Join singers from the Falmouth Chorale and the Falmouth Chamber Singers, led by Artistic Director Andrew Jonathan Welch, for a community sing of holiday favorites, along with lessons and stories. Songbooks provided. Come sing or listen with family and friends and enjoy this special, informal holiday experience.

Suggested donation, $10. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Information HERE.

The Dinner & A Movie series continues with the feature documentary Sono Lino. Lino Tagliapietra is widely held as the greatest master glassblower in history, beloved by millions across the globe. He began his journey with glass at the age of 11 as a factory worker in Murano, Italy, and now at 88, he prepares for his final hot shop session while grappling with age, identity and the struggle of watching his protégés continue his legacy as his famed career comes to a close.

The film will be preceded by the short documentary Di Sarno—The Story of Emilio’s Ballato by Johannes Kroemer.

Tickets: $16, general admission; $12, members; $10 students/miliary. Information HERE.

Before the film ticket holders may receive at 10% discount on the meal portion of dinner at the Captain Kidd Restaurant and Bar, 77 Water Street, Woods Hole and the Quahog Republic Leeside Pub, 29 Railroad Ave., Woods Hole. Contact the restaurant for more information and a reservation.

Cape Cod Music Society presents its fourth annual “Christmas Around The World” with Dan Flonta and the Cape Cod String Quartet at the College Light Opera Company. This concert will be themed Christmas in the Movies. From Home Alone to Miracle on the 34th Street, It's a Wonderful Life, Elf, The Polar Express and everything in between, this concert promises to transport you to your most incredible childhood memories.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a mesmerizing afternoon with the Dan Flonta, Ioana Flonta-Randall and the Cape Cod String Quartet!

$35.00 Children and students, FREE. Tickets: HERE or call the Box office: 508-548-0668. Sponsored by the Cape Cod Music Society and the Falmouth Road Race.

Join the Woods Hole Film Festival for some holiday cheer with their annual screening of "A CAPE COD CHRISTMAS" filmed in Falmouth, MA. This local favorite sells out every year, so purchase a ticket now to ensure a seat! Doors open at 6:30 PM.

When a children’s author comes down to the Cape to host one last Christmas dinner with her disagreeable siblings before they sell the family house, she reunites with her childhood sweetheart, a local artist, who helps her find a way to keep the house she loves so dearly. Starring Katie Leclerc and Brent Bailey.

Tickets: General Admision, $20; Members, $16; Students/Military, $10. HERE.

As dusk settles, the bustling shops keep their doors open late, the street is closed to cars and magically transformed into a pedestrian's paradise, adorned with twinkling lights and seasonal decorations. Families gather on the village green, as Santa himself makes a grand entrance, his jolly laughter filling the air as children squeal with delight. All are eagerly awaiting the grand moment when the towering display of lights illuminate, casting a warm glow over the joyful crowd. Suddenly, the sound of caroling rises up, echoing through the streets as everyone joins in the timeless melodies. It's a magical evening of community spirit and cherished traditions, where the true joy of the holiday season comes alive.

FREE. Information HERE.

It's that time of year again! The Renaissance Fair returns to Woods Hole on Saturday, December 7th at the Community Hall and Old Fire Station.

Local Arts and Crafts, Handmade Wreaths, Tea Room, and Soup! Music from Ganivelle, The Solstice Singers, and The Woods Hole Orchestra.

FREE. (And free parking on Water Street!). Information HERE.

Don’t miss the Falmouth Garden Club Wreath Sale & Holiday Market at Museums on the Green in the Hallet Barn. And the Museum’s Gift Shop will be open for shopping as well. 

The Falmouth Museums on the Green will also be offering docent-led house tours of our 1790 Wicks House.

Woods Hole Film Festival’s Dinner and a Movie series continues with a special screening of the new cult classic action comedy feature HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS: A NORTHWOODS CHRISTMAS by Mike Cheslik. Join us for this gloriously bananas, delightful bonkers, beautifully made, black and white, action-comedy film that is just too much dam fun.

Before the screening ticket holders may receive a discount on the meal portion of dinner at the Captain Kidd Restaurant and Bar, 77 Water Street, Woods Hole and Quahog Republic Leeside Pub, 29 Railroad Ave, Woods Hole.

The film begins at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets: $16, general admission; $12 for members; $10 student/military. HERE.

Need a break from Black Friday mayhem? Drop by the West Falmouth Library any time between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM on Friday, November 29th with your children so they can make an ornament for the community tree at the Library.

