Above: ARHS big musical continues this weekend (photo by Beth Melo)
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 events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
Friday, November 17, 2023
- ARHS Musical: The Addams Family (7:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: The annual musical is “The Addams Family – School Edition”. Tickets are cashless and sold online. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, November 18, 2023
- First Community Church Pie Sale (8:00 am) @ outside Mauro’s Cafe, 2 Main Street: The church’s annual pre-Thanksgiving bake sale. For details, see dedicated post.
- Goat Hangout and Ramble (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: (Formerly called “Hike with Goats”.) Your reservation gets you and your group of family or friends an hour-long experience with a friendly goat on its own harness and leash. For details, click here.
- Dodgeball Tournament (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Algonquin Boys Hockey Team puts on the popular annual competition for grades 1-8 as a fundraiser for their team. Pre-registration is due Nov 10. (Or just drop-in to cheer on friends.) For details, see dedicated post.
- Talking Turkey! (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Program for families with children ages 4-7 to learn about turkeys, including wild turkeys. Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see related post.
- Read to a Dog (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Children’s Room: Register for kids ages 5+ to get a chance to read to a therapy dog. For details, see related post.
- Sit & Knit (2:00 – 4:00pm) @ Southborough Library: Biweekly 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.
- ARHS Musical: The Addams Family (7:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: The annual musical is “The Addams Family – School Edition”. Tickets are cashless and sold online. For details, see dedicated post.
- Regards to Broadway musical revue (7:30 pm) @ The Willows Retirement Community, 1 Lyman Street, Westborough: The new community theater group with Southborough members is putting on its first production. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, November 20, 2023
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. 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.
- 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. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- Drop-in Chess (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library main floor: All ages welcome to play or (starting at 3pm) learn how. For details, see dedicated post.
- ARHS Winter Sports Night (6:30 – 7:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School: Players in winter sports and their parents are required to meet in the auditorium, followed by a quick breakout team meeting.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
- 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. No registration required. 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.
- Second & Third Grade Book Group (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Monthly Book Club with discussion and activities. For details, see related post.
- 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.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. 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.
- Thanksgiving Early Closures: Northborough-Southborough public schools and the Southborough Senior Center both begin Thanksgiving break (through Monday) with early closures. (The Senior Center’s is at noon, while early dismissals vary by school. Other Town offices will follow their regular hours)
- Half-Day Craft (12:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: description. The library invites kids ages 10+ with an early dismissal today to drop into the teen room to do crafts, no registration required. Projects will include making zines, alphabet bracelets, recycled book crafts, and more.
Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Thanksgiving Closures: The public schools, Southborough Library, Senior Center, Town offices and the Transfer Station are closed for the holiday.
- Gobble Wobble @ Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Road: The popular annual 5k timed race and 2 Mile walk to raise funds for Friends of Southborough Recreation. Registration opens at 7:00 am for the 8:30 am race. For details, see dedicated post.
- Thanksgiving Day Football Game (10:00 am) @ Westborough High School: The annual rivalry match between our regional high school and neighboring Westborough. (Early Buy Tickets for $5 can be purchased in the athletic office through 11/22. Game Day tix are $10)
Friday, November 24, 2023
- Thanksgiving Closures: The public schools, Southborough Library, Senior Center, Town offices and Transfer Station are still closed for the holiday.
Saturday, November, 25, 2023
- Thanksgiving Closures: The Southborough Library and Senior Center are still closed today. (The Transfer Station has its regular Saturday hours.)
Sunday, November 26, 2023
- Artisan Holiday Shopping Market (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Community House, 28 Main Street: Shop from local artists and craftspeople and buy gifts for the holiday season. For details, see dedicated post.
- DIY Rustic Wooden Box workshop (3:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Updated (11/22/23 9:24 am): I had accidentally listed Goat rambles at Chestnut Hill Farm as continuing through this upcoming weekend. But last weekend was their last weekend for the season. I also accidentally included weekly Friday programs at the Senior Center and the Library – which would be hard to take place since I did post that both facilities will be closed!
