Registration for the winter session of Southborough’s popular Recreation After-school Program (RAP) opens today. Programs in sports, games, crafts, and more are offered at Finn, Woodward, Neary, and Trottier. Read the full article → from Winter RAP registration opens today
Events
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An evening out: Steeple Coffeehouse show plus dinner and someone to watch the kids

Want an easy and affordable night out this weekend? Steeple Coffeehouse, along with partners Tomasso Trattoria and the Pilgrim Church Youth Group, has you covered. Read the full article → from An evening out: Steeple Coffeehouse show plus dinner and someone to watch the kids
Save the date: Interboro Community Band holiday concert – 12/18
The Interboro Community Band will hold a holiday concert at Trottier on December 18. The band, formerly under the direction of the late Dennis Wrenn, is a collection of about 50 musicians who hail from all of the Boros, along with other communities. They range in age from high school students through seniors. The band is led by Trottier music director Jamie Clark. Read the full article → from Save the date: Interboro Community Band holiday concert – 12/18
Santa’s helpers say thanks
Head elf Nancy Gould enjoyed a bird’s-eye view of Southborough on Saturday when she got to accompany Santa on his helicopter flight into town. It’s a view most of us will never see. Read the full article → from Santa’s helpers say thanks
Holidays at the Senior Center
The Senior Center has a number of holiday events coming up. Here’s a recap. You can find all the details on the Senior Center website (www.southboroughseniors.com). Read the full article → from Holidays at the Senior Center
School holiday concerts this week and next
‘Tis the season for school holiday concerts, and there are several coming up in the next two weeks. Read the full article → from School holiday concerts this week and next
Photos: Santa arrives in dramatic fashion
The rain (mostly) held off for Santa’s arrival on Saturday. What drizzle there was couldn’t dampen the spirits of the kids who showed up to greet him. Here are some images from the annual event. Read the full article → from Photos: Santa arrives in dramatic fashion
A map of open studios in Southborough this weekend
When I was putting together the definitive Southborough shopping and gift guide yesterday, I realized many local artisans have open houses this weekend. For those of you who want to do some studio-hopping, here’s a map to help you out. View Southborough open studios in December in a larger map Read the full article → from A map of open studios in Southborough this weekend
So many options for holiday cheer this weekend

It’s a busy, busy weekend in Southborough, and one filled with lots of holiday fun. The best part is all the action happens right downtown, so you can park and then walk from one event to the next. Here’s a recap of all the options. Read the full article → from So many options for holiday cheer this weekend
Southborough Historical Society Museum open on Saturday

If you’ve never visited the Southborough Historical Society Museum located behind Pilgrim Church, now’s your chance. The museum will be open special hours on Saturday to showcase their exhibits on historic Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Society Museum open on Saturday
St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar on Saturday
There’s oh-so-much holiday goodness going on this weekend. Here’s another event to add to the list. St. Mark’s will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Parish Hall. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar on Saturday
Reminder: Santa arrives on Saturday!

Don’t forget, Santa will make his annual pilgrimage to Southborough on Saturday, landing via helicopter on St. Mark’s field at 12:00 pm. Then he’ll head over to the Community House for pictures with the kids. Read the full article → from Reminder: Santa arrives on Saturday!
Pilgrim Church to present Handel’s Messiah on Sunday

It’s an annual holiday tradition at Pilgrim Church: a performance of G.F. Handel’s The Messiah. And this year it happens on Sunday, December 6. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church to present Handel’s Messiah on Sunday
Last weekend for juried art show

The annual juried art show at the Southborough Arts Center closes on December 1, so this is your last weekend to check it out, and I assure you it’s worth a visit. Read the full article → from Last weekend for juried art show