Westborough Connects understands that digital devices are necessary for navigating many parts of life and relationships today. Westborough Unplugs, part of National Screen Free Week, encourages us to "unplug" in order to nurture our in-person social connections and discover the incredible local opportunities beyond our screens. We work with community partners to host and promote local events, culminating in the annual Unplug and Explore Nourse Farm.

We are grateful for the generous support of Westborough Unplugs 2025 from Central One Federal Credit Union, Grossman Development Group, Reliant Foundation, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Central National Gottesman Foundation, Dolan & Maloney Insurance Agency, Prototype Training Systems and WASA (Westborough Athletic & Social Association).

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8:30am

Downtown Run/Walk, hosted by Westborough Newcomers Club

The Westborough Newcomers Run/Walk Club is open to people of all abilities. Join them for 30 minutes of walking or running, your choice. Strollers and dogs welcome!

Location: Meet outside Red Barn Coffee Roasters at the rotary (17 South Street)

All ages welcome. No pre-registration required.

9am

Community Bike Ride, hosted by Westborough Active Transportation and Safety Committee and Westborough Police

May 4th is National Ride a Bike Day! It's the perfect day for this annual community ride around downtown Westborough. The route is about 5 miles. HELMETS REQUIRED.

Meeting spot: 90 West Main Street; meet at the Westborough High School upper parking lot, outside the auditorium doors.

This event is appropriate for people with experience riding on two-wheel bicycles. Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. No pre-registration required

1:30-3:30PM

Family Nature Hike and Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Westborough Community Land Trust

Come on a kid-length hike, where youngsters will explore nature with their parents and participate in a fun nature scavenger hunt! Pencil or pen, camera/phone, long pants, closed shoes, and insect repellent recommended. Trail Map HERE.

Meeting spot: Meet at the Gilmore Pond Trail Entrance, GPS address near 19 Quick Farm Road.

All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. No pre-registration required.

10am

Chair Yoga & Community Connections, hosted by The Willows of Westborough

Join for a calming 45-minute chair yoga session in the peaceful courtyard at The Willows. Drawing from the Kripalu tradition, this gentle class helps reduce stress, improve flexibility, and build strength through accessible seated poses. Afterward, relax with a healthy snack and refreshing beverage as we mingle and connect with one another.

Location: The Willows Courtyard (weather permitting; will be moved inside, if needed); 1 Lyman Street

This event is for adults. Please register by contacting Lauren Kutz, Director of Resident Engagement, lkutz@salmonhealth.com, 774-278-4897.

Click HERE for event flyer.

5-6:45pm

Old-Fashioned Bike Parade, hosted by WPS Elementary Parent Groups, Westborough Police & Westborough Connects

Decorate your bikes at home or use our supplies when you arrive! Scooters, tricycles, wheelchairs and strollers also welcome! Arrive at 5pm to get air in your bike tires courtesy of Landry’s Bicycles, visit with sponsors Dolan and Maloney Insurance for some fun surprises, get your bike helmet checked (or receive a free bike helmet, while supplies last) courtesy of MAPFRE and Boston Children’s Hospital. The parade, led by members of Westborough Police, will begin promptly at 6pm.

Participation coupons donated by Dairy Queen in Westborough.

Location: behind Hastings Elementary School (111 East Main Street), enter near the playground entrance from the parking lot

This event is for elementary school-aged children and younger. Spectators of all ages are welcome. No pre-registration required.

Click HERE for event flyer.

10am-7pm

DIY Craft Fest, hosted by Westborough Public Library

Take a break from the screens and let your imagination run wild at our DIY Craft Fest! This drop-in event is all about getting hands-on and having fun with art supplies of all shapes and sizes. We’ll provide the materials (while supplies last) —you bring the creativity!    

Location: Westborough Public Library main floor for teens and adults; Children's Room for kid-friendly crafting fun between 2-7pm

All ages welcome. No pre-registration required.

