Events this week

Above: A look at some of the events in Southborough over the next week (images cropped from flyers and Facebook posts)

As of this afternoon, it’s February school break in Southborough. Plus, thanks to President’s Day, a long holiday weekend.

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.)

Saturday, February 15, 2025

• 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.
• Seed Pickup for Winter Sowing (12:00 – 1:00 pm) @ Cordaville Hall/Southborough Senior Center parking lot, 9 Cordaville Rd: Event required pre-registration (and seed selection) by 3:00 pm on Friday, January 14th. Second chance for drive thru pickup of free seeds for native plants that are friendly to native pollinators. For details, see dedicated post.
• Community Creativity (1:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St: Drop in with your creative project and be social during the open studio hours. 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 For details, see dedicated post.
• Southborough Safe Spaces – Youth Meeting (7:00 – 9:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church parish hall, 27 Main St: Event for grades 6-12 hosted by Southborough Safe Spaces for LBGTQ+ youth of all faiths and their allies. Tonight, they’ll focus on Mindfulness & Courage. For details, see their Facebook page.

Monday, February 17, 2025 — President’s Day

• Town closures: Town offices, the Southborough Library, and the Senior Center are closed for the federal holiday. (Public Schools are already closed for the week, for February Break.)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

• Retro Kids Camp (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St,: Nostalgic childhood activities for kids. Registration and fee required for each of the six morning and afternoon classes offered over February break. For details, see dedicated 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.
• Retro Kids Camp (1:00 – 3:00pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St,: Nostalgic childhood activities for kids. Registration and fee required for each of the six morning and afternoon classes offered over February break. For details, see dedicated post.
• Virtual Author Talk (2:00 – 8:00 pm) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A, “I Am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins”. This is part of the Southborough Library’s virtual series featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. 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, February 19, 2025

• 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.
• Retro Kids Camp (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St,: Nostalgic childhood activities for kids. Registration and fee required for each of the six morning and afternoon classes offered over February break. For details, see dedicated post.
• Retro Kids Camp (1:00 – 3:00pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St,: Nostalgic childhood activities for kids. Registration and fee required for each of the six morning and afternoon classes offered over February break. For details, see dedicated post.
• DIY Kids Terrarium Workshop (11:00 – 12:00 pm) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt Vickery Rd: This event is for 5-16 year olds. There is a registration fee and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.
• Retro Kids Camp (10:00 am – 12:00 pm and/or 1:00 – 3:00pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St,: Nostalgic childhood activities for kids. Registration and fee required for each of the six morning and afternoon classes offered over February break. For details, see dedicated post.
• Asian Folkloric Dance Class (3:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: The free lesson will showcase folkloric dance movement from eastern countries/regions. For details, see dedicated post.
• Mike Bent’s AbraKidAbra (4:00 – 4:45pm) @ Southborough Library: Magician Mike Bent returns to the library to amaze the audience. No registration required. Sponsored by The Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see dedicated post.
• Southborough Rotary Club (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. New and prospective members are always welcome. (Held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month.)
• Live Blues Jam n’ Open Mic (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come play or sing with the house band and fellow musical talent, or just enjoy the show. For details, see restaurant website.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

• 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.
• Retro Kids Camp (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St,: Nostalgic childhood activities for kids. Registration and fee required for each of the six morning and afternoon classes offered over February break. For details, see dedicated post.
• Retro Kids Camp (1:00 – 3:00pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St,: Nostalgic childhood activities for kids. Registration and fee required for each of the six morning and afternoon classes offered over February break. For details, see dedicated post.
• Are You Game? 1:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: For ages 9 and up: Join fellow gamers for a casual meet up of fellow players of board games and chess. No registration required.
• Karaoke (9:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come and be the star. DJ and Karaoke at Owens every Thursday.

Friday, February 21, 2025

• 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 (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group playing “Hand & Foot”. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• Live Music with SoulShaker (8:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: will Rock & Blues. For details, see restaurant website.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

• Maple Tap-A-Thon (10:00 – 11:30 am) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Morning session of annual event hands on event tapping maple trees. Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see dedicated post.
• Saturdays at Fay School (10:30 – 11:30 am) @ Fay School Primary School, 23 Middle Road: For parents with young children, this free event featuring “Balloons Magic” by Jungle Jim of Boston. Registration is required. For details, see related post.
• Maple Tap-A-Thon (10:00 – 11:30 am) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Afternoon session of annual event hands on event tapping maple trees. Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see dedicated post.
• Sit & Knit (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Semi-monthly 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, February 23, 2025

• Shifstrong Hockey Tournament 3V3 (11:00am – 4:00pm) @ Gardner Rink, St. Mark’s School, 12 School St: Fundraiser for ALS, with a competition for high school hockey players, free skate for all ages, and a shootout competition. For details, see dedicated 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, see related post.