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Save the Date for a rescheduled Pumpkin Stroll on October 26th! (Updated)
Southborough Arts & Entertainment
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Fay School hosting Library’s Halloween Party for kids — October 25th (Updated)
Drop into a free party with story time, costume parade, kids concert and other Halloween themed fun.
The Library and Fay invite little ones to enjoy Halloween fun this month. Read the full article → from Fay School hosting Library’s Halloween Party for kids — October 25th (Updated)
D&D back at the Library this fall
The Southborough Library is resuming the Dungeon & Dragons series for ages 10-14. Read the full article → from D&D back at the Library this fall
Oktoberfest this Sunday downtown
Rotary is promoting a fest with “German-inspired cheer, delicious eats, live music, and community spirit”. Read the full article → from Oktoberfest this Sunday downtown
Events this week (Updated – Again)
Book Sale, Tween & teen library events (Tie-dye & bookmarks), Nature Story Time, Sachem's Haunted Coffeehouse, Live Music, Art Reception, Oktoberfest, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated – Again)
Heritage Day Weekend Update: What’s Cancelled/Postponed, What’s Still on and What’s TBD
Given the dismal forecast for Monday, some of the festivities planned for the holiday weekend are rained out. One is going on rain or shine, and a couple others will be announced on Sunday morning depending on how the forecast is trending. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Weekend Update: What’s Cancelled/Postponed, What’s Still on and What’s TBD
Save the Date for Trunk or Treat — October 25th
The Firefighters and Recreation are teaming up again for another big Halloween celebration for families. And Rec is seeking candy donations to help support the fun.
The community is invited to take part in the 5th annual Trunk or Treat — the free Halloween festivities put on by the Southborough Firefighters Association and Southborough Recreation — on the Saturday before Halloween. Leading up to the event, Southborough Rec is seeking donations of candy to pass out. Read the full article → from Save the Date for Trunk or Treat — October 25th
Puzzle Competition at the Library
Puzzle lovers ages 7+ (including families) are invited to go head to head at this fall's competition
The Southborough Library is organizing another “Puzzle Competition” in two weeks. Pre-registration is required for the free event. Read the full article → from Puzzle Competition at the Library
KofC Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day (Updated)
Free penalty kick competition for 6-16 year olds
Soccer-loving kids and teens can make penalty shots in an effort to win Knights of Columbus’ Soccer Challenge. Read the full article → from KofC Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day (Updated)
Halloween Themed Coloring Contest for Kids
Southborough Rec is offering another seasonal coloring contest. Read the full article → from Halloween Themed Coloring Contest for Kids
Events this week
Flu Clinics, Dog Walk for Shannon's Path, Journey of a Water Drop, Legos, YA Author Talk Viewing Party, Mah Jongg Meetup, Pumpkin Stroll, and Heritage Day fun
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day (Updated – Postponed)
Interactive Demos, Tours, and more
[Updated (10/10/2025 4:23 pm): The event is indefinitely postponed due to the forecast.]
SFD is planning to welcome the public to a fun and educational Open House again this Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day (Updated – Postponed)
One-day “Kids’ Test Kitchen” program for the next mid-week school holiday
Parents can sign up kids in grades 1-5 to take a morning cooking class on October 22nd (an NSBORO Schools holiday for Diwali.)
If you wish you had signed your kid up for an activity to keep kids busy this morning, you may want to take a look at a program Southborough Recreation is holding later this month.
The next time that Northborough-Southborough Schools has a day off on a non-federal holiday is Wednesday, October 22nd (Diwali). That morning, Rec is offering a cooking class for kids in grades 1–5. Read the full article → from One-day “Kids’ Test Kitchen” program for the next mid-week school holiday
More crafty fun at the Library this fall and early winter
Sign up for free crafting events for ages 8 to adult.
Starting this Wednesday, the Southborough Library will host more monthly Crafternoon workshops for tweens ages 8+. Read the full article → from More crafty fun at the Library this fall and early winter