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Plimoth Cinema
Daily Shows 4:30pm & 7pm
Every Friday a new film comes to Plimoth Cinema and plays throughout the week. Saturday nights are considered “Date Night” at Plimoth Cinema, serving beer and wine along with a variety of concession items, including popcorn and traditional movie candy.
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.,
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org/features/cinema/
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 December 3, 10 & 17.
Closed Christmas Day and open through January 2, 2011.
Edaville USA
5 Pine Street,
Carver, MA
508-866-8190
www.edaville.com
Month of December (Through Dec.24)
Edaville Railroad Gift Card Promo
Buy a $50 Colony Place gift card, get a free ticket to Edaville Railroad’s Festival of Lights; purchase gift cards at the Management Office near DSW Shoes.
The Village at Colony Place
174 Colony Place,
Plymouth, MA
508-747-3533
www.colonyplace.com
Month of December (Dec. 4-24)
Enchanted Storybook Village
20 trees will be decorated like different children’s storybook characters (10 trees inside Best Buy & 10 trees inside La Z Boy). On Dec. 5, 12 & 19 from 11am-3pm inside the North Pole space next to Jos A. Bank, bring your camera for free photos with Santa. Also, Storybooks Come to Life on the weekends thru Dec. 19 from 11am-12pm inside La Z Boy.
The Village at Colony Place
174 Colony Place,
Plymouth, MA
508-747-3533
www.colonyplace.com
Through December 31
Plymouth History in a Glass
Imagine a time when children drank beer, when the U.S. president started each day with a tankard of hard cider, when drinking a cup of tea was a political statement. Explore these stories and more through this exhibit which features drinking vessels of all kinds, size, shapes and materials.
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court Street,
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Through January 2, 2011
Christmas at the Newport Mansions
The Breakers, Elms and Marble House are open daily & decorated for the holidays! Closed Christmas Day.
The Preservation Society of Newport County
424 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI
401-847-1000
www.newportmansions.org
Through January 2, 2011
Josh Simpson Exhibition: A Visionary Journey in Glass
This exhibition features approximately 100 works, selected from the artist's personal collection, and traces the unique journey of this self-taught master of glass. Works include the spectacular multi-layered "planets" that Josh is known for, plus a collection of traditional objects like goblets and vases. Open Tues.-Sun. 10am-5pm; Wed. until 9pm; Closed Mondays.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street,
Brockton MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Thursday, December 2
Ladies Night Out
7-10pm
Spa Treatments, Cocktails, Shopping, Tarot reading, Raffles & Prizes! $10. Admission enters you to win a night of Romance, an overnight stay at a AAA four diamond rated hotel with breakfast & more! Proceeds to benefit Hanson Children's Museum. Tickets available at Venus III, Hanson; Myette's Country Store, Hanson & Hanover, Kryptanite Tanning, E. Bridgewater and from any Hanson Children's Museum member.
Venus III
252 Main Street,
Hanson, MA
Friday, December 3
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 (Town Square at 6:15pm & Shirley Square at 6:30pm), a Reindog Parade, a "Mommy's Little Piggy" eating contest, a Ralphie Look-Alike Contest & 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 or visit www.plymouthkiwanis.org/Christmas.htm
Friday through Sunday, December 3-5
21st 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. Come see many trees, uniquely decorated by talented individuals or groups from local communities, including the Tree of Lights, whose candles glow in memory or in honor of loved ones. Stroll among the remaining trees while you enjoy the varied entertainment, make a wish with Santa or purchase a butterfly to benefit the Children’s Bereavement Program, and make sure to stop in our delightful gift shop. Held at the Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth. For more info call 781-934-7778 or visit www.cranberryhospice.org/festival
Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4
28th Annual Christmas in the Square
Friday 6-8pm; Saturday 10am-4pm
Bring friends and family for this annual Hingham event! On Friday, Santa will arrive at around 6:30 atop a blaring fire truck heading north on Main Street. On Saturday enjoy live music, horse-drawn hayrides, craft activities, a visit with baby alpaca, photos with Santa for kids and pets, Festival of Trees and more holiday fun. For a schedule of events visit:
www.discoverhingham.com
Saturday & Sunday, December 4-5
Fifth Annual Holiday House Tour
10am-4pm
Tour several beautiful private homes decorated for the holidays. Tickets are limited and are $40. before November 19th and $45. after. You may visit as many houses as you wish on whichever day you would like. Luncheon is included between 11am & 2pm at the Plymouth Country Club.
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court St., 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 through December 12
Victorian Christmas Designer Show House
11am-4pm
This 1880 Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion is beautifully decorated by South Shore Interior and Floral Designers. Each room is transformed into a Holiday Wonderland! Tickets at the door: $10.00; Seniors: $8.00.
