Saturday, December 1 & Sunday, December 2
Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees at Plimoth Plantation celebrates the joys of the holiday season and supports the care given by Cranberry Hospice. This unique event features over 50 spectacular Christmas trees, from 6 foot to 15 foot 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. Thousands of people from all over the South Shore and Cape Cod enjoy this entirely volunteer-run Festival every year.
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.
Plymouth MA
781-934-7778
www.cranberryhospice.org/festival
festival@cranberryhospice.org
Saturday, December 1 & Sunday, December 2
Pilgrim Hall Museum’s Holiday House Tour
See some of Plymouth’s finest architectural gems from cozy bed and breakfasts to graceful homes at the Pine Hills, all dressed up for the holidays.
Enjoy a delicious lunch by award-winning Chef Michael Beriau at White Cliffs Country Club, included with your ticket.
Tickets are $35.00 on or before November 23rd, and $40.00 on November 24th - December 2nd.
Preview Party is November 30th from 6 – 8 PM at a home in the Pinehills.
Combination Preview Party and House Tour Tickets can be purchased for $60. Preview Party only tickets can be purchased for $40.
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court Street
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Saturday, December 1 & Sunday, December 2
Holiday Wreath & Garland Making Workshop
1:30-3:30pm
Members: $40; Non-Members: $55
Horticulture Center
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave.
Plymouth MA 02360
508-746-1622
www.plimoth.org
Saturday, December 1
New York City Christmas Shopping Trip
7:00am - leavesW.Bridgewater Commuter Lot. Rt.106
6:30pm - Departs New York
$49.pp includes Round trip transportation to the heart of the shopping district. Spend the day sightseeing, or visit New York’s world class museums. See a Broadway show or shop till you drop on Fifth Avenue.
Reserve early to avoid disappointment.
Toll free: 866-370-3786
Full payment is due with reservation and is non-refundable
Easton Charters & Tours
PO Box 137
Easton, MA 02375
www.eastoncharters.com
Saturday, December 1
Day trip to New York City
Jones River Village Historical Society
P.O. Box 22
Kingston, MA 02364
781-585-6300
http://www.jrvhs.org
Saturday, December 1
Gifts from Nature
Kids! Make your own homemade natural holiday ornament.
Mass Audubon
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
2000 Main Street
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
www.massaudubon.org
Saturday, December 1
MUSEum Discovery-Holiday Paper Cutting Workshop with Pulp Function Artist Anna Kronick
10am-12pm
Kids and families have special opportunities to share the excitement of craft. A special opportunity for the family to create their own art in the tradition of Judaic papercutting.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Saturday, December 1
New England Artisans Showcase
Folk Art and Craft Show
10am-4pm
$3.00 Admission to benefit the Hingham High School
Robert Weiser Scholarship Fund
Glastonbury Abbey
16 Hull Street (Rte 228)
Hingham, MA
781-749-6764
Saturday, December 1
The Enchanted Storybook Village at Colony Place
Storybooks Come To Life - Cinderella
11am-12pm
Our spectacular 7,000sf Enchanted Storybook Village is bursting with all the wonder and joy of the holidays and is sure to bring a smile to every child's face. See twenty amazing trees, each one beautifully decorated to represent a favorite storybook character. There's also a huge gingerbread house, life size nutcrackers, music and much, much more! Santa's in the Village too, every Saturday & Sunday Nov. 24-Dec. 22 from 10am-5pm.
Colony Place
174 Colony Place
Plymouth, MA
508-746-7663
www.colonyplace.com
Saturday, December 1
Books & More-Meet the Author
11:00am
Local Author Peter Arenstam will read from his new chapter book "Nicholas a Massachusetts Tale" ! He will also personalize copies for your children as well as sign copies of "Felix and His Mayflower Adventures".
Books & More
10 Home Depot Dr
Plymouth MA
508-732-9944
www.plymouthbookstore.com
Saturday, December 1
Make It Yourself! Workshops at Fuller Craft
Silver Bangle With Charm
1-5pm
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Saturday, December 1
The Pinehills Third Annual Holidays On The Green
3-6pm
Reindog registration 2:30pm; Reindog Parade 3:00pm; Christmas Tree Lighting 5pm
Santa and cider and doggies, oh my!!! The excitement of the season with a visit with Santa, goodies and surprises for the whole family and all for FREE on the Village Green at The Pinehills in Plymouth. The activities and fun include an Auction of gingerbread houses at our model homes to benefit Cranberry Hospice Bereavement Services, a department of Jordan Hospital; Dress up your dog and march in the Reindog Parade: Meet Santa Claus (Don’t forget a camera and your child’s wish list!); The Village Green Christmas Tree Lighting; Victorian Caroling and Plymouth High School Carol Choir;Snacks, hot chocolate, and cider; Send a letter to Santa at the post office; Create your own tree ornament at the Holiday Paper Crafts workshop.
