Despite the fog, the Pilgrim Monument was lit at exactly 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, officially bringing Provincetown’s holiday season to light.
Jimmy’s Hideaway | Provincetown, MA
Jimmy’s Hideaway is indeed hidden away—it’s down a path off Commercial Street—but the restaurant is ready for the holiday season.
The Schoolhouse Center | Provincetown
The Schoolhouse Center, at 494 Commercial St., was actually Eastern School from 1844 until 1931. It has since been everything from a community center to an American Legion post and now houses community radio station WOMR-FM, The Schoolhouse Gallery and GAA Gallery.
Rear Admiral Donald MacMillan
There’s some working happening in the house in which Rear Admiral Donald MacMillan (1874-1970) lived at 473 Commercial St. in Provincetown. The town’s wharf is named for its most famous resident—McMillan was an arctic explorer, geographer and naturalist who, despite all his travels, lived close to where he was born.
Sunrise in Provincetown
The rising sun casts spectacular colors over Provincetown Marina.
Ptown in Fall
Days may be getting shorter and cooler, but Provincetown is uniquely beautiful in every season.
Steve Kennedy’s New Sign in Ptown!
It’s a sign of the times: artist Steve Kennedy’s new sign, which depicts local fishermen and pays tribute to iconic doryman Eddie Ritter, welcomes those coming into Provincetown by way of Commercial Street/Route 6A. The previous sign, which was more than 15 years old and painted by Frank Milby, faded over the years.
Cape Colony Inn is open until January 1st!
Cape Colony Inn is open until January 1st so you can enjoy all of the fun winter activities Provincetown has to offer! Although the pool is closed, there is still so much to do around town while you enjoy a comfortable stay at Cape Colony Inn! Plus, Baystate Ferry just announced service between Boston and Provincetown through Holly Folly (December 8th)!
Here Are Just Some Of The Exciting Events Coming Up:
- Oct 30 – Nov 3: Halloween Weekend
- Oct 31 – Nov 4: Spooky Bear Weekend
- Nov 22 – 24: Mr. New England Leather Weekend
- Nov 27: Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument
- Nov 28 – Dec 1: Thanksgiving Weekend
- Nov 29: Annual Day After Thanksgiving Drag Bingo with Tiki Bronstein!
- Nov 30: Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree
- Dec 6 – 8: Holly Folly
- Dec 7: Boston Gay Men’s Chorus A Super GAY Christmas!
- Dec 13 – 14: Outer Cape Chorale Concert
- Dec 27 – Jan 2: First Light
- Dec 29: New Year’s Eve Fireworks @ 5:30 PM
Cape Cod National Seashore Secret Paths
There are secret paths in the Cape Cod National Seashore in Provincetown and Truro that may only be stumbled upon by accident.
Lobster Pot in Provincetown!
Head into the famous Lobster Pot restaurant and pick a crustacean right out of a tank, or try the baked scallop au gratin, which melts in the mouth. Its bar, called The Top of the Pot, is a super fun spot to enjoy drinks and appetizers with a small group of friends.
