Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or about) our town this weekend and next.
( gray font Below are previously established events held weekly or bi-weekly. )
Saturday, October 14, 2023
- NSBORO Influenza Vaccination Clinic (9 a.m. – noon) @ Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Northborough/Southborough residents and employees can sign up for this “drive-thru” vaccine clinic for ages 6 months and older . Please see the dedicated post for more details.
- goat hangout and rumble (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @Chestnut Hill Farm: (Previously called “Hiking with Goats.”) When you book, you and your family or group of friends can enjoy a one-hour experience with our friendly goats in harness and leash. Click here for more information.
- Saturday Scarecrow Selfie (10am – 2pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Stop by for a selfie with the scarecrow. Costumes and accessories are welcome. (Registration is not required.) Please see the related article for details.
- Owls, spiders, bats, oh my! (10:00 – 11:30am) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Learn about the spookiest wildlife in this fun, family-friendly program! Pre-registration (and fee) required. See related posts for more information.
- Junior high school reading club (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Conference Room: Monthly book club for grades 6-8 featuring discussions and activities.Please see related article for details.
- read to dog (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) @ Southborough Library, Children’s Room: Children ages 5 and older can register for the opportunity to read to a therapy dog.Please see related article for details.
- sit & knit (2pm – 4pm) @ Southborough Library: Bi-weekly program for ages 18 and older. Stop by and work on your latest knitting or crochet project while enjoying the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. All levels are welcome, but formal instruction is not provided.
Sunday, October 15, 2023
- goat hangout and rumble (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @Chestnut Hill Farm: (Previously called “Hiking with Goats.”) When you book, you and your family or group of friends can enjoy a one-hour experience with our friendly goats in harness and leash. Click here for more information.
Monday, October 16, 2023
- Elderly walking group (8:30 a.m.) @ Trottier Middle School Outdoor Track: Free weekly walking group hosted by the Southborough Senior Center. The walk usually lasts an hour, but you can go on for as long as you like. It’s a loop, so feel free to join us later.
- Preschool story time (10:30am – 11:15am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2 to 5 are invited to participate in stories and crafts based on weekly themes. Registration is not required. See related posts for more information.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- Preschool story time (10:30am – 11:15am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2 to 5 are invited to participate in stories and crafts based on weekly themes. Registration is not required. See related posts for more information.
- A book with a rabbit (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Interactive story time for preschoolers (accompanied by a parent) in the rabbit garden, where the farm’s Flemish Giant rabbits hop around. Pre-registration (and fee) required. See related posts for more information.
- bridge (12:00 p.m.) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly Card Group. Welcome new participants. For more information, please contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- 2nd and 3rd grade book groups (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Monthly book club with discussion and activities.Please see related article for details.
- Select Board Office Hours (6:00 – 7:00 p.m.) @ Townhouse Public Hearing Room, 17 Common St: Residents may stop by to speak informally with two board members about any questions, concerns, or interests. This session will be hosted by members Al Hamilton and Sam Stivers.
- backyard orchard (7:00 – 8:00 p.m.) @ Southborough Library, Main Floor: Presentation on techniques for successful fruit-bearing trees at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens. Register here.
- Otaku drinking trivia night (8:00 – 10:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly trivia game night with prizes. Please see the dedicated post for more details.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- Elderly walking group (8:30 a.m.) @ Southborough Cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free weekly walking group hosted by the Southborough Senior Center. The walk usually lasts an hour, but you can go on for as long as you like. It’s a loop, so feel free to join us later.
- Influenza clinic for the elderly (10am – 12pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-register for high-dose vaccines for ages 65 and older. Please see the dedicated post for more details.
- Influenza clinic for ages 12 and older (1:30 – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-register at the town’s flu clinic for those ages 12-64. Please see the dedicated post for more details.
- read to dog (6:30pm – 7:30pm) @ Southborough Library, Children’s Room: Children ages 5 and up with some reading ability read aloud to Perla, a certified therapy dog. Each child participating will have the opportunity to read a short book to Perla. Register for the Children’s Room (or email kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031).
- Southborough Rotary Club (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Main Floor: Southborough Rotary Club meeting. New members and potential members are always welcome. (Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month)
Thursday, October 19, 2023
- mahjong (10:00 a.m.) @ Southborough Senior Center: We welcome new players to our weekly program. Please feel free to stop by to see if you are interested. For more information, please contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- preschool farm explorer (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: For ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years, adult supervision required. Pre-registration (and fee) required. (Discount for siblings, free for children under 1 year old) Little farm explorers will fall in love with what life is like in Chestnut Hill. Each session has a different theme. (Available weekly.) See related posts for more information.
- baby/toddler story time (11:00am – 11:45am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Weekly program with parents for ages 0-2. Each session includes puppets and music. Registration is not required. See related posts for more information.
- tech time (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.) @ Southborough Library, Teen Room: Weekly drop-in sessions with help from a librarian or teen volunteer. Learn about library apps and databases, get device guidance, and get your technical questions answered.
- 4th and 5th grade book groups (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Room: Monthly book club with discussion and activities.Please see related article for details.
- story night (6:00 p.m.) @ Algonquin Regional High School, Black Box Theater, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: Northborough-Story Bridge Showcase featuring personal stories from 10 members of the Southborough public school community. Please see the dedicated post for more details.
- Flower Design Workshop — Hydrangea Wreath (Hours) @ Gulbankian Florist, 40 Mt. Vickery Rd: Make-your-own hydrangea and pennycress wreath workshops are free, space is limited, and advance registration is required. Please see the dedicated post for more details.
Friday, October 20, 2023
- Darmen’s Club (10:00am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to join us.
- kids jam (11:00 – 11:30 a.m.) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: From newborns to preschoolers, everyone can dance and sing. Registration is not required. Sponsored by Friends of Southboro Library. See related posts for more information.
- Canasta (11:15 a.m.) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly Card Group. For more information, please contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- finn fall fest (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.) @ Finn School: Students and families of young children are invited to enjoy food trucks, games, crafts, pony rides, musical chairs, folk dancing, storytime, student art, and more. The deadline for purchasing online tickets is October 18th. Please see the dedicated post for more details.
Saturday, October 21, 2023
- goat hangout and rumble (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @Chestnut Hill Farm: (Previously called “Hiking with Goats.”) When you book, you and your family or group of friends can enjoy a one-hour experience with our friendly goats in harness and leash. Click here for more information.
- Saturday Scarecrow Selfie (10am – 2pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Stop by for a selfie with the scarecrow. Costumes and accessories are welcome. (Registration is not required.) Please see the related article for details.
- sit & knit (2pm – 4pm) @ Southborough Library: Bi-weekly program for ages 18 and up. Stop by and work on your latest knitting or crochet project while enjoying the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. All levels are welcome, but formal instruction is not provided.
- yoga for grieving mothers (4:00 -5:30 pm) @ Theracopia Therapeautic Wellness Center, 5 Crystal Pond Road: Free yoga, deep meditation, and Reiki healing offered to mothers and their families who have lost a child For more information, please see our dedicated post Please look.
Sunday, October 22, 2023
- goat hangout and rumble (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @Chestnut Hill Farm: (Previously called “Hiking with Goats.”) When you book, you and your family or group of friends can enjoy a one-hour experience with our friendly goats in harness and leash. Click here for more information.
- Candlelight vigil for peace (6pm) @ St. Mark’s School Grounds (corner of Rtes 30 and 85): Southborough Neighbors for Peace invites community members to this vigil. Please see the dedicated post for more details.