Falmouth Holidays by the Seas & Christmas Parade 2024
Come and get into the Christmas Holiday spirit for weekend on Cape Cod at Falmouth Holidays by the Sea Weekend Friday December 6th to Sunday December 8th
See all the Cape Cod Holiday Events for the season
The crisp snap of seasonal glitter starts with the Holidays by the Sea weekend in Falmouth. Begin the festive holidays singing carols in Woods Hole Village as the winter’s sun sets over Vineyard Sound, taking the trolley to Nobska Lighthouse for their Holiday Open House. Greet Santa as he arrives by boat at beautiful Falmouth Harbor. Run the in 12th Annual Jingle Jog or GhELF Run from the Martha’s Vineyard Bank at Falmouth Village Green. Join in the celebration of the lighting of the Village Green. Enjoy the boutique shopping, entertainment, fun family activities, dining and holiday decorations of Falmouth Village at the Holiday Stroll. Get ready for the biggest small-town Christmas parade in all Southeast New England.
Holidays at Highfield Hall Weekends Nov 22nd-Dec 15th
Friday, December 6, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Nobska Lighthouse Holiday Open House
Trolley Courtesy CCRTA
Take the trolley from Woods Hole Village to Nobska Point to have your picture taken with Mrs. Claus and enjoy holiday music by The Brass Ring ensemble. Warm up inside the renovated Keepers House, enjoy cocoa and cookies provided by Coffee Obsession, color a portrait of Nobska created by local artist Karen Rinaldo, Gallery on Main, and see inside the lighthouse tower at night! Arrival by trolley only, there will be no public parking available during this event. *Rain or Shine
*ADA accessibility accommodations may be made by reserving ahead: email outreach@friendsofnobska.org
Friday, December 6, 5:30pm
Caroling in Woods Hole Village*
Join us as we herald in the Christmas season with caroling at Waterfront Park, Water Street in Woods Hole Village. The Solstice Singers lead us in a festive seasonal sing-along of familiar holiday classics. Hop on the trolley on Water Street and take it to Nobska Lighthouse to partake in their Holiday Open House. Remember to dress warmly. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 7, 10:30am
Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth Harbor*
We welcome Seafaring Santa and the Falmouth High School Chorus at Falmouth Harbor, near The Band Shell, on Scranton Avenue. Candy Canes for all the kids! *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 7, 3:00pm
13th Annual GhELF Run*
Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending on Main Street. The GhELF Run will consist of a half mile run for children 12 and under. Jingle bells for all. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 7, 3:30pm
13th Annual Jingle Jog 5K *
Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending on Main Street. You might be running in twilight, so wear your reflective gear!
Jingle bells for all. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 7, starting at 4:30pm
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll*
Main Street & Queen’s Buy Way, Falmouth Village
Join us at the Annual Holiday Stroll hosted by the Falmouth Village Association for the ultimate Holiday celebration. Discover unique gifts at our charming local shops, dine in our many restaurants, be serenaded by the Dickens Carolers, and cheer on adult and kid runners during the Jingle Jog 5k and Kids GhELF Run! Visit with Santa on the Library Lawn and follow him to the Lighting of the Village Green, watch Ice Sculpting in action, and capture wintry memories on the Cape Cod Photo Bus. Jive to live music, be mesmerized by Turning Pointe dance performances, and don’t forget to get your face painted! Be sure to join us for this enchanting evening of holiday cheer on beautiful Falmouth Main Street! *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 7, 6:00pm
Lighting of the Village Green*
Main Street, including the Falmouth Village Green will be decorated for Christmas. You can’t miss the ONE magic moment that transforms the Village Green to Santa’s wonderland and brings families together in festive high spirits to start the holidays. The Falmouth Town Band Brass and Falmouth Chamber Director, Betsy West, will lead the holiday caroling before a special visit from Santa. Dress warmly and bring flashlights and your best holiday cheer! *Rain or Shine
Sunday, December 8, Noon
61st Annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade*
Bring your family, your guests and your friends to the BEST and largest Christmas Parade in all of Southeast New England. Presented for the 60th consecutive year by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and led by David Vieira, our Falmouth Town Crier. The parade, organized under the theme of “Holidays Through the Decades,” will step-off at noontime from Dillingham Avenue and Davis Straits and proceed along Main Street to the Village Green. It will feature decorated floats, marching bands, costumed characters and Santa Claus! Smile for the cameras, as FCTV will once again film the entire parade for local viewing. *Rain or Shine
