Coverage of recreational activities for Southborough. Focus on events in town. Additional features on events related to residents or local organizations.
Do your kids want to learn more about wrestling? Consider attending an informational “open mat night” offered by the Algonquin wrestling team next week, and then sign up for their 19-session youth clinic which starts on December 1. Read the full article → from Algonquin wrestling offering youth clinics and Open Mat Night
Trick or treating on Saturday isn’t the only fun event going on in Southborough this weekend. Saturday, in particular, is chock full of options. Here’s everything I know about. Read the full article → from What to do in Southborough this weekend
The annual Firefighters Association Halloween Parade originally scheduled for this past Sunday afternoon was one of the first casualties of the weekend’s snowstorm. But with trick-or-treating in Southborough moved to Saturday, November 5, several of you asked whether the parade might be rescheduled as well. Read the full article → from Halloween parade will not be rescheduled, but the library is celebrating Halloween all week
Come to the new South Union Playground (21 Highland Street) on Sunday to celebrate its grand opening. In addition to the playground itself, kids will enjoy face painting, a magician, and more. There will also be snacks and drinks. Read the full article → from Reminder: South Union Playground grand opening celebration on Sunday
With snow in the forecast, now seems like a good time to start thinking about the upcoming ski and snowboard season. If you need to gear up, there will be a couple of opportunities to do so in the coming weeks. Read the full article → from Annual ski and snowboard swap at Assabet on Sunday
The annual Southborough Firefighters Association Halloween parade will be held on Sunday, October 30 starting at 4:00 pm. Read the full article → from Firefighters Association Halloween parade on Sunday
Today isn’t exactly a good playground day, but when the sun returns, be sure to check out the new South Union Playground (21 Highland Street), which is now officially open for play. And mark your calendars for a grand opening celebration at the playground on October 30. All the details are in the flyer below Read the full article → from South Union Playground is officially open
If the pumpkin gallery I posted later today wasn’t enough to get you motivated to create some fall masterpieces to decorate your home, Gulbankians has some extra inspiration for you. Read the full article → from Sign up for a pumpkin decorating event at Gulbankians on Sunday
There were some clever pumpkins on display at Heritage Day this year, from a ghostly bride to an Angry Bird to a feisty-looking Yoda. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Heritage Day pumpkin lighting
With temperatures reaching into the 80’s yesterday, Heritage Day felt more like a celebration of summer than of autumn. No doubt the weather contributed to what was from all appearances a fabulous turnout. Read the full article → from Southborough celebrates Heritage Day (with PHOTOS)
Here’s the Heritage Day schedule of events. The fun starts on Sunday with the Rotary-sponsored road race in the morning and pumpkin lighting in the event. The main event on Monday kicks off with the annual Heritage Day parade and continues with music, games, and family fun. Read the full article → from Repost: Heritage Day events and schedule
Monday is Heritage Day, and that means there will be some extra traffic around town. Read the full article → from Where to park (and not park) for Heritage Day
Here’s the Heritage Day schedule of events. The fun starts on Sunday with the Rotary-sponsored road race in the morning and pumpkin lighting in the event. The main event on Monday kicks off with the annual Heritage Day parade and continues with music, games, and family fun. Read the full article → from Heritage Day events and schedule (updated)
The Friends of the Southborough Library will hold their annual book sale on Heritage Day, Monday, October 10, and they’re accepting donations of gently-used books. You can deliver them to the library up until Friday, October 7. Read the full article → from Library accepting donations of books – and cookies! – for annual Heritage Day sale