Above: Hearing from storytellers, hunting for fungi, learning a critical life skill, and enjoying Algonquin’s Fall Instrumental Concert are among the events community members can take part in over the next week. (images from promos, and contributions)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through next weekend.
Saturday evening, October 24, 2026
- Live Music with Sebas (6:30 – 10:00 pm) @ Lalo’s Mexican Kitchen & Bar, 154 Turnpike Rd: The singer will perform live. For details, click here.
- What We Carry: A Night of Storytelling (7:00 pm) @ Southborough History and Arts Center, 42 Central St: Purchase tickets to attend the second Moth-style event in town — produced by Southborough’s Catherine Weber and featuring StorySLAM champs. At intermission, enjoy food and drink and an opportunity to mingle with the storytellers.. For details, see dedicated post.
- Safer Spaces Project – Youth Meeting (7:00 – 9:00 pm): Event for grades 6-12 hosted by Safer Spaces for LBGTQ+ youth of all faiths and their allies. Tonight, they’ll enjoy a Movie Night PJ Party. For details, click here.
Sunday, October 25, 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, October 26, 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 (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Drop-in to the game group for seniors, meeting certain Mondays of each month. For details, see the Senior Center newsletter here.
- 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.
- 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, October 27, 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 (and sometimes a couple of songs). 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 pm) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A, “Liberated Love: Rewiring Your Heart for Authentic Connection with Mark Groves”. 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.
- The Value of Validation 5:00 – 6:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Registration is required for this workshop for teens, put on by Southborough Youth and Family Services. Learn how validation is the #1 skill in diffusing tension, building connections, and improving communication — and how to use the skill. For details, click here.
- 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, October 28, 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.
- 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.
- Nature Story Time (1:30 – 2:15 pm) @ Southborough Library, Children’s Room: This free program for 3-6 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 “Nighttime Animals”. 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, October 29, 2026
- Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly group, welcoming new participants. 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.
- TLT: Hygiene Kits (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library Main Floor: The library holds a monthly Teen Library Team volunteer program for ages 10-18 to make projects for others in need. This month volunteers will make hygiene kits to be shared with Circle of Hope a non-profit that supports homeless shelters. see related post.
- Adult Game Night (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Join fellow gamers (ages 18+) to learn and play some new board games! Gamers are invited to try the library’s games or bring their own from home. No registration required.
- ARHS Fall Instrumental Concert (7:00 – 9:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School auditorium: Evening of music presented by the instrumental music groups at Algonquin. Performances by the Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Algonquin Jazz I and Jazz II. Tickets are cashless and can be purchased here.
- Karaoke (9:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Karaoke night. For details, see related post.
Friday, October 30, 2026
- Wizards (9:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The spinoff to the Dull Men’s Club meets immediately prior to discuss subjects relating to science and technology. New members are always welcome to drop in. 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.
- Canasta (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group playing “Hand & Foot”. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- 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. For details, see related post.
- ARHS Costume Contest (lunch periods) @ Algonquin Regional High School: Algonquin’s Student Council is holding its annual costume competition for students with prizes. Students can wear individual costumes or compete as a themed group.
- American Mah Jongg Meetup (1:00 – 4:00 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.
- Live Music with The Other Guys (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The rock band will perform live. For details, click here.
Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2026
- SOLF’s Mushroom Walk (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Beals Preserve: The Southborough Open Land Foundation is sponsoring a 2-hour mushroom walk and talk guided by a former ranger and mushroom enthusiast. For details, see dedicated post.
- Intergenerational Rummikub (12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: The intergenerational event pairs high school students with seniors to play the popular tile game. For details, see related post.
- Intro to Robotics & Engineering (2:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Registration is required for this free hands-on lessons for grades 4-7. It’s part of a bi-weekly series on specific robotics & engineering topics. This session’s theme is “How Robots See: Sensors + Automation”. 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.
- Halloween Trick or Treating: Our town doesn’t have official Trick or Treating hours. But, traditionally kids begin ringing bells here after dinner, around sunset. The number of kids varies greatly by neighborhood.
- Noche de Brujas celebration (6:30 – 10:00 pm) @ Lalo’s Mexican Kitchen & Bar, 154 Turnpike Rd: The restaurant is promoting a party with a DJ & music, and Halloween themed fun, including a photo spot and costume contest. For details, click here.
Sunday, November 1st, 2026
- End of Daylight Saving Time: Don’t forget – Clocks fall back one hour today!
