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, November 4, 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.
- sit & knit (2:00pm – 4:00pm) @ 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.
- D&D Workshop (2:00pm – 4:00pm) @ Southborough Library: Try out a Dungeons and Dragons one-shot campaign on a cold Saturday afternoon, led by Quest at Hand’s professional Dungeon Masters. Please see the dedicated post for more details.
Sunday, November 5, 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, November 6, 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, November 7, 2023
- A day in the life of a junior farmer (9 a.m. – Noon) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Coinciding with Marlboro Schools Professional Development Day, this drop-off program is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Pre-registration (and fee) required. See related posts for more information.
- 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.
- ARHS Unified Basketball Mooyah Fundraiser (11am – 9pm) @ Mooyah, Northborough Crossing: Description. Please mention Algonquin Unified Basketball when placing your order to have a portion of the proceeds donated to the program. Please see the dedicated post for more details.
- 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.
- cookbook club (6:30pm – 8:30pm) @ Southborough Library: Each month, participants are encouraged to choose a recipe to make and share at a library gathering.Please see related article for details. To participate, email msorensen@southboroughma.com.
- 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, November 8, 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.
- Elder law advice (10:00 – 10:45 a.m.) @ Phone or Zoom: Southborough seniors can sign up for a free 15-minute session of personalized legal advice from an elder law attorney. For more information, see the Senior Center Newsletter, p. 30. Ten.
- Manga & Anime Club (4:30pm – 5:30pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Conference Room: Monthly discussion club for fans ages 12 and up.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. Register for Children’s Room (or email kivers@southboroughma.com or call 508-485-5031).
- MBTA Zoning Mapping Workshop (6:30 p.m.) @ Southboro Senior Center: “Mapping” where multifamily housing sites should be appropriately located in Southboro, including 10 acres near the train station and another 40 acres in other areas. Residents are invited for the opportunity to help. of the town. Please see the dedicated post for more details.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
- Southborough Gardeners November Guest Day (10 a.m.) @ Pilgrim Church Fellowship Hall: The annual event includes flower arranging demonstrations from expert speakers, light refreshments, a holiday boutique, and raffles. Please see the dedicated post for more details.
- 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 for ages 0-2 with parent or guardian. Each session includes puppets and music. Registration is not required. See related posts for more information.
- young scientist (1:00 – 1:45 pm) @ Southborough Library: Instructions. See related posts for more information.
- drop in lego (3:30pm – 4:30pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Conference Room: Children can build with Lego and display their creations in the nursery. We will provide Lego. Parents or guardians should remain with their children.
- 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.
- teen online book club (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.) Via Chat on Discord: Southboro Library’s Virtual Monthly Book Club for High School Students.Please see related article for details.
Friday, November 10, 2023
- Veterans Day Closed: Some town facilities will close early on the federal holiday, including the Southboro Library, Senior Center, and most town halls. (Town Hall is open until 5 p.m.; public schools are in session; transfer stations have regular business hours.)
veterans day, Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Veterans Day Closed: Southborough Library and Transfer Station are closed for the holiday.
- look for food: By 9 a.m., drop off a marked bag containing food donated to the food pantry on your doorstep or driveway for pick-up by a Scout volunteer in town.Scouts do pickups throughout the day (And we will be sorting items at Pilgrim Church starting at noon.) 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.
- veterans day (11:00 a.m.) @ All War Memorial: Veterans will lead a short Veterans Day parade through town, followed by a ceremony that includes readings and patriotic music. Please see the dedicated post for more details.
- survive the winter (11am – 1pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: An interactive walk to learn how Chestnut Hill Farm prepares for and survives winter. Pre-registration (and fee) required. (Veterans can also request free tickets.) See related article for details.
Sunday, November 12, 2023
- kids turkey trot (9:00 – 11:00 am) @ Trottier Middle School Track: Annual Thanksgiving season free fun run for children ages 8 and up in strollers, sponsored by the Southborough Kinder Group. For more information and to apply, please see the dedicated post.
- 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.
- Assabet Valley Master Singers (3:30pm – 5:30pm) @ Pilgrim Church: The community choir’s fall concert, “Choral Tapestry,” weaves together classical and contemporary works. Please see our dedicated post for more details.
- Girls Lacrosse Clinic to Learn to Play (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ 911 Field: Northborough Southborough Girls Lacrosse is hosting a free clinic for kindergarten through 6th grade students covering the basics of the sport. Registration is open until November 10th (Friday). Click here to sign up.