II Open House & Tree Lighting
4:30pm
Mayflower II will be spending the winter in Plymouth Harbor. To celebrate the holidays and her majestic beauty, Plimoth Plantation will be hosting an open house and tree lighting ceremony at the ship. Come see the beautifully lit trees decorating the masts and enjoy some hot cider along with a few carols! Please join us for this FREE community event.
Monday, December 14
Beth MacLeod, Mezzo-soprano
7-8:30pm
Held in the Otto Fehlow Meeting Room at the Plymouth Public Library on
132 South Street, Plymouth, MA, this is a Free program. Director of Performance at South Shore Conservatory, teacher, and opera producer Beth MacLeod has sung with numerous opera companies both here and abroad and will perform works by Mozart, Bizet, Rossini. For more information call 508-830-4250 or visit www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org
Monday, December 14
A Christmas With C.S. Lewis
7pm
An intimate evening with the author of the classic children’s series "The Chronicles of Narnia" and "The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe. Dramatically portrayed by acclaimed British actor, David Payne. Tickets are $15.00. Call or purchase online.
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA
508-747-1622
www.memorialhall.com
Thursday, December 17
Plymouth Local Foods Winter Market
2:30-6:30pm
Come visit The Farmer's Market on the third Thursday of each month for a market, music and movie gathering! Held at Plimoth Plantation, indoors of course! The Artisan Kitchen will offer a Gingerbread House workshop for this first Market.
Also, while you are here, enjoy the movie Fresh, which celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Not rated. Recommended donation is $5. and 50% of the monies raised will be directed to the Plymouth Food Warehouse. For more information call 508-732-9962 or visit www.plymouthfarmersmarket.org
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA
Friday, December 18
5th Annual Santa Sleigh Ride
6-9pm
Join Santa on his sleigh for a ride around Plymouth's historic waterfront, powered by Hobby Knoll's Clydesdale Horses. Free hot cider, hot chocolate & refreshments. All proceeds to benefit Cabby Shack's 5th Annual "Foster Children's Christmas Party" Free with Cabby Shack Dinner receipt. For more information call 508-746-5354 or visit www.cabbyshack.com
Friday, December 18
Mike Landers "Mad Dog", Tom Glenn & Sherry "The Cat" Malone
8:45pm
Come to the Run of the Mill, 6 Spring Lane in Plymouth for a great mix of Pop, Rock, Southern R&B, and some DISCO!!!
Project Arts/Nightlife Music
508-830-1262
nightmusicco@verizon.net
www.project-arts.com
Sunday, December 20
Monthly Lecture Series - Pro-Am Historical Highlights
2pm
Topic is Edward Rowe Snow’s role in the Flying Santa project which delivered Christmas presents to families in lighthouses. This one is aimed at families with young kids. Held at the upstairs meeting room of the Marcia Thomas House, 65 Webster St., Marshfield. There will be a small admission fee & refreshments will be served.
Marshfield Historical Society
65 Webster St., Marshfield, MA
781-834-0100
www.marshfieldhistoricalsociety.org
Monday, December 21
190th Celebration of Forefathers Day
Celebrate the anniversary of the day the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock at this annual banquet. The guest speaker will be Governor Deval Patrick. Advance reservations required.
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court Street (Rte. 3A), Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Monday, December 21
Sounds of the Season Concert & Holiday Sing-A-Long
10am
This Free event is performed by Grade 8 students of the PCIS Chorus under the direction of Jessica Vaitkus. Come hear the beautiful melodies of Plymouth’s finest young voices as they perform an eclectic mix of seasonal music & join the students in an old fashion Holiday Sing-A-Long.
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street, Plymouth MA
508-830-4250
Sunday, December 27
Phoenix Lodge Breakfast
8am-12 noon
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast that includes scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, pancakes, toast, coffee & juice. The cost is $7. adults & $4. for children under 12. Located in the Hanover Four Corners area behind Mary Lou's coffee shop. Call Jon Bond at 781-871-3990 for further information.
Sunday, December 27-Sunday, January 3
Jenney Grist Mill-School Vacation Week
12noon-6pm
Bring the family and enjoy an ice cream or a corn muffin, cider, coffee or hot chocolate while sitting in the most historic Mill in our country! Stop by and meet Leo, our costumed Miller. Children will find other surprises inside the 1636 Mill. Admission is free!
Jenney Grist Mill
6 Spring Lane, Plymouth MA
508-747-4544
info@jenneygristmill.org
www.jenneygristmill.org
Thursday, December 31
New Year's Eve Gala
8:30pm
Enjoy Hor D'Oeuvres, Dinner Buffet, Sweet Table, Midnight Champagne Toast & Party Favors! DJ will play your favorite tunes to dance to! $325. per couple includes Dinner, Dancing, Overnight Accommodations and a $25. Raffael's Gift Card. Gala only: $150. per couple. Private tables available for 8+ guests. Call 781-925-4500 for reservations.
Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel & Spa
45 Hull Shore Dr.,
Hull, MA
http://www.nantasketbeachhotel.com
WHAT'S OPEN DURING THE WINTER?
IN PLYMOUTH:
Dead of Night Ghost Tours
Just because Halloween is over doesn’t mean the Plymouth spirits have flown away.
Meet at the black hearse by Plymouth Rock.
508-866-5111
www.deadofnightghosttours.com
Pilgrim Hall Museum
America's Museum of
Pilgrim Possessions
75 Court Street
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Plimoth Plantation
Although closed to the public for the winter, educational programs and workshops are offered year round for groups. On every third Thursday of the month through May, from 2:30 - 6:30 pm, there will be a Local Foods Winter Market held in the Hornblower Visitor Center. Plimoth Plantation will reopen to the public on March 20, 2010.
137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org
Plymouth Guild for the Arts
Featuring ongoing exhibits and various classes for adults, teens and kids.
11 North Street
Plymouth, MA
508-746-7222
www.plymouthguild.org
IN BROCKTON:
Fuller Craft Museum
Let the Art Touch You! A variety of special exhibitions await your discovery. Workshops & special events available for adults & children.
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
IN COHASSET:
South Shore Art Center
Offering exhibitions and gallery programs, sales of fine arts and studio crafts, courses and workshops, outreach to schools, and special events.
119 Ripley Road
Cohasset, MA
781-383-2787
www.ssac.org
IN DUXBURY:
The Art Complex Museum
Featuring painting, sculpture, prints and craft objects created by contemporary artists.
189 Alden Street
Duxbury MA
781-934-6634
www.artcomplex.org
IN HULL:
The Hull Lifesaving Museum
Preserves the region's lifesaving tradition and maritime culture through collections, exhibits, experiential and interpretive education, research and service to others.
1117 Nantasket Avenue
Hull, MA
508-925-5433
www.lifesavingmuseum.org