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UPDATE: This story originally stated that the Historical Society would hold its Museum Open House on Sunday. Though the museum is open on most Sundays in the fall, it will be closed on Oct. 7. The Open House will be held on Oct. 28.
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. — If you're going to be in Southborough for Columbus Day weekend, there's something for you to look forward to.
Although some activities are scheduled for Sunday, the majority of Southborough's Heritage Day celebration will be held Monday, Oct. 8.
Here's a schedule of events, provided by the Southborough Recreation Department:
Sunday, Oct. 7
• Historical Society Museum Open House, 2 to 6 p.m.
• "Light Up Southborough," 4 to 6 p.m. (This event was originally scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. but was moved to an earlier time due to the town's ban on outdoor evening activities). Pumpkins can be dropped off in front of the library.
Originally scheduled for Sunday, the 5th Annual Heritage Day Road Race has been cancelled due to a low number of sign-ups.
Monday, Oct. 8
• Vendors Set Up, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Vendors will set up their booths at St. Mark's Field at Route 30 and Route 85. Vendors will open at 9:30 a.m. There will be 85 booths this year, according to Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson.
• Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Friends of the Southborough Library will host a book sale at the library.
• Heritage Day Parade, 10 a.m. The parade will march from Boston Road, down Main Street to Cordaville Road. Participants include the ARHS and Trottier Middle School marching bands, Girl Scouts, Boys Scouts, veterans groups, police and firefighters.
• Fire Department Open House, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Juggling/Magic Show, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Lucky Bob will perform magic, juggling, comedy and more. Read more about Lucky Bob here.
• Community House Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meals are $7, or $6 for seniors.
• Vendors Close, 3:30 p.m.
The Recreation Department asks that residents carpool when possible. No cars will be allowed to pass through or park behind St. Anne's Church. There will be a drop-off location behind the church at Upland and Walker Road.
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