Coverage of recreational activities for Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events related to residents or local organizations.
An always-popular part of Southborough’s Heritage Day weekend is the pumpkin lighting. Pumpkins range from elaborate to goofy, but they all look amazing lined up on the stone wall along Common Street. Read the full article → from Now’s the time to start planning your pumpkin for Heritage Day
Southborough may be 25% water, but that doesn’t mean there’s a public place to swim. Tonight the Recreation Department will go before the Selectmen to float an idea that would give kids in town if not a place to swim, at least a place to splash around. Read the full article → from Rec Department wants to give kids a place to splash around
There’s still time to sign up for the Southborough Rotary’s annual road race to benefit the Southborough Food Pantry. The race starts at 10:00 am on Sunday, October 10, at Neary. Read the full article → from Still time to sign up for the Heritage Day road race
It’s never too early to gear up for winter. If you’re in need of new skis, snowboards, or skates, the Friends of Southborough Recreation has you covered. Read the full article → from Save the date: Southborough Recreation ski, board, and skate swap – 10/23
It may not be apple picking weather out there today what with all this rain, but when the sun comes out you can bet many of us will be hitting the apple orchards. Read the full article → from Your favorite places: Apple picking
Heritage Day is fast approaching, and excitement is building. All your favorites from last year will make a return this year, including the scarecrow contest, road race, pumpkin lighting, parade, and the pie-eating contest. Read the full article → from Heritage Day events and schedule
A year ago this month, the Beals Preserve — a 55-acre parcel of open space nestled between Main Street and Red Gate and Hickory Lanes — had its grand opening. To celebrate the anniversary, the Southborough Open Land Foundation will host an open house at the property on Saturday. Read the full article → from Open House at the Beals Preserve on Saturday
If you’re training for the annual Heritage Day Road Race, you’ll want to know the route. Read the full article → from Check out the route for the Heritage Day Road Race
Scarecrows will once again grace the lawn of the Community House come Heritage Day thanks to the Southborough Gardeners’ Scarecrows Come to Town Contest. Read the full article → from Scarecrows are coming to town again this year
The 19th annual Falconi Family Golf Tournament will be held this year on Monday, September 20 at Juniper Hill in Northborough. Read the full article → from Sign up for the Falconi Family Memorial Golf Tournament
Heritage Day, Southborough’s annual fall festival will be held this year on Monday, October 11. Like last year you can expect a parade and vendors galore. The annual Heritage Day Road Race sponsored by Southborough Rotary will take place on October 10, and the Southborough Gardeners will again this year host a scarecrow contest. Read the full article → from Save the date: Heritage Day is October 11
Every year the Southborough Recreation Department offers a range of classes and programs for all ages. Read the full article → from Register now for fall and winter recreation programs
It takes a village to make Southborough’s annual Summer Nights celebration a success, and the Recreation Department passed along these words of thanks for all those who helped out. Read the full article → from Rec Department says thanks for the Summer Nights
A pair of eyeglasses and a Vera Bradley wristlet were left behind at Summer Nights last night. If they’re yours, you can call the Recreation Department at 508-229-4452 to identify them. Read the full article → from Did you lose something at Summer Nights?