Above: A little rain didn’t stop the Town’s Heritage Day parade in 2017. Here’s what to expect this Monday. (photos by Joao Melo)
I wish the forecast was better (and hoping it improves). But for better or worse, this long weekend’s Heritage Day related activities are rain or shine. So, here are the details.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Golf FORE ALS @ Southborough Golf Club: All long weekend, $10 from each player’s greens fees will go to ALS research and care. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
- Golf Fore ALS @ Southborough Golf Club: All long weekend, $10 from each player’s greens fees will go to ALS research and care. For details, see dedicated post.
Pumpkin drop-off (4:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Common Street: Drop-off your carved or decorated contributions to the Pumpkin Stroll display. For details, see dedicated post.
Apothecary Artists Grand Opening (5:00 – 8:00 pm) @ 11 Main Street: Open House of the new studio & gallery location (with a shop) includes refreshments and art activities. For details, see dedicated post.
Pumpkin Stroll (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ line up begins in front of 25 Main Street: The community is invited to view the big display of jack-o-lanterns. Sponsored by Southborough Rotary, which will be offering refreshments and collecting items for the Food Pantry. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, October 14, 2024 (Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day, and Southborough’s Heritage Day)
- Golf Fore ALS @ Southborough Golf Club: All long weekend, $10 from each player’s greens fees will go to ALS research and care. For details, see dedicated post.
Town Parade (10:00 am) departs from St. Anne’s Church on Boston Road, proceeds down Main Street, ending at Marlborough Road and St. Mark’s Street: Almost every group in town marches in the big annual parade — scouts, youth sports, school bands, community groups, town official, veterans and even regional politicians and some businesses. Lineup begins at 9:30 am in the St. Anne’s Church parking lot. Participants march down the drive, turn right onto Boston Road, then left to Main Street past the St Mark’s School’s field – corner of Rte 30 & 85 – and right to end at Marlboro Road. (Lots of marchers toss candy to the onlookers lined along the streets on the way.)
Heritage Day (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) on the St. Mark’s field (at the intersection of routes 30 & 85) and nearby locations: For details of the events planned on the field, see dedicated post.
Friends of Southborough Library Book & Bake Sale (10:00 am – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library parking lot: One free book per child. Selling used books, and more. There will also be a Bake Sale table with hot cocoa. For details, see dedicated post.
KofC Soccer Challenge (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ St. Mark’s field (at the intersection of routes 30 & 85): Soccer penalty shot competition for ages 6-16. For details, see dedicated post.
Fire Station Open House (11:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ Public Safety Building: The Southborough Fire Dept will open its garage bay to offer tours, live demos, face painting, goodie bags and more. For details, see dedicated post.
Dedication Ceremony (12:00 pm) @ Heritage Park: The Town will honor the memory of Kim Tolander by dedicating a bench in the new park. For details, see dedicated post.
Skyrise Children’s Theater performance (12:00 pm) @ Community House lawn (28 Main St): Skyrise’s “2024 All Stars Cast” of kids will perform a free variety show. For details, see related post.
