Above: Santa Day is coming soon. It’s just one of several holiday events to make sure are in your calendar. (photos by Beth Melo)
Thanksgiving is a week from today. That means the biggest weekend for holiday celebrations is right around the corner and event organizers are eager for residents to mark their calendars.
Already, I’m aware of about two dozen special events related to December holidays* (including shopping). These are mostly events in Southborough. But I also included concerts for community choruses and singing groups in our area that include Southborough singers.
As I post more details on these events, I’ll insert links below to dedicated posts and add to the list if I learn of more events. Throughout the season, I’ll be keeping these on a special page that is easy to find under the Events menu.
Saturday, November 26, 2023
Small Business Saturday: I encourage residents to support Southborough businesses on this day (and year round). Click here for my Shop Local directory.
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Artisan Holiday Shopping Market (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Community House, 28 Main Street: Shop from local artists and craftspeople and buy gifts for the holiday season. For details, see dedicated post.
DIY Rustic Wooden Box workshop (3:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Ladies Night Out and Boxwood Trees (6:30 pm) @ Southborough Community House, 28 Main St: Join Gulbankian Florist’s DIY Boxwood Tree workshop. These are fun and easy to make, and extremely long lasting. There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Friday, December 1, 2023
Girl Scout Holiday Sing-along (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Community House Lawn: Event for all families in Southborough. Kick off the holiday season with an old-fashioned holiday sing-along with some modern touches. For details, see dedicated post.
Animated Advent (7:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Church, Fellowship Hall, 15 Common Street: A four week fim series will use movies for all ages to highlight an important religious theme. This week’s movie is “Tangled” for the theme Hope. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Annual Kids Shop (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ St Anne’s Church Parish Hall, 20 Boston Road: An annual Southborough tradition. Boy Scout Troop 92 provides a safe haven for kids to do their own holiday shopping. While waiting, adults can enjoy a bake sale and coffee. For details, see dedicated post.
Christmas Bazaar (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 27 Main Street: Featuring the White Elephant and craft sales, a silent auction, basket raffle, a lunchtime Café, and more. For details, see dedicated post.
Holiday Book Sale (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: The Friends of the Southborough Library will be holding a special sale with DVDs, CDs, and more. One free book per child. For details, see dedicated post.
Holiday Tree Party (10:30 am – 1:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Kids are invited to drop-in to enjoy refreshments and make ornaments to hang on the library holiday tree. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see dedicated post.
Santa Day (12:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Community House: Free event for the community. See Santa arrive by helicopter (or fire engine in case of inclement weather). Then join him and Southborough Kindergroup at the Community House for activities and refreshments before kids share their wishes with Santa while posing for a picture. For details, see dedicated post.
WCC Holiday Show (7:30 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus will perform its annual Holiday Show, with audience singalong and a visit from Santa. For details, see related post.
Sunday, December 3, 2023
NACC Christmas Concert (2:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional, Northborough: The Northborough Area Community Chorus will perform its annual Christmas Holiday Show. Expect a visit from Santa. For details, see related post.
WCC Holiday Show (2:00 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus will perform its annual Holiday Show, with audience singalong and a visit from Santa. For details, see related post.
Wednesday, December 6, 2022
DIY Holiday Table Runner Workshop (6:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
DIY Holiday Wreath Workshop (6:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Friday, December 8, 2023
Animated Advent (7:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Church, Fellowship Hall, 15 Common Street: A four week fim series will use movies for all ages to highlight an important religious theme. This week’s movie is “Coco” for the theme Peace. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Southborough Art & Gift Sale (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) @ 49 Lynbrook Road (L’Abri Fellowship): Local artisans and craftspeople will be selling holiday gifts. This event is free and open to the public. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, December 10, 2023
DIY Winter Porch Planter Workshop (3:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Messiah Community Concert (3:30 pm) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common St: The 50th annual concert performing selections from Handel’s Messiah. For details, see dedicated post.
Lessons and Carols (5:00 pm) @ Belmont Chapel, St. Mark’s School: The public is invited to attend the annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas. For details, see dedicated post.
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop (6:30 – 8:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Friday, December 15, 2023
Animated Advent (7:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Church, Fellowship Hall, 15 Common Street: A four week fim series will use movies for all ages to highlight an important religious theme. This week’s movie is “Ponyo” for the theme Joy. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, December 16, 2023
St. Anne’s Christmas Pageant (6:00 – 7:00 pm) @ St. Anne Parish, 20 Boston Road: The Parish’s annual Children’s Christmas Pageant. Please come support our young thespians – all are welcome!
Southborough Safe Spaces – Holi-gay Youth Party (7:00 – 9:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Church, 27 Main Street: Event for grades 6-12 hosted by Southborough Safe Spaces for LBGTQ+ youth of all faiths and their allies. The party includes a movie, yankee swap, and dessert potluck. For details, see their Facebook post.
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Interboro Community Band Winter Concert (2:00 pm) @ Westborough High School, 90 W Main St: A free symphonic concert for the public featuring “Seasonal Favorites & Other Music from the Symphonic Band Repertoire”. For details, see dedicated post.
AVM Messiah Sing (3:30 pm) @ First Church, 37 High Street, Marlborough: Assabet Valley Mastersingers regional chorus will perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s oratorio and the “Hallelujah Chorus” with audience participation and organ accompaniment. For details, see related post.
Winter Maker’s Market (by appointment 11:00 am – 4:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 1 Boston Rd: Artisans will be selling home-decor, jewelry, soaps, candles, ceramics and artist originals, including “Southboro Gear”. For details, see dedicated post.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Gingerbread House Decorating (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Free program for ages 8+. (Registration is limited.) Team up with a friend or family member to decorate a gingerbread house! For details, see dedicated post.
ARHS Holiday Concert (6:30/7:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: The school’s annual Christmas concert traditionally brings together both instrumental and vocal groups. For details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Crafternoon: Gift Making (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Children ages 8 and up are invited to the library for this free program to make gifts and wrap them for the holiday season. (Registration is limited.) For details, see related post.
Friday, December 22, 2023
NSBORO Schools early dismissal for Holiday break: Public Schools of Southborough and Northborough start the winter break with an early dismissal. School doesn’t resume until January 2nd.
Animated Advent (7:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Church, Fellowship Hall, 15 Common Street: A four week fim series will use movies for all ages to highlight an important religious theme. This week’s movie is “Up” for the theme Love. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, December 24 & Sunday, December 25, 2021
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day religious services @ Southborough churches: Stay tuned for my annual dedicated post listing Christmas Masses, Candlelight Services, Carols, Pageants & Celebrations at the seven churches in town.
*I didn’t include Southborough Senior Center events that already have full registration with waitlists.
Updated (11/20/11:09 am): The Friends of the Library’s December 2nd sale hours were extended.
Updated (11/27/23 9:18 am): I updated the Santa Day description
Updated (11/27/23 9:18 am): I added the Animated Advent series on Friday nights.
Updated (11/29/23 3:07 pm): I fixed the Day for the December 9th, Art & Gift Sale.
Updated (12/8/23 2:57 pm): I added the Winter Maker’s Market on the 17th.
Updated (12/8/23 3:21 pm): I added the Winter Maker’s Market on the 17th, and the hours of the St. Anne’s Christmas Pageant on the 16th.
Updated (12/12/23 8:46 am): I added the Safe Spaces youth party on the 16th.
