Above: A peek at some of the happenings this weekend through the next. (images cropped from 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, June 12, 2026
- Rent the Musical (7:30 pm) @ Fay School’s Harris Event Center: The 90s hit rock musical is being put on by the adult theater troupe, A Common Thread Theatre Company. For details, see dedicated post.
- Live Music: The Jeff Thomas Experience (8:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Jeff Thomas and Mario will perform classic rock. For details, click here.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Community Yard Sale (8:00 am) @ Red Gate Lane & Hickory Road: The neighborhood has organized yard sales on their streets for this morning. (This is the one that was postponed from May due to rain.)
- Art on the Trails Installation (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) @ Beals Preserve: Artists will be installing their work as part of the 10th Annual exhibition of Art on the Trails. The public is invited to watch and to meet the artists. For details, see dedicated post.
- DIY Gulbankian Workshop (1:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. This session is to make a Container Garden. 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.
- Youth Football & Cheer Clinics (5:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Free clinics and chance to meet coaches. Registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
- Pilgrim Church Chicken BBQ (5:00 – 7:30 pm) @ Pilgrim Church, 15 Common St: Annual community event put on by Pilgrim Church. Event features a BBQ dinner, raffle, bounce house, games, and face painting. There is a fee and pre-registration is requested. For details, see dedicated post.
- Rent the Musical (7:30 pm) @ Fay School’s Harris Event Center: The 90s hit rock musical is being put on by the adult theater troupe, A Common Thread Theatre Company. For details, see dedicated post.
- Stand Up Comedy Night (7:30 – 10:15 pm) @ St. Mark’s School: Fundraiser for SOS (the non-profit parent group for Southborough Public Schools). Featuring comedian Corey Rodrigues “& Friends”, plus cocktails and a raffle. Show begins at 8:30. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Rent the Musical (3:00 pm) @ Fay School’s Harris Event Center: The 90s hit rock musical is being put on by the adult theater troupe, A Common Thread Theatre Company. For details, see dedicated post.
- Flag Retirement Ceremony (6:00 – 7:30 pm) @ DPW office, 147 Cordaville Rd: The community is invited to take part or drop flags off in advance in a collection box at the Transfer Station. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, June 15, 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.
- 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, June 16, 2026
- 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.
- 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, June 17, 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.
- American Mah Jongg Meetup (1:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Main Floor Stacks: Weekly opportunity to play. Drop ins are welcome, but groups of 4 are generally necessary. For details, click here.
- Interboro Community Band Summer Concert (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ the Willows, 1 Lyman St, Westborough (or Westborough High if it rains): The final concert of the 2025-2026 season for the regional community band including Southborough members. 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, June 18, 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.
- 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.
- Karaoke (9:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Karaoke night. For details, see related post.
Friday, June 19, 2026 — Juneteenth
- Town Closures: The public schools, Town Offices, the Southborough Library and Senior Center are closed for Juneteenth, the state holiday.
- Opening Art Reception (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St: The opening reception for the fair themed art exhibits featuring works Southborough artists — painter Jane Schwartz Gates and artisan Erica Champney. For details, see dedicated post.
- Rent the Musical (7:30 pm) @ Fay School’s Harris Event Center: The 90s hit rock musical is being put on by the adult theater troupe, A Common Thread Theatre Company. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Electronic, Appliance, and Bicycle Recycle Day (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ Saint Anne’s Church parking lot, 20 Boston Road: Recycle Electronics and Appliances for a fee. (No fee on some small items.) Also collecting bicycles for no fee. A portion of the event proceeds will be paid to St. Anne’s Church.. For details, see dedicated post.
- DIY Gulbankian Workshop (1:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. This session is to make Cutting Flowers Container Gardens. For details, click here.
- Fairy House Workshop (1:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St: Registration and a fee are required for this children’s workshop led by artisan Erica Champney. For details, see dedicated post.
- Rent the Musical (7:30 pm) @ Fay School’s Harris Event Center: The 90s hit rock musical is being put on by the adult theater troupe, A Common Thread Theatre Company. This performance will feature ALS interpretation. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Rent the Musical (3:00 pm) @ Fay School’s Harris Event Center: The 90s hit rock musical is being put on by the adult theater troupe, A Common Thread Theatre Company. For details, see dedicated post.
