The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce is re-introducing its "Business of the Year" award in 2023, with Weston Nurseries named as the honoree. The family-run business is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the award ceremony will take place during the Chamber's Holiday Celebration. The event will feature foods with a 1920s theme, a cash bar, and a bonfire for marshmallow roasting.

On November 14, the Hopkinton Public Library will host a wildfire educational program from 6:30-7:30 pm. The program, led by Alex Belote, Fire Program Coordinator for the Bureau of Forestry and Fire Control, will cover fire history, mitigation, and national strategies for living with fire. The event, organized by Friends of Whitehall, is free and open to all.

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Demons Youth Hockey, the town hockey program for Hopkinton, Holliston and Ashland is hosting...

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts concluded their Wicked Weekend with a 5k fun run and 100m dash for kids where participants earned a pumpkin as reward. Top finishers were Tim Bolick with a time of 16:03, and Kim Dixon, the top female finisher, with a time of 18:40.

Deadwoodville, a spooky town created by the Hopkinton Center for the Arts and volunteers, offers a unique experience, complete with unsettling characters and gruesome oddities. It showcases a creative set design and talented actors. The production is a collaboration with the Metrowest YMCA. Recommendations are for children aged 10 and upwards, with a less scary version offered for younger visitors.

The Hopkinton Public Library and Hopkinton Trails Club will host a "not so spooky" nighttime walk on the Center Trail on Friday, October 27. The easy walking trail will be illuminated by a near-full moon, giving attendees a new perspective. The community-friendly event at Hopkinton High School includes post-walk cider and donut holes.

State Representative James Arena-DeRosa is hosting a roundtable discussion for Hopkinton small business owners at the Town Hall on October 23.

Robert Buday, the author of "Competing on Thought Leadership," is holding a free seminar on December 10 at Tatnuck Bookseller in Westborough. In the seminar, professionals can learn how to raise their profile as experts on a limited budget. The talk is designed for professionals who wish to attract clients by showcasing their expertise through forms such as blogs, books, articles, podcasts, etc., rather than traditional promotional formats.

On November 1, MassWildlife's Dr. Dave Wattles will host a program for residents to learn about eastern coyote biology, how coyotes use suburban areas, and how communities like Hopkinton can take effective steps to coexist with coyotes.

The annual Turkey Bowl is expanding to include more teams this year. The fun event will be held Friday, November 24 at HHS.

From October 27-29, the Hopkinton Center for the Arts is hosting a Halloween extravaganza, filled with all kinds of activities for families to enjoy.