The Pinehills
Village Green
Plymouth, MA
For more info contact Aigner Associates at:
617-254-9500
www.pinehills.com
Sunday, December 2
Pilgrim Hall Museum Renovation Closing
The Museum will be closing for several months for renovations,
reopening in the late spring (exact date to be announced) of 2008.
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Sunday, December 2
Friday Morning Rewind
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Did you miss the hot birds on Friday? Never fear…
Mass Audubon
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
2000 Main Street
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
www.massaudubon.org
Sunday, December 2
Sunday Afternoon Concerts:
Brass Venture, brass quintet- 4pm
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street
Duxbury MA 02331
781-934.6634
www.artcomplex.org
Monday, December 3
North River Arts Society 2008 Art Calendar Exhibit Reception
7-9pm
An exhibit of arwork featured in the North River Arts Society 2008 Art Calendar will be on display at the Dolphin Gallery at the Hingham Public Library. The public is invited to a reception to honor the artists
The exhibit features work by Donna Rosetti-Bailey, Jeanne MacFarland, Liz Haywood-Sullivan, Jody Regan, Sue Charles, Ted Polomis, Margaret McWethy, Don Shoffner, Patricia Isaac, Mary Hufnagle Murray, JoAnne Chittick, Jane Seoane and Margaret Farrell Bruno.
For more information visit: www.hinghamlibrary.org
North River Arts Society
157 Old Main Street
Marshfield Hills, MA
781.837.8091
info@northriverarts.org
www.northriverarts.org
Wednesday, December 5
Boxwood Workshop
10am -12 Noon or 7-9PM
Create a tabletop tree or wreath for the holidays. Bring a pair of pruning shears and a box to take your creation home in. Register by Wed Nov 28th. Fee: $27 member/$32 non-member.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane
Norwell, MA
781-659-2559
www.ssnsc.org
Friday, December 7
Friday Morning Birders
8:15-11:45 a.m.
Different destinations, different birds every week!
Mass Audubon
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
2000 Main Street
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
www.massaudubon.org
Friday, December 7
Christmas in Historic Plymouth
5pm-9pm
Downtown Plymouth will light up, carols will be sung, trees will be decorated and Santa Claus will visit Memorial Hall. Shops will decorate their windows and host holiday storytellers. Two hay wagons will make trips around Plymouth Center. Strolling carolers dressed in Victorian attire will sing and the new Plymouth Center for the Arts will open its doors. At 6pm Santa will ride up Main Street on the back of a fire truck, stopping to say hello and light the two Christmas, one in Town Square and the other in Shirley Square, before heading over to Memorial Hall, where he'll listen to Christmas wishes and pose for photos.
For more information contact
the Kiwanis Club of Plymouth
at 508-830-1040.
Saturday, December 8
New York City Christmas Shopping Trip
7:00am - leavesW.Bridgewater Commuter Lot. Rt.106
6:30pm - Departs New York
$49.pp includes Round trip transportation to the heart of the shopping district. Spend the day sightseeing, or visit New York’s world class museums. See a Broadway show or shop till you drop on Fifth Avenue.
Reserve early to avoid disappointment.
Toll free: 866-370-3786
Full payment is due with reservation and is non-refundable
Easton Charters & Tours
PO Box 137
Easton, MA 02375
www.eastoncharters.com
Saturday, December 8
Dad and Me-Breakfast and Boxwood Tree Workshop
9:30-11:00AM
Give Mom a break – Have Breakfast at the Science Center and then make a tabletop boxwood tree to decorate your house for the holidays. Bring pruning shears and box to take your tree home in. All other materials included in fee. Pre-register/ payment in advance.
Fee: $20 member/$25 non-member per parent-child pair, $5 for each additional sibling.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane
Norwell, MA
781-659-2559
www.ssnsc.org
Saturday, December 8
The Enchanted Storybook Village at Colony Place
Storybooks Come To Life - Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow & Tinman
11am-12pm
Our spectacular 7,000sf Enchanted Storybook Village is bursting with all the wonder and joy of the holidays and is sure to bring a smile to every child's face. See twenty amazing trees, each one beautifully decorated to represent a favorite storybook character. There's also a huge gingerbread house, life size nutcrackers, music and much, much more! Santa's in the Village too, every Saturday & Sunday Nov. 24-Dec. 22 from 10am-5pm.
