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 and contributed by Messiah Community Chorus)
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 I’m sure that there are many more to come that I’ll be adding as the season progresses. From now through Christmas, I’ll be keeping these on a special page that is easy to find under the Events menu.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Winter Market (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Community House, 28 Main Street & Apothecary Artists, 11 Main Street: Shop from local artists and craftspeople and buy gifts for the holiday season. For details and vendor list, see dedicated post.
Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30, 2024 (and season long)
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday: I encourage residents to make a special effort to support at least one Southborough small businesses on these special shopping days, but also throughout the holidays. Click here for my Shop Local directory. (And for special shop local events, click here.)
SFA Christmas Tree Sales begin (9:00 am – 8:00 pm) @ 32 Cordaville Road: The first days of the annual Christmas Tree Sale by Southborough Firefighters. This will continue daily (with differing hours) until they sell out. For details, see related post. Sold Out on December 8th!
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Sold Out! — Classical Christmas Concert (4:30 pm) @ Deerfoot Mansion, 84 Main St: Fundraiser for Southborough Historical Society’s History & Arts Center. Includes an orchestra concert in the restored chapel and refreshments in the Carriage House. For details, see dedicated post.
December 1 through December 17, 2024
Holiday Decorating Contest & Map registration: Southborough Recreation is encouraging residents to register for a contest and provide info for a community map to enjoy festively decorated homes. For details, see dedicated post.
December 7 through December 16, 2024
Winter Coloring Contest: Southborough Recreation is encouraging kids to enter a coloring contest including one of a festive llama bearing holiday gifts. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, December 1, 2024
DIY Workshop: Rustic Wooden Box (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
DIY Workshop: Festive Holiday Door Swag (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.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
DIY Workshop: Ladies’ Night Out – Boxwood Trees (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Postponed to Dec 8: Girl Scout Holiday Sing-along (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Community House Lawn: [This event is being postponed to a night that won’t be as “brutally cold”]
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.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
New York City Bus Trip (6:00 am – about 11:00 pm) @ pickup & dropoff at Ashland Community Center: Book a deluxe motor coach trip for sightseeing during the holiday season through Southborough Rec. For details, see related post.
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.
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.
Holiday Tree Party (10:30 am – 3:00 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 related post.
Holiday Book Sale (11:00 am – 4:00 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 related 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 8, 2024
DIY Workshop: Boxwood and Dried Fruit Wreath (1:00 – 2:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Tween Holiday Pottery Workshop (1:00 – 5:00 pm) @ 21 Highland St: The first of a 2-part workshop through Southborough Rec for ages 10+. Kids will learn to “craft beautiful holiday-themed pottery pieces, perfect for gifts or seasonal decorations”. (2nd part of class is following Sunday.) For details, see related post.
NACC Concert (2:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: 53rd Annual Christmas concert “Winter in New England”. 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.
DIY Workshop: Winter Porch Planter (3:00– 4:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Children’s “Prep for the Holidays” Dining Etiquette (3:30 pm – 5:00 pm) @ 21 Highland St: New England School of Protocol will run this interactive Southborough Rec program for children ages 7-12 on the the essentials of polite dining and social etiquette. For details, see related post.
Messiah Community Concert (3:30 pm) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common St: The annual concert performing selections from Handel’s Messiah. For details, see dedicated post.
Girl Scout Holiday Sing-along (5:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Community House Lawn: Event for all families in Southborough. An old-fashioned holiday sing-along with some modern touches. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, December 9, 2024
DIY Workshop: Boxwood and Dried Fruit Wreath (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
DIY Workshop: Mason Jar Holiday Box Centerpiece (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Cold Harbor Brewing Company in Westborough: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
St. Anne’s Lessons and Carols (11:30 am) @ St. Anne’s Church, 20 Boston Rd: The service of Lessons and Carols will take place after the 10:30 am mass in the main church.
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) @ Congregational Church of Westborough: 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.
DIY Workshop: Holiday Chalkboard Box Centerpiece (4:00 – 5:00pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
St. Mark’s School’s Lessons and Carols (5:00 – 6:30 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.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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. (Snow date: Dec 18) For details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Crafternoon: Wood Slice Ornaments (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Children ages 8+ can sign up for this free crafting program. (Registration is limited.) For details, see dedicated post.
Gingerbread House Decorating (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Free program for ages 8-12. (Registration is limited to 15 individual tweens.) For details, see dedicated post.
Blue Christmas Service (7:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church: This community wide service of prayers, readings and candles offers solace to those who need it during the holiday season. Open to all. For details, see dedicated post.
Friday, December 20, 2024
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.
Holiday Break Half Day (after school until 3:30 pm) @ 21 Highland St: Southborough Rec will transport kids from Woodward and Neary School for fun on this early release day. For details, see related post.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Pilgrim’s Family Christmas Breakfast and Carol Sing (8:15 am) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church’s Fellowship Hall, 15 Common St: Sponsored by Pilgrim Men’s Fellowship. Coffee will be served at 8:15, and breakfast starts at 8:30. Jim Duncan will accompany on piano as attendees sing over pancakes and eggs and bacon.
Winter Solstice Walk (4:30 – 6:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: A gathering in the Deerfoot Barn followed by a stroll in the dark, a solstice story at the firepit, and reflecting on wishes for the next year. Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see related post.
St. Anne’s Christmas Pageant (6:00 pm) @ St. Anne’s Church, 20 Boston Rd: Children’s pageant, dinner, and basket raffle after the 5:00 pm mass.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Holiday Break Half Day (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ 21 Highland St: Southborough Rec will entertain kids so parents can get their holiday shopping/errands done. For details, see related post.
Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25, 2024
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.
If you have an event you are running, or know about, that isn’t on the list yet, please email me at mysouthborough@gmail.com!
*I didn’t include Southborough Senior Center events that likely already have full registration with waitlists.
Updated (11/15/24 1:32 pm): I added the most recent link for this Sunday’s market and added the December 7th Art & Gift Sale.
Updated (11/21/24 8:31 am): I added St. Mark’s School’s Lessons & Carols and the Library’s Wood Slice Ornament Crafternoon.
Updated (11/22/24 12:03 pm): The Classical Concert on November 30th sold out. And I added the SFA Christmas Tree sale kickoff.
Updated (11/23/24 7:26 am): I added Southborough Rec’s Holiday related programs.
Updated (11/29/24 9:24 am): Gulbankians posted on Facebook that the 12/5 Ladies Night Out is relocated to the florist shop.
Updated (11/29/24 11:22 am): I added the NACC concert on 12/8.
Updated (12/3/24 9:44 am): I added the AVM concert on 12/15.
Updated (12/5/24 8:44 am): I added the ICB concert on 12/15.
Updated (12/6/24 6:11 pm): The Girl Scout Sing-along is postponed to Sunday.
Updated (12/8/24 5:46 pm): The time was wrong for the December 8th Winter Porch Pot workshop. I also added the 12/18 Gingerbread House making event and updated that the Firefighters tree sale is sold out.
Updated (12/12/24 am): I added Rec’s seasonal contests and the December 18th Blue Christmas service.
Updated (12/13/24 2:47 pm): I added more church events.
Updated (12/16/24 12:15 pm): I added the Winter Solstice Walk.
