‘Tis the season for busy and fun-filled holiday weekends. Be sure you don’t miss a thing and remember to enjoy discovering all the wonders of our local shops and eateries along the way!
Friday, December 3
- The Great Northborough Snowman Hunt continues through tomorrow. There are 32 to find. How many have you found?
- Don’t forget to purchase a new toy for Toys for Tots – there are several collection sites in town. Bring your donation to MOOYAH Burgers tonight 5-8 p.m. and meet Santa too!
- The Historical Society is hosting a fun, educational presentation on The Vikings at Trinity Church at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 4
- Attend the art reception at the Library from 2-4 p.m. featuring the original work of Leonardo J. Maselli.
- Meet local author Bill Flynn who will be signing his new book at the Historical Society 2-3:30 p.m.
- While out hunting snowmen, don’t forget to stop by all the Kick off the Holidays Northborough special events throughout the day, such as having a cup of hot cocoa, shopping at the Girl Scout holiday shop, and getting a special glitter tattoo.
- Join Craftworks Coop at 1 p.m. for a Fireside Chat with Scandinavians Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrisson—highly regarded fashion designers, textile artists, YouTubers and authors
- Swing by Mainstream Boutique to find just the right outfit for the holidays!
- End the day and attend the Light Up Northborough event at the corner of Blake Street and Main Street at 4:30 p.m. for the traditional tree lighting and to celebrate Hanukkah with Northborough’s first lighting of the town Menorah. Don’t forget your stamped snowman hunt passports!
Sunday, December 5
- The gift that gives twice – purchase a Warm Wish to thank a school staff member while supporting the Northborough Education Foundation.
- The Peaslee PTO has the Northborough winter decor everyone needs – a wooden plaque featuring a snowflake and the ‘01532’ zip code.
And Don’t Forget to:
- Make plans to attend a holiday concert this season. Northborough Area Community Chorus performs on Sunday, Dec. 12; Assabet Valley Mastersingers on Sunday, Dec. 19. The middle and high schools also have holiday performances on the calendar, some you can stream from Northborough Cable on YouTube.
- Mark your calendar for another Santa sighting on Saturday, Dec. 18 as the Northborough Fire Department escorts him around town.
- Contact Sir Loin’s Catering for all your holiday party needs!
- There is a special Santa mailbox set up at the post office to express letters to the North Pole. You can also email him!
- Northborough residents are invited to compete for the top honors for the best decorated house for the holidays in the Northborough Community Affairs Light up the Town 2021 event.