Colony Place
174 Colony Place
Plymouth, MA
508-746-7663
www.colonyplace.com
Saturday, December 8
Holiday Gifts Workshop
1-3PM
Make gifts for the holidays! Pre-register/ payment in advance.
For Children in K-Grade 5. $20 member/$25 non-member. Additional siblings $3 discount.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane
Norwell, MA
781-659-2559
www.ssnsc.org
Saturday, December 8
Make It Yourself! Workshops at Fuller Craft
Silk Scarves: Dyeing for the Holidays
1-5pm
Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori textile dyeing and create two beautiful silk scarves.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Saturday, December 8
MUSEum DIscovery-Just for families!
Session I : 12:30-2:00pm
Session II : 1:30-3:00pm
Afternoons are fun and exciting specially scheduled Saturday events that lead parents and children to discover the muse that inspires and sparks their imagination and creativity. A Museum Educator leads you on a "kids-eye" journey through our galleries for inspiration. Then families let their imaginations fly with a hands-on studio activity selected to encourage kids and partents to discover their muse. Designed for ages 6+. Advance registration required.
Families with membership: $10 per person
Non-member families: $15 per person
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Saturday, December 8
Holiday Pops -
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra
8:00pm
This festive program features the Pilgrim Festival Chorus and Boston Pops POPSearch 2005 winner Frances Botelho-Hoeg performing lively and lovely holiday favorites. Cabaret-style table seating is available for both performances! As always, children are invited to bring a toy for the Old Colony Memorial Children's Holiday Fund and march in the annual March of the Toys, a charity toy drive - by kids, for kids.
Individual ticket prices: $50, $45, $35, $20. Senior, Youth and Group discounts offered. $5 student “rush” tickets sold at the door one hour before performance, as available.
Memorial Hall is fully accessible.
Plymouth Memorial Hall
83 Court Street (Route 3A)
Plymouth, MA
508-746-8008
m.barr@plymouthphil.org
www.plymouthphil.org
Sunday, December 9
Sunday Sunrise Walk
6:59 a.m.
See the natural world waking up.
Mass Audubon
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
Winslow Cemetery Road
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
www.massaudubon.org
Sunday, December 9
Sunday Walk
1-3 p.m.
Our monthly series of walks through the grasslands
continues as winter arrives.
Mass Audubon
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
Winslow Cemetery Road
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
www.massaudubon.org
Sunday, December 9
Opening Receptions at Fuller Craft Museum
2-5pm
Celebrate with Fuller Craft Museum as we open our doors to welcome these 3 exciting exhibitions: Peripheral Visions and Salesman Samples-Tthe Metal Work of James Reynolds; Fuller Craft Museum Member's Exhibition; Body Bazaar Art-to-Wear Exhibition. Meet the artists, hear first-hand what inspires them, mingle with friends, share new insights and begin a conversation about the works in Fuller Craft's galleries.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Sunday, December 9
Holiday Pops -
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra
3:00pm
This festive program features the Pilgrim Festival Chorus and Boston Pops POPSearch 2005 winner Frances Botelho-Hoeg performing lively and lovely holiday favorites. Cabaret-style table seating is available for both performances! As always, children are invited to bring a toy for the Old Colony Memorial Children's Holiday Fund and march in the annual March of the Toys, a charity toy drive - by kids, for kids.
Individual ticket prices: $50, $45, $35, $20. Senior, Youth and Group discounts offered. $5 student “rush” tickets sold at the door one hour before performance, as available. Memorial Hall is fully accessible.
Plymouth Memorial Hall
83 Court Street (Route 3A)
Plymouth, MA
508-746-8008
m.barr@plymouthphil.org
www.plymouthphil.org
Monday, December 10
Books & More-Meet the Author- Elf on the Shelf
5:00 pm
The "Elf on the Shelf" is the story of a magical elf who is Santa's eyes and ears. He reports back every night to let Santa know if the children are being good. Each day he appears in a different location and it's a great ongoing game and story for the children to find the Elf. They can not touch the elf or he will lose his magical powers. We have the gift set (book and elf in one gift box) in stock now in our store. The author will be at Books & More to read the story and personalize your copies.
