The Cape Cod Children’s Museum lights up the night with their first annual multi-media display of holiday lights! The enchanting display can be found at 577 Great Neck Road in Mashpee. This is a great way to enjoy the lights and ambiance of the holiday season from the comfort and warmth of your own car, and will be sure to dazzle visitors of all ages.
This festive collection of holiday lights and blow-up decorations was formerly displayed every year at the Red Brook Road residence of Gary Guidi. Thanks to his generous donation, the Cape Cod Children’s Museum Lights will be on display every Friday and Saturday night until Christmas.
The lights were relocated from the Red Brook location to the Children’s Museum with a gallant community effort, including volunteers from the Mashpee-Middle Highschool and the St John Paul II School. Volunteers transported the lights to there new home and many hands were onboard to install the display all around the museum’s exterior to create a drive-thru experience.
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museum has worked hard to keep this as a free public event but are accepting donations to help offset the expenses. Elves will be available at the end of the display to collect donations from those who are so inclined. Your contribution will be counted towards a $40,000 matching grant that the museum has received to build a new exhibit.
View the Cape Cod Children’s Museum Lights
The display of the Cape Cod Children’s Museum Lights can be viewed from 5-8pm on Friday and Saturday evenings. When you drive around the museum, you will want to make sure your radio is tuned into 100.9FM to enjoy the full effect of this magical, musical display. While it is a continuous drive-thru, you can certainly exit and drive through as many times as you wish.
On Saturday morning, December 17th, from 10:30am to noon, the Children’s Museum will be offering a special visit with Rudolph and the other holiday inflatables. This special photo opportunity is included in the price of admission to the museum that day. There will be special Rudolph- themed crafts and activities for the children as well.
Donations will also be collected at the museum that day for Colorful Kidz, an organization that creates room makeovers for kids in need. The recipients range from ages 2-18 and are facing medical issues, chronic illness or emotional trauma. Colorful Kidz creates a space that promotes healing and recovery.
In addition to the special Cape Cod Children’s Museum lights display in December, the museum is open Tuesday-Friday from 9am until 1pm and Saturdays from 10am to 3pm. The museum holds weekly event throughout the winter months for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. The host of activities ranges from stories and crafts to performers and special guests. Check the Cape Cod Children’s Museum’s website for a complete listing of events. The museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays throughout the winter.
The Children’s Museum is also a popular place for small group celebrations, family get-togethers, team events or birthday parties. The museum can accommodate up to 50 guests for a regular rental. With this private rental, the museum is all yours to enjoy! The museum is also available to rent during normal business hours, so you will not only have use of their party room but also share the museum spaces with the public. This option is limited to 30 people.
If you enjoy the Cape Cod Childrens Museum lights and inflatables display, check out the Lights of Sandwich or other Cape Cod Holiday Events. The displays are sure to get you in the holiday spirit and enchant guests of any age!
