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 2025! Since the program’s inaugural season it provided opportunities for 30+ 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!
2025 Pop-up Schedule
| Weekend Dates | Shop 1 | Shop 2 | Shop 3 |
| May 2 – 4 | The Fig Collective | Vintage Backroad | Magic & Color Co. |
| May 9 – 11 | The Fig Collective | Vintage Backroad | Magic & Color Co. |
| May 16 – 18 | The Fig Collective | Vintage Backroad | Magic & Color Co. |
| May 23 – 25 | The Fig Collective | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| May 30 – June 1 | The Fig Collective | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| June 6 – 8 | Vintage Backroad | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| June 13 – 15 | Vintage Backroad | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| June 20 – 22 | — Available — | Purple Acornz Creations | Magic & Color Co. |
| June 27 – 29 | Salt + Sun Creations | — Available — | — Available — |
| July 4 – 6 | This-N-That Custom Gifts | Meals by Mayari | Henna Franklin |
| July 11 – 13 | This-N-That Custom Gifts | Meals by Mayari | SMR Design Company |
| July 18 – 20 | — Available — | Meals by Mayari | — Available — |
| July 25 – 27 | — Available — | Meals by Mayari | — Available — |
| August 1 – 3 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| August 8 – 10 | — Available — | — Available — | — Available — |
| August 15 – 17 | — Available — | Meals by Mayari | — Available — |
| August 22 – 24 | Vintage Backroad | Meals by Mayari | — Available — |
| August 29 – 31 | Vintage Backroad | Meals by Mayari | Purple Acornz Creations |
| Sept 5 – 7 | Salt + Sun Creations | — Available — | — Available — |
| Sept 12 – 14 | The Fig Collective | Purple Acornz Creations | Magic & Color Co. |
| Sept 19 – 21 | The Fig Collective | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| Sept 26 – 28 | The Fig Collective | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| Oct 3 – 5 | Vintage Backroad | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| Oct 10 – 12 | Vintage Backroad | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| Oct 17 – 19 | Vintage Backroad | — Available — | Magic & Color Co. |
| Oct 24 – 26 | — Available — | Purple Acornz Creations | Magic & Color Co. |
| Oct 31 – Nov 2 | — Available — | — Available — | Magic & Color Co. |
| Nov 7 – 9 | — Available — | — Available — | Magic & Color Co. |
| Nov 14 – 16 | — Available — | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| Nov 21 – 23 | — Available — | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| Nov 28 – 30 | — Available — | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| Dec 5 – 7 | SMR Design Company | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
| Dec 12 – 14 | Vintage Backroad | Meals by Mayari | Magic & Color Co. |
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.