Next week, a very “high energy” band will entertain on Neary’s outdoor stage. It will be the first of two concert in Southborough’s 2026 Summer Concert series. Read the full article → from Summer Concert: Disco Lemonade next Thursday
I’m reminding readers about a fun challenge — with sweet prizes — that incentivizes the community to get outside and exploring many of the open spaces preserved by Southborough Open Land Foundation. Read the full article → from “Connecting with SOLF!” Puzzle Challenge ends July 25th
Some of the items patrons can check out of the Southborough Library include fun, educational and practical resources. Read the full article → from Make the most of the library’s “More than Books” collection
If listening to the downpour out your window is bringing you down — try to focus on sunny thoughts about this Thursday night. That’s when Southborough Recreation will put on the first of its Summer Block parties. Fortunately, the forecast is pretty good for it. Read the full article → from Summer Block Party on Thursday
Southborough Recreation is again embracing National Parks & Recreation Month by putting on a series of free community events throughout July. Read the full article → from Celebrate Parks & Rec Month (Updated)
Occasionally, I like to remind readers of all the great museums and parks that the Southborough Library offers discount admission to. The passes are available to anyone with a library card.
Summer is an especially great time to take advantage of the options. And given the extreme heat forecast to continue through Saturday night, many of the indoor ones can be great options for 4th of July fun or celebrating the nation’s history. I took a look and I was surprised to discover that most are open for regular hours over the holiday weekend. Read the full article → from Check out discounts to museums and parks
Where are the best places for local fun to find a respite from the hottest days of summer if you don’t have decent A/C to stay cool? Or to escape rain later this summer without getting cabin fever? Read the full article → from Reminder: Fun ways to avoid the outdoor (or indoor) heat
Continuing my summer fun series (for kids and adults), I’m reminding readers of local options for picking your own fresh fruit. This time of year always makes me long for fresh blueberries. But if that fruit’s not your jam, maybe another crop is. Read the full article → from Where to pick fruit this summer
As I’ve previously posted, the installation of this year’s Art on the Trails exhibit took place a couple weeks ago. I noted that organizers would again be calling on poets to take inspiration in the exhibit.
Organizers have put the call, asking for poetry submissions by the end of July. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails calls for inspired poetry by July 31st
The Worcester Red Sox is again challenging Southborough residents to dominate the stands at their friendly “Town Takeover” competition this week. To help motivate participation, $5 from each “Southborough” ticket sold is donated to the Town Scholarship Fund. Read the full article → from WooSox Southborough Town Takeover — July 22nd
Above: Neary students visited the installation of the 4th & 5th grade art project at Art on the Trails. (contributed photo) Recently, sixteen art exhibits were installed for the public to enjoy Art on the Trails this summer. One of the exhibits was the 8th annual collaborative 4th & 5th grade student art project organized Read the full article → from Neary students’ “Phases of the Moon” and other exhibits at Art on the Trails
Southborough Recreation has a lot of free fun in store for the summer, especially for the month of July. They’ll be kicking things off with a Fun Run next week, followed by Block Parties and Outdoor Concerts. Read the full article → from Sign up or Save the Dates for Rec’s free community summer fun
Where are the best places for local fun to find a respite from the hottest days of summer if you don’t have decent A/C to stay cool? Or to escape rain later this summer without getting cabin fever? Read the full article → from Indoor Fun for all ages
Farmers Market Season is here — including an Opening Day tomorrow afternoon in a neighboring town! Read the full article → from Farmers Markets are beckoning again