Celebrating Southborough • 1727-2027
A Celebration 300 Years in the Making
Throughout 2027, Southborough will celebrate its Tricentennial with a year-long lineup of community events, historic programs, family activities and special celebrations. There will be something for everyone as we celebrate our past, present and future.
Learn more about the events below and join us for an unforgettable year.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2027
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Southborough Tricentennial First Day
Kick off Southborough’s 300th anniversary with a community celebration marking the beginning of an extraordinary year of Tricentennial events.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2027
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History Tours of St. Mark’s
Explore the historic St. Mark’s School campus, founded in 1865, through exclusive student-guided tours.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2027
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Family Day at Fay
Bring your little history buffs (ages 5–8) to The Fay School for a morning packed with imagination and creativity!
THURSDAY, APRIL 15-SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2027
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History In Bloom
Celebrate Southborough’s tricentennial through a spectacular fusion of art, history, and horticulture. Inspired by the beloved Southborough Gardener’s Art in…
PROPOSED DATE: MAY TBD
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Legacy Tree Planting
Proposed Date: May TBD, 2027 Root our history for generations to come! In honor of our 300th year, we are…
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2027
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Incorporation Day Ceremony
This day celebrates the anniversary of our town’s birth! Gather at Heritage Park for a historic ceremony honoring Southborough’s official…
SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2027
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Antique Fireman’s Muster
Bring the whole family to watch historic hand-tub engines battle it out in traditional pumping competitions, testing their distance and…
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2027
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Southborough Tricentennial Music Spectacular
We are cranking up the volume for our 300th year with an extended, multi-generational music festival.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2027
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Tricentennial House Tour
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at some of the stunning architecture and hidden gems of our community!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2027
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Grand Parade
Proposed Date: Sunday, October 10, 2027 The march of the century is coming to Main Street! Gather along the 1+…
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2027
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Voices from the Grave
Proposed Date: Saturday, November 6, 2027 History comes alive under the autumn leaves! Join a docent-led evening tour through the…
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2027
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Glow SOBO Celebration of Light
Proposed Date: Friday, December 3, 2027 Let’s close out our historic 300th year by making Southborough shine brighter than ever!…
ONGOING EVENTS
OCTOBER 2026-NOVEMBER 2026
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Southborough History Makers
Help us celebrate the people who make Southborough extraordinary! The Southborough History Makers Awards recognize current and former residents whose…
THROUGHOUT 2027
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Tricentennial Oral History Project
Ongoing throughout 2027 Every community is built on the stories of its people, and now you can experience Southborough’s history…
THROUGHOUT 2027
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A Message to the Future: Southborough’s Time Capsule
Proposed Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2027 We’ll share a glimpse of life in Southborough today with people 50 years in…
THROUGHOUT 2027
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Tricentennial History Talk Series
Ongoing throughout 2027 (Schedule to be announced) Explore the rich tapestry of Southborough’s past through the voices of many! This…