Above: Little Women on stage tonight, a history program this weekend, free crafts next week, and the annual Easter Egg Hunt are just some of the events coming up over the next ten days in Southborough. (images in top row cropped from @GonkArts and SHCAC’s website, bottom row from flyers and photos by Beth Melo and Kindergroup)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this tonight through next weekend.
Worth highlighting, I just realized that next week kicks off a four day weekend for NSBORO students. Because of that, I extended the events list through Monday, March 23rd.
(The gray font below is for previously established long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
evening of Friday, March 13, 2026
- ARHS’ Winter Play “Little Women” (7:00 – 7:50 pm) @ 7:00 – 8:00 pm: GonkStage is putting on a “heartfelt” one act adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. (This is the final performance.) For details, see dedicated post.
- Live Music with Mojo Ride (8:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Live music performed by the blues & classic rock band out of Worcester.. For details, click here.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Pi Day Party (12:00 –1:30 pm) @ Mathnesium, 154 Turnpike Rd, Suite 160: The free event will include “fun & activities” geared for students and families, but open to all. No registration required. Refreshments will include pizza and pies. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Youth Sports Equipment Swap (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Recreation, 21 Highland St: Donate gently used youth sports equipment March 9-13th, then come by to shop during this event. For details, see dedicated post.
- Commemorating Henry Knox and the ‘”Noble Train of Artillery” in the Automobile Age (2:00 – 3:30 pm) @ Southborough History & Arts Center, 42 Central St: Historical presentation by Ben Haley sponsored by the Southborough Historical Commission. The event is free, but registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, March 16, 2026
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. (Dependent on weather conditions.) 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: Drop-in to the game group for seniors, meeting the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Monday of each month.
- 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.
Tuesday, March 17, 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.
- Spicy Ladies Club (11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A monthly social group for seniors. New members are welcome to drop-in. 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.
- 2nd & 3rd Grade Book Group (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Monthly Book Club with discussion and activities. Registration is required. For details, see related post.
- Virtual Cooking (5:30 – 7:30 pm) @ zoom: Part of the Southborough Library’s free virtual cooking lesson series with Ploy. This month make Singapore Curry Noodle Soup Pre-registration is required. For details, see related post.
- Spring Puzzle Competition (6:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: This event for ages 7+ requires pre-registration. Participants will be organized into teams of four to compete to be first to finish a spring themed puzzle. (There were a couple registration spots still left when I checked on Friday afternoon.) To sign up, click here.
- 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, March 18, 2026
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. (Dependent on weather conditions.) 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.
- Story Time with Glory (10:30 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library: Preschoolers are invited to listen to some doggie stories and hang out with one of the library’s favorite therapy dogs, Glory! No registration required.
- Meditations for the Nations (4:30 – 5:00 pm) @ St. Mark’s Church Parish Hall, 27 Main St: The church invites community members troubled by “division, unrest, and fear in our country” to share concerns with others and take part in guided and silent meditation. The bi-weekly program is open to all. For details, see dedicated post.
- Crafternoon: Suncatchers (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Pre-registration is required for this free program for ages 8–12 years old. This session, make a sparkly art piece to hang in the window For details, see related post.
- 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, March 19, 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.
- Blood Drive (12:00 – 6:30 pm) @ Southborough Library parking lot, 25 Main St: The Bloodmobile will be collecting blood. (If no spots are available to book, walk-ins are always welcome.) “Successful” donors will receive a gift card. For details, see dedicated post.
- Young Scientists STEM Beginnings (10:15 – 11:00 am) @ Southborough Library: This is a 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.
- Genealogy Club (2:30 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: The Club welcomes drop-ins to its monthly meeting by those interested in learning more about their own family history and genealogy. For details, see related post.
- Read to a Dog (4:30 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Children ages 5+ can sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. For details, see click here.
Friday, March 20, 2026
- Wizards (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: New weekly drop-in social club for senior men. This one is geared for men interested in discussing topics related to science and tech. For details, see related post.
- 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.
- No NSBORO School: Northborough-Southborough Public Schools have the day off from school today (to allow students and staff to observe the religious holiday Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan).
- Live Music with Crash & Burn (8:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The female fronted rock ‘n’ roll cover band will perform high-energy rock/pop/blues hits. For details, click here.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Kindergroup’s Easter Egg Hunt (10:00am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track, 49 Parkerville Rd: Annual community egg hunt includes loads of free activities for kids, refreshments, and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Pre-registration is requested. For details, see dedicated post.
- Crafting Connections (10:30 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library: Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to come to this intergenerational craft hour! Join local seniors in painting new plant pots. For details, see dedicated post.
- Oversize Teapot Art (11:30am – 12:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: An Alice in Wonderland inspired crafting event for teens and adults ages 12 and older. 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.
- Exhibit Opening for J. Ann Eldridge (4:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Southborough History & Arts Center, 42 Central St: The exhibit opening for “The Nature of Whimsy: The Magical Etchings of J. Ann Eldridge” includes an artist talk and reception. Tickets to attend are free, but pre-registration is required. For details, see related post.
- Exhibit Opening for Leonard Gerwick (5:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main Street: Opening reception with sips and nibbles. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
- 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.
Monday, March 23, 2026
- No NSBORO School: Students have the day off to allow for this Professional Development Day for Northborough-Southborough Public Schools.
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. (Dependent on weather conditions.) 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: Drop-in to the game group for seniors, meeting the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Monday of each month.
- 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.
