WESTBOROUGH – The Winter Stroll may have been more like “Singing in the Rain” than “Jingle Bells,” but it was a good welcome to the holiday season nonetheless.
Rain canceled the Santa visits, parade and tree lighting on Nov. 27, but there were plenty of things to do, courtesy of local businesses and organizations.
The Westborough Historical Society on Parkman Street hosted an open house – its first since 2019, according to Kris Allen.
While the first floor featured a craft activity, the second floor had docents dressed in period costume relating to the history of Westborough along with items from the Historical Society’s collection – arrowheads from the Nipmuc period, spinning wheels and plates from the Colonial period and dresses and school items from the 1800s.
Down the street at the Westborough Public Library, Mrs. Claus and her elf assistant kept families entertained with stories and music.
Over at the BORO Sugar Shack on East Main Street, there were free samples of holiday confections, along with a pop-up shop with Hygge House Books.
At Faris Farm Flowers on South Street, visitors could write wish lists to Santa and engage in a special key game with their parents.
In front of Hastings School, the Civic Club held its first weekend of Christmas tree sales. Wreaths and roping are also available, with free candy canes for the kids. Hours are 3:30 to 8 p.m. on weekdays, weekends from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In addition to Main Street, the Holiday Stroll featured special activities at Westborough Plaza, the Westborough Shopping Center and West Plaza.
The Winter Stroll was sponsored by Westborough Recreation, the Westborough Economic Development Committee, Westborough Public Library and the Rotary Club of Westborough.
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