Above: A look at some of the highlights from what’s happening in town this week. (images from promotional flyers and promotional photo)
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 28, 2025
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- ICB Concert (7:00 pm) @ Westborough High, 90 West Main St, Westborough: The Interboro Community Band is playing its annual Spring Concert themed “Monsters, Myths, & Extraterrestrials!” For details, see dedicated post.
- Live Music with SoulShaker (8:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The classic trio of Jimmy, Mario, and Rich from the Wednesday night blues jams will perform. For details, see Facebook
Saturday, March 29, 2025
- What is Ramadan? (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Presentation for all ages on the history and practice of the Muslim holy month of fasting. For details, see dedicated post.
- March Munchie Madness (11:00 am – 8:00 pm) @ Nan’s Kitchen, 359 Turnpike Rd: To participate in this restaurant fundraiser for Friends of Southborough Youth Commission, mention the fundraiser when placing your order. 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. For details, see their Instagram post.
- Art Gallery Grand Opening (6:00 – 9:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists, 11 Main St: “Mad Carl Art” exhibit reception with food and music. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Boy Scout’s Pancake Breakfast (8:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Neary School cafeteria, 53 Parkerville Rd: Southborough Troop 1’s big annual fundraising breakfast – this year with a raffle. For details, see dedicated post.
- Counted Out Screening (2:00 – 3:30 pm) @ St. Mark’s School, Class of 1945 Hall in the Putnam Family Arts Center: The school invites interested members of the public (especially educators) to join St. Mark’s faculty to view and discuss the film about math education, followed by informal discussion. Tickets are required (but free). For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, March 31, 2025
- 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.
- NSBORO Wellness Day Early Release: Early dismissal for Northborough & Southborough Public Schools. (Dismissal times by schools are ARHS at 11:06 am, Trottier at 10:50 am, Neary at 11:50 am, Woodward at 12:05 pm, and Finn K-1 at 12:20 pm and Pre-K at 11:00 am.)
- Knitting Club & Quilting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly opportunity for senior crafters to work on their projects in a social setting, including knitting, sewing, cross stitching, needle point. For details, see related post.
- Neary Building Financial Presentation (8:00 pm) @ zoom: Presentation on project costs and tax outlook. For details, see related post.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- 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.
- Cartoon Drawing and Inking Workshop (4:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Kids ages 8-12 can sign up for this special workshop led by a published graphic novelist. For details, see dedicated post.
- Cook Book Club (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Cook up a recipe from the selected cookbook to make and share at the gathering. New participants are encouraged and all ages and partners welcome. Email your selected dish in advance to msorensen@southboroughma.com. 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, April 2, 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.
- Drop in Legos (3:30 – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Children are invited to build with Legos and display their creations in the Children’s Room. Legos will be provided. Parents or caregivers must stay with children.
- Youth Nature Club (3:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Youth volunteers in grades 6th-12th are invited to join in nature-themed activities and help with the library’s seasonal veggie garden and native plant garden. For details, see dedicated post.
- MICCA Showcase (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School Auditorium: The concert will feature performances by Algonquin’s Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble.. For details and tickets, click here.
- 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.)
- Virtual Author Talk (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A, “Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult”. 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.
- Friends of the Southborough Library (7:30 – 8:45 pm) @ where: Monthly meeting to discuss funding library programs and planning for upcoming fundraisers. New and prospective members are always welcome. If you are interested in attending, please email friendsofsouthboroughlib@gmail.com. For details about the Friends, click here.
- 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, April 3, 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.
- 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.
- Beginning Birding with Hands on Nature (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library: Registration is required for this limited space, free event for ages 5 to 11 to learn more about the birds in your yard and how to identify them. For details, see dedicated post.
- Neary Building Open Forum (6:30 pm) @ Public Safety Building and zoom: Joint Meeting with Southborough School Committee, Select Board, and Advisory on Overall Project. For details, see related post.
- Karaoke (9:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come and be the star. DJ and Karaoke at Owens every Thursday.
Friday, April 4, 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.
- 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.
Frozen Jr. (6:00 pm) @ Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School Auditorium: Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School’s spring play is the junior version of Disney’s musical “Frozen”. For details, see Facebook flyer right.
Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Neary Building Financial Presentation (9:00 am) @ Trottier Middle School Auditorium: Presentation on project costs and tax outlook. For details, see related post.
- Frozen Jr. (1:00 pm) @ Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School Auditorium: Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School’s spring play is the junior version of Disney’s musical “Frozen”. For details, see Facebook flyer above right.
- 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.
- Safe Spaces Community Gatherings (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church parish hall, 27 Main St: The gathering is “for anyone who wants to support LGBTQ+ youth or simply be part of a community that champions the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people.” For details, see related post.
Updated (3/30/25 4:55 pm): The Neary Building Project forum on Thursday has been relocated from Trottier Middle School to the Public Safety Building to allow for zoom participation as well.
