Before the Thanksgiving celebrations get underway there are a few early November events on Cape Cod to keep both the locals and out-of-town guests happy! As the weather gets colder and the leaves pile up, there are a wide range of activities to keep you busy from the Provincetown Wine and Food Festival to the Eastham Turnip Festival.
November Events on Cape Cod
Provincetown Food and Wine Festival
To celebrate the Cape’s long connection with Portugal, Provincetown hosts a food and wine festival from November 7th through November 10th. The festival will feature wine and food from many different restaurants and chefs.
From the Gallery Stroll on Friday afternoon to the Last Splash Tea Dance on Sunday, P’town is a hub of activity accentuated by good food and wine. Download their Festival Guide.
Veteran’s Day Tribute Breakfast
On Friday November 8th, all US military veterans are invited to a complimentary breakfast buffet at the Flying Bridge Restaurant in Falmouth. Due to limited space, veterans must pre-register with the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce by November 6th.
New England Harvest Feast
November is a great time to visit historical Plymouth, “America’s Hometown”. The Plimouth Patuxet Museums offers a New England Harvest Feast on Saturdays throughout the month of November to enjoy the traditional culinary delights of the season and an opportunity to explore the museum grounds before they close for the season.
Stony Brook Grist Mill Open House
The Grist Mill will be open with free admission from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on November 12th. Explore the museum and learn about the important role that grist mills played in the history of Cape Cod. A great chance to see the mill in operation as well as stock up on freshly ground cornmeal for all your holiday baking.
Eastham Turnip Festival
Saturday November 23rd is “A Taste of Turnip Day” throughout the town of Eastham. Over 30 local food establishments will be serving turnip-themed dishes from turnip soup to turnip desserts.
You can “turn-up” for music or the Blessing of the Turnip at Chapel in the Pines. The Eastham Public Library, School House Museum and the Swift Daley House are also participating with activities, games and demonstrations throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Annual Lighting of Pilgrim’s Monument
On November 27th the Annual Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument will commemorate the 1620 landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Provincetown Harbor. The Annual Lighting Ceremony is free to the public.
There will be a DJ and cash bar starting at 3pm, prior to the lighting. You will want to be at High Pole Hill before 5 pm when the lights turn on.
Gardens Aglow
November 29th is the opening night of the much beloved Gardens Aglow at the Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich. This celebration of light features festive seasonal décor and fun activities for all Throughout the gardens.
Stroll through the lighted gardens, roast marshmallows, go on a reindeer scavenger hunt, or enjoy lighted tunnels, firefly lights, and a model train display. Open dates continue throughout December but make sure to get your tickets early as it’s always a sell-out event!
Sweetacular Soiree on Gingerbread Lane
A two day event on November 29th and 30th welcomes the holiday season all along Hyannis Main Street to the Harbor Overlook! Shop the artists market, stroll the family fun game zone and enjoy lots of festive treats and fun along the way. Festivities from 11am to 3pm each day.
Enjoying the Shoulder Season
While Cape Cod is a more popular destination during the summer months, many locals enjoy the shoulder season, period between the peak season and the off-season. There are plenty of activities and November events on Cape Cod. We have listed some of the popular annual events above, but there are also lectures, plays, concerts and more at many of the year-round venues. Check our Events Calendar for the local November events on Cape Cod near you.
Check out our list of Holiday Craft Fairs that are happening Capewide all throughout November.
