For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Sign up has also opened for groups to march in the parade. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2026: Sign Up to Exhibit
Heritage Day’s Nor’Easter prompted the cancellation of Southborough Rotary’s annual Pumpkin Stroll. Thanks to a partnership with The Friends of the Southborough Library, a rain date has been scheduled for the event.
The public is invited to place their decorated pumpkins on the wall for the community to enjoy this Sunday evening! Read the full article → from Rescheduled Pumpkin Stroll — Sunday (Updated)
Surprise! I have gourd news that’s sure to make some readers smile. Read the full article → from Save the Date for a rescheduled Pumpkin Stroll on October 26th! (Updated)
Southborough Recreation officially cancelled Heritage Day. But there is one, indoor, activity that will still take place.
The Southborough’ Library’s Sale will still go on, inside the library from 10:00 – 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Cancelled (Book Sale is still on)
Given the dismal forecast for Monday, some of the festivities planned for the holiday weekend are rained out. One is going on rain or shine, and a couple others will be announced on Sunday morning depending on how the forecast is trending. Read the full article → from Heritage Day Weekend Update: What’s Cancelled/Postponed, What’s Still on and What’s TBD
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their booth on the field at Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Stop by the Gardeners’ booth at Heritage Day (Updated)
Soccer-loving kids and teens can make penalty shots in an effort to win Knights of Columbus’ Soccer Challenge. Read the full article → from KofC Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day (Updated)
[Updated (10/10/2025 4:23 pm): The event is indefinitely postponed due to the forecast.]
SFD is planning to welcome the public to a fun and educational Open House again this Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day (Updated – Postponed)
The Friends of the Southborough Library’s Heritage Day Sale will feature the usual books and baked goodies, across the street from the main field.
For those who want to support the library, I’m also including details on donating books and/or bake sale goodies, and volunteering at the event. Read the full article → from Friends of Library’s Heritage Day Sale — October 13th (Updated – Again)
[Updated (10/10/2025 4:27 pm): The event is indefinitely postponed due to the forecast.]
Southborough’s big annual community festival and parade takes place in less than two weeks, on Monday, October 13th.
A quick alert for those thinking about exhibiting at the event, or marching in the parade, the registration deadline for both activities is this Thursday, October 2nd. Read the full article → from Register by Thursday for a Heritage Day Booth (or to march) (Updated Parade Cancelled – other details TBD)
[Updated (10/10/2025 4:23 pm): The event is cancelled due to the forecast.]
In Southborough, we don’t wait until just before Halloween to start carving jack o’lanterns. The community’s big annual display, organized by the Southborough Rotary Club, takes place during the three day Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day weekend.
For those of you who plan to take part, you might want to start thinking about how to decorate your gourds this year. Other readers will want to mark their calendars to check out the Pumpkin Stroll a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Pumpkin Stroll — October 12th (Updated – Again – Cancelled)
For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Sign up has also opened for groups to march in the parade. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2025: Sign Up to Exhibit