Above: This week, Southborough encourages the public to honor veterans and invites families with kids to have some Turkey trotting fun (images L-R by Susan Fitzgerald and contributed by Southborough Kindergoroup)
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.)
Monday, November 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. (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, November 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 (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.
- Senior Center’s Veterans Luncheon (12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration is required (and program may already be full). The annual luncheon to honor veterans. 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 Club (4:30 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Monthly Book Club with discussion and activities. Registration is required. For details, 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.
Veterans Day — Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Public Schools and Town offices and facilities are closed for the federal holiday.
- Veteran’s Day Observances (11:00 am) @ All Wars Memorial on the common across from the library: Veterans will lead the town’s Veteran’s Day Observances. For details, see last year’s dedicated 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, November 12, 2026
- Southborough Gardeners’ November Guest Day (10:00 am) @ Pilgrim Church, 15 Common Street: The annual event includes a floral arranging demonstration from their expert speaker, refreshments, and raffles. Doors open at 9:00 am. For details, see dedicated post.
- 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.
- NSBORO Schools K-8 Early Release (Early Dismissal times by schools are Trottier at 10:50 am, Neary at 11:50 am, Woodward at 12:05 pm, and Finn K-1 at 12:20 pm and Pre-K at 11:00 am) Southborough’s public elementary and middle schools will have a half day this Thursday and Friday to allow for Parent/Teacher conferences.
- Craft & Create: Fall Decor (12:00 – 2:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Ages 10-18 are invited to drop-in and use the library’s supplies to make fall decorations like wreaths and pumpkins. No registration required.
- Plant a Terrarium (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Registration is required for this free program run by DCR for ages 6–10 years old. In this workshop: Make a miniature model of the Earth in a terrarium to see how the water cycle works. For details, see related post.
- Governance Study Public Listening Session (7:00 pm) @ over zoom or the Public Safety Building, 32 Cordaville Rd: The Town of Southborough is inviting the public to talk to their consultant about your priorities for improving how the Town government is run. 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, November 13, 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.
- 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.
- Canasta (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group playing “Hand & Foot”. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- NSBORO Schools K-8 Early Release (Early Dismissal times by schools are Trottier at 10:50 am, Neary at 11:50 am, Woodward at 12:05 pm, and Finn K-1 at 12:20 pm and Pre-K at 11:00 am) Southborough’s public elementary and middle schools will have a half day this Thursday and Friday to allow for Parent/Teacher conferences.
- 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.
- Transforming Lives Fundraiser (6:00 – 9:00 pm) @ where: 3rd Annual fundraiser for the Safer Spaces Project based out of Southborough. The event features auctions. This year’s theme is “Draw the Circle Wide”. For details, see dedicated post.
- An Evening of Brahms (6:45 – 9:00 pm) @ Southborough History & Arts Center, 42 Central St: Tickets are required and seating is limited for this chamber concert by the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra. For details, click here.
- Live Music with Ready to Go! (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The four member band will perform featuring Perry on lead guitar and Steph on lead vocals. For details, click here.
Saturday, date, 2026
- Diwali Bollywood Workout (9:30 am) @ Neary School gym, 53 Parkerville Road: Neary School fundraiser. Doors open at 9am. Workout featuring boot camp exercises set to foot-tapping Bollywood Hits. For details, click here.
- Intergenerational Rummikub (10:00am – 12:00pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration is required (and program may already be full). Free program for seniors, put on by high school students. For details, see related 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.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Kids Turkey Trot (9:00 am check-in, races start at 10:00 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s Outdoor Track, 49 Parkerville Road: Annual Thanksgiving season fun run for children, hosted by Southborough Kindergroup. Registration is required for the free event. For details, see dedicated post.
