Media Alert: Plimoth Patuxet Unveils Inspiring Lineup of Winter Programs for the Holiday Season
Programs offer festive and unique opportunities for the community to gather and make lasting memories
Plymouth, Massachusetts (November 26, 2025) – Plimoth Patuxet Museums invites visitors of all ages to embrace the spirit of the season through a dynamic lineup of winter programs designed to educate, engage, and inspire. Featuring hands-on workshops, family-friendly activities, and festive holiday events, the Museum’s seasonal offerings provide the community with meaningful opportunities to connect and create this holiday season.
Winter Programs
December 6 & 7, 10 am - 4 pm each day
From the Nation’s celebrated museum that brings the 17th century to life through creative expression and traditional lifeways, comes the Winter Fine Arts & Craft Fair at Plimoth Patuxet!
Lunch & Learn: The First New England Christmas—It’s Not What You Think
December 11, 12 - 1 pm
What Christmas traditions did Plymouth Colonists bring with them from England? Join Director of Colonial Interpretation & Training Malka Benjamin to explore the diversity of Christmas traditions that were carried to Plymouth Colony.
Pinecone Christmas Tree Making
December 13, 10 am - 12 pm
Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and festive hands-on workshop. In this class, guests will create their very own charming pinecone Christmas tree—complete with seasonal decorations, festive embellishments, and personality. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step as you assemble your mini tree, perfect for displaying at home or gifting to someone special. Enjoy a relaxed, creative atmosphere, holiday music, and plenty of cheer. You’ll leave with a finished pinecone Christmas tree and the joy of having made something truly unique for the season!
A Magical Matinee - How the Grinch Stole Christmas Pajama Party & Screening
December 14, 2 - 4 pm
Calling all young and young at heart for a special holiday program and pajama party, a Magical Matinee at Plimoth Cinema. In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, enjoy a special screening of the 2000 live-action Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in your favorite jammies - bringing your favorite blanket to get cozy is encouraged. Hot chocolate, seasonal treats, and enchanting guests will fill this festive afternoon with delight. This program is made possible thanks to the support of The Foundation for Creative Achievement.
A Merry Afternoon at Plimoth Patuxet Museums
December 18, 3 - 4 pm
Bring your little one for a cozy, holiday-themed afternoon filled with old-fashioned fun. Gather ‘round our crackling fire as we share a delightful Christmas tale from the glittering English court. Then, let your child’s creativity shine as they decorate their very own gingerbread cookie—a sweet tradition that dates all the way back to Queen Elizabeth’s time.
For more information on these and other Plimoth Patuxet events and programs, please visit Plimoth.org.
About Plimoth Patuxet
Plimoth Patuxet is one of the Nation’s foremost living history museums. Founded in 1947, the Museum creates engaging experiences of history built on thorough research about the Indigenous and European people who met along Massachusetts' historic shores of change in the 1600s. Immersive and educational encounters underscore the collaborations as well as the conflicts of the 17th-century people of this region. Major exhibits include the Historic Patuxet Homesite, the 17th-Century English Village, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill. A private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution, Plimoth Patuxet is supported by admission fees, donations, memberships, and revenue from a variety of educational programming, dining and gift shops. Plimoth Patuxet receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, private foundations, corporations, and local businesses. For more information, visit plimoth.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter.