Above: There’s a lot going on this weekend through next in Southborough. (images cropped from flyer)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
(The gray font below is for previously established long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Artist Reception: Tina Dobberpuhl (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Join the artist reception for Tina Dobberpuhl, whose work is on view at the Southborough Library. The general public is invited and light refreshments will be provided. For details, see dedicated post.
- Sit & Knit (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Semi-monthly program for ages 18+ to drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. All levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given.
- Safer Spaces Project – Family Event (3:00 – 5:00 pm): Instead of a youth meeting, the group is holding a “family” event, welcoming “all ages and family configurations”. The theme is Board Games & Belonging: Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. For details, click here.
- Heritage Chorale’s 2026 Pops Concert (7:00 pm) @ Fuller Middle School, 31 Flagg Dr, Framingham: The regional chorus (including Southborough members) will perform its annual pops concert. This year’s theme is “Page to Stage: A Literary Journey”. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Free Skate (3:00 – 5:00 pm) @ St Mark’s School, Gardner Rink: Southborough Rotary and St. Mark’s School are hosting this free drop-in ice skating session for all ages, featuring hot chocolate, donuts, and music. Donations to the Southborough Food Pantry are encouraged. For details, see dedicated post.
- St. Mark’s Messy Church (4:00 – 6:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 27 Main St: A worship experience for busy families of younger kids. Includes a Bible story theme with activities, crafts, and a shared meal. For details, see related post.
- Lost Southborough (4:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough History & Arts Center, 42 Central St: Join author Michael Weishan for the opening of the Stair Gallery and an illustrated talk featuring work from his book. For details, see dedicated post.
- Special Town Meeting Informational Forum (8:00 pm) @ zoom webinar: One of three forums hosted by the Southborough School Committee. The public is invited to learn more about the upcoming Special Town Meeting. It will include an overview of what’s on the Warrant and an update on the need to replace the Neary School roof. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, February 23, 2026
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- Rummikub (11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Game group for seniors, meeting twice monthly. For details, see related post.
- Knitting Club & Quilting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly opportunity for senior crafters to work on their projects in a social setting, including knitting, sewing, cross stitching, needle point.
- Special Town Meeting Informational Forum (6:00 pm) @ Public Safety Building training room, 32 Cordaville Rd: One of three forums hosted by the Southborough School Committee. The public is invited to learn more about the upcoming Special Town Meeting. It will include an overview of what’s on the Warrant and an update on the need to replace the Neary School roof. For details, see dedicated post. dedicated post.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Virtual Author Talk (2:00 – 3:00) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A, “Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch”. This is part of the Southborough Library’s virtual series featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. For details, see related post.
- Neary Principal Finalist Open House (6:00 – 7:00pm) @ Neary School: Southborough public schools parents and guardians who want to meet Tom Millett, the “finalist” candidate to become the Neary School Principal, are invited to this open house. For details, see dedicated post.
- Trottier Parent – DC Orientation (6:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School auditorium: Meeting for parents of 7th grade students to learn about the 8th grade trip to Washington DC.
- Poetry Workshop (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Bring in five copies of original poetry to share. The group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem, come anyway and share your insights. (Meets twice monthly.)
- Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night (8:00 – 10:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Trivia game night with prizes. For details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
- Southborough Rotary Club (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. New and prospective members are always welcome. (Held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month.)
- Live Blues Jam n’ Open Mic (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come play or sing with the house band and fellow musical talent, or just enjoy the show. For details, see related post.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The weekly program would love new players to join. Feel free to stop by to watch or talk to one of the players to see if you would be interested. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Baby/Toddler Storytime (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: A weekly program for ages 0-2 years with their parents/caregivers. Each session will include puppets and music. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- Young Scientists STEM Beginnings (10:15 – 11:00 am) @ Southborough Library: This the first class in the 5-week, free series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. For details, see dedicated post.
- Special Town Meeting Informational Forum (12:00 pm) @ Public Safety Building training room, 32 Cordaville Rd: One of three forums hosted by the Southborough School Committee. The public is invited to learn more about the upcoming Special Town Meeting. It will include an overview of what’s on the Warrant and an update on the need to replace the Neary School roof. For details, see dedicated post. dedicated post.
- Dungeons & Dragons (3:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Registration is required for this D&D event for ages 10-14 led by a Dungeon Master. For details, see related post. To register for this session, click here.
- Finn Principal Finalist Open House (6:00 – 7:00pm) @ Finn School: Southborough public schools parents and guardians who want to meet Deborah Lemieux, the “finalist” candidate to become the Neary School Principal, are invited to this open house. For details, see dedicated post.
- Adult Game Night (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Join fellow gamers to learn and play some new board games! Gamers are invited to try the library’s games or bring their own from home. For ages 18 and up.
- Karaoke (9:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Karaoke night. For details, see related post.
Friday, February 27, 2026
- Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.
- Rhyme Time (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Weekly drop-in program for babies and toddlers (and parents/caregivers). Join Ms. Jenny for rhymes, songs, and more fun.
- Canasta (11:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group playing “Hand & Foot”. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- American Mah Jongg Meetup (1:00 – 3:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Main Floor Stacks: Biweekly opportunity. Drop ins are welcome, but groups of 4 are generally necessary to play. For details, see related post.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Painting With Julie (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Registration is required for this free program sponsored by The Friends of the Southborough Library for kids ages 8-12. For details, see dedicated post.
- Neary’s “Finding Nemo Kids” (11:00 am & 1:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School auditorium, 49 Parkerville Rd: Two performances of the abbreviated, musical version of the play based on the Disney Pixar film. It will be performed by a cast of Neary 5th & 6th graders from the after school program led by SkyRise Theater. For details and info on buying tickets, see dedicated post.
- Community Interfaith Iftar (5:00 pm) @ where: Join Neighbors for Peace for a free dinner dedicated to community and connection at our Community Interfaith Iftar. For details, see dedicated post.
