WHOLE DECK (remove from body text): Behold a sampling of events and ideas to get you out and about, on your own or with friends this holiday season in Pinehills, around Plymouth—and beyond. Remember to capture the fun in pictures, while making memories along the way, and give yourself endless gifts to last the whole year through.

**Please note events are included here since the digital copy of Stroll Pinehills was available at the end of the November, while some listed may have passed by the time the print copy makes it to mailboxes in December. 

Kicking off at the Great Island clubhouse on Friday, onto the Stonebridge Club on Saturday evening and again on Sunday afternoon, the chorus will sing songs of the season. Admission is free with a donation suggested at the Overlook.

Join the Wednesday Wrtiers Group for their annual reading from "Tales of the Hills": Humor. Poetry. Personal Sagas. Refreshments. Free to all. 

**The annual publication, "Tales of the Hills", is available for sale and makes a great gift for your Pinehills neighbors and friends.

You’re invited to The Great Island Artisans’ Guild  “POP UP” shopping event at Great Island's Overlook Clubhouse. The festive fair will feature the works of our artisan members and invited vendors—a perfectly LOCAL last-minute shopping opportunity!

Join Santa and the Town of Plymouth for the annual tree lighting on the Town Hall Green as part of the Christmas in Historic Plymouth Celebration. This annual evening event is fun for the whole family and includes the “Winter Lights” 5K Road Race, Christmas parade and the lighting of the Christmas Tree. 

Plimoth Patuxet Museums is delighted to present the Winter Fine Arts & Craft Fair now in its second year. Building on last year’s grand success that featured 70 artisans, three live performance groups, and attended by more than 2,000 visitors from around the region, this year’s Winter Fair promises to be one of the most wonderful events of the season!

Hop the holiday train for a special tribute to The Polar Express Special guests include mezzo-soprano Reselin Osser and the PCIS 6th grade chorus. plymouthphil.org 

Santa makes his annual stop to in the heart of Chiltonville! Photos with Santa are $15 per family, to take your own pictures. Christmas ice cream special and hot chocolate with be available! 

Santa's Express, and North Pole Limited - Experience One Of New England’s Oldest Christmas Traditions! Steam trains, Christmas lights, food, local businesses and crafters, Santa, and vintage amusement rides. Edaville Family Theme Park in Carver

A spectacular Indoor show/sale featuring handblown ornaments decorating a forest of trees

Join Pilgrim Festival Chorus for a collaborative undertaking among PFC singers, community members, and volunteer soloists and instrumentalists as they sing part I of one of the world’s best known choral works. The event includes a sing-along of seasonal favorites. Come to sing or to listen! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at: pilgrimfestivalchorus.org or at the door. First Congregational Church at the Green - 6 Plympton Street, Middleborough

Book a BYOB trolley ride through Boston's seasonal attractions, lighting displays and holiday landmarks. Possible stops or sights might include: Boston Common, Rose Kennedy Greenway Winter Lights, Commonwealth Ave. Mall Lights, Copley Square Tree Lights, Residential displays with some tours offering stops at either Snowport Market or Faneuil Hall. Guests will enjoy music, fun, trivia and prizes on every Trolley! holidaylightstrolley.com/boston-ma

The Holiday Market at Snowport, open all week through December 31st: The Holiday Market at Snowport features 120+ makers, a tree market for all your evergreen needs, more food than ever before, with a custom cocktail bar from Tuscan Kitchen, and festive décor including a mistletoe arch, and winter wish wall. bostonseaport.xyz/snowport

Not only an educational destination, Plimoth Patuxet Museums is home to Plimoth Cinema. Located inside the Visitor Center at PPM, the cinema offers first-run films, daily showings, and classic movie snacks. Open 7 days a week (call for holiday scheduling) with 4:30 and 7 p.m. showings, they offer club card admission and senior museum member discounts, as well as freshly popped popcorn, candy, and fountain drinks as well as beer & wine for purchase on Saturdays!