Above: Here are event highlights related to the Southborough community this week. (images of cropped flyers)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through the long weekend.
(The gray font below is for previously established long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
Friday, February 6, 2026
- Finn Special Person Dance (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Finn School: This special event is for Finn families only. (I assume details were shared directly with parents/caregivers, and probably included a registration deadline.)
- Wick Choral Festival (7:30 pm) @ St. Mark’s School, Class of ’45 Hall, Putnam Family Arts Center: Opening night of the free 2 night celebration of music that features local high school and collegiate a cappella ensembles. For details, see dedicated post.
- Live Music with Mojo Ride (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Performance by David Bazin’s blues & classic rock band out of Worcester. For details, click here.
Saturday, February 7, 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.
- Wick Choral Festival (7:30 pm) @ St. Mark’s School, Class of ’45 Hall, Putnam Family Arts Center: 2nd night of the free 2 night celebration of music that features local high school and collegiate a cappella ensembles. 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 be joined by a “Certified Interplay Leader”. For details, see their Facebook post.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Galentine’s Workshop (2:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. This event is a guided floral design workshop with light refresments. For details, see related post.
- Knox Trail 250 (2:00 pm) @ 2-3 Oak St, Framingham: A regional celebration of the the roles Southborough, Marlborough, Framingham, and Wayland played in the Henry Knox Trail and the American Revolution 250 years ago. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, February 9, 2026
- 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.
- Rummikub (11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Game group for seniors, meeting twice monthly. 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, February 10, 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. 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.
- 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.
- Select Board Office Hours (6:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Town House Hearing Room, 17 Common St and zoom: Residents are invited to drop in to informally speak with two Board members about any questions, concerns or interests. (The schedule was approved last month, but doesn’t specify who is assigned for February.)
- NSBORO Music Jamboree (7:00 – 9:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School auditorium, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Concert featuring the middle school and high school bands.
- 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, February 11, 2026
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 the science and wonder of snow. 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, February 12, 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.
- Virtual Author Talk (2:00 – 3:00 pm) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A, “Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart”. 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.
- Book Bag Decorating (6:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Free craft program for Teens and adults ages 12 and up. Personalize your own bag to tote books. Pre-registration is required and attendance limited. 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, February 13, 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.
- American Mah Jongg Meetup (1:00 – 3:30 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.
- Paper Folding Workshop (5:00 – 7:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St: Registration and a fee is required. For details, see related post.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Seed Pickup for Winter Sowing (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center parking lot, 9 Cordaville Rd: Participating in this free event run by the Open Space Presevation Commission requires pre-registration. Drive thru pickup of selected seeds of native plants that are friendly to native pollinators. For details, see dedicated post.
- Valentine’s Day Party (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Drop in for crafts, games/activities, and cookie decorating. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see dedicated post.
- Winter Sow Workshop (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd: Event requires pre-registration. This free workshop run by the Open Space Presevation Commission will lead participants through the steps to sow native seeds and nurture seedlings to be planted in the spring. 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.
President’s Day — Monday, February 16, 2026
- Town facilities are closed for the federal holiday
- NSBORO Schools February Break begins
