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Town & County
of Plymouth
Events

Throughout Plymouth County, and no matter your interest, you will find what you are looking for. The events we choose define our lives and feed our souls. The town and county of Plymouth offers events that lead straight to what moves you. Sit back, put up your feet, and plan your itinerary for a time well spent.

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  • The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour (Falmouth)

    Falmouth Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA

    Merry Christmas? I do not think so! Join the Falmouth Historical Society’s Executive Director Rachel Lovett and Research Manager Meg Costello on an informative and comical journey to hear how New Englanders did not actually celebrate Christmas until the mid to late 19th century. Using the Society’s c. 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House, as a backdrop,...

  • Sparkling Lights at The Breakers (Newport RI)

    Sparkling Lights at The Breakers (Newport RI)

    The Breakers 44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI

    Now in its sixth season, Sparkling Lights at The Breakers brings the magic of the holidays inside and outside this landmark Gilded Age mansion! You’ll stroll along a half-mile-long path glittering with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights while music fills the winter air. See illuminated displays and sparkling surprises along the way. Tour the...

  • The Polar Express Train Ride (Buzzards Bay)

    The Polar Express Train Ride (Buzzards Bay)

    Cape Cod Central Railroad-Buzzards Bay 70 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA

    Adventure comes to life when the train departs for a round-trip journey to the North Pole led by our merry-making cast! Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for approximately 90-minutes to meet Santa. Onboard, the...

  • Green Reads Book Club (Plymouth)

    Independent Fermentations Brewing 127 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA

    Love books? Love nature? Bring your passions together at Green Reads! All are welcome! December's book is The Great Displacement by Jake Bittle. The Great Displacement tells the real-life stories of families in America displaced by natural disaster. Bittle studies the science and regulations affecting climate-related disasters and how we respond to them. He explores...

    Free
  • A Christmas Carol at the Hedge House (Plymouth)

    Hedge House Museum 126 Water Street, Plymouth, MA

    Step into the wonder of a Victorian Christmas with this immersive, dramatized retelling of Dickens’s classic holiday story. Guests follow Scrooge through the decorated rooms of the Hedge House and witness his encounters with the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Rich with period atmosphere, dramatic performances, and timeless holiday magic, this cherished annual...

  • Manomet Vintage Reads Book Group (Plymouth)

    Plymouth Public Library 132 South Street, Plymouth, MA, United States

    Enjoy reading the classics? Crack open a fine vintage (book) and join us once a month at the Manomet Branch to discuss it. Copies of the book can be picked up about a month in advance at the Manomet Branch. Adults  

    Free
  • The Sound of Music (Norwell)

    The Sound of Music (Norwell)

    The Company Theatre 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell, MA

    Join us for the live performance of one of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite...

  • Spire Lobby Series: Holiday Show with Sarah Martin (Plymouth)

    Spire Center for the Performing Arts 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA

    Celebrate the Season with Sarah Martin! Step into the holiday spirit with Nashville recording artist Sarah Martin, “the tiny girl with the big voice and bigger heart.” Let Sarah’s powerful vocals and heartfelt performances fill your December evening with the warmth and magic of the season. Featuring beloved holiday classics, original tunes, and a dash of...

    $22.00
  • The Polar Express Train Ride (Buzzards Bay)

    The Polar Express Train Ride (Buzzards Bay)

    Cape Cod Central Railroad-Buzzards Bay 70 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA

    Adventure comes to life when the train departs for a round-trip journey to the North Pole led by our merry-making cast! Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for approximately 90-minutes to meet Santa. Onboard, the...

  • Sparkling Lights at The Breakers (Newport RI)

    Sparkling Lights at The Breakers (Newport RI)

    The Breakers 44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI

    Now in its sixth season, Sparkling Lights at The Breakers brings the magic of the holidays inside and outside this landmark Gilded Age mansion! You’ll stroll along a half-mile-long path glittering with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights while music fills the winter air. See illuminated displays and sparkling surprises along the way. Tour the...

  • Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museums and Gardens (Sandwich)

    Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

    Gardens Aglow on Cape Cod is an event that has become a treasured holiday tradition. The experience features beautiful light displays throughout the gardens, festive seasonal décor, and fun activities for all. Stroll the gardens with family and friends and enjoy Heritage in a whole new light! General Admission tickets are date and time specific....

Ongoing Exhibitions

Fall Juried Art Show (Norwell)

Showcasing the best of local and regional art. Juried by Nancy McCarthy. Nancy McCarty is a painter who works from observation, imagination, and memory.

10/17/2025 - 11/22/2025

Tiny Treasures: Miniatures from the Art Complex Museum Collection (Duxbury)

The magic of miniature objects is celebrated in this exhibit of small, extraordinary items from the museum’s collection.

09/21/2025 - 01/11/2026