Above: I’ve created this page to make it easier to track the many holiday events in or related to Southborough that residents may want to mark on their calendars. (photos from past year’s celebrations and sales top L-R by Susan Fitzgerald and Messiah Chorus, bottom by Beth Melo)
I’ve created this page to keep track of the upcoming events related to the winter holidays* (and shopping). These are mostly events in town. But I also included a few events in nearby towns when they have clear links to Southborough (like regional singing groups that include residents and events related to our regional high schools.)
I’ll be updating it with links to more details as those are posted. I’ll also regularly remove events after they happen to make it easier to find what is still to come.
If you want to look back at the details of past events, you’ll still be able to find the full list here. For this week’s events, including ones that don’t relate to the holidays, click here.)
Season long – holiday shopping: I encourage residents to support Southborough businesses year round, but especially throughout the holidays. Click here for my Shop Local directory. (And for special shop local events, click here.)
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Winter Market (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Community House, 28 Main Street & Apothecary Arists, 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
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday: I encourage residents to make a special effort to support at least one Southborough small businesses on these days. Click here for my Shop Local directory.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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.
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) @ Community House, 28 Main St: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Friday, December 6, 2024
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. (Stay tuned for post with more details.)
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, click here.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
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. (Stay tuned for post with more details.)
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. (Stay tuned for post with more details.)
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.
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.
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, click here.
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.
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, click here.
Messiah Community Concert (3:30 pm) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common St: The annual concert performing selections from Handel’s Messiah. For details, see related post.
DIY Workshop: Winter Porch Planter (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.
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
DIY Workshop: Holiday Chalkboard Box Centerpiece (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related 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) (Stay tuned for post with more details.)
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.
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.