November 21, 2024. the ptownie dispatch!

Provincetown transforms into a magical destination filled with events, celebrations, and unique charm. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s in Provincetown.

The ptownie Calendar ensures you don’t miss a thing.

Almost, Maine

November 21, 2024 thru December 8, 2024 at Provincetown Theater

Developed at the Cape Cod Theater Project, this 2004 American romantic comedy is comprised of nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine. Written by a fellow New Englander, John Cariani, The Provincetown Theater can’t wait to bring Almost, Maine back to its roots on the Cape.

Townie Holiday Extravaganza annual year-end production Provincetown Theater with approximately two dozen participants in a celebratory yuletide variety show with local talent. Tawny Heatherton hosts, as is tradition, and John Thomas is musical director.

2024 Annual Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument

November 27, 2024 at Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum

Back by popular demand, 2024 Annual Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument returns on Thanksgiving eve! The lights go on at 5pm, but the fun begins at 3pm! This cherished event serves two purposes: 1. Commemorating the Mayflower Pilgrims’ arrival in Provincetown, and 2. Bringing us together to “throw the switch,” illuminating the Monument and celebrating the town we love. With hundreds of attendees expected; DJ Emerson spinning tunes; a cash bar for beer, wine and hard seltzers; and a bake sale for sweets and hot chocolate, this year will be filled with excitement, connection and community spirit.

The Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree, is a Provincetown tradition to ring in the holiday season. In 2004, artist Julian Popko designed the Lobster Pot Tree in Lopes Square to recognized the hard-working local lobstermen. The tree is built from real lobster traps and is decorated with lights and bows. On November 30 in dusk, the community gathers to sing carols, drink hot cocoa and count down for the lights to be illuminated.

BINGO! with Tiki Bronstein

November 27, 2024 thru April 2025 at A-House

THE FAMOUS A-HOUSE PROVINCETOWN BINGO! with Tiki Bronstein IS BACK!
9 PM till midnight on Wednesday’s with Host Tiki Bronstien with music by Chris Racine with dancing to follow.

Thursday Trivia Night with host Harrison and guests. First come, first serve. Thursdays @ 7PM at Provincetown Brewing Co.

2025 Provincetown Polar Bear Plunge

January 1, 2025 at Provincetown Harbor

On New Years Day 2025, Provincetown will celebrate the seventh annual Polar Bear Plunge! On that day, hundreds of intrepid plungers will meet in the Johnson Street parking lot, collect tee-shirts, gather inspiration from tracks spun by our New Year’s Day DJ, and learn about the important work of the Center for Coastal Studies! At noon, weather permitting, registrants will run, splash and plunge into the waters of Provincetown Harbor.

Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with Fireworks high above Provincetown’s Harbor on New Year’s Eve.
Scheduled for dusk, Fireworks are dependent on weather conditions and may be rescheduled in the event of adverse conditions.

Laughter is Still the Best Medicine: Pickle Me Tink at the Cape Rep