Above: A lot of holiday themed events are taking place over this coming week – starting with the jam-packed Santa Day this Saturday. (photos by Beth Melo and contributed)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
For a list of all of the Christmas/winter holiday events still coming up between now and the new year, click here.
(The gray font below is for previously established long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
Friday, December 1, 2023
- Creative Kids Craft Session (2:30 – 3:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Kids ages 3+ (with adult supervision) can drop into the Library to make a creative craft led by a high school volunteer. This month, artists will create artwork to express their emotions!
- Southborough Safe Spaces Friendsgiving (5:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Edwards Church, Framingham: The program for LBGTQ+ youth of all faiths and their allies is joining a Framingham community event for their 2nd annual Pot-Luck Friendsgiving. For details, see their Facebook post.
- Girl Scout Holiday Sing-along (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Community House Lawn: Rain or Shine event for all families in Southborough. Kick off lighting up the Community House for the holiday season with an old-fashioned holiday sing-along with some modern touches.
- 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: Boy Scout Troop 92 provides a safe haven for kids to do their own holiday shopping without parents’ prying eyes. 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. All proceeds benefit the church’s Youth Group Annual Mission Trip and the Southborough Food Pantry’s Fuel Assistance Program.
- Holiday Book Sale (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: The Friends of the Southborough Library will be holding a special book sale upstairs with DVDs, CDs, and more. One free book per child.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sit & Knit (2:00 – 4:00pm) @ Southborough Library: Biweekly program for ages 18+ to drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. All levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given.
- 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.
Monday, December 4, 2023
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. For details, see related post.
Tuesday December 5, 2023
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Coyotes NEYC info night (6:00 pm) @ Landry’s Bicycles
78 Turnpike Rd, Westborough: Info night for Coyotes, a youth mountain biking group for 5th – 12th graders from Southborough, and neighboring towns. For details, see dedicated post. - Cook Book Club (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ where: Participants pick a recipe to make and share at this gathering. This month’s cookbook is Nadiya Bakes. Please email your selected dish in advance to msorensen@southboroughma.com. For details, see related post.
- Neary & Trottier Chorus Concert (7:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School auditorium: Concert by 4th-8th grade chorus students. For details, see dedicated post.
- Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night (8:00 – 10:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Trivia game night with prizes. For details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
- Therapy Dog Session (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Come and enjoy an hour with therapy dog Glory! For adults, teens, and kids.
- 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.
- Southborough Rotary Club (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. New and prospective members are always welcome. (Held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month.)
Thursday, December 7, 2023
- Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The weekly program would love new players to join. Feel free to stop by to watch or talk to one of the players to see if you would be interested. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Baby/Toddler Storytime (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: A weekly program for ages 0-2 years with their parents/caregivers. Each session will include puppets and music. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- Young Scientists (1:00 – 1:45 pm) @ Southborough Library: description. For details, see related post.
- 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.
- Virtual Book Club (7:30 – 8:30 pm) @ zoom: Library hosted book group. Participants can chat about what they’re reading or listening to with library staff and other patrons. Meet once a month to informally exchange ideas. To sign up, contact rdonovan@cwmars.org.
Friday, December 8, 2023
- NSPAC Coffee & Connect (9:30 am) @ Panera, 600 Union St, Westborough: The Northborough Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host an opportunity to chat with other parents of kids with IEPs and 504s. For details, see dedicated post.
- Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.
- Kids Jam (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Newborns through preschoolers are invited to dance and sing. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see related post.
- Canasta (11:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Animated Advent (7:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Church, Fellowship Hall, 15 Common Street: A four week film 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. Pre-book a mini-photo shoot. For details and vendor list, 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.
Updated (12/1/23 3:20 pm): I added the NSPAC Coffee & Connect on Friday the 8th, and clarified that tonight’s singalong is a rain or shine event.
Updated (12/1/23 3:20 pm): I added links for posts on the Coffee & Connect and Lessons & Carols.
