Things to do Dec. 31 through Jan. 2

Things to do

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Noon years eve

This New Years the ball drop will be celebrated at 12... p.m.

DJ Ooch will be bringing a dance party to the library long before the clock strikes midnight, Wednesday, Dec. 31 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road. 

With games and crafts, the library will be having fun until the countdown to noontime with a special balloon drop.  The event is free and no registration required. 

Thursday, Jan. 1

New year, new you

Have a resolution to get outdoors?

Join the Wareham Land Trust on Thursday, Jan. 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. as part of First Day Hikes Cape Cod at Bryant Farm, Golf Shots Parking Lot, 123 Sandwich Road. This guided hike will lead guests along the forest paths of Bryant Farm, with a chance to catch signs of winter wildlife.

This program is free and open to all, warm layers and water reccomended.

Get frosty

The water temps may be low, but the spirits going into 2026 will be high. 

The Onset Bay Center will be hosting its annual Polar Plunge Thursday, Jan. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will brace the new year by running into Onset Bay. At noon, participants will gather on the beach to plunge into Onset Bay.

The center recommends guests bring dry clothes, a bag for wet clothes, a towel and water friendly shoes.

Friday, Jan. 2

Par-tee

The Wareham Free Library will be turned into a 18-hole mini-golf course Friday, Jan. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 59 Marion Road.

It is a $5 donation per person to play.