The Daniel Webster Estate
238 Webster St., Marshfield, MA
781-834-0548
www.DanielWebsterEstate.org
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
Saturday, December 4
The Italian Event
11am-5pm
Featuring the fabulous Diego Dalla Palma Makeup line. A professional makeup artist will provide 3 minute appointments per person to experience the finer details of this exquisite makeup line.Wine & Hors D'oeuvres for
all who attend!
Lily's Apothecary
6 Main Street Ext.,
Plymouth, MA
508-747-7546
ww.lilysapothecary.com
Sunday, December 5
Breakfast with Santa
9am
Sign up at Guest Services or the Santa Booth. Enjoy cereal, juice sweet treats, crafts & activities in the Food Court.
Independence Mall
101 Independence Mall Way,
Kingston, MA
781-582-2445
www.independencemall.com
Sunday, December 5
Annual Carver Holiday House Tour
1-5pm
Enjoy a tour of five homes and a church, all decorated for the holiday season through the Town of Carver. After the tour, join Carver music students in a holiday sing-a-long and hot cocoa at the Town Gazebo at 5:15pm. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth. Advance tickets are $10. or $12. the day of the event. For advance tickets call 508-866-4188. For more information call 508-866-9295 or email 2dmpierce@comcast.net
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
Sunday, December 5
Brockton Symphony Holiday Pops
3pm
Feinberg competition co-winner Violinist Jaclyn Freshman and soprano Jean Danton. South Middle School Chorus directed by Lisa Villani. Light classics and holiday favorites. Held at West Middle School, West St. Brockton. For more information visit www.brocktonsymphony.org or call 508-588-3841.
Tuesday, December 7
Commemoration of Pearl Harbor Attack
12:55pm
Battleship Cove will commemorate the 69th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor with a brief ceremony. The ceremony will commence at 12:55 PM coinciding with the exact time when the Imperial Japanese forces devastated the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor. The ceremony will include wreath-laying rites prefaced by brief remarks and is open to the public.
Battleship Cove
Five Water Street, Fall River, MA
508-678-1100
www.battleshipcove.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
Friday, December 10
Holidays in Downtown Middleborough
4-7pm
Join us for hot cider and cookies at our Mini Expo inside the Chamber lobby! Free! Chat with other business owners, then join us for a stroll in Downtown Middleborough. Shop owners have some specials going on and refreshments as well as great gift ideas for the holidays. "Middleborough on the Move" will be selling Christmas Tree ornaments, raffling off holiday baskets, & more!
Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce
40 North Main Street, Middleboro MA
508-947-1499
info@cranberrycountry.org
Saturday & Sunday, December 11-12
Christmas at the King Caesar House-Holiday House Tour
12-4pm
This annual event put on by the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society, will be held at The King Caesar House, 120 King Caesar Rd. in Duxbury. Adults $10, student/seniors $5, children under 6 free. Tickets are available at the front door. Call the Society for more information.
Duxbury Rural & Historical Society
479 Washington Street, Duxbury, MA
781-934-6106
www.duxburyhistory.org
Saturday & Sunday, December 11-12
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra
"Holiday Pops "
Saturday 8pm; Sunday 3pm
A festive family event! Featuring the Pilgrim Festival Chorus and the Federal Furnace Treble Chorus.
Held at Memorial Hall,
83 Court Street in
Plymouth, MA.
The Plymouth Philharmonic
11 North Street,
Plymouth, MA
508-746-8008
www.plymouthphil.org
Saturday, December 11
Breakfast with Santa
8am-12noon
Gather your family for this annual Carousel event! Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, unlimited carousel rides, special holiday crafts and facepainting. And, of course, the highlight of the event will be a visit form the jolly old elf himself. $12pp. Reservations are required. Call Paula or Nicole at 508-678-1100.
The Fall River Carousel
Battleship Cove
5 Water Street, Fall River, MA
www.battleshipcove.org
Saturday, December 11
3rd Annual Marshfield Polar Express
10am-9pm
The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will hold this 3rd annual event which starts out at the Kingston Commuter Rail. Tickets are $20.pp and the event is suitable for all ages. For tickets or information call 781-834-2582 or visit www.marshfieldpolarexpress.com
Saturday, December 11
A Mayflower Christmas - From Ship to Shore
2-8pm
17th-century Mayflower II passengers celebrate Christmas in the Great Cabin from 2-5pm, and then enjoy carolers, holiday cookies, hot mulled cider & good cheer from 5-6pm, with the Tree Lighting onboard at 6pm. At 6:30pm carolers and guests will stroll from the ship to the Mayflower Society House at 4 Winslow Street, where Tours will be held from 2-8pm. Tickets are $7.pp each location or $10.pp for a combo ticket. For more info call Patty at 508-746-1622 ext. 8601 or email pcronin@plimoth.org
Saturday, December 11
Holidays in Halifax Festival
4-8pm
Town offices, businesses and churches will offer festivities, displays, decorations, refreshments and entertainment.