Books & More
10 Home Depot Dr
Plymouth MA
508-732-9944
www.plymouthbookstore.com
Wednesday, December 12
Make It Yourself! Workshops at Fuller Craft
Silk Scarves: Dyeing for the Holidays
Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori textile dyeing and create two beautiful silk scarves.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Wednesday, December 12
Fuller Craft Museum Workshops-Rolled Copper Photo Albums
Create an exquisitely personal album in which to store your most meaningful 4" x 6" photos.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Wednesday, December 12
Body Bazaar-Annual Art-to-Wear event
6-8pm
Contemporary Studio Members are invited to a private fashion show and shopping experience in the Body Bazaar, Fuller Craft Museum's annual art-to-wear event. Enjoy an evening of networking, wine, music and shopping. Guests enjoy a 10% discount and members an additional 5%. This is a free event, but reservations are required. Contact Nicki Meade Draves at 508.588.6000 x123 or email:
devassoc@fullercraft.org
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Friday, December 14
Friday Morning Birders
8:15-11:45 a.m.
Different destinations, different birds every week!
Mass Audubon
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
2000 Main Street
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
www.massaudubon.org
Saturday, December 15
New York City Christmas Shopping Trip
7:00am - leavesW.Bridgewater Commuter Lot. Rt.106
6:30pm - Departs New York
$49.pp includes Round trip transportation to the heart of the shopping district. Spend the day sightseeing, or visit New York’s world class museums. See a Broadway show or shop till you drop on Fifth Avenue.
Reserve early to avoid disappointment.
Toll free: 866-370-3786
Full payment is due with reservation and is non-refundable
Easton Charters & Tours
PO Box 137
Easton, MA
www.eastoncharters.com
Saturday, December 15
Owl Prowl
An early morning walk through the sanctuary to find screech
and great horned owls!
Mass Audubon
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
Winslow Cemetery Road
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
www.massaudubon.org
Saturday, December 15
Fuller Craft Museum Workshops-Papercutting: Elaborate Cuts
Join Leslie Miller as she demonstrates several forms of papercutting from around the world and then try it out! Frame your finished product as a personalized gift for the holidays.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Saturday, December 15
The Enchanted Storybook Village at Colony Place
Storybooks Come To Life - Curious George
11am-12pm
Our spectacular 7,000sf Enchanted Storybook Village is bursting with all the wonder and joy of the holidays and is sure to bring a smile to every child's face. See twenty amazing trees, each one beautifully decorated to represent a favorite storybook character. There's also a huge gingerbread house, life size nutcrackers, music and much, much more! Santa's in the Village too, every Saturday & Sunday Nov. 24-Dec. 22 from 10am-5pm.
Colony Place
174 Colony Place
Plymouth, MA
508-746-7663
www.colonyplace.com
Saturday, December 15
Kingston Luminary Display
6:00pm
Road closings will begin at approximately 5:00 PM. The tree lighting and caroling will begin at 6:00 PM on the Town Green. Open Houses at the churches and the Surprise Hose House will end at 8:30 PM. Anyone wishing to make baked goods for the Open House can drop them off at the Pembroke Street Fire Station during the day on Saturday, December 15th. Anyone wishing to volunteer for setup and/or cleanup for these festivities would be very much appreciated. You can contact Captain David Currier at the Fire Station at 781-585-0532.
Tuesday, December 18 & Wednesday December 19
Brockton High School Holiday Concert
7:30 p.m.
The concert will be held at BHS Auditorium and feature well-known holiday classics preformed by over 400 talented student musicians and choral groups. Wednesday's night performance hosted by BAMSI will benefit the Conway Children's Advocacy Center. Tickets are available to the public on a first come first served basis. Tickets are $4 and can be purchased at BHS main office and at the BAMSI Administrative offices on 10 Christy's Drive, Brockton.
Brockton High School
470 Forest Ave.
Brockton, MA
508-580-7656
BAMSI - 508-580-8700
Friday, December 21
Friday Morning Birders
8:15-11:45 a.m.
Different destinations, different birds every week!
Mass Audubon
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
2000 Main Street
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
www.massaudubon.org
Friday, December 21
Pilgrim Society Celebration of Forefathers Day
5:30pm - Reception with cash bar and free succotash
6:30pm - Dinner
The annual celebration of Forefathers Day (the anniversary of the day the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth) is the Pilgrim Society's oldest tradition. The Pilgrim Society held its first Forefathers Day Dinner in 1820; our speaker that year was Daniel Webster.
The honored orator will be Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Director of the W.E.B. DuBois Institute at Harvard University and an extraordinary scholar and historian. This event will be held at the Radisson Plymouth Harbor Hotel and seating is by prepaid early registration only.
