Plymouth Pod: Plan Ahead for November

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Hi All! Welcome to the November edition of plan ahead, our first edition! Think of the plan ahead as your guide to the month. November is the kick-off to the holiday season and regardless of the debate on whether November 1st is too early to put up your tree…it’s happening!

I’ve included special Thanksgiving events that are happening throughout the month as well as some holiday events that you’ll want to book soon.

Happy November all!

Book Now: Holiday & Limited-Ticket Events

A Christmas Carol at the Hedge House (Plymouth Antiquarian Society) in Plymouth. Shows Dec 4–6 & 11–13. Members presale opens today, general public tickets November 6th. One of Plymouth's most beloved holiday traditions, performed inside the historic Hedge House. If you're not a member, mark your calendar for November 6th. More Info

New England Harvest Feast at Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth. Sat Nov 14 & Sat Nov 21 at 5:30pm. A candlelit harvest dinner inside the 17th-century English Village at Plimoth Patuxet. More Info

Festive Poinsettia Wreath Workshop at Uva Wine Bar in Plymouth. Thu Nov 12 at 6:30pm. Make a gorgeous holiday wreath while sipping wine. More Info

Handwoven Holiday Wall Basket at Uva Wine Bar in Plymouth. Wed Nov 18 at 6:30pm. A hands-on holiday craft night. More Info

Plimoth Patuxet Thanksgiving Dinners in Plymouth. Thu Nov 26, multiple seatings (advance tickets required). Spend Thanksgiving at a living history museum. Choose the immersive Story of Thanksgiving dinner or the Homestyle Buffet. More Info

Thursday 5th: The Fabulous Thunderbirds at The Spire

The Fabulous Thunderbirds with Kim Wilson at Spire Center in Plymouth 8pm. Blues legends the Fabulous Thunderbirds, led by Kim Wilson, take the Spire Center stage.  More Info

Saturday 7th: Christmas Fair, Resin Coaster Class, and The Fools

Christmas Fair at First Congregational Church in Hanson 9am. A classic New England church fair with holiday gifts, handmade crafts, and baked goods. Doors open at 9am; go early for the best finds. More Info

Resin Coasters Class at All Good Art Studio in Plymouth 3pm. Learn to pour and set resin coasters at this cozy Plymouth art studio. Beautiful handmade gifts for the holidays. More Info

The Fools 50th Anniversary Show at Spire Center in Plymouth 8pm. Boston punk legends The Fools are celebrating 50 years. More Info

Sunday 8th: Indieferm Sunday Funday & Barrel & Vine Annual Grand Tasting

Indieferm Sunday Funday with the Shady Roosters at Spire Center in Plymouth 2pm. A casual Sunday afternoon of live music at the Spire Center, presented by Indieferm Brewing. A good option for the whole family. More Info

Barrel & Vine Annual Grand Tasting at Vine Bar in Scituate 3pm. Vine Bar's annual wine tasting event in Scituate. A great opportunity to discover new bottles before the holiday gifting season. More Info

Monday 9th: Turkey Trot & Tumble

Turkey Trot & Tumble at The Little Gym of Plymouth in Plymouth 1:15pm (ages 4mo–5yr). A Thanksgiving-themed movement class for the tiniest participants. Adorable and a great way to burn some energy with little ones. More Info

Tuesday 10th: Birding with a Scone: North Hill Marsh

Birding with a Scone: North Hill Marsh in Duxbury 8am. Mass Audubon's beloved birding-with-refreshments series heads to Duxbury's North Hill Marsh. More Info

Friday 13th: Nervous Eaters + Life on the Other Planet at The Spire

Nervous Eaters + Life on the Other Planet (Film) at Spire Center in Plymouth 7pm. Boston punk legends Nervous Eaters perform live, followed by the documentary Life on the Other Planet. A unique double-bill at the Spire; a great one for music fans who like a little history with their night out. More Info

Saturday 14th: Hike & Hops at Great River Preserve

Hike & Hops at Great River Preserve in Bridgewater 11am. Wildlands Trust's beloved Hike & Hops series continues into November with a walk at Great River Preserve, followed by craft beer.  More Info

