Coverage of recreational activities for Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events related to residents or local organizations.
Southborough’s Beals Preserve is beautiful year round, but it is especially so in the fall. The Southborough Open Land Foundation, which manages the property, invites residents to enjoy a fall walk on the preserve on Sunday afternoon. Read the full article → from Enjoy a fall walk at the Beals Preserve on Sunday
The Algonquin classes of 1986 and 1987 will hold a joint reunion on Saturday, November 24, at Giuseppe’s Grill in Northborough. There will be appetizers and music, and the fun starts at 7:30 pm. Read the full article → from Calling Algonquin grads from ’86 and ’87: It’s reunion time
The Southborough Historical Museum is a little-known gem in town. Nestled behind Pilgrim Church, the tiny white building – which used to be a one-room schoolhouse – holds treasures from Southborough’s past. You’ll find everything from artifacts of our rural heritage to a fascinating display about the Burnett Apothecary. Read the full article → from Open house at the Southborough Historical Museum on Sunday
It’s a busy time for the Friends of Southborough Recreation. Earlier this year they worked to install new basketball courts at Woodward. Next month they’ll host their 6th annual Gobble Wobble road race. That’s just the start of what they have planned, and they’re looking for new members to help make it all happen. Read the full article → from Friends of Southborough Recreation invites new members
Your guide to all the Halloween events in town Read the full article → from Southborough Halloween guide
Last year the Firefighters Association Halloween parade was canceled thanks to the snow. I’m guessing that won’t happen again this year, meaning Southborough kids will be able to enjoy what is always a fun event. Read the full article → from Save the date: Firefighters Association Halloween parade – Sunday, October 28
On Thanksgiving morning, the Friends of Southborough Recreation will host the 6th Annual Gobble Wobble road race. It’s the organization’s biggest fundraiser of they year, and they’re looking for sponsors to help make it a success. Read the full article → from Seeking sponsors for the Gobble Wobble road race
Monday is Heritage Day, and that means there will be some extra traffic around town. There will also be some road closures. Read the full article → from Where to park (and not park) for Heritage Day
Here’s the Heritage Day schedule of events. The fun starts on Sunday with pumpkin lighting and a visit to the historical museum. The main event on Monday kicks off with the annual Heritage Day parade and continues with music, games, and family fun. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2012 – Schedule of events (UPDATED)
We haven’t had a hard frost yet this year, and that means the mosquitoes are still out. It also means the town’s outdoor activity ban is still in place, and that’s going to impact a popular Heritage Day event. Read the full article → from Heritage Day pumpkin viewing to end early due to mosquito threat
The Friends of the Southborough Library will hold their annual book sale on Heritage Day, Monday, October 8, and they’re accepting donations of gently-used books and DVDs. You can deliver book donations to the library through 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 6. Read the full article → from Donate books – and cookies! – to the annual Heritage Day book sale
The countdown is on to one of Southborough’s best events of the year: Heritage Day. The fall festival featuring a pumpkin lighting, road race, parade, booths and activities, and more, is held every year on Columbus Day. This year that’s Monday, October 8. Read the full article → from Heritage Day is Monday, October 8
The Recreation Department says it still has space in some upcoming programs for both adults and kids. Here’s a list of what’s coming up. Read the full article → from Upcoming programs from the Recreation Department: Zumba, science workshops, floral design, and more
Heritage Day is coming up on Monday, October 8. The Southborough Rotary Club will kick off all the fun on Sunday, October 9 with its annual road race. Proceeds benefit the Southborough Food Pantry and the fight against polio. Read the full article → from Run for a cause in Southborough Rotary Club’s Heritage Day 5K