Choose from either a reindeer or snowman ornament for the tree which will be lit on Friday, December 6th 6pm-8pm. Children can take home their ornament after the tree lighting. Sponsored by the West Falmouth Village Association.

FREE

The Woods Hole Film Festival’s popular series, “Dinner and a Movie” presents the untold story of one single day that catapulted Iceland to the best country in the world for women ranking first on the gender parity index year after year since.

When 90 percent of Iceland’s women walked out of their homes and off the job one morning in 1975, they brought their country to a standstill and catapulted their small island nation to the world’s superpower of gender equality. Unexpectedly funny and told for the first time by the women who lived it, “The Day Iceland Stood Still” is the story of ordinary women who managed to do the unimaginable.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $16, $12 for members and $10 student/military $10. Tickets HERE and at the door if they are not sold out in advance.

Before the screening, ticket holders can receive a discount on the meal portion of dinner at the Captain Kidd Restaurant and Bar and Quahog Republic Leeside Pub in Woods Hole.

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Award-winning author Katherine Lockwood will give an interactive story hour and engage in conversation with families at Little Milestones Play & Learn in Falmouth.

“Bullying affects 90 percent of children, and those with disabilities are two to three times more likely to experience it,” says Ms. Lockwood. “OUCH! More Than A Word” focuses on teaching early elementary school students the importance of perspective-taking in bullying situations, helping to foster a kinder, more inclusive community. The story empowers children to empathize with others and promotes a positive approach to handling conflict.

Founder of Acorn Cottage Press, Ms. Lockwood is dedicated to creating authentic and empowering disability representation in picture books and toys for families, educators and support organizations.

FREE and open to the public, thanks to a grant from the Falmouth Cultural Council.

An afternoon of classical music will be performed by the Pernambuco Chamber Ensemble at the West Falmouth Library. The quintet includes Shirie Leng on violin, Jessica Baum on viola, Judith Glixon on cello, Michael Goldring on double bass and voice, and Daniel Goodman on piano.

The group will perform Piano Quintet in G major, Op. 11, Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia; Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 4 in Eb major, arr. for Viola & Cello Duo, J.S. Bach; Four Songs, R. Schumann; and Piano Quartet in Eb major, Op. 47, R. Schumann.

Register HERE. $20 suggested donation. The event is co-sponsored by the West Falmouth Library and Mass Cultural Council.

Venture with us into the quaint village of North Falmouth, shaped by the numerous Nye family from 1699 until the mid-20 th century. We’ll take in the Congregational Church and its cemetery, then walk along Old Main Road appreciating the beauty of its historic homes and sharing stories of their inhabitants. From traditional sheep farming to Prohibition and beyond, North Falmouth contains countless reminders of our past.

The Historical Society is pleased to partner with the North Falmouth Village Association in sponsoring this walk. The Association’s headquarters, the Village Junction, will be open for walkers to visit. This walk is free and open to the public

Please park at the North Falmouth Congregational Church, 155 Old Main Road, or at the North Falmouth Elementary School, or at the Shining Sea bike path parking lot. The walk will begin at the North Falmouth Congregational Church.

FREE. Register HERE.

Families are invited to a special read aloud by award-winning local author, teacher, and disability advocate, Katherine Lockwood. Her book, Why Me, Mama?, is the winner of a Nautilus Book Award, Independent Book Award, and more. Lockwood will read her new story, Ouch, about a sweet chipmunk named Harrison living with a disability. As he learns to find his voice, children and families will learn about empathy, inclusivity, and advocacy. Through heartfelt storytelling and vibrant illustrations, this picture book teaches young readers the importance of standing up for oneself and fostering understanding and friendship."

FREE. All ages are welcome for this story time in the Children’s Room of the Falmouth Public Library. Register HERE

This program is supported by a grant from the Falmouth Cultural Council.

Don't miss this important lecture at the Woodwell Climate Research Center by Professor Robert O. Mendelsohn. He has taught environmental economics at the Yale School of the Environment since 1984. He is the Edwin Weyerhaeuser Davis Professor of Forest Policy; Professor of Economics; and Professor, School of Management, at Yale.

Professor Mendelsohn will speak about his recent research on climate adaptation and future flooding.