Sunday 15th

An Afternoon with Eilen Jewell at Spire Center in Plymouth 3pm. Acclaimed Americana singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell plays an intimate Sunday afternoon show at the Spire. If you haven't seen her before, this is a great introduction. More Info

Baking, Bubbly & Bouquets at Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Plymouth 4:30pm. A holiday experience at Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Plymouth. More Info

Monday 16th: Pottery Workshop

Holiday Edition Pottery Workshop at Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield 6:30pm. A holiday-themed pottery workshop at Stellwagen in Marshfield. Make something handmade for the season. More Info

Wednesday 18th: Friendsgiving Pairing Dinner

Friendsgiving Pairing Dinner at Sip at 1620 Wine Bar in Plymouth 6pm. A curated wine and food pairing dinner with a Friendsgiving theme at Plymouth's Sip at 1620. A sophisticated pre-holiday night out with people who actually like wine. More Info

Thursday 19th: Evergreen Wreath Making

Fresh Evergreen Wreath-Making Workshop at First Congregational Church in Whitman 6pm. Make a real fresh greens wreath that will smell incredible on your front door. A classic holiday craft at a classic New England church. More Info

Friday 20th: Wild Turkey Walk and Puzzle Night

Wild Turkey Walk at North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield 4pm. A fitting pre-Thanksgiving outing; look for wild turkeys in their natural habitat at North River Wildlife Sanctuary. Mass Audubon leads the way. More Info

Puzzle Night at Book Love in Plymouth 5pm. Bring your puzzle skills to Plymouth's indie bookstore for a community puzzle night. More Info

Saturday 21st: Open Barn Saturday & Floydian Trip

Open Barn Saturdays at Wildlands Trust in Plymouth 10am. Visit Wildlands Trust's working barn in Plymouth, meet the animals, and learn about their conservation work. Free and family-friendly. More Info

Floydian Trip: A Tribute to Pink Floyd at Spire Center in Plymouth 8pm. A full-production Pink Floyd tribute show at the Spire Center. More Info

Sunday 22nd: South Shore Hot Sauce Expo and Mamma Mania

South Shore Hot Sauce Expo at Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield 12pm. Local and regional hot sauce makers gather at Stellwagen in Marshfield. Bring your heat tolerance and your appetite. More Info

Sunday Serenades: Mamma Mania! The American Tribute to ABBA at Spire Center in Plymouth 3pm. The American ABBA tribute takes the Spire stage for a Sunday matinee. Dancing queens absolutely welcome. More Info

Santa is Coming to Town in Norwell 10am. Santa visits 171 Washington Street in Norwell for a morning meet-and-greet. A sweet outing for families with young kids and one of the earlier Santa sightings of the season. More Info

Thanksgiving Stroll at Pilgrim Mothers Fountain in Plymouth 7pm. A guided evening walk through Plymouth's historic waterfront in the spirit of Thanksgiving. More Info

Monday 23rd: Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece Workshop

Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece Workshop at Uva Wine Bar in Plymouth 6:30pm. Make a fresh floral Thanksgiving centerpiece at Uva. More Info

Thursday 26th (Thanksgiving)

12th Annual Boys & Girls Club Turkey Trot at South River School in Marshfield 7:30am. The 12th annual Turkey Trot benefits the Boys & Girls Club and is a Marshfield Thanksgiving morning tradition. Earn your feast and support a great local organization. More Info

The Story of Thanksgiving Dinner at Plimoth Patuxent in Plymouth 11am & 2:30pm seatings. An immersive Thanksgiving dinner experience inside the living history museum, where history and food come together in a way you won't find anywhere else. Two seatings available. 11am and 2:30pm. More Info

Thanksgiving Day Homestyle Buffet at Plimoth Patuxent in Plymouth. 11am & 1:30pm seatings. A traditional Thanksgiving buffet in a one-of-a-kind historical setting. A beautiful option if you want to celebrate without cooking. More Info

Sunday 29th: Duxbury Art Complex Museum’s Holiday Celebration

Holly Days at ACM at Art Complex Museum in Duxbury 1pm. The Art Complex Museum's annual holiday celebration in Duxbury, a beautiful venue for shopping, music, and art. A wonderful way to kick off the December season. More Info

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