2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February
13 - 21 - Vacation Sandwich First -
Stay local this February Vacation and make the most of the family fun available in your own back yard! With a professional Lego demonstration, 2010 Lunar New Year performances and cultural exchange presentation from the Chinese Folk Art Workshop, Banana Gram Tournament and much more – the whole family will love vacationing at home this year. Unplug those kids – the TV doesn’t’ stand a chance the week of February 13 – 21st in Sandwich! Restaurants, inns and even a van transport company are offering special discounts to make it a great, family affordable fun week. For full details of everything to do click here.
April
April 1 - August 2 - "My Second Life - A Journey in Glass"
The work of Walter Prince. Sandwich Glass Museum
24 &25 - Shop Local Days - sidewalk sales, discounts and special events around town. Try visiting a shop in Sandwich you've never been in before!
MAY
14,15, 16 - 29th Annual Herb Festival at the Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
29 – Sandwich Artisans show and sale featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, florals and much more made by local artisans. Vendor fees benefit the Sandwich Public Library. All shows are on the Sandwich library lawn, 142 Main Street, from 10am – 4pm. www.sandwich-artisans.com
JUNE
12 - Strawberry Festival at the Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870
June 18 - October 31 - The Vision of Josh Simpson
19 – Sandwich Artisans show and sale featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, florals and much more made by local artisans. Vendor fees benefit the Sandwich Public Library. All shows are on the Sandwich library lawn, 142 Main Street, from 10am – 4pm. www.sandwich-artisans.com
21 - Second Annual Quahog Day on Cape Cod Celebrate the first day of Summer 2010 "Quahog-style!" Hear the Official Quahog prognostication of how many weeks of beach weather lie ahead!
JULY
3 – Sandwich Artisans show and sale featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, florals and much more made by local artisans. Vendor fees benefit the Sandwich Public Library. All shows are on the Sandwich library lawn, 142 Main Street, from 10am – 4pm. www.sandwich-artisans.com
10- SandwichFest. Featuring the Best Sandwich in Sandwich competition, music, Street Fair and more. www.sandwichchamber.com
14 - Sandwich Garden Tour 11am - 3pm. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
AUGUST
August 3 - October 31 - "The Artistry of Art Glass"
The work of Sayuri Kingsbury. Sandwich Glass Museum
7 - Blueberry Festival 11am - 2pm. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
11 - Peter Rabbit's Animal Day 10am - 2pm. Thornton Burgess Museum. 4 Water Street. 508-888-6870.
14 – Sandwich Artisans show and sale featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, florals and much more made by local artisans. Vendor fees benefit the Sandwich Public Library. All shows are on the Sandwich library lawn, 142 Main Street, from 10am – 4pm. www.sandwich-artisans.com
SEPTEMBER
4 & 18 – Sandwich Artisans show and sale featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, florals and much more made by local artisans. Vendor fees benefit the Sandwich Public Library. All shows are on the Sandwich library lawn, 142 Main Street, from 10am – 4pm. www.sandwich-artisans.com
11 & 12 - 23rd Annual Glass Show & Sale - sponsored by the Sandwich Glass Museum at the Corpus Christi Church
11 & 12 - Bird Carvers Show & Sale 10am - 4pm. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
OCTOBER
2-3- “SHOP LOCAL DAYS” in Sandwich. Shop Sandwich sidewalk sales this weekend and join in for special events. For more information visit www.shopsandwichfirst.com
2 - Cape Cod Cranberry Day 10am - 4pm. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
NOVEMBER
20 - Old Mother West Winds Christmas Craft Fair 10am - 4pm. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
“Shop Sandwich” – November 26 through December 17. Visit participating businesses to enter in a raffle drawing for five $100 gift certificates. Get all your holiday shopping done without the hassle of the mall! Pick up a Holly Days Booklet at local businesses for a full calendar of events, open houses and retail promotions.
26,27, & 28 - Holidays at Heritage: 5 – 9 pm
Holiday decorations, Musical performances, photos with Santa in the Model T, see living trees decorated by community organizations, ride the holiday carousel, shop in the museum store and enjoy delicious holiday treats and attend drop-in crafts. Visit: www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
28– Lighting and reading of the Littlest Christmas Tree on Shawme Pond. 5:45 pm.
DECEMBER
3, 4, 5 – North Pole Express – Advance ticket purchase required. North Pole Express train tickets may be purchased online at www.sandwichchamber.com beginning October 1, 2008 – Purchase Early! This event sells out quickly.
3 - Community Carol Sing - 7 pm on the steps of the First Church of Christ, followed by hot cider and cookies at the Dan'l Webster Inn and Spa. Rain/snow date December 6th.
3,4, & 5 and 10, 11, & 12 - Holidays at Heritage 5 – 9 pm
Holiday decorations, Musical performances, photos with Santa in the Model T, see living trees decorated by community organizations, ride the holiday carousel, shop in the museum store and enjoy delicious holiday treats and attend drop-in crafts. Visit: www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
4 & 5 – Country Christmas Open House, 10am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, 508-888-6870
4& 5 – Holly Days Open House. Sandwich Glass Museum, 129 Main Street, Sandwich, 508-888-0251, www.sandwichglassmuseum.org
10–Stores & Doors Decorating Contest – final entry date. Holly Days 2008 sponsored by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.sandwichchamber.com.
11– Pancakes with Santa - Grange Hall, Old County Road - Seatings at 8:00, 9:00, 10:00am . Holly Days 2008 sponsored by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.sandwichchamber.com.
11 & 12 – Country Christmas Open House, 10am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, 508-888-6870
4 & 11– Official Holly Days 2008 Postal Cancellation Stamp. Holly Days 2008 sponsored by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.sandwichchamber.com.
12– Holly Days Home Tour - 12:00 - 4:00pm. Holly Days 2008 sponsored by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.sandwichchamber.com.
TBD - Tree of Memories Hospice & Pallative Care of Cape Cod remembrance ceremony, noon, Sandwich Public Library.
