For Kids
Parents Are Welcome Too!
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Cape Cod Railroad Trains See a fabulous layout of model trains that will amaze and engage kids, Dads, and Moms who always wanted their own set. Methodist Church Downstairs – Noon to 10:30 pm |
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| Miniature Golf This year we have a full 18 holes available for play. Who does not love mini golf, especially in December! Middle School Gym – 1 to 8 pm |
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| Cirque du Jour This wonderful circus is back again but now we have scheduled four performances. Not to be missed by anyone! High School Gym at 1, 3, 5, and 7 pm |
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| Toe Jam Puppet Band Sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun. Community Center meeting room 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm |
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| Allegretto A musical instrument demonstration group geared to children and schools. They play a wide range of instruments including the saxophone, fiddle, banjo, flute and more. This evening they will perform musical pieces from solos to ensembles to show how each piece works and is played. Children in the audience will be invited up, if they wish, to take a close look at the instruments and to ask questions of the musicians. This is a great opportunity to get first hand experience from musical professionals. Community Center Gym at 1 pm |
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Children’s Art Studio This event is always very popular, so find your way here as soon as possible. Children craft wonderful stuff, each in their own way. Projects are all child friendly and designed with great creativity. Elementary School Cafeteria 2 to 5 pm. |
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| Rick Goldin – Music and Puppets for Children Rick is known for his lively, interactive and humorous children’s songs. Children love his live performances because they get to sing, dance, and jump along with Rick and his singing animal puppets. Monomoy Hall at Chatham Bars Inn at 2 and 3 pm |
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| Julie And Denya’s Fantastic Global Music Adventure * * Featuring Julie Wanamaker, a Nashville recording star and songwriter, and Denya Le Vine, a Cape Cod favorite, playing guitar, ukelele and fiddle. Listen to rousing vocals and energetic fiddling, sing along on familiar and foreign language songs, participate in a rhythm band, and learn a simple dance or two. Community Center Meeting Room at 3 pm |
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| Face Painting What child does not enjoy having something fabulous painted on their face? Our painters are the best. High School Cafeteria 12:30 to 4:40 pm |
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| Alex the Jester This clown from the medievil tradition is a poet in action and his comedy transcends language. He speaks Grammelot and shows many emotions with his face, tone of voice and body language. One of the best one man shows ever. Elementary School Gym 2 and 3 pm |
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| Woodcarving Demonstration Ross McVicar is a woodcarver whose specialty is carving North American mammals and nature scenes out of wood with a chainsaw. With his lifelong study of wild animals and nature, he is able to turn a downed tree into a lifelike and realistic art sculpture. Town Parking lot from 1:00- 3:30 pm |
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Horse and Wagon Rides Buttons are required to hop aboard a horses-drawn buggy with some other folks to enjoy an old fashioned perspective as you drive around town and wave to friends and strangers. Children love it, and we love seeing them enjoy the town! Main Street near Town Hall Parking Lot. 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
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| Marcus the Magician As a performance artist, Marcus the Magician from The Magicompany presents a hilarious, laugh-packed show full of amazing magic, wonderful audience interaction, and fun-filled humor. The fun comes from everywhere — including out of a hat — as the air is filled with animals and uproarious comedy in this magic show that will have you believing the impossible! Monomoy Hall at 5 pm |
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Carnival Caper A costumed road race. Sponsored by the Chatham Squire. Tee shirts and beef stew served at the Squire after the race! Register outside the Squire at 2 pm ($10); Judging at 2:30 pm; Race at 3 pm. No button required. |
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| Chatham Lightfoots Jump Ropers Our local talented light-footed children and their jump rope team wow the audience with their agility. Speed, double-dutch, freestyle — the whole gamut. The 2009 top ten in the nation in national competitions. Community Center Gym at 3 and 4 pm |
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| Noise Parade Join the raucous fray! Make noise any way you want. Police escort leads the parade and no will will be cited for too much noise. Great fun for kids and adults, who often wear silly hats and carry parade puppets. Start at the corner of Cross and Main at 6 pm, walk to rotary, then continue on to the Chatham Community Center area to see the children’s fireworks! Noisemakers, etc. — will be on sale at St. Christopher’s Church and the H.S. Entry to benefit the High School Activites. No button required. |
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Early Fireworks Special low level fireworks after the Noise Parade will be presented as a special treat for the young First Nighters. The show is at Veterans Field and viewing is from the parking lots and fields at the Chatham Community Center. To celebrate Chatham 300 and our theme — Our Town – Our Children – Our Future. Veterans Field around 6:30 pm |
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| Woodcarving Demonstration Ross MacVicar is a woodcarver whose specialty is carving North American mammals and nature scenes out of wood with a chainsaw. With his lifelong study of wild animals and nature, he is able to turn a downed tree into a lifelike and realistic art sculpture. Town Parking lot 1:00- 3:30 pm |
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| Chip Koser Ice carver. Stop by and watch Chip carve a beautiful sculpture from large blocks of ice. Chip is the Culinary arts instructor at the Tech School in Bourne. This past winter he (and his team) took 3rd place in the World Ice Art Championship held in Alaska. Cape Cod 5 bank – front lawn 1 to 3:30 pm |
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Yo-Yo People – John Higby and his wife Rebecca John and Rebecca Higby are a real life husband and wife comedy duo that specialize in a yo-yo, hula hoop, and unicycle show. They have performed their unique high energy show in 26 countries and hold three Guinness World Records as well as the 2008 World Yo-Yo Champion title. So much fun and such amazing stunts. Community Center Gym 5 and 6 pm |
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| Mass Dance Project A demonstration dance group geared to children. The program is designed to introduce the art of dance with use of music, short stories and movement. creating a special magic to spark the imagination of all who participate, both adults and children. It’s also a whole lot of fun. (Community Center Gym 2 pm) |
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| Wampanoag Nation Dancers and Singers The Wampanoag Nation Dancers and Singers from Mashpee, Aquinnah and Herring Pond will share Eastern Social songs and dances. Accompanied by hand-crafted rattles and a water drum, each dance is fully narrated. The singers strongly encourage audience participation and prefer to dance with the people, not for the people. High School Auditorium 2 pm |
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| Trevor the Juggler Trevor Pearson is a local talent who has been juggling for ten years. Kids will shout out “ooooh” and “ahhhhh” during his creative performance. Library 1 pm |
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| Bubble Wrap Stomp A favorite activity of many parents, too! Watch the kids show joy as they break the bubbles and make lots of noise! Elementary School Gym – 1 pm |
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| Juggle This! Jugglers existed in ancient Egypt and Rome and some were frowned upon as being gleemen. We like the skill and the glee practiced by Stephen King and Ryan Dekoe who make a hilarious and very odd pair for an all around fantastic performance featuring comedy, stunts, and juggling. High School Auditorium 4 pm |
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| Town Photo Show up with your family and friends and pets to pose for the Town Photo. Special Chatham 300 commemoration this year. The photo will be available at the local CVS store for purchase. A panorama gigapixel photo will also be posted on the First Night Chatham website. Have fun zooming in to see if you blinked, check out who was there, and just enjoy actually seeing your lovely smile up close. Lighthouse Grounds at Noon. No button required. |
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For Teens Only Activities for teens will include Texas Hold Em Poker, Natural Henna Body Art, Dance Party on the Wii, and FREE PIZZA! Maybe something a little extra too. Elementary School Gym 8:30 to 11:30 pm |
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