Winter Break on Cape Cod offers a delightful array of activities for families seeking both winter wonders and indoor adventures. Embrace the season’s chill with outdoor pursuits like ice skating on picturesque ponds or trying your hand at winter hiking along the scenic trails.
For those inclined towards the arts, explore local museums and galleries hosting special exhibits and workshops tailored for young minds. Unleash your creativity with craft sessions at community centers or libraries, providing a perfect blend of entertainment and education. Whether it’s a chilly walk on the beaches or discovering the cultural gems of the region, this area ensures a memorable break for families during this February Vacation.
Check out the Activities for Winter Break on Cape Cod
                            February 15th- 17th
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   * Yarmouth Winter Carnival on Skull Island
The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Yarmouth Recreation Department will be hosting the Yarmouth Winter Carnival from Saturday, February 15th – Monday, February 17th at Skull Island in South Yarmouth (weather permitting) from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Winter Carnival will have an outdoor ice skating rink, s’mores fun, and family-friendly activities including a petting zoo, face painting, kids crafts, a balloon artist, a caricature artist, touch-a-truck, a glitter/henna tattoo artist, a photo booth, games, a live karate and tai chi demonstration, Mad Science shows, and craft and food vendors!
For more information and to register, visit their page here.
 February 15th- 22nd
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Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
School Vacation Events Daily, Included with Museum Admission.
- Science Rocks! Dozens of hands-on activities and fun ways to explore, build, tinker, and discover how science shapes our world. Register Here.
- Mixology: Chemistry for Kids! Explosions of experiments, hands-on activities, and demonstrations that encourage kids to ask the question: what will happen when…?” Please CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: 508-896-3867, ext. 133
For more information and to register, visit their page here.                  Â
Cape Cod Museum of Art
Winter Break Art Extravaganza for Kids ages 6 to 10
- 9:30-11:30am art classes, where every day you can find a winter-themed project to express ourselves. Anything from painting a beautiful winter scene to making a snow globe, and 3D snowflakes. Classes thru February 21st.
- For more information, pricing, and to register, visit their page here.
Tuesday February 18th
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Barnstable Land Trust
Glamping : Stuffy Sleepover
- Stuffies of all ages are invited to explore their ‘wild’ side and experience life as a happy camper
- explore the great outdoors (and indoors!) as they snuggle in sleeping bags, gather round the campfire, go for mini-hikes, and more.
- 3:30 pm Tuesday to 2pm Wednesday For more information, Event Registration
Highfield Hall & Gardens
Monoprints
- Tuesday, February 18, Kids can use their imagination to experiment with pencils, ink, and brayer rollers as they have fun creating surprise images with mono prints. Kids will each print their own series of never seen before images to bring home. Carol DiCristina will engage the group as they explore Highfield’s ‘The Modern Cape’ exhibit and learn about messy ways artists use ink and paint on Cape Cod.
- For more information and to register, visit their page here.
Cotuit Center for the Arts
Magic, Mystery, and Fun for ages 3-103!
- Join the Amazing Richard & Company appearing at CCftA during February Vacation week! Thrill to inventive and amazing illusions with the Amazing Richard.
- 2 pm For more information, visit their 2pm page here.
Museum of Natural History
Brewster Eco Expo
- A mini-trade show featuring businesses and organizations that focus on the “blue economy” and what we can do to help. Enjoy a hands-on, Up-cycle craft table for kids!
- For more information visit their page here.
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Wednesday February 19th
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Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Inflatable Humpback Whale
- Learn all about the magnificent 44-foot Humpback Whale, their behavior, and habits from the inside out!
- 10:45am -1:45pmFor more information and to register, visit their page here.
Cotuit Center for the Arts
Amazing Animal Ambassadors
- Programs are a hands-on hour long experience where you will learn about creatures from Africa, South America, Australia, Europe, Asia, and even right here in the United States.
- 2 pm For more information, visit their page here.
Sandwich Public Library
    Family Game Board Palooza
Join us for an afternoon of games, snacks and fun!
1:30- 3:30pm ~ Recommended for families with children ages 3 – 12 +/-, visit their page here.
Cotuit Library
Winter Wonderland Steam Fun!
- Whether there is snow on the ground, or the day is warm and sunny, we can create our own winter weather inside! Come to the Cotuit Library to create our own blizzards in a jar, make salt snowflakes, and engineer a marshmallow igloo inside the Children’s room.
- Forecasted to be lots of fun! Register Here
Wellfleet Public Library
Family Mini Golf
- Come play indoor mini-golf at the library during your winter break on Cape Cod- perfect for the whole family!
- 4pm-7pm For more information, visit their page here.
Thursday February 20th
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Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Walk-Through Gray Whale
- Meet the Gray Whale and find out why it is extinct in the Atlantic and alive and well in the Pacific and see for yourself just how BIG a whale can be!
- 10am – 2pm For more information visit their page here.
Highfield Hall & Gardens
Underwater Painting
- Children are invited to create their own under the sea collage to bring home. What is it like to be a plant living under the sea? How does seaweed thrive? Together they will have fun exploring the exhibit ‘Sourced from the Sea: Atlantic Impressions’ and creating seaweed scenes that still look wet after they are dry!
- Registration required visit Highfieldhallandgardens.org
Cotuit Center for the Arts
Mad Science: Fire & IceÂ
- This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice storms and demonstrates how giant beach balls can float in the air.
- For more information, visit their page here.
Hyannis Public Library
Pokemon Party
- Get ready for National Pokemon Day with a Pokemon party. Dress up as your favorite pokemon, catch all the pokemon in the children’s room to win a Pokemon Booster Pack.
- 2pm -For more information, visit their page here.
Friday February 21st
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Wellfeet Public Library
Night Skies
- Explore outer Space and discover your inner astronomer from the comfort of the library.
- For more information, shows at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Falmouth Public Library
All Day Art Cafe
- Children of all ages to work on something creative in good company!
- 11am-2pm ~Open to kids 8-13 up.
For more information, visit their page here.Â
Saturday February 22nd
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Osterville Village Library
- Story Time & Craft
- Naturalist Jessica Sheppard will be in the Lillian Dixie Morton Children’s Room at the Osterville Village Library on Saturday February 22nd at 10am with a fun story time and craft!
Plenty of Activities for Winter Break on Cape Cod
Winter Break on Cape Cod provides an abundance of enriching experiences for the entire family. From frosty outdoor adventures and cultural explorations to cozy indoor activities, each locale offers a unique blend of attractions for families to enjoy.
No matter the destination, these regions provide a diverse tapestry of activities that cater to all interests, ensuring a memorable and fulfilling winter break on Cape Cod for families seeking a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. For more options check out our Events Calendar.