Coverage of recreational activities for Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events related to residents or local organizations.
The Southborough Recreation Department is sponsoring a number of winter programs for both kids and adults starting this month. Here’s a recap. Read the full article → from Rec Department offers winter sports programs for kids and adults
First the Stanley Cup visited Southborough, and next week our town will host Major League Lacrosse’s Steinfeld Cup. Read the full article → from Pro lacrosse championship trophy to visit Southborough on Monday
Now in its fifth consecutive year, the annual Gobble Wobble Road Race has become a Thanksgiving tradition in Southborough. Runners and walkers from Southborough and surrounding towns are invited to come and enjoy the fun. Proceeds from the race benefit the Friends of Southborough Recreation. Read the full article → from Time to register for the 5th annual Gobble Wobble Thanksgiving day road race
Do your kids want to learn more about wrestling? Consider attending an informational “open mat night” offered by the Algonquin wrestling team next week, and then sign up for their 19-session youth clinic which starts on December 1. Read the full article → from Algonquin wrestling offering youth clinics and Open Mat Night
Trick or treating on Saturday isn’t the only fun event going on in Southborough this weekend. Saturday, in particular, is chock full of options. Here’s everything I know about. Read the full article → from What to do in Southborough this weekend
The annual Firefighters Association Halloween Parade originally scheduled for this past Sunday afternoon was one of the first casualties of the weekend’s snowstorm. But with trick-or-treating in Southborough moved to Saturday, November 5, several of you asked whether the parade might be rescheduled as well. Read the full article → from Halloween parade will not be rescheduled, but the library is celebrating Halloween all week
Come to the new South Union Playground (21 Highland Street) on Sunday to celebrate its grand opening. In addition to the playground itself, kids will enjoy face painting, a magician, and more. There will also be snacks and drinks. Read the full article → from Reminder: South Union Playground grand opening celebration on Sunday
With snow in the forecast, now seems like a good time to start thinking about the upcoming ski and snowboard season. If you need to gear up, there will be a couple of opportunities to do so in the coming weeks. Read the full article → from Annual ski and snowboard swap at Assabet on Sunday
The annual Southborough Firefighters Association Halloween parade will be held on Sunday, October 30 starting at 4:00 pm. Read the full article → from Firefighters Association Halloween parade on Sunday
Today isn’t exactly a good playground day, but when the sun returns, be sure to check out the new South Union Playground (21 Highland Street), which is now officially open for play. And mark your calendars for a grand opening celebration at the playground on October 30. All the details are in the flyer below Read the full article → from South Union Playground is officially open
If the pumpkin gallery I posted later today wasn’t enough to get you motivated to create some fall masterpieces to decorate your home, Gulbankians has some extra inspiration for you. Read the full article → from Sign up for a pumpkin decorating event at Gulbankians on Sunday
There were some clever pumpkins on display at Heritage Day this year, from a ghostly bride to an Angry Bird to a feisty-looking Yoda. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Heritage Day pumpkin lighting
With temperatures reaching into the 80’s yesterday, Heritage Day felt more like a celebration of summer than of autumn. No doubt the weather contributed to what was from all appearances a fabulous turnout. Read the full article → from Southborough celebrates Heritage Day (with PHOTOS)
Here’s the Heritage Day schedule of events. The fun starts on Sunday with the Rotary-sponsored road race in the morning and pumpkin lighting in the event. 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 Repost: Heritage Day events and schedule