12-1pm

Unplugged Walk and Talk, hosted by Westborough Connects

Join us for this lunchtime walk around downtown Westborough.

Meeting spot: the gazebo at Bay State Green (1100 Union Street)

This event is for adults; Babies and children in strollers welcome. No pre-registration required.

2:30-5pm

Teens on the Torch, hosted by Elsie Kaye Glassworks

Calling all teens (in grades 6-12) - trade in your cellphone for a torch and come play with fire! Find out how glass beads are made using a benchtop torch and small rods of colored glass. Then, you’ll have the chance to melt glass and make your very own bead. Participants will be rotating throughout the session, so that everyone will have an opportunity to make at least 1-2 beads. Drop in any time within the session.

Location: Elsie Kaye Glassworks, 3 Union Street

This event is for teens in grade 6-12. Registration required. Limited space available.

Click HERE to register.

5:30-6:15pm

Outdoor Workout, hosted by MidStrong

Take advantage of an exciting outdoor workout led by the MidStrong coaches at Bay State Commons. This session will focus on body weight movements and promises a fun and challenging experience for all fitness levels. Bring a towel or yoga mat and a water bottle.

Connect and enjoy post-workout protein smoothies donated by The Fresh Monkee

Location: Bay State Green, 1100 Union Street

This event is for adults. Registration required. Online registration preferred; on-site registration also welcomed.

Click HERE to register.

5:45-6:45pm

Youth Boxing Class, hosted by Westborough Recreation

This class is great for all levels (grades 3-12), including those without previous boxing experience. Tessa, an experienced boxing coach, will guide the class through various skills and drills, leaving you with a sense of pride and accomplishment!

Location: Fitness Room, Westborough Community Center, 1500 Union Street

This event is for youth in grades 3-12. Registration required. Limited space available.

Click HERE to Register

4-7pm

Ice Cream Wednesday, hosted by Scoop on Real Estate & Scoop Enjoyment Officer (SEO) Amy Dwyer

Visit Amy outside of Uhlman's Ice Cream to learn about Ice Cream Wednesday and enjoy one free baby-size scoop of ice cream per household (limited to the first 100 households). Westborough Connects will also be there, so stop by for a visit.

Location: Uhlman's Ice Cream, 234 East Main Street

All ages welcome. Register on-site to receive free baby-size scoop.

6:30-7:45pm

Family Face Off: Minute-to-Win-It Games, hosted by Westborough Public Library

Unplug from screens and connect with your community by teaming up for this puzzle challenge! Four identical puzzles will be on the tables in the Main Floor Reading Room. Put together a team of up to four members, and race to see which group can put the pieces together first. Winning team members will receive a prize! Arrive early--puzzling begins at 6:30pm sharp.

Location: Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main Street

This event is for all ages. Registration required.

Click HERE to register.

4-8pm

please support westborough connects with our Panera Bread Fundraiser!

Purchase food from Panera Bread in Westborough and 20% of the sale will be donated to Westborough Connects. This is a great way to support initiatives such as Westborough Unplugs! IMPORTANT: Must show a digital copy or print out of the flyer when ordering. Dine in or take your order to go!

Location: Panera Bread in Westborough, 600 Union Street

All ages welcome. No pre-registration required (but you must show the flyer).

9-10am

Unplugged Walk and Talk, hosted by Westborough Connects

Join us for a morning walk around downtown Westborough 

Meeting spot: the gazebo at Bay State Green (1100 Union Street)

This event is for adults; Babies and children in strollers welcome. No pre-registration required.

4:30-5:15pm

Meet the Ukele Storytime, hosted by Westborough Public Library

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Come to Meet the Ukulele Storytime! Join Julie Stepanek for stories, songs, and a short ukulele lesson. No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one of hers!

This program is for kids ages 4 - 8 with a caregiver, space is limited.

Location: Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main Street.