$60/members of the Pilgrim Society & $70 non-members
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court Street
Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620
www.pilgrimhall.org
Saturday, December 22
Fuller Craft Museum Workshops-Elegant Ornaments
Create your own original silver holiday ornaments with a few simple tools and techniques. Learn how to saw, hammer and embellish thin sheet metal and wire to create lightweight three dimensional ornaments that will be a beautiful highlight to any holiday display.
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA
508-588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Saturday, December 22
The Enchanted Storybook Village at Colony Place
Storybooks Come To Life - The Grinch
11am-12pm
Our spectacular 7,000sf Enchanted Storybook Village is bursting with all the wonder and joy of the holidays and is sure to bring a smile to every child's face. See twenty amazing trees, each one beautifully decorated to represent a favorite storybook character. There's also a huge gingerbread house, life size nutcrackers, music and much, much more! Santa's in the Village too, every Saturday & Sunday Nov. 24-Dec. 22 from 10am-5pm.
Colony Place
174 Colony Place
Plymouth, MA
508-746-7663
www.colonyplace.com
Wednesday & Thursday, December 26 & 27
Children's School Vacation Activity- Pop-Up Books!
10:00am-4:00pm
Make your own Hull Pop-Up Book. We’ll capture all the charm of our wonderful town, with pop-ups of local landmarks, such as the Lifesaving Museum, Paragon Carousel and Boston Light. Kids can begin with our template and add plenty of their own creativity. What a great way to spend a winter afternoon! Recommended for children ages 4 and older. $5 suggested donation.
The Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Avenue
Hull, MA
781-925-5433
lifesavingmuseum@comcast.net
www.lifesavingmuseum.org
Wednesday, December 26-Friday, December 28
Vacation Week Programs
9:30-12 Noon
Different topics each day. Learn about different animals each day.
Session for Grades K-2 “Clever Critters” and Session for 3 ½ -5 year olds "Favorite Animal Authors". Preregister/payment by December 19th. $30 members/$35 non-members per day.
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane
Norwell, MA
781-659-2559
www.ssnsc.org
Friday, December 28
Friday Morning Birders
8:15-11:45 a.m.
Different destinations, different birds every week!
Mass Audubon
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
2000 Main Street
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
www.massaudubon.org
Saturday, December 29
Chasing Christmas
We’ll gather the data from the 2007 Christmas Bird Count, then go and find the hottest bird sightings!
Mass Audubon
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
2000 Main Street
Marshfield, MA
781-837-9400
www.massaudubon.org
Through December 31
Paint!
Open exhibition juried by Gerry Bergstein
$1,200 in cash awards
will be distributed.
Cohasset, MA
South Shore Art Center
Contact info: 781-383-2787
www.ssac.org
Through January 1, 2008
Christmas Festival of Lights
Monday - Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 2pm-9pm
Fireworks on Friday from Nov 30 - Dec 28th at approx 8:30pm
Closed Christmas Day
Edaville USA
7 EDA Avenue
Carver, MA
508-866-8190
www.edaville.com
Through January 12, 2008
Don and John - Lasting Impressions
Inspired by the Impressionists, Don Dacier's primary focus over the years has been on plein air painting-painting outdoors. Whether landscape, still life, figure, or abstract, he uses color, texture and imagination to evoke the beauty in and around him. Combined with fine art studies at the MFA School, Mass. College of Art, and the Art Institute of Boston, Don's experience as a technical illustrator has enhanced his ability to convey his vision onto the canvas. His oil paintings reside in collections throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Long-time Hanover resident, John Nutter earned his BA at Bridgewater State College with a concentration in fine arts. He enrolled in a pastel class with North River Art Society instructor Liz Haywood-Sullivan, and also completed a workshop given by Albert Handell and Anita Louise West. John is a member of numerous art organizations, and his works have won a number of awards. Show runs November 19-January 12
North River Arts Society
157 Old Main Street
Marshfield Hills, MA
781-837-8091
info@northriverarts.org
www.northriverarts.org
Through January 13, 2008
Etch & Sketch
Boxes, Baskets and Buckets
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street
Duxbury MA 02331
781-934-6634
www.artcomplex.org
Through January 24, 2008
2008 Art Calendar Exhibit
An exhibit of arwork featured in the North River Arts Society 2008 Art Calendar will be on display at the Dolphin Gallery at the Hingham Public Library. For more information visit: www.hinghamlibrary.org
North River Arts Society
157 Old Main Street
Marshfield Hills, MA
781.837.8091
info@northriverarts.org
www.northriverarts.org