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Holiday
November 12, 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes beautiful holiday light displays and fun seasonal events. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Festivus, everyone can appreciate bright, colorful, and elegant displays throughout the South Shore. If you’re looking to experience some holiday cheer, check out these events and light shows in Plymouth County.
From November 8 through December 31, visit Edaville Family Theme Park in Carver for their annual Festival of Lights. One of New England’s oldest Christmas traditions, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Santa’s village at the North Pole. Steam trains, Christmas lights, delicious food, vintage rides, and local businesses and crafters all wait inside. You can even meet Santa himself!
Tickets start at $12.95 for entrance to Festival of Lights. Children under 2 are free.
The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in Hyannis is a great way to kick off the holiday season. Take a round-trip adventure to the North Pole with a merry-making cast set to the soundtrack of the motion picture. Passengers will get their golden tickets punched, dancing chefs and waiters will perform while Christmas carols play, and the classic children’s book will be read. After, Santa and his elves board the train at the North Pole to greet passengers and each guest is given the first gift of Christmas.
Be sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time for this magical journey. Choose your time from 2 pm, 4:30 pm or 7 pm from November 22 through December 23.
A Christmas Carol is an iconic Christmas story that’s been beloved for centuries. From November 29 to December 22, The Company Theater in Norwell puts on its signature production of Charles Dickens’ story. Watch as the miserly Scrooge is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve for a transformative night. Seasoned performers, charming sets, ghostly effects, and beautiful holiday music conjure up merriment for all ages.
Ticket prices range from $20-$60 depending on your chosen seat. Please book your tickets in advance.
Gardens Aglow at the Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich is a celebration of lights that has become a treasured holiday tradition. From November 29 to December 23, bundle up and stroll through the beautiful light displays throughout the gardens, festive seasonal décor, and fun activities for all. You can meet Santa in the 1913 Ford Model T gallery and go on a reindeer scavenger hunt. If you don’t celebrate Christmas, you can still enjoy the elaborate light displays that fill the beautiful gardens.
Advance online ticket purchases are strongly advised, as walk-up ticket sales are not guaranteed at the door. All tickets are date and time specific, and attendance is limited to provide a safe, high-quality experience for all.
Do you love artisanal goods and craft fairs? Do you have shopping you still need to get done? Come to Plymouth on December 7th and 8th to experience the Plimoth Patuxet Winter Fine Arts and Craft Fair! It’s an extraordinary showcase and marketplace of fine arts and crafts.
Admission to the fair is free. The fair is held in the museum’s Hornblower Visitor Center and other spaces around the campus. Around every bend are independent artists, crafters, and hands-on demonstrations to delight and inspire you.
Do you love to see beautiful houses dressed in their holiday best? The 16th Annual Holiday House Tour in Plymouth is an annual tradition and fundraiser for Pilgrim Hall. Your ticket allows you to explore a selection of beautifully decorated private homes, a program booklet describing the homes on view, and tasty treats served along the way.
Reservations are required for the Holiday House Tour. Regular tickets are $55 while members tickets are $50. Reserve tickets by November 22nd and get $5 off.
Nothing puts you in the holiday spirit like festive lights and events, so come to the South Shore for an unforgettable holiday experience.
