Above: Highlights this week include Kindergroup’s Egg Hunt today, a Culture & Music Festival, and free cupcake decorating for tweens and teens at the Library. (Photos: left by Beth Melo and from Facebook, center contributed, and right from Facebook)
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 long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
Friday, March 22, 2024
- Kindergroup’s Easter Egg Hunt (4:30 pm) @ St Mark’s Field: Free fun for Southborough families, including the egg hunt, a petting zoo and posing with the Easter Bunny. (Rescheduled from Saturday.) For details, see dedicated post.
- ICB Concert (7:00 pm) @ Westborough High School: The Interboro Community Band is playing its annual Spring Concert, featuring “A Collection of Works For Band Inspired by International Dance Styles”. Admission is free. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
- [Note: The egg hunts originally scheduled for this morning were rescheduled to the afternoon prior and morning after.]
- Southborough Library closed for the day: The Library is closed to allow resident staff members to participate in Town Meeting.
- Annual Town Meeting (10:00 am until business is finished) @ Trottier Middle School: Southborough voters act as town legislature to appropriate money to fund the Town’s expenses (for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) and act on other issues such as zoning bylaws.. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, March 24, 2024
- Egg Hunt hosted by ARHS Honor Society (9:00 am) @ Algonquin Regional High School: Free fun for Southborough and Northborough families. (Rescheduled from Saturday.) For details, see dedicated post.
- Gulbankian Florist Kids DIY Workshop (3:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. This session: Kids DIY Bunny basket workshop. For details, see related post.
- St. Mark’s Messy Church (4:00 – 6:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 27 Main St: A worship experience for busy families of younger kids. Includes a Bible story theme with activities, crafts, and a shared meal. For details and to RSVP, click here.
- Full Worm Moon Hike (7:00 -8:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Enjoy a tranquil guided walk under a full moon, or near-full moon as it waxes or wanes. . Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see Trustees website.
Monday, March 25, 2024
- 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.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
- 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.
- Poetry Workshop (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Bring in five copies of original poetry to share. The group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem, come anyway and share your insights. (Meets twice monthly.)
- 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, March 27, 2024
- 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.
- FSYC’s March Munchie Madness @ Yama Fuji: A portion of today’s dine in and takeout sales from the restaurant will be donated to Friends of Southborough Youth Commission (raising funds for their annual Camp Scholarships and the annual Winter Wishes programs). For details, see dedicated post.
- Senior Matinee: The Holdovers (12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration is required (and it may be full). The movie is free, but there’s an option to pay for an early lunch before the screening. For details, see related post.
- NSBORO’s Culture & Music Festival (time) @ where: Free to the public, the festival to celebrate the community’s diverse cultures will include performances representing dances and music from across the globe, along with a painting exhibition, henna and face painting. For details, see dedicated post.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
- Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The weekly program would love new players to join. Feel free to stop by to watch or talk to one of the players to see if you would be interested. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Baby/Toddler Storytime (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: A weekly program for ages 0-2 years with their parents/caregivers. Each session will include puppets and music. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- DIY Spring Flower Vase Workshop (3:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Gulbankian Florist is leading this workshop for seniors. Pre-registration is required (and it may be full). description. For details, see related post.
- Cupcake Decorating (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Join a professional baker to decorate a fancy cupcake and enjoy your delicious result. For ages 10+. No registration necessary. For questions, email msorenson@southboroughma.com
- DIY Easter/spring Centerpiece Workshop (3:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
Friday, March 29, 2024
- No NSBORO school: This is a school holiday for Northborough-Southborough public schools, in honor of Good Friday
- Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.
- Kids Jam (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Newborns through preschoolers are invited to dance and sing. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see related post.
- Canasta (11:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
- 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.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
- Easter Sunrise Service (6:30 am) @ Hopkinton State Park, marina area: United Parishes of Southborough welcomes the public to its annual service. (In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held atThe First Community Church, 137 Southville Road)
Updated (3/25/24 8:23 am): I added the annual Easter Sunrise Service.
