Cape Cod Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Experiences Overview
Friday, December 4, 2026
Main Fountain
4:30pm
Call:
(508) 432-5400
Welcome the holiday season at Wequassett
The glow of twinkling lights, the sound of Christmas carols, and a cherished New England tradition beside Pleasant Bay.
A Holiday Tradition by the Bay
The Tree Lighting Experience
At 4:30pm gather at the Main Fountain as the resort comes alive with Christmas lights, carols, and cups of hot cocoa. With the winter beauty of Pleasant Bay as its backdrop, the annual tree lighting brings together guests, families, and the local community to welcome the most wonderful time of the year.
Giving back to our local community
Sharing the Magic of the Season
The spirit of the season is about giving back. During the celebration, Wequassett will present funds from the 2026 Community Impact Fee to local recipients, supporting the people and organizations that make our Cape Cod community so special.
More Holiday Magic Awaits
Gingerbread House Decorating
Following the tree lighting, continue the holiday magic with an evening of gingerbread house decorating. Gather around to build, decorate, and create sweet holiday memories together while sipping hot cocoa. Little ones can enjoy a complimentary buffet created just for them, while festive cocktails will be available for adults to purchase. A merry evening of creativity, treats, and treasured holiday traditions awaits!
Gather Around the Table
Make an Evening of it
Keep the celebrations going after the lights come on. Settle in for dinner at twenty-eight Atlantic or enjoy a festive cocktail at Thoreau’s, both offering a cozy setting for a winter evening at the resort.
A Festive Weekend on Cape Cod
Turn it into a Holiday Getaway
The Tree Lighting is only the beginning of a weekend of Christmas events at Wequassett. Stay a little longer and continue the celebrations at the Merry Market & Fireworks, where local shopping, festive food and drinks, and fireworks bring even more holiday atmosphere to Pleasant Bay. An overnight stay also gives you time to experience a quieter side of Cape Cod during Christmas. Explore nearby Chatham and Harwich, return for seasonal dining, and enjoy winter mornings overlooking the water before the next celebration begins.
Cape Cod Christmas Tree Lighting FAQs
The Tree Lighting Celebration takes place on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 4:30pm at Wequassett’s Main Fountain. It marks the beginning of a weekend of Christmas events and seasonal celebrations at the resort.
The Tree Lighting is just the beginning of the holiday celebrations. Wequassett also hosts its Merry Market & Fireworks, where visitors can browse local vendors, enjoy festive food and drinks, and experience more Christmas festivities on Pleasant Bay.
Yes.
Yes. Stay at Wequassett to combine the Tree Lighting with more of the resort’s Christmas events, seasonal dining, and time exploring Cape Cod in winter. Staying overnight gives you more time to enjoy the holiday atmosphere without fitting everything into one evening.
