Above: A sample of the the upcoming events in or linked to Southborough. (images of cropped 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.)
Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Earth Day Cleanup (8:30 – 11:30 am): Pick up your trash bag’s for the (now weekend long) 33rd Annual event to pick up trash along the Town’s roadways and public spaces. Sponsored by the Southborough Rotary Club and DPW. For details, see dedicated post.
- Saturdays at Fay School (9:00 – 10:00 am) @ Fay School: Fay is inviting young kids with their parents for free fun with Lenka Zbruz on the Playground, but pre-registration is required. For details, click here.
- Puppy Party at the Library (11:00am – 2:00pm) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Dog themed fun including reading to dogs. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Gospel Concert (3:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church: A special concert will feature Pilgrim’s chorus and guest choir the Joyful Voices of Inspiration. For details, see dedicated post.
- 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, April 28, 2025
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. 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.
- Half Day for AVRTHS: Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School has Professional Development Day – early dismissal for students
- 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. For details, see related post.
- NSBORO Superintendent Office Hours (6:30 – 7:30 pm): Lincoln St School library, 76 Lincoln St, Northborough: Chance for parents/guardians to ask questions or raise concerns about their student/experience with the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- 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: Lego Kits (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library Main Floor: The library’s Teen Library Team volunteer program invites teens and tweens to drop in to make lego kits for the CASA project to give to youth in foster care.
- BVVG: Grow Your Leafy Greens (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Presented by Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens: Learn to successfully grow kale, spinach, chard and lettuce using several methods. For details, see dedicated 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 30, 2025
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. 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.
- Young Scientists STEM Beginnings (1:15 – 2:00 pm) @ 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.
- 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 and click here to register.
- Tricentennial House Tour Discussion (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Informal discussion on the planning of the proposed house tour event for the Town of Southborough’s Tricentennial.
- TRI – M Coffee House (7:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School cafeteria: Open mic fundraiser put on by ARHS’ music honors society. Free to attend — support by purchasing concessions or donating $3-5.
- 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 restaurant website.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- ARHS Junior Parent Presentation (8:00 – 9:00 am) @ webinar: Algonquin Regional High School Guidance Counselors will be hosting a Webinar for parents of juniors. Learn about what students should be focused on over the summer in preparation for the fall college admissions process. (The link will will be emailed to parents.)
- 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 – 11:45 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.
- Drop in Legos (3:30 – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Children are invited to build with Legos and display their creations in the Children’s Room. Legos will be provided. Parents or caregivers must stay with children.
- Community Read (7:30 pm) @ zoom: In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Southborough Youth & Family Services and the Southborough Library are holding a virtual discussion of the book The Authenticity Project. For details, see dedicated post.
- Karaoke (9:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come and be the star. DJ and Karaoke at Owens every Thursday.
Friday, May 2, 2025
- Southborough Goes Green: Southborough (and Northborough) are asking the community members to Go Green by wearing green clothes or ribbons to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month.
- 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.
- Kids Jam (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Newborns through preschoolers are invited to dance and sing. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see related post.
- Reading Buddies (3:30 – 4:45 pm) @ Southborough Library: Registration is required for this program (weekly through May 16th) that pairs readers in training (ages 3 +) with a teen reading buddy. For details, see dedicated po st.
- Woodward’s Glow in the Dark Dance (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Woodward Elementary School Gym: This dance is for Woodward School students with a “favorite adult” guest. The fundraiser is for (and organized by) Woodward SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools). Registration deadline is Friday, April 25th For details, click here.
- WCC Spring Concert (7:30 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, 20 Fisher St, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus (including Southborough members) will perform favorites from Disney movies.. For details, see dedicated post.
- Live Music with MDM Project (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The classic rock acoustic style band will perform classic rock to one hit wonders, and more. For details, see restaurant website or Facebook.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
- NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) @ Neary School campus and surrounding area: The annual 5K for The New England Center for Children to support autism research and education. 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.
- WCC Spring Concert (7:30 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, 20 Fisher St, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus (including Southborough members) will perform favorites from Disney movies.. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Touch-A-Truck (time) @ Woodward School, Lower Lot: This public event with town vehicles is put on by Southborough Recreation. The first half hour is a “Sensory friendly time”.
- GonkPlex SoccerFest for the Jimmy Fund (1:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School: Kids are encouraged to form their own team of players to sign up for the fun 3v3 soccer tournament benefitting Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund.. For details, see dedicated post.
- WCC Spring Concert (2:00 pm) @ Gibbons Middle School, 20 Fisher St, Westborough: The Westborough Community Chorus (including Southborough members) will perform favorites from Disney movies.. For details, see dedicated post.
- NACC Spring Concert (3:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School: The Northborough Area Community Chorus (including Southborough members) will perform “All That… & Jazz” Featuring Jazz, R&B, 70’s and more! Tickets available online and at the door for $5 each. For details, click here.
- 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.
Updated (4/28/25 11:31 am): I initially forgot to list Monday night’s NSBORO Superintendent Office Hours.
Updated (4/29/25 1:44 pm): I initially forgot to list this Saturday’s NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism.
