Events this week

Above: Here’s a look at what’s happening this weekend through next. (images from flyers and photos by Beth Melo)

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, November 28, 2025

• Town Holiday Break: Town offices and facilities, and the schools are all closed for a Thanksgiving break.
• Black Friday: I encourage residents to consider Southborough businesses when you think about your holiday shopping. Click here for my Shop Local directory.
• SFA Christmas Tree Sales begin (1:00 – 8:00 pm) @ 32 Cordaville Road: The first day of the annual Christmas Tree Sale by Southborough Firefighters. The sale will continue daily (with differing hours) until they sell out. For details, see last year’s post and stay tuned for this year’s.
• Holiday Ladies Night (6:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a fee to attend this event with refreshments, raffles, shopping, and discounts. Proceeds from $5 tickets will be split between the Southborough Food Pantry and the Community Free Fridge. For details, click here.

Saturday, November 29, 2025

• Town Holiday Hours: The Transfer Station reopens for regular hours. The Library remains closed through the weekend.
• Small Business Saturday: I encourage the community to make a special effort to support at least one Southborough small businesses on this special shopping day, but also throughout the holidays. Click here for my Shop Local directory.
• Cub Scouts Wreath & Candle Sale (9:00 am –3:00 pm) @ Transfer Station: Scouts will be selling wreaths for $20 and boxes of Hanukkah candles for $15.

Sunday, November 30, 2025

• DIY Christmas Wreath Workshop (1:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.

Monday, December 1, 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.
• 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.
• Virtual Cooking (5:30 – 7:30 pm) @ zoom: Part of the Southborough Library’s free cooking lesson series. This month make Noodles from Scratch. Pre-registration is required. For details, click here.

Tuesday, December 2, 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.
• Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• Virtual Author Talk (2:00 – 3:00) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A, “Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs”. This is part of the Southborough Library’s virtual series featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. For details, see related post.
• DIY Workshop: Boxwood and Dried Fruit Wreath (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.
• Cook Book Club (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: This month, select recipes from Ripe Figs by Yasmin Khan to make share at the gathering. New participants are encouraged. 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.

Wednesday, December 3, 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.
• Glory Time (10:30 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library: Preschoolers are invited to listen to some doggie stories and hang out with Glory, one of the library’s favorite therapy dogs. No registration required.
• TrailBlazers meeting (3:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: The group for active seniors holds a monthly meeting to plan upcoming activities. Any seniors interested in helping or learning more are welcome to join them. For more details, see related post.
• TLT: Holiday Cards (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library Main Floor: The library holds a monthly Teen Library Team volunteer program for ages 10-18 to make projects for others in need. This month volunteers will make holiday cards for seniors, 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.
• NSBORO Caregiver Math Info Night (6:00 – 7:00pm) @ Lincoln St School, Northborough: Parents/caregivers of students in Northborough or Southborough public elementary schools are invited to learn more about the districts’ new K-5 Math Curriculum (Eureka Math² ). 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.)
• Friends of the Library Meeting (7:30 – 8:45 pm) @ zoom: Monthly meeting of board members and volunteers to discuss funding library requests and planning for upcoming fundraisers. We’re always happy for members/prospective members to join us! If you are interested, email friendsofsouthboroughlib@gmail.com and ask for the link or learn more here.
• 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 4, 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.
• Assabet Showcase (6:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School
  215 Fitchburg St, Marlborough: Event for prospective students and parents to learn more about the school. For details, see related post.
• Virtual Book Club (7:30 – 8:45 pm) @ zoom: Southborough Library’s discussion group encourages participants to discuss the selected monthly book title along with their own personal recommendations. To learn about participating, email lselleck@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031.
• Karaoke (9:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Karaoke night. For details, see related post.

Friday, December 5, 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 (1:30 – 3:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Opportunity for players to drop-in and play games with others. 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!
• Girl Scout Holiday Sing-along (6:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Community House Lawn: Free annual event for all families in Southborough. An old-fashioned holiday sing-along with some modern touches. Capped off with hot cocoa and treats. (Participants are encouraged to bring a gift to donate to Project Just Because.)
• DIY Workshop: Ladies’ Night Out – Boxwood Trees (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.
• ARHS Winter Ice Skating (8:00 – 9:00 pm) @ North Star Rink, 15 Bridle Ln, Westborough: Pre-registration (with a permission slip) and a fee are required for this event for Algonquin students of all grades, run by ARHS Class of 2028. For details, and tickets, click here.
• Live Music with Candy Criminals (8:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The high-energy rock band from Worcester will perform. For details, click here.

Saturday, December 6, 2025

• Annual Kids Shop (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Hall: 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.
• Holiday Tree Party (10:30 am – 2:00 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 – 3:00 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.
• Winter Wonders Pottery Workshop (12:00 – 3:00 pm) @ 21 Highland St: Registration and a fee is required for this Recreation class for 10-15 yr olds to craft ornaments and gifts. For details, see dedicated post.
• St. Anne’s Lessons and Carols (6:00 pm) @ St. Anne’s Church, 20 Boston Rd: The service of Lessons and Carols will take place after the 5:00 pm mass.
• WCC Holiday Show (7:00 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus will perform its annual Holiday Show, “Winter in the Woods”. For details, click here.

Sunday, December 7, 2025

• Santa Day (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Community House, 28 Main St: 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.
• DECA The Halls Craft Fair (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Cafeteria, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Fair of local vendors selling only handmade goods. The event is a fundraiser for ARHS’ DECA program. To learn more, click here.
• DIY Workshop: Festive Holiday Door Swag (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.
• NACC Concert (2:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: 53rd Annual Christmas concert “Songs of the Season”. For details, click here.
• WCC Holiday Show (2:00 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus will perform its annual Holiday Show, “Winter in the Woods”. For details, click here.
• Handel’s Messiah Concert (3:30 pm) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common St: The annual concert by the Messiah Community Chorus performing selections from Handel’s Messiah. For details, see dedicated post.
• DIY Workshop: Winter Porch Planter (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.