(Information is subject to change)
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.
Closed Christmas Day.
Edaville USA
5 Pine Street,
Carver, MA
508-866-8190
www.edaville.com
Weekends through December 19
Enchanted Storybook Village
11am-3pm
20+ trees decorated by area schools, businesses, etc. to represent different storybook characters. Famous storybook characters visit the children for free photos and story time. Check back for updated information.
The Village at Colony Place
174 Colony Place,
Plymouth, MA
508-747-3533
www.colonyplace.com
Friday-Sunday, December 3-5
Annual Festival of Trees
Celebrate the joys of the holiday season and support the care given by Cranberry Hospice. Featuring over 50 spectacular Christmas trees, from 6 ft. to 15 ft. giants. Entertainment, daily visits with Santa, a Cocktail Party and a unique gift shop surround the Festival with all the tradition of a New England holiday season.
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Avenue,
Plymouth, MA
781-934-7778
www.cranberryhospice.org/festival
Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4
Christmas in the Square & Festival of Trees
Sunday 6-8pm & Saturday 9am to 4pm
Held on
Main Street at South Street in Downtown Hingham
www.discoverhingham.com
Friday, December 3
Kiwanis Christmas in Historic Plymouth
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. Check back for updated information.
Saturday & Sunday, December 4-5
Annual Holiday House Tour
Tour several beautiful private homes decorated for the holidays. Check back for updated information.
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court Street,
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Saturday & Sunday, December 4 & 5
Photos with Santa and Carousel Christmas Horse
Also accepting requests for birthday and other party events.
Paragon Carousel
205 Nantasket Avenue,
Hull, MA
781-925-0472
www.paragoncarousel.com
Saturday, December 4 (rain or heavy snow date Dec. 11)
Winter Wonderland Wagon Rides
10am-4pm
The Tihonet Village Market and The Old Company Store on 5 Elm Street, will join forces for this second annual event. Stop by either location for a free holiday inspired wagon ride through the decorated bogs and woodland. See if you can find the hidden Elves! Both shops are unique shopping destinations with an old-fashioned flair.
Tihonet Village Market
158 Tihonet Road, Wareham, MA
508-295-5437
www.tihonetvillagemarket.com
Sunday, December 5
Darkness Darkness - Opening Reception
1:30-3:30pm
On exhibit November 21 through February 13, 2011.
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street,
Duxbury, MA
781-934-6634
www.artcomplex.org
Thursday, December 9
Womenade Open House Benefit
Womenade of Wareham (W.O.W.) will hold a festive Holiday Open House at the Tihonet Village Market. The A.D. Makepeace Company is hosting the Open House for the fourth year. Admission to the Holiday Open House is free with any donation, but a suggested contribution is $20.00 for this event. Womenade is a local charity, which was formed 8 years ago to address those needs and to partner with other local charities for the community good.
Tihonet Village Market
158 Tihonet Road, Wareham, MA
508-295-5437
www.tihonetvillagemarket.com
Saturday, December 18
Winter Open House
10am-4pm
Stop by to meet some of our artists, authors and friends. Do some Holiday shopping while the kids decorate sugar cookies! We'll even wrap your gift baskets for Free! Get creative with our second annual GINGERBREAD HOUSE decorating (offered by donation, while supplies last).
Tihonet Village Market
158 Tihonet Road, Wareham, MA
508-295-5437
www.tihonetvillagemarket.com