FREE. Register HERE

Presented by the Yale Club of Cape Cod, Woodwell Climate Research Center and the Association to Preserve Cape Cod

Jim O’Connell’s talk on “Becoming Cape Cod: The Creation of a Seaside Resort” is based on his book about the history of Cape Cod’s development as a vacation mecca. The presentation, which is illustrated with his collection of rare historic postcards, traces Cape Cod’s resort history from its discovery by Henry David Thoreau before the Civil War to the present day. The talk covers three eras: 1870-1920, on the early years of the resort; 1920-1950, on the impact of the automobile on creating a tourist region with common marketing, a plethora of attractions, and a strong heritage appeal; 1950-present, on measures taken to preserve the Cape in the face of over-development.

Jim O’Connell has a B.A. from Bates College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Urban History from the University of Chicago. His books include Becoming Cape Cod: Creating a Seaside Resort, Dining Out in Boston: A Culinary History, and The Hub’s Metropolis: Boston’s Suburban Development, From Railroad Suburbs to Smart Growth.

$20 Non-Members/$10 Members, or donation-based ticket. Light refreshments served.

Register HERE

Falmouth artist and teacher, Claudia Smith-Jacobs will give a presentation on the work of the Afro-Brazilian artist Dalton Paula whose vibrant imagery brings to life the untold stories of identity, resilience and resistance of Brazilian slaves. His work features portraits of contemporary subjects dressed in historical style, and has been included in the New York’s MOMA, the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami, the Art Institute of Chicago, among other places. His paintings are reproduced in the book Dalton Paula: Retratos brasileiros/ Brazilian Portraits.

Claudia Smith-Jacobs received a B.A. from Boston University and a M.A.Ed. from Lesley University. She has studied art in England and in France. She has been awarded the Ramonos Rizk Fellowship from Provincetown Art Center Museum; two Mass Art grants; and was selected as Artist-in-Residence by Les Amis de la Grande Vigne in Dinan, France.

FREE. Open to the Public.

As part of the exhibition, From Feathers to Fedoras: An Inside Look at Traditional and Contemporary Native Wear, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Member, Hartman Deetz will give a demonstration of making wampum jewelry. This project is in collaboration with L.I.N.K. (Linking Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Knowledge).

Members, $5; Non-members, $7, to be paid at the door.

Water for Life/Agua es Vida is a story of courage and determination, betrayal and corruption, death threats and murder, and of unexpected victories in the courtryside and in the courts, that asks how economic development can grow in harmony with environmental protections and why we tolerate unbridgled greed and profiteering at the expense of human life and our precious planet. Above all, Water for Life illuminates a growing recognition of Indigenous rights and a rising demand for corporate responsibility and environmental justice that’s being seen around the world. (Run Time: 90 minutes)

General admission, $16; Members, $12; Student/Military, $10. Tickets HERE

Cape Symphony Presents is partnering with Rasa String Quartet, Housing Assistance Corporation, and MASSCreative for a groundbreaking musical event that marries art and advocacy in a way Cape Cod has never seen before!

Join us for Notes for Change, where the power of music will bring to life the urgent challenges of attainable housing on Cape Cod. Featuring performers directly impacted by the housing crisis, this emotionally charged concert will blend stirring performances with real-life housing statistics, creating a moving, story-like experience that will leave you inspired to take action. Rasa String Quartet Performers: Kiyoshi Hayashi, violin; Emma Powell, violin; Sergio Muñoz, viola; Mina Kim, cello.

Tickets: $25 HERE. STUDENT DISCOUNT AVAILABLE email: rchwastiak@capesymphony.org for more info.

As part of the exhibition, Feathers to Fedoras: An Inside Look at Traditional and Contemporary Native Wear, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal member, Tia Marie Pocknett will demonstrate how to design beaded jewelry. This demo is part of a collaboration between the Falmouth Art Center and L.I.N.K. (Linking Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Knowledge).

Members, $5; Non-members, $7, to be paid at the door.

Dr.Nitana Hicks Greendeer will present the story of loss and reclamation of the Wampanoag Language and the efforts of the Wampanoag Nation to bring it back as a principal means of communication after 150 years. Dr. Hicks Greendeer is currently the head of the Weetumuw School, the Tribe’s culture-based Montessori school.

FREE. In collaboration with L.I.N.K. (Linking Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Knowledge) and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth.

Hands-on activities taught by tribe members will include making corn husk dolls and scallop shell pendants. Author Linda Coombs will share readings from her children’s book Colonization and the Wampanoag Story. The Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers will perform at 12:30.

Enjoy gallery exhibits featuring educational panels explaining the significance of King Phillip’s War, a Wampum Belt that has been built by the community over the past three years, and a multimedia exhibition by artist Emma Mills-Brennan.

This FREE event was made possible due in part through the generous support from the Rotary Club of Falmouth, and Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Education Department. Register HERE