December is a busy month in Southborough. To help with your planning, I’ve put together a list of all the holiday events I know about. I’ll share more detail on each of them as the dates get closer, but here are the basics so you can get them on your calendar. If you know of any events I missed, please share them in the comments.
December 3
Boy Scout Troop 92’s Annual Kids Shop
Woodward Elementary School, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
A safe and affordable place for youngsters (and parents) to do their holiday shopping.
St. Mark’s Annual Christmas Bazaar
St. Mark’s Church, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Featuring the White Elephant, jewelry & toy sales, hand crafts, fresh greens, silent auction, basket raffles, hot lunch, photos with Santa, and more.
Annual Christmas Tree Decorating Party
Southborough Public Library, 10:30 am
Make decorations to hang on the library Christmas tree and enjoy refreshments.
Santa Day
Community House, 12:00 to 3:00 pm
The big guy makes his grand entrance by helicopter (weather permitting) on the St. Mark’s lawn and then heads over to the Community House for photos with the kids. Enjoy crafts and music while you wait for your audience with Santa.
December 4
Handel’s Messiah
Pilgrim Church, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
The Messiah Community Chorus presents selections from Handel’s Messiah with orchestra and soloists. Tickets are $15 General Admission, $10 Seniors/Students, Family Maximum $40. Free childcare is provided. For tickets call 508-485-4847 or email singhandel@gmail.com.
December 6
Trottier 6th Grade Winter Concert
Trottier Middle School, 7:00 pm
Featuring the Trottier 6th Grade Chorus, 6th Grade Concert Band, and Stage Band
December 8
Trottier 7th & 8th Grade Winter Concert
Trottier Middle School, 7:00 pm
Featuring the Trottier 7th & 8th Grade Chorus, Orchestra, 7th and 8th Grade Concert Band, and Big Band
Pippin
Algonquin Regional High School, 7:00 pm
The musical story of a prince and his search for meaning in his life. Performances on December 8, 9, and 10.
December 10
Chestnut Hill Annual Gift Sale
10 Chestnut Hill Road, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Unique, hand-made gifts by local artisans.
Indoor Craft Fair
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Shop for unique hand-crafted items in a relaxed atmosphere, away from the mall crowds. Proceeds benefit the Assabet
Valley Athletic Booster Club.