Above: A look at a few of the events this Friday, through the following Sunday. (images from promos and flyers)
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.)
Friday evening, May 8, 2026
- Trottier’s Myth Understood (7:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Rd: The school’s spring play is a one act comedy. For details, see dedicated post.
- Live Music with AK Cody (8:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The Nashville Award-Winning Recording Artist AK Cody will perform his original music and popular country covers.. For details, click here.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
- NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) @ Neary School’s campus, 53 Parkerville Rd: The annual 5K for The New England Center for Children to support autism research and education. The walk/run is followed by a cookout. For details, see dedicated post.
- Early Learning Center Open House & Animal Adventures Show (9:00 – 10:45 am) @ Fay School: Fay’s open house for its Early Learning Center preschool runs from 9-10, followed by a the opportunity to touch visiting animals from Animal Adventures. Registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
- Early Childhood Fair (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Finn School gym, 60 Richards Road: The Northborough-Southborough Preschool program is hosting this event for families with children 0-5yrs, to learn about resources. Features music, children’s activities, and Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy. For details, see dedicated post.
- Trottier’s Myth Understood (2:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Rd: The school’s spring play is a one act comedy. For details, see dedicated post.
- Many Faiths, One Earth (4:00 – 7:00 pm) @ starts and ends at Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 East Main Street, Westborough: An interfaith event this Saturday, encouraging volunteers to focus on caring for the earth. As part of the activities, participants can choose to help at a pollinator garden in Southborough. [Note: Outdoor activities may be cancelled due to the weather.] For details, see dedicated post.
- Art of Torn Paper (4:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Southborough History and Arts Center, 42 Central Street: Opening Reception and Gallery Talk for art exhibit by Beverly Ramsey. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, May 11, 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 (and sometimes a couple of songs). 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, May 12, 2026
- Town Election (6:30 am to 8:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School’s Gym at 49 Parkerville Road: The annual election of Town officials to elected boards and positions, plus ballot questions. For details, see dedicated 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 (and sometimes a couple of songs). 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.
- TLT: Veggie Planting (5:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Main Floor: The Teen Library Team volunteer program invites teens ages 12+ to help plant a garden to benefit the food pantry. For details, see see related post.
- 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.
- Youth Volunteer Fair (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School cafeteria: For Northborough/Southborough middle and high school students. The event is co-sponsored by Southborough Youth & Family Services and Northborough Health & Human Services. For details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, May 13, 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.
- Elder Law Advice (10:00 – 10:45 am) @ phone or zoom: Southborough seniors can sign up for a free 15 minute session of individualized legal advice from an Elder Law attorney. For details, see related post.
- Crafternoon (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, paint a cactus rock garden. For details, see related post.
- 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, May 14, 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 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.
- Virtual Author Talk (2:00 – 3:00 pm) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A, “Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Performance with Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri”. 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.
- 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.
- ARHS Spring Improv Show (7:00pm) @ Algonquin’s Black Box Theater: GonkStage’s annual improv and sketch comedy show. Tickets are available online only. For details, click here.
- Karaoke (9:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Karaoke night. For details, see related post.
Friday, May 15, 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.
- ARHS Spring Improv Show (7:00pm) @ Algonquin’s Black Box Theater: GonkStage’s annual improv and sketch comedy show. Tickets are available online only. For details, click here.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Spring Market (10:00 am – 3:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St: Join us for an indoor/outdoor market with spring shopping from local vendors and food trucks.
- TLT: Seed Pod Making (5:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Main Floor: Registration is required for this special program for 6th-8th grade volunteers. Particaants will make pods of native seeds. For details, see see related post.
- Everyday Safety for Teen Girls (1:00 – 2:00pm) @ Southborough Library: Registration is required for this program for students ages 12+. Local teen volunteers will lead a relaxed session to help girls feel more confident navigating everyday situations. For details, click here.
- 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.
- Art Reception for Visions of Landscapes and Romanticism (6:00 – 8:00pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St: Reception for the art exhibit by painter Gary Smith. For details, click here.
- Crossroads: A Night of Storytelling (7:00 pm) @ Southborough History & Arts Center, 42 Central St: The first Moth-style storytelling event in Southborough, featuring multiple StorySlam champs. Tickets are required. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Shir Joy Spring Concert (7:00 pm) @ Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 East Main Street, Westborough: The regional Jewish community chorus concert is themed “Lights, Camera, Tradition!” For details, see dedicated post.
