Events this week

Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through Patriot’s Day.

(The gray font below is for previously established long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)

Friday evening, April 10, 2026

• Harlem Wizards (7:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School: This fundraiser for Northborough K-8 Schools’ PTOs will pit the Boroughs Breakers (a team of Northborough educators) against the world-famous Wizards (the professional traveling team that entertains with flashy basketball tricks). For details, click here.
• Live Music with Getaway (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The cover band will perform Classic Rock/Dance tunes from the 70s-90s. For details, click here.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

• Annual Town Meeting (10:00 am) @ Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Rd: Southborough voters act as town legislature to appropriate money to fund the Town’s expenses and act on other issues such as zoning bylaws. (There won’t be a break for lunch, but pizza will be sold in the cafeteria.) For details, see my overview here.
• Kids’ Financial Literacy Power Hour (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ Mathnasium, 154 Turnpike Rd Ste 160: Mathnasium is offering to bring financial literacy to life with an interactive event designed for students in grades 2–6. Kids will rotate through hands-on stations. The event includes prizes and snacks.. For details, click here.
• Slow Art Day (3:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough History & Arts Center, Long Gallery, 42 Central St: On international Slow Art Day, SHAC invites the public to take an hour to look at and discuss the current art exhibit. For details, see related post.
• Live Music with 3 of a Kind (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The band will perform classic rock. For details, click here.

Sunday, April 12, 2026

• Kickin’ it for Kasey (11:00am – 4:00pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Algonquin’s Student Council is putting on this fundraiser to support the fight against pediatric brain cancer. Admission is $5 each. The family-friendly festival will include mini golf, lawn games, soccer, raffles, and food trucks.  For details, see dedicated post.
• Wellness Vendor Fair (12:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St: The studio will host a shopping fair with local wellness vendors. For details, see dedicated post.
• Gospel Concert (3:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Church, 15 Common St: The special concert features guest gospel choir Joyful Voices of Inspiration. The concert is free, but with a suggested donation of $10. Refreshments will be served after the concert. For details, see dedicated post.
• Assabet Valley Chambersingers Spring Concert (3:30 pm) @ The small ensemble from the Assabet Valley Mastersingers is holding a concert titled “Sing into Spring”. The short works include classics and compositions by today’s young composers, ranging from Renaissance madrigals to vocal jazz. Admission to the concert is “pay what you wish”. For details, click here.
• Cutler Jazz Festival (6:30 pm) @ St. Mark’s School, Putnum Family Arts Center: St. Mark’s students and faculty will be joined at their annual jazz festival by an alum singer/songwriter, plus jazz players from Algonquin and Trottier. It is free and open to the public. For details, see dedicated post.

Monday, April 13, 2026

• NSBORO Schools’ Wellness Week kicks off: Students, families, and community are invited to take part in special events and challenges today through Friday, to improve their overall wellness. For details, see dedicated post.
• Sunrise Wake Up and Walk (6:30 am) @ Algonquin Regional High School’s outdoor track: All week, the Northborough-Southborough community is invited. For details, see related post.
• 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, April 14, 2026

• Sunrise Wake Up and Walk (6:30 am) @ Algonquin Regional High School’s outdoor track: All week, the Northborough-Southborough community is invited. For details, see related post.
• 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.
• TLT: The Value of Trees (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library Main Floor: The library holds a monthly Teen Library Team volunteer program. This session for 6th-8th graders, learn about trees and their worth, and “adopt” a local tree. Registration is required 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 Moroccan Pastilla. Pre-registration is required. For details, see related post.
• Yoga on the Common (6:00 pm) @ Northborough Town Common, by the Gazebo: This free event is for the Northborough-Southborough community, as part of NSBORO Schools’ Wellness Week. Bring a towel or yoga mat. All ages are welcome. (In the case of inclement weather, the program will be held inside the Northborough Library.) For details, see related post.
• Select Board Office Hours (6:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Town House Hearing Room, 17 Common St: Residents are invited to drop in to informally speak with two Board members about any questions, concerns or interests. This session will be hosted by members Kathy Cook and Al Hamilton.
• 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.)
• Virtual Author Talk (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A, “On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor”. 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.
• 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, April 15, 2026

• Sunrise Wake Up and Walk (6:30 am) @ Algonquin Regional High School’s outdoor track: All week, the Northborough-Southborough community is invited. For details, see related post.
• 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.
• Nature Story Time (1:30 – 2:15 pm) @ Southborough Library, Children’s Room: This free program for 2-5 year olds requires pre-registration. The monthly story and craft series is put on by the Dept of Conservation & Recreation. This month’s focus is April Showers Bring May Flowers. For details, see related post.
• 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.
• 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, April 16, 2026

• Sunrise Wake Up and Walk (6:30 am) @ Algonquin Regional High School’s outdoor track: All week, the Northborough-Southborough community is invited. For details, see related post.
• 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.
• Early Dismissal for Finn, Woodward & Neary students (times vary) @ The Thursday & Friday half days for Southborough PreK to Grade 5 schools is to allow Parent-Teacher conferences.
• Virtual Author Talk (2:00 – 3:00 pm) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A, “How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning with Author Alex Hutchinson”. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 related post.
• Youth Nature Club (4:30 – 5:30pm) @ Southborough Library: Volunteers in grades 6th – 12th are invited to take part in nature themed activities, like helping with the library’s veggie & native plant gardens. For details, see related post.
• E-BIKE presentation (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Northborough Library: E-bike riders and their parents are encouraged to join, along with those who are interested in learning more, to learn about e-bikes and e-bike safety. This event is for the Northborough-Southborough community, as part of NSBORO Schools’ Wellness Week. For details, see related post.
• 2026 NECC Art Show (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Warren Conference Center and Inn, 529 Chestnut St, Ashland: Annual fundraiser for Southborough based NECC. For details, see dedicated post.
• Karaoke (9:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Karaoke night. For details, see related post.

Friday, April 17, 2026

• Sunrise Wake Up and Walk (6:30 am) @ Algonquin Regional High School’s outdoor track: All week, the Northborough-Southborough community is invited. For details, see related post.
• 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.
• Early Dismissal for Finn, Woodward & Neary students (times vary) @ The Thursday & Friday half days for Southborough PreK to Grade 5 schools is to allow Parent-Teacher conferences. (This also kicks off their April break.)
• 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 more details, click here.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

• 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.

Monday, April 19, 2026, Patriot’s Day

• Town Closures: Town offices, Southborough Library, and the Senior Center are closed for the state holiday. This is also the first day of the public schools’ weeklong spring break.