Above: High schools related to Southborough are inviting the community to two very different musical experiences. (top row 2022 images cropped from St. Mark’s smug mug photos by Adam Richens, bottom row images posted to Facebook by NSMA)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
(The gray font below is for previously established long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
Friday, December 12, 2025
- DIY Workshop: Christmas Globe arrangement (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
- Live Music with MDM Project (8:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The classic rock acoustic style band will return to perform Yacht Rock. For details, click here.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Sit & Knit (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Semi-monthly 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.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
- DIY Workshop: Christmas Globe arrangement (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.
- 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.
- 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.
Monday, December 15, 2025
- 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.
- Rummikub (11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A new game group for seniors, meeting twice monthly. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Knitting Club & Quilting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly opportunity for senior crafters to work on their projects in a social setting, including knitting, sewing, cross stitching, needle point. For details, see related post.
- Reading Buddies (3:30 – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Registration is required for this program (weekly Oct 20th through Dec 15th) that pairs readers in training (ages 5+) with teen reading buddy volunteers. For details, see dedicated post.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- 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.
- Spicy Ladies Club (11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A new monthly social group for seniors. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- 2nd & 3rd Grade Book Group (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Monthly Book Club with discussion and activities. Registration is required. For details, see related post.
- ARHS NAHS Holiday Party (5:00 – 6:30 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Algonquin’s National Art Honor Society fundraiser features hot chocolate, ornament decorating and face painting. For details, see related 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.
- 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 17, 2025
- 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.
- Nature Story Time (1:30 – 2:15 pm) @ Southborough Library, Children’s Room: This free program for 2-5 year olds requires pre-registration. The monthly story and craft series is put on by the Dept of Conservation & Recreation. This month’s theme is Water is Everywhere. For details, see related post.
- Meditations for the Nations (4:30 – 5:00 pm) @ St. Mark’s Church Parish Hall, 27 Main St: The church invites community members troubled by “division, unrest, and fear in our country” to share concerns with others and take part in guided and silent meditation. The bi-weekly program is open to all. For details, see dedicated post.
- DIY Workshop: White Birch Holiday Centerpiece (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
- Blue Christmas Service (7:00 – 8:00 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.
- 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.)
- Live Blues Jam n’ Open Mic (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come play or sing with the house band and fellow musical talent, or just enjoy the show. For details, see related post.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
- 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 – 11:30 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.
- Dungeons & Dragons (3:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Registration is required for this D&D event for ages 10-14 led by a Dungeon Master. For details, see related post.
- Therapy Dog (4:00 – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: People who want to enjoy some relaxation time with Pat and Phoenix, a licensed therapy dog, are invited to join us in the Children’s Room. Adults, teens, and children are all welcome.
- Read to a Dog (4:30 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Children ages 5+ can sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. For details, see related post.
- Sip & Shop (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St: A holiday market celebrating craftsmanship, community, and vintage charm. Includes
cocktails,mocktails, and a raffle basket. For details, see dedicated post. - Karaoke (9:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Karaoke night. For details, see related post.
Friday, December 19, 2025
- 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.
- Rhyme Time (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Weekly drop-in program for babies and toddlers (and parents/caregivers). Join Ms. Jenny for rhymes, songs, and more fun.
- Canasta (11:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group playing “Hand & Foot”. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- American Mah Jongg Meetup (3:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Main Floor: Drop in to play with other players. For details, see related post.
- Tech Time (3:30 – 4:30pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: Stop by the library for help with your technological devices. Staff can assist with library apps, research databases, and more!
- ARHS Winter Ball (7:00 – 10:00 pm) @ Sheraton Framingham Hotel: Algonquin’s annual winter semi-formal dance. Deadline for purchasing tickets already passed.
- Live Music with JP White (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Local musician Jacob White will perform country-rock. For details, click here.
Updated (12/15/25 12:34 pm): I was informed this morning that since the Sip & Shop organizers didn’t acquire an alcohol license for the event, cocktails were taken off the menu for the festivities. Instead, the event will feature, “a specialty mocktail”.