This event is for children, ages 4-8, with a caregiver. Registration required; Limited spots available.

Click HERE to register

5:30-7:30pm

Bookin' It to Bay State, hosted by Westborough Connects

Join readers of all ages for this "drop everything and read" community event. Bring a book to read and a blanket (or chair!). This event features a storytime with Armstrong Elementary's librarian, a Hygge House Books and Tatnuck Bookseller book swap for all ages (bring a book, take a book), WPL's Mobile Library, and the Westborough Senior Center welcome table. Grab your dinner first at Panera Bread, show the flyer and support Westborough Connects.

Book basket raffle prizes offered by Hygge House Books and local author Megan Litwin.

Location: Westborough's Bay State Green, 1100 Union Street

All ages welcome. No pre-registration required.

Click HERE for event flyer.

9:30-11am

Connect Over Coffee, hosted by Westborough Connects and Prototype Training Systems.

Drop by for a free cup of coffee and a pastry at Westborough Unplugs sponsor Prototype Training Systems. Connect Over Coffee meet ups are informal opportunities for social connection and a great time to learn more about Westborough Connects.

Location: Prototype Training Systems, 50 East Main Street

All ages welcome. No pre-registration required.

4-5pm

Beginner Clinics - Tennis and Pickleball, hosted by Boston Ski & Tennis

Join Boston Ski & Tennis instructors for an introductory clinic - choose tennis or pickleball.

Proper shoes/sneakers required. Equipment will be available. PLEASE NOTE: Boston Ski & Tennis is offering free racquet/paddle demo during Westborough Unplugs. Details HERE

Tennis clinic location: Courts on West Street (outside Armstrong Elementary School)

Pickleball clinic location: Nelson Ball Courts, Lyman Street, across from Lake Chauncy

This event is for adults and adolescents 16+. Space is limited, first-come, first-served. No pre-registration required.

5:30pm

Walk for Wellness, hosted by Wholistic Health Alliance

Join this 'Walk for Wellness' with family and friends around the beautiful Chauncy Lake. Take some strides towards your physical and mental well-being in this beautiful nature trail, while also supporting the community initiatives and Youth Empowerment projects of the Wholistic Health Alliance, a 501c3 national non-profit.

Location: Lake Chauncy trailhead. Take Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Way. Proceed straight up the hill, past the soccer fields on your left; take the last left turn before the parking lot for the condo building; park in the lot near the yellow gate.

All ages welcome. No pre-registration required.

Click HERE for event flyer

9-10am

Dog Walk, hosted by Westborough High School’s Humane Society Club

Grab your dog and leash and leave your phone behind. Join Westborough High School’s Humane Society club members for a morning dog walk.

Location: Veterans Freedom Park, 169A West Main Street

All ages welcome. No pre-registration required.

Click HERE for event flyer.

12-4pm

Unplug and Explore Nourse Farm, hosted by Nourse Farm and Westborough Connects

Wrap up Westborough Unplugs 2025 with this wonderful tradition. Explore Nourse Farm from its rolling green hills, varied berry bushes and even its Hereford cattle. Nourse Farm offers the Westborough community a chance to unplug and reconnect with the natural beauty around us. There is something for everyone! Activities include: Cattle Talk, Nature Phtotography Walk led by local photographer Nancy Wright, Tractor Touch, Natural Tie Dye activity, and so much more!

PLUS, enter our free raffle for a chance to win a Turquoise Table for your front yard.

Location: Nourse Farm, 70 Nourse Street

All ages welcome. No pre-registration required.

Click HERE for all the details

Disconnect to Reconnect!

Our annual “Disconnect to Reconnect Challenge” will be available on May 4th!

As part of Westborough Unplugs, Westborough Connects also promotes resources and tips for restoring balance of screen use in our everyday lives. HERE is a link to a printable 2024 Westborough Unplugs Resources Guide. The 2025 version will be available on May 4th.

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