Above: Today is the Climb fundraiser, Art on the Trials installation and Pilgrim BBQ. Plus, the Library is kicking off its summer programs for kids, tweens, and teens this week
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
Scroll to the bottom for info on daily activities or camps this summer.*
(The gray font below is for previously established long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
Saturday, June 15, 2024
- The Climb (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School outdoor track, 49 Parkerville Rd: A free family friendly event to help raise awareness for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Join community members for crafts, rock painting, kids activities, bounce house, snacks and some walking around the outdoor track. For details, see dedicated post.
- Art on the Trails Installation (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) @ Beals Preserve: The public is invited to come out to watch artists install works alongside the trails for the 8th annual Art on the Trails exhibit. For details, see dedicated post.
- Yoga for grieving mothers (4:40 – 6:00 pm) @ Theracopia Therapeautic Wellness Center, 5 Crystal Pond Road : Free yoga, deep meditation and Reiki healing offered to mothers who have lost a child and their families. To register, click here.
- Pilgrim Church Chicken BBQ (5:00 – 7:30 pm) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common St: The community is encouraged to join Pilgrim Church for dinner, “Fun and Fellowship”. The event isn’t free, but the fees cover more than just the meal. There will also be games and one free raffle ticket per person. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, June 17, 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.
- Teen Craft Club (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Teen Room: Tweens & teens ages 10+ can drop in weekly to make recycled art crafts. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
- Senior Technology Help @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration is required for this monthly opportunity and this may have filled up. A tech services company will answer seniors’ questions. Sign up for a time slot. 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.
- American Legion Baseball home game (5:30 pm) @ Memorial Field, Northborough: The local team of high school and college freshman baseball players (including Southborough residents) is scheduled to play Main South. For details, see related post.
- Teen Bake-Off (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library main floor: Bakers ages 12+ are invited to bring in a baked good from home to show off your skills and enjoy everyone’s results. No registration required. Questions? Contact: Marianna at msorensen@southboroughma.com
- 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, June 19, 2024 – Juneteenth
- State Holiday: Town Offices, the Southborough Library and Senior Center are closed
- Gardens That Work (6:30 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library’s outdoor pollinator garden: All are welcome to join the meeting of the Native Pollination Preservation Garden Club. This week, they will focus on documenting flowers in bloom and preparing for June 23rd garden tour.
- Interboro Community Band Concert (7:00 pm) @ The Willows, 1 Lyman St, Westborough: A free concert with a “wide variety of toe-tapping, hand clapping music” by the regional instrumental band including Southborough members.
Thursday, June 20, 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.
- Outdoor Story Time (4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library lawn: Bring a blanket and listen to stories outside on the lawn! This event is for families with kids of all ages, no registration is required. (In inclement weather, this will move to the Children’s Room.)
- Youth Nature Club (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Teen Room: Tweens & teens ages 10 -18 are invited to drop in and join a club to help with the library’s veggie garden and other outdoor activities.
- Genealogy Club (2:30 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: The Club welcomes drop-ins by new members interested in learning more about their own family history and genealogy. For details, see related post.
- American Legion Baseball home game (5:30 pm) @ Memorial Field, Northborough: The local team of high school and college freshman baseball players (including Southborough residents) is scheduled to play Milford. For details, see related post.
Friday, June 21, 2024
- 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.
- Canasta (11:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
Saturday, June 22, 2024
- Scrunch-Paint a Silk Scarf (2:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Registration is required for this free craft workshop for ages 12+. For details, click here.
- 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, June 23, 2024
- Native Biodiversity through Pollination Garden Tours (11:30 am @ outside Southborough Library & 1:00 pm @ Beals Preserve): The Southborough Open Space Preservation Commission is holding tours “Celebrating Collaboration”. The morning event starts at the garden at the library.. For details, click here.
*Some other opportunities that aren’t special/weekly events (like Art on the Trails or Summer Reading program activities) can be found under my posts on Summer Fun for Adults and What to Do with Kids this Summer. (I’ll be adding to these tagged lists throughout the summer.) You can also click here for Summer Camps.
