Above: I’ve created this web page to make it simpler to trace the numerous vacation occasions in or associated to Southborough that residents could need to mark on their calendars. (images from previous yr’s celebrations and gross sales high L-R by Susan Fitzgerald and Messiah Chorus, backside by Beth Melo)
I’ve created this web page to maintain monitor of the upcoming occasions associated to the winter holidays (and buying). These are largely occasions on the town. But I additionally included a couple of occasions in close by cities once they have clear hyperlinks to Southborough (like regional singing teams that embody residents and occasions associated to our regional excessive colleges.)
I’ll be updating it with hyperlinks to extra particulars as these are posted. I’ll additionally commonly take away occasions after they occur to make it simpler to search out what remains to be to return.
If you need to look again on the particulars of previous occasions, you’ll nonetheless be capable to discover the total listing right here and vacation associated tales right here. For this week’s occasions, together with ones that don’t relate to the vacations, click on right here.)
Now by way of Monday, December 15, 2025Holiday Decorating Contest & Map registration: Southborough Recreation is encouraging residents to register for a contest and supply information for a group map to get pleasure from festively embellished houses. For particulars, click here.
Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29, 2025 (and season lengthy)
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday: I encourage residents to make a particular effort to help a minimum of one Southborough small companies on these particular buying days, but in addition all through the vacations. Click here for my Shop Local listing. (And for particular store native occasions, click on right here.)
SFA Christmas Tree Sales start (1:00 – 8:00 pm) @ 32 Cordaville Road: The first days of the annual Christmas Tree Sale by Southborough Firefighters. This will proceed each day (with differing hours) till they promote out. For particulars, see associated publish.
Holiday Ladies Night (6:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a payment to attend this occasion with refreshments, raffles, buying, and reductions. Proceeds from $5 tickets will likely be cut up between the Southborough Food Pantry and the Community Free Fridge. For particulars, click here.
Friday, December 5, 2025
Girl Scout Holiday Sing-along (6:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Community House Lawn: Free annual occasion for all households in Southborough. An old school vacation sing-along with some fashionable touches. Capped off with scorching cocoa and treats. (Participants are inspired to convey a present to donate to Project Just Because.)
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Annual Kids Shop (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ (new location!) Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Hall: An annual Southborough custom. Boy Scout Troop 92 gives a secure haven for youths to do their very own vacation buying. While ready, adults can get pleasure from a bake sale and low.
Christmas Bazaar (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 27 Main Street: Featuring the White Elephant and craft gross sales, a silent public sale, basket raffle, a lunchtime Café, and extra. For particulars, see devoted publish.
Holiday Tree Party (10:30 am – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Kids are invited to drop-in to get pleasure from refreshments and make ornaments to hold on the library vacation 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 likely be holding a particular sale with DVDs, CDs, and extra. One free ebook per youngster.
Winter Wonders Pottery Workshop (12:00 – 3:00 pm) @ 21 Highland St: Registration and a payment is required for this Recreation class for 10-15 yr olds to craft ornaments and items. For particulars, see devoted publish.
St. Anne’s Lessons and Carols (6:00 pm) @ St. Anne’s Church, 20 Boston Rd: The service of Lessons and Carols will happen after the 5:00 pm mass in the principle church.
WCC Holiday Show (2:00 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus will carry out its annual Holiday Show, “Winter in the Woods”. For particulars, click here.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Santa Day (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Community House, 28 Main St: Free occasion for the group. See Santa arrive by helicopter (or fireplace engine in case of inclement climate). Then be a part of him and Southborough Kindergroup on the Community House for actions and refreshments earlier than youngsters share their needs with Santa whereas posing for an image. For particulars, see devoted publish.
DECA The Halls Craft Fair (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Cafeteria, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Fair of native distributors promoting solely handmade items. The occasion is a fundraiser for ARHS’ DECA program. To be taught extra, click here.
NACC Concert (2:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: 53rd Annual Christmas live performance “Songs of the Season”. For particulars, click here.
WCC Holiday Show (2:00 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus will carry out its annual Holiday Show, “Winter in the Woods”. For particulars, click here.
Handel’s Messiah Concert (3:30 pm) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common St: The annual live performance by the Messiah Community Chorus performing choices from Handel’s Messiah. For particulars, see associated publish.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Pop Up Art: Snowy House (5:00 – 6:30) @ Southborough Library: Ages 12 by way of adults can join this free crafting program to create winter decor. (Registration is proscribed.) For particulars, see associated publish.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
New York City Bus Trip (6:00 am – about 11:00 pm) @ pickup & dropoff at Ashland Community Center: Book a deluxe motor coach journey for sightseeing in the course of the vacation season by way of Southborough Rec. For particulars, click here.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Interboro Community Band Winter Concert (2:00 pm) @ Westborough High School, 90 W Main St: A free symphonic live performance for the general public that includes “Seasonal Favorites & Other Music from the Symphonic Band Repertoire”. For particulars, see devoted publish.
AVM Messiah Sing (3:30 pm) @ Congregational Church of Westborough: Assabet Valley Mastersingers regional refrain will carry out the Christmas portion of Handel’s oratorio and the “Hallelujah Chorus” with viewers participation and organ accompaniment. For particulars, click here.
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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
ARHS Holiday Concert (6:30/7:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: The college’s annual Christmas live performance historically brings collectively each instrumental and vocal teams. Festivities start within the rotunda at 6:30 pm. The essential live performance within the auditorium begins at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Blue Christmas Service (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church: This group extensive service of prayers, readings and candles affords solace to those that want it in the course of the vacation season. Open to all.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
St. Anne’s Christmas Pageant (6:00 pm) @ St. Anne’s Church, 20 Boston Rd: Children’s pageant, dinner, and basket raffle after the 5:00 pm mass.
Pilgrim’s Family Holiday Breakfast (8:15 – 9:30 am) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church’s Fellowship Hall, 15 Common St: Annual household occasion.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
NSBORO Schools early dismissal for Holiday break: Public Schools of Southborough and Northborough begin the winter break with an early dismissal. School doesn’t resume till January fifth.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Assabet Holiday break: Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s break begins today. School doesn’t resume till January fifth.
Wednesday, December 24 & Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day spiritual companies @ Southborough church buildings: Stay tuned for my annual devoted publish itemizing Christmas Masses, Candlelight Services, Carols, Pageants & Celebrations on the seven church buildings on the town.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Welcome to 2025 Party (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Woodward School: Registration is required for this particular occasion by Southborough Recreation. The celebration for 0-12 yr olds (accompanied by adults) will embody a DJ, snacks, video games, and a photobooth. Formal put on is requested, not required. $10/youngster, max $25/ household. For particulars, click here.
Welcome to 2025 Party (2:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Free kids’s New Years celebration sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Children of all ages are invited to ring in 2026 a couple of hours early with crafts, actions, and snacks. No registration is required.