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Pumpkin Stroll — October 12th (Updated – Again – Cancelled)

Start planning how to carve or paint your pumpkins this year.

by Beth Melo on
Pumpkin stroll pics L-R cropped from photos by Rotary from Facebook and contributed with credit to Ron Hereema

[Updated (10/10/2025 4:23 pm): The event is cancelled due to the forecast.]

In Southborough, we don’t wait until just before Halloween to start carving jack o’lanterns. The community’s big annual display, organized by the Southborough Rotary Club, takes place during the three day Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day weekend. 

For those of you who plan to take part, you might want to start thinking about how to decorate your gourds this year. Other readers will want to mark their calendars to check out the Pumpkin Stroll a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Pumpkin Stroll — October 12th (Updated – Again – Cancelled)

Sign Up for a Stained Glass “Suncatcher” Workshop for Teens and Adults

Rec is offering three one-off special classes with a special theme for ages 13+. The first one is next Friday evening, October 3rd.

by Beth Melo on

Next week, Southborough Recreation is offering a one-night only workshop to make a fall themed stained glass “suncatcher”. The class is open to anyone aged 13+ (with a fee). Two more opportunities, to make different styles of suncatchers will follow this fall. Read the full article → from Sign Up for a Stained Glass “Suncatcher” Workshop for Teens and Adults

Northborough’s Applefest: Open now, in full swing this weekend

The 4 day festival features activities linked to Southborough through shared schools and sports

by Beth Melo on

Northborough’s annual four day Applefest takes place starting today. The Town is promoting a slew of activities through the weekend. The good news is a clear forecast for Friday – Sunday when most of the fun takes place. Read the full article → from Northborough’s Applefest: Open now, in full swing this weekend

Sign up Wednesday for Senior Center’s early fall programs

Registration opens next week for the Town's next slate of programs for seniors.

by Beth Melo on

The Southborough Senior Center opens registration at 10:00 am this Wednesday (September 3rd) for upcoming programs. Here’s what they have in store for September and October (plus one program in early November). Read the full article → from Sign up Wednesday for Senior Center’s early fall programs

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