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Family-Friendly Things to Do on Cape Cod

Find family things to do on Cape Cod, from events and attractions to beaches, museums and places kids and families can enjoy together.

This week

Nov 2 – Nov 8
Friday, November 6
Saturday, November 7

Family-friendly places

27 local places

Coming up

The next few months
Maria & Den
10 NOV
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Maria & Den
7:00 PM
Jim Nosler
11 NOV
The Alley Bowling & BBQ
Jim Nosler
6:00 PM
Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
12 NOV
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
7:30 PM
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
15 NOV
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
Mindys Magic Mic Karaoke
18 NOV
Off the Grid
Mindys Magic Mic Karaoke
5:00 PM
’Twas the Night Before Christmas: Life Above & Below Stairs
19 NOV
Highfield Hall & Gardens
’Twas the Night Before Christmas: Life Above & Below Stairs
Nov 19 – Dec 20 · 10:00 AM
Twilight Hours: Holidays at Highfield After Dark
20 NOV
Highfield Hall & Gardens
Twilight Hours: Holidays at Highfield After Dark
Fridays through Dec 18 · 4:30 PM · $35 per adult
Small Wonders — Opening Reception
20 NOV
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Small Wonders — Opening Reception
5:00 PM · See website
Ana Glig & Vira Slywotzky in Concert
21 NOV
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Ana Glig & Vira Slywotzky in Concert
7:30 PM
Open Mic hosted by Bobby Paluzzi
26 NOV
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Open Mic hosted by Bobby Paluzzi
7:00 PM
Cape Cod Christmas Market
27 NOV
Mashpee Commons
Cape Cod Christmas Market
11:00 AM · Free admission
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Mashpee Commons
27 NOV
Mashpee Commons
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Mashpee Commons
3:30 PM · See website
Gardens Aglow
27 NOV
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Gardens Aglow
Fridays through Dec 18 · 4:30 PM · $30 adults; $20 ages 3–17; free ages 2 and under; member discounts
Cape Cod Christmas Market
28 NOV
Mashpee Commons
Cape Cod Christmas Market
11:00 AM · Free admission
Gardens Aglow
28 NOV
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Gardens Aglow
Saturdays through Dec 26 · 4:30 PM · $30 adults; $20 ages 3–17; free ages 2 and under; member discounts
Cape Cod Christmas Market
29 NOV
Mashpee Commons
Cape Cod Christmas Market
11:00 AM · Free admission
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
29 NOV
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
Gardens Aglow
29 NOV
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Gardens Aglow
Sundays through Dec 27 · 4:30 PM · $30 adults; $20 ages 3–17; free ages 2 and under; member discounts
Gardens Aglow
02 DEC
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Gardens Aglow
Wednesdays through Dec 23 · 4:30 PM · $30 adults; $20 ages 3–17; free ages 2 and under; member discounts
Gardens Aglow
03 DEC
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Gardens Aglow
Thursdays through Dec 17 · 4:30 PM · $30 adults; $20 ages 3–17; free ages 2 and under; member discounts
Cape Cod Music Society – Christmas Around the World with Cape Cod String Quartet & Friends
04 DEC
Chatham Bars Inn
Cape Cod Music Society – Christmas Around the World with Cape Cod String Quartet & Friends
7:00 PM
FACB 2026: The Holiday Edition
04 DEC
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
FACB 2026: The Holiday Edition
7:30 PM · $25; members $20
05 DEC
Hyannis Village Green
Love Local Fest Holiday Edition
10:00 AM · Free
Laszlo Gardony & Stan Strickland: Jazz Journey Through Song & Spontaneity
05 DEC
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Laszlo Gardony & Stan Strickland: Jazz Journey Through Song & Spontaneity
7:30 PM · $35; members $30
Christmas Stroll Along Main Street
06 DEC
Centerville, Barnstable
Christmas Stroll Along Main Street
4:00 PM · Free; donations appreciated
Gardens Aglow
08 DEC
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Gardens Aglow
Tuesdays through Dec 22 · 4:30 PM · $30 adults; $20 ages 3–17; free ages 2 and under; member discounts
Mindys Magic Mic Karaoke
09 DEC
Off the Grid
Mindys Magic Mic Karaoke
5:00 PM
Jim Nosler
09 DEC
The Alley Bowling & BBQ
Jim Nosler
6:00 PM
Winter Market at the Cultural Center
11 DEC
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Winter Market at the Cultural Center
5:00 PM · See website
Winter Market at the Cultural Center
12 DEC
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Winter Market at the Cultural Center
10:00 AM · See website
Mashpee Holiday Stroll & Mashpee Chamber Parade
12 DEC
Mashpee Commons
Mashpee Holiday Stroll & Mashpee Chamber Parade
1:00 PM · See website
Dashing Through the Snow: A Christmas Concert with the Dashing Rock Celtic Trio
12 DEC
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Dashing Through the Snow: A Christmas Concert with the Dashing Rock Celtic Trio
7:30 PM · $25–$30 (see website)
Cape Cod Christmas Market — Parade Day
12 DEC
Mashpee Commons
Cape Cod Christmas Market — Parade Day
View website for exact time · Free admission
Stanley & Grimm: A Celtic Cape Cod Christmas Celebration
13 DEC
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Stanley & Grimm: A Celtic Cape Cod Christmas Celebration
3:00 PM · $30; members $25
Gourmet Dining with Chef Joe: A Christmas Carol Dinner
16 DEC
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Gourmet Dining with Chef Joe: A Christmas Carol Dinner
6:00 PM · $108; members $98
Relive the Story Songs of the ’70s with Tom DiMenna, Vol. 1
18 DEC
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Relive the Story Songs of the ’70s with Tom DiMenna, Vol. 1
7:30 PM · $35; members $30
Relive the Story Songs of the ’70s with Tom DiMenna, Vol. 2
19 DEC
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Relive the Story Songs of the ’70s with Tom DiMenna, Vol. 2
7:30 PM · $35; members $30
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
20 DEC
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
Gardens Aglow
21 DEC
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Gardens Aglow
4:30 PM · $30 adults; $20 ages 3–17; free ages 2 and under; member discounts
Maria & Den
22 DEC
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Maria & Den
7:00 PM
Mindys Magic Mic Karaoke
23 DEC
Off the Grid
Mindys Magic Mic Karaoke
5:00 PM
Open Mic hosted by Bobby Paluzzi
31 DEC
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Open Mic hosted by Bobby Paluzzi
7:00 PM
Jim Nosler
13 JAN
The Alley Bowling & BBQ
Jim Nosler
6:00 PM
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
17 JAN
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
Jim Nosler
10 FEB
The Alley Bowling & BBQ
Jim Nosler
6:00 PM
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
21 FEB
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
The Kate Taylor Experience
06 MAR
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
The Kate Taylor Experience
3:00 PM · $55; members $50; VIP meet & greet $100
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
21 MAR
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
A Celebration of Irish Music: Fáilte in Concert
21 MAR
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
A Celebration of Irish Music: Fáilte in Concert
3:30 PM · $35 online; members $30; $40 at the door
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
18 APR
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
16 MAY
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
20 JUN
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
18 JUL
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
15 AUG
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
19 SEP
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
17 OCT
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Bart Weisman Jazz Jam Cape Cod
12:00 PM

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