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Entertainment · 26 places · showing the latest additions first

Craving the latest blockbuster, a filmed stage event, or a nostalgic family pick? Entertainment Luxury Cinemas Hyannis brings big-screen…

793 Iyannough Rd (Hyannis) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Craving the latest blockbuster, a filmed stage event, or a nostalgic family pick? Entertainment Luxury Cinemas Hyannis brings big-screen energy without the fuss. Rally a couple friends this week, sink into the seats, maybe even consider a theater rental for your crew, then let the previews do the thinking for you.

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Bud's Mini Golf

Entertainment

Need a low-stress weeknight win? Bud's Mini Golf keeps it classic Cape with an 18-hole, nautical-themed course featuring dramatic…

9 Sisson Rd (Harwich Port) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Need a low-stress weeknight win? Bud's Mini Golf keeps it classic Cape with an 18-hole, nautical-themed course featuring dramatic waterfalls, a cave, and a grand lighthouse, so you can settle family bragging rights or sneak in a quick date-night rivalry without leaving Harwich Port.

From the Cape Cod newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Fins Up! Water Park

Entertainment

Family-friendly water park with towering slides, wave pool, splash pool & spa treatments.

1225 Iyannough Rd Ste 4 (Hyannis)

Family-friendly water park with towering slides, wave pool, splash pool & spa treatments.

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This 18-hole miniature golf course features fishing boats, a koi pond & waterfalls.

15 Canal Rd (Orleans)

This 18-hole miniature golf course features fishing boats, a koi pond & waterfalls.

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Waters Edge Cinema

Entertainment

Independent films, arthouse movies, documentaries & more showcased in a 70-seat theater.

237 Commercial St #3 (Provincetown)

Independent films, arthouse movies, documentaries & more showcased in a 70-seat theater.

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Sandwich Mini Golf

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Miniature golf course centered around a river with bridges, a boat, and Bible verses.

159 MA-6A (Sandwich)

Miniature golf course centered around a river with bridges, a boat, and Bible verses.

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Charming 18-hole par-3 course featuring challenging holes and manicured greens, plus carts.

48 Todd Rd (South Yarmouth)

Charming 18-hole par-3 course featuring challenging holes and manicured greens, plus carts.

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This seasonal family destination features inflatable slides & ziplines, plus casual eateries.

518 Main St (West Yarmouth) · ✓ checked Aug 6

This seasonal family destination features inflatable slides & ziplines, plus casual eateries.

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Pirate-themed mini-golf chain with 18-hole, landscaped courses set among waterfalls & caves.

728 Main St (South Yarmouth)

Pirate-themed mini-golf chain with 18-hole, landscaped courses set among waterfalls & caves.

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Historic 1915 theater presents new releases & occasional live events, plus an in-house cafe.

637 Main St (Chatham)

Historic 1915 theater presents new releases & occasional live events, plus an in-house cafe.

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Mini golf and go-karting venue starring skulls and other pirate motifs, plus batting cages, an arcade and an ice-cream shop.

934 MA-28 (South Yarmouth)

Mini golf and go-karting venue starring skulls and other pirate motifs, plus batting cages, an arcade and an ice-cream shop.

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Geoffrey Cornish-designed par-54 course featuring a driving range and practice facilities.

121 Country Club Rd (Sandwich)

Geoffrey Cornish-designed par-54 course featuring a driving range and practice facilities.

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Family-friendly venue featuring water attractions, including a lazy river, wave pool, and slides.

518 Main St (West Yarmouth)

Family-friendly venue featuring water attractions, including a lazy river, wave pool, and slides.

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Recreation center offering mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages & other family-focused activities.

934 MA-28 (South Yarmouth)

Recreation center offering mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages & other family-focused activities.

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Clubhouse featuring a restaurant and bar at a golf course that also has a pro shop and PGA staff.

1000 Freemans Way (Brewster)

Clubhouse featuring a restaurant and bar at a golf course that also has a pro shop and PGA staff.

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Long-standing drive-in movie theater offering first-run features, snack bar & children's playground.

51 US-6 (Wellfleet)

Long-standing drive-in movie theater offering first-run features, snack bar & children's playground.

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Outpost of a local theater chain showing new releases in a cozy setting with an old-fashioned feel.

2-6 Enterprise Rd (South Dennis) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Outpost of a local theater chain showing new releases in a cozy setting with an old-fashioned feel.

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Playground, splash pad and walking path alongside a canal and a railway bridge.

33 Canal Service Rd (Buzzards Bay)

Playground, splash pad and walking path alongside a canal and a railway bridge.

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Wild Animal Lagoon

Entertainment

Scenic miniature golf course with whimsical displays of giraffes, hippos & other wild animals.

62 MA-28 (West Yarmouth)

Scenic miniature golf course with whimsical displays of giraffes, hippos & other wild animals.

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Heritage Theaters

Entertainment

Everyday theater with stadium seating offering first-run movies, plus a concession stand.

280G, MA-130 (Forestdale)

Everyday theater with stadium seating offering first-run movies, plus a concession stand.

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Well-kept, 18-hole course featuring challenging, sometimes narrow fairways as well as friendly staff.

50 Golf Course Rd (South Dennis)

Well-kept, 18-hole course featuring challenging, sometimes narrow fairways as well as friendly staff.

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Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

15 Steeple St (Mashpee)

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

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Golf course featuring 18 holes and a pro shop, plus an on-site restaurant.

1460 MA-149 (Marstons Mills)

Golf course featuring 18 holes and a pro shop, plus an on-site restaurant.

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Open, tree-lined mini-golf course with a waterfall hosting birthday parties for all ages.

81 Underpass Rd (Brewster)

Open, tree-lined mini-golf course with a waterfall hosting birthday parties for all ages.

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Municipal golf course with a driving range, maintained greens and a pub.

183 Oak St #1933 (Harwich)

Municipal golf course with a driving range, maintained greens and a pub.

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Public golf course featuring challenging greens, hills, and a pro shop.

48 Theatre Dr (East Falmouth)

Public golf course featuring challenging greens, hills, and a pro shop.

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