Downtown Pop-Up Shops
In 2023 we created and launched this temporary retail marketplace in Downtown Marlborough and we are excited to bring them back in the Spring of 2024! In the program’s inaugural season it provided opportunities for 20+ unique users, helping them grow their small businesses in our community and test their brands in a “storefront” set up uniquely by them.
Check out the schedule below to see who will be popping up! You’re sure to find a great variety of small businesses to support!
2024 Pop-up Schedule
| Weekend Dates | Shed 1 | Shed 2 | Shed 3 |
| May 24 – 27 | Penabutter+Jelly | Falsetto The Label | Rocks & Roots |
| May 31 – June 2 | Wiserlass Studios | Honestly Necessary | Rocks & Roots |
| June 7 – 9 | Meals by Mayari | Honestly Necessary | — Available — |
| June 14 – 16 | — Available — | Studio Rheye | Rocks & Roots |
| June 21 – 23 | Penabutter+Jelly | Studio Rheye | Rocks & Roots |
| June 28 – 30 | Penabutter+Jelly | Meals by Mayari | — Available — |
| July 5 – 7 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| July 12 – 14 | — Available — | Studio Rheye | Rocks & Roots |
| July 19 – 21 | — Available — | Meals by Mayari | — Available — |
| July 26 – 28 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| August 2 – 4 | Hope Noel Jewelry | — Available — | — Available — |
| August 9 – 11 | Hope Noel Jewelry | Studio Rheye | Rocks & Roots |
| August 16 – 18 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| August 23 – 25 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| Aug 30 – Sept 1 | Meals by Mayari | Studio Rheye | Rocks & Roots |
| Sept 6 – 8 | Petals & Leaf | Magic & Color Co. | Rocks & Roots |
| Sept 13 – 15 | Blue Bumble Bee Creations | — Available — | — Available — |
| Sept 20 – 22 | Meals by Mayari | — Available — | — Available — |
| Sept 27 – 29 | Blue Bumble Bee Creations | — Available — | — Available — |
| Oct 4 – 6 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| Oct 11 – 13 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| Oct 18 – 20 | Penabutter+Jelly | — Available — | — Available — |
| Oct 25 – 27 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| Nov 1 – 3 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| Nov 8 – 10 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| Nov 15 – 17 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| Nov 22 – 24 | Meals by Mayari | — Available — | — Available — |
| Nov 29 – Dec 1 | Penabutter+Jelly | Meals by Mayari | — Available — |
| Dec 6 – 8 | Penabutter+Jelly | — Available — | — Available — |
| Dec 13 – 15 | — Available | — Available — | — Available — |
Pop-Up Hours
Friday • 4pm – 7pm
Saturday & Sunday • 10am – 3pm
Visit the MEDC Facebook page for vendor annoucements and schedules.
Vendor Sign Up
We are excited to now be booking vendors for the 2024 season. If you would like more information on participating, please contact Lindsey at MEDC today.
This project is possible through a Regional Economic Development Organization Grant from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development and a partnership with the 495/MetroWest Partnership.
Downtown Pop-Up Shops Officially Open
Local businesses ‘pop up’ downtown Marlborough
More cultural and community events to enjoy —
Brazil Fest
The annual Brazil Fest will take place on Saturday August 20th at Bethel Presbyterian Church located at 373 Lincoln Street. This all day festival includes musical and dance performances, activities for children and a variety of Brazilian food & drink offerings. Come celebrate the vibrant Brazilian culture in our city!
Saints Anargyroi Greek Festival
The Saints Anargyroi Greek Festival takes place in Marlborough every Labor Day weekend. It is a glorious celebration of Greek food, pastries, souvenirs, Greek dancing and performers, face painting and kids’ games. The festival takes place at the Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church on Cashman and Central Streets.
Summer Concert Series
The Mayor of Marlborough and the Recreation Department host this annual series of free outdoor concerts throughout the summer. From mid-June to mid-August, popular bands from around the region perform on a Thursday evening at Union Common, on the corner of Main Street and Route 85.
Evening of Giving
The annual Evening of Giving has been a Marlborough social calendar highlight for over 20 years. The event is held in support of Roland’s House—the Marlboro-Hudson Homeless Shelter—and offers an evening of fundraising and socializing, fine food and drinks, and music and dancing. The Evening of Giving is typically held in late November or early December and draws more than 1,200 attendees.