Valentine’s Day on Cape Cod
Still trying to decide how you want to spend your Valentine’s Day and eve? For those last minute planners who want to enjoy a delicious meal with those you love, we have a selected a few of our favorite restaurants serving a special dinner package. We have also outlined a few fun and unique ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day Cape Cod style!
Why not celebrate Valentine’s Day in grand style at Mashpee Commons on Sunday, February 12 from 12-4pm! Surprise your loved ones with a romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage ride around the Commons, then catch a movie at Regal Cinemas or dinner and drinks at one of their award-winning restaurants. Provided by Paradise Stables of West Yarmouth, the carriages are beautiful white and black vis-à-vis limos, each pulled by two Percheron draft horses. The first 150 couples in line will receive a complimentary red rose from Verde Floral Design and a Red Hot goodie bag to help plan the special day. Each bag will be filled with gifts from our fine boutiques and restaurants including Roberto Coin, New Balance, Ghelfi’s Candies of Cape Cod, The Tinder Box, In the Pink and Bleu French Bistro. Pick-up and drop-off locations for the Carriage Rides will be located at the entrance to Williams Sonoma on Market Street. This is a free event and open to the public. (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend: Feb 3 – Feb 5 2012
There is a lot going on around the cape this weekend! The big game is Sunday creating a fever pitch of energy around here of late, with lots of parties and other football related events happening. However for those of you who are not in the mood for pre, during and post game partying, never fear … there is plenty to do otherwise. Here are a few of our favorites to share with you. Remember no matter what you choose, relax and enjoy! Go Pats!
KIDS/FAMILY
The Woods Hole Public Library at 581 Woods Hole Rd, continues their Kids Winter Film Series at 3pm on Saturday, February 4. This event is FREE and the film will be shown in the lower level meeting room. The Library cannot divulge the movie title in print but it is based on a honey-loving furry fellow from the book by A.A. Milne. He has become loved by generations of children, both here and in England, where he was created along with his friend Christopher Robin. For additional information please call the library at 508-548-8961. (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend: Jan 12-Jan 15
Cape Cod Happening Weekender Guide
January 12 – 15, 2012
Happy Thursday everyone and a welcome start to perhaps a long weekend for some. It’s a blustery beginning to a busy few days around the cape! Right now it looks like the weekend is shaping up to be a good one. Lots of fun and interesting goings on starting today, and we have outlined a few of our favorites to share with you. Enjoy!
KIDS/FAMILY
The Woods Hole Public Library at 581 Woods Hole Rd, is presenting the second in their Kids Winter Film Series at 3pm on Saturday, January 14. This event is FREE and the film will be shown in the lower level meeting room. The Library cannot divulge the movie title in print but it is a comedy set in a 5th grade classroom. For additional information please call them at 508-548-8961. (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend: Jan 6-Jan 8
A big hearty welcome to another Cape Cod weekend! It’s getting cooler out but if you pay close attention, you will notice the sun is shining just a bit longer each day. It’s a quiet time in general around the Cape yet there are still fun things going on sure to please just about anyone. This weekend brings a fair share of events for kids and adults alike. Here are few of our favorite picks.
If you have the afternoon off today Friday, January 6 head over to The Brewster Ladies Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster for their showing of the First Friday Foreign Film at 1:30pm in the Library Auditorium. I’ve Loved You So Long. Juilette Fontaine is a frail, haunted woman and an ex-doctor. Having served 15 years for an unspeakable crime, she’s back on the “outside.” With nowhere to go, she comes to live with her loving but estranged sister Lea. Together the sisters embark on a painful but redemptive journey back from life’s darkest edge in this gripping drama of struggle and salvation. French with English subtitles. (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend: Dec 29-Jan 1
It’s the final few days of 2011, a time to celebrate our successes past and the potential for what is to come! Some may choose to ring in the New Year in a big way while others may choose to celebrate quietly with just a few loved ones. No matter your personal choice, mixed in amongst all of the festive New Year’s happenings there is plenty going on around the cape to satisfy all ages and cravings. Here are few of our favorite picks.
Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St. in Sandwich will be holding a Winter Family Fun Night at the Heald Center and Automobile Museum tonight December 29, from 6pm until 8:30pm. Come and enjoy a special viewing of Toy Story! Kids can come in pajamas and bring a blanket and stuffed animal to spread out and enjoy the film. Concessions will be available. Tickets are $6 for members 3 and older; $8 for non-members 3 and older and free for infant-2 years old. Tickets are available at door this evening. (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend 12/16/11-12/18/11
It’s the last full weekend before Christmas, a frantic time for some who still need to finish their holiday shopping … and some who still need to start! Don’t forget to take a break from the crowds and over-stimulation, to enjoy some of the events happening around the cape this weekend. There is plenty to do over the next few days, and we have chosen a few of our favorites to share!
Friday, December 16 from 9:00am-4:00pm there is a holiday craft fair at the Barnstable Senior Center. Pick up some last minute gifts and stocking stuffers which will be for sale to support programs at the Barnstable Senior Center. Knitwear, jewelry, afghans, scarves, hats, mittens and more! 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from dusk until 9:00pm you can catch the Cape Cod Enchanted Village at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa 1225 Iyannough Road, Hyannis. This is the resort’s 10th annual Enchanted Village and includes over 100,000 holiday lights; animated reindeer, snowmen and much more. This a great family fun event which is free and open to the public. (more…)
Cape Cod Happening: This Weekend 12/09-12/11
Welcome to another weekend on the cape, offering no shortage of happening events to enjoy. It seems to be an all-arts weekend around here, with live music, theater and fine arts exhibits offering a little something for everyone! We wanted to share a few of our favorite picks.
Friday and Saturday December 9 and 10 at a 6:30 pm dinner theatre, you can catch Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, presented by the Elements Theatre Co, and enjoy a traditional English Banquet, caroling, and live music of London in 1843. There is also a 3:30pm matinee on Sunday December 11. Paraclete House, RockHarbor, Orleans. 508-240-2400.
Out Late with Diana Di Gioia, a live music event at the Cape Cod Chat House 593 Route 6A, Dennis, MA 02638 at 7:30 pm on Friday December 9. Out Late provides a mix of rock and blues to folk and acoustic. This event is FREE. (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend
The weekend is here and a special one at that, with today being Veteran’s Day. Let’s remember and celebrate in our own way to say thank you to all who have served and fought for the freedoms we have to enjoy these weekend events!
There is a mix of happenings this weekend around the Cape, from holiday festivals to live music and kids events. The weather may be more typical of New England November days, yet there is plenty to do to stay active! Here are just a few of our favorite picks for this weekend.
On Friday the 11th The Cape Cod Children’s Museum is holding their annual Veteran’s Day Fall Festival from 10:30am-2:00pm. There will be various games, activities and arts and crafts for the whole family. There will also be vendors situated throughout for some early holiday shopping! (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend!
A very happy Cape Cod weekend to all! The air is crisp and the daylight hours are lessening with each day passing. This time of year celebrates the coming of the holidays and more time spent indoors enjoying the people and events we love. For theatre buffs there is quite a selection of shows to catch along with various other goings on around the cape with a little something for everyone. Here are just a few of our favorite picks for this weekend.
Celebrating America the Beautiful – 14th annual dinner dance Friday the 4th of November 6pm-11pm at the Coonamessett Inn 311 Gifford St, Falmouth, planned by the John Wesley United Methodist Church. Live music by the John Salerno Band Tickets are $60 each ($30 tax deductible), by reservation only. Please call 508-564-5283 or 508-457-0950. Hors d’oeuvres served at 6pm; three course dinner to follow at 7pm with dancing continuing until 11pm. Door prizes will be awarded. Proceeds will help the church to support projects in the community such as Falmouth Service Center; the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod; the Samaritans; Cape Cod Hospice and Palliative Care; Habitat for Humanity; homeless shelters and many more! (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend
Welcome to another weekend on the Cape! There will be a chill in the air these next few days making it feel like Halloween and a true late fall weekend. We have a few days full of frightful events; yet never fear, for those who have already had their fair share of candy corn and ghosts, there is still plenty to do. Here are just a few of our favorite picks for this weekend.
The Falmouth Theatre Guild Production of Jesus Christ Superstar opens on Friday the 28th at the Highfield Theatre on Depot Ave in Falmouth. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. Tickets $14.00 – $16.00
Tony Andrews Farm Harvest of Horrors Friday, October 29 6:30pm-9:00pm. There is a $10 admission fee. This runs on Saturday the 29th as well, same time. Please note this is for kids 10 and older and if under 16 you must be accompanied by an adult. (more…)
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