For more up-to-date information call 781-294-1316 or visit www.halifax.ma.us/holidaysinhalifax.html
Saturday, December 11
Kingston's Annual Luminary Display
5:30-8pm
The Kingston Fire Department presents this annual event on the Town Green on Green Street.
Past activities included a tree lighting, caroling and hayrides. The Reed Community Building will host crafts & entertainment and the Library will host crafts for
children, holiday music, hot cider & doughnuts. For more info or to inquire about
donating baked goods or set-up & clean-up call 781-585-0532.
Saturday, December 11
Sleighs, Bells and Santas
7pm
A
a brief and entertaining review of holiday music through the ages. The event is held at Old Derby Academy, Main Street in Hingham, and will feature a cabaret-style atmosphere with light dinner fare, with wine and cocktails served before the music starts. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $75/pp and can be purchased by calling 781-749-7721, or emailing director@hinghamhistorical.org For more information visit www.hinghamhistorical.org
Saturday, December 11
Driftwood Folk Cafe - Lori McKenna with opening act Liz Longley
7:30pm
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. Note: this one performance is held at The Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square in Plymouth. 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 through Saturday, December 18
Upper Crust Pizzeria Holiday Special
Donate an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots at 15 Court Street in Plymouth or at any Upper Crust pizzeria and receive a FREE slice! Visit www.theuppercrustpizzeria.com for more information.
Wednesday, December 15
South Shore Conservatory’s Community Voices Winter Concert
7pm
This adult chorus for individuals with developmental delays, will present a winter concert at The Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George St., Duxbury. The concert will feature a repertoire of traditional and familiar holiday tunes, followed by a complimentary reception. This concert is free and open to the public. Call 781-934-2731 or visit www.sscmusic.org for more information.
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
Saturday, December 18
Brunch with Santa
11am-2pm
The Harbor Grille Restaurant invites you to join Santa for brunch and have your picture taken with Jolly Old Saint Nick. Welcome in the holidays with a delicious and festive brunch. Call Santa's elves at 508-591-5035 to ensure seating for this popular event.
$15. Adults & $9.95 Children under 12 (does not include tax & gratuity)
Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor
180 Water Street,
Plymouth, MA
www.harborgrille.org
Sunday, December 19
"Jingle Jam" - E Underground Open Mic Series For Teens
3-5pm
Held at the South Shore Art Center at the Shipyard, 18 Shipyard Drive, Hingham. Admission is free! Teens age 12 to 18 are welcome to perform or chime in on their favorite holiday songs. Sound system and keyboard accompaniment are available for instrumentalists and singers alike. Registration is walk-in, musicians bring their own instruments to perform. For more information call South Shore Conservatory at 781-749-7565.
Sunday, December 19
Pilgrim Festival Chorus - "Messiah Sing"
4pm
The Pilgrim Festival Chorus, the region’s principal community choral group, will host a "Messiah Sing", an audience participation sing-along concert open to the public. Inclement weather date is Monday, December 20 at 7:30pm. Tickets are priced at $10. and are available at the door. For more information please visit www.pilgrimfestival.orgThis concert is held at:
The Church of the Pilgrimage
8 Town Square,
Plymouth, MA
Wednesday, December 22
"Guys' Night" at Fuller Craft
5-8pm
Guys who are doing last-minute Christmas shopping will get an extra 5% off all purchases in the Holiday Shop. choose from an array of hand-crafted jewelry, unique items for the home, elegant jackets and scarves, holiday ornaments, books, and more. We'll throw in free gift wrapping, and you can have a beer in our cafe while you're waiting for your gift to be wrapped!
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street,
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.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. Call for hours or check website for details.
1117 Nantasket Avenue
Hull, MA
508-925-5433
www.lifesavingmuseum.org
IN MARSHFIELD:
Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries
A variety of classes, events, camps, kid's activities & more! Call for hours or check website for details.
2000 Main Street
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
www.massaudubon.org/southshore
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. Call for hours or check website for details.
508-866-5111
www.deadofnightghosttours.com
Plimoth Cinema
Daily Shows 4:30pm & 7pm
Every Friday a new film comes to Plimoth Cinema and plays throughout the week. Saturday nights are considered “Date Night” at Plimoth Cinema, serving beer and wine along with a variety of concession items, including popcorn and traditional movie candy.
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org/features/cinema/
Plimoth Plantation
Although closed to the public until Opening Day, March 19, 2011, educational programs and workshops are offered year round for groups.
137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org
Pilgrim Hall Museum
America's Museum of Pilgrim Possessions
75 Court Street
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Plymouth Center for the Arts
(Closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2011)
Featuring ongoing exhibits and various classes for adults, teens and kids.
11 North Street
Plymouth, MA
508-746-7222
www.plymouthguild.org