What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Wednesday, April 23

* Franklin Art Association Art Show and Sale Exhibit  (Norfolk Public Library)

 

10:30am The BenAnna Band! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Petting Zoo with Records and Burpee! (Franklin Public Library)

4:30pm Children's Museum of Franklin fund raising (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm Stuffed Animal Sleepover! (Franklin Public Library)

 

 

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

 

 

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Children's Museum at La Cantina Wednesday from 4:30 PM TO 10:00 PM

Children's Museum at La Cantina Wednesday

Make plans with family or friends at La Cantina this Wednesday and 10% of sales will go to Children’s Museum of Franklin! 

 

Together, we can open the doors to discovery and joy for children and families across our region.

 

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Children's Museum at La Cantina this Wednesday (4/23/25) and more Spring Break plans!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Friends, We're getting so close—and we're overjoyed to share that the interior construction of the Children's Museum of Franklin is nearly complete! Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be sharing sneak peeks as new exhibits are installed and the museum truly takes shape.   To help us open our doors, we've got some exciting fundraisers and ways to support coming up this week and next. Every bit of help brings us one step closer to welcoming families into a space built for creativity, discovery, and joy. Click the images below to learn more!  A few more ways to get involved: Remember, our Founding Families program will close out at the end of April. Additionally, you can sign up to learn more about volunteer opportunities in our space by following this link. Be sure to follow us on social media (@childrensmuseumfranklin) to stay in the loop and see all the behind-the-scenes progress—we can't wait to share this journey with you!   With gratitude,   Erin & Meg

Make a Difference today and help the Children's Museum of Franklin by eating at Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's Fundraiser

Friends,

We are thrilled to share images of exhibits that have begun to arrive at 157 Cottage Street. But, first, you can support us at Jersey Mike’s today in Franklin, Medway OR Milford! Donate $5 at Jersey Mike’s and get a FREE regular sub. 

 

Details here ->

Meg & Erin in the structure

Now that dinner is taken care of, we are over-the-moon to share photos of some incredible progress in our space. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram where we post regular updates!

First up, the photo below at left shows our climbing structure, presenting a gross motor opportunity within the space. As kids climb through, they’ll find friendly monsters painted by Erin and June Mint Designs.

The gazebo pictured is a central feature to our Imaginative Play Downtown, and offers a climbing opportunity for our littlest friends. This piece was built and donated by Woodstock Building Associates.

 

 

 

Can you guess what C.R. Schmall is building in the next photo? This work is underway now and we can’t wait to reveal the finished project later this week on socials! 

The remaining photos can be found on the Children's Museum page ->

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Find out more about the Museum and donate directly to their efforts ->

https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/

Get your spot today and save the date to "Move for the Museum" May 4

via BFT Franklin Village and Franklin Area Moms:

 

"Move for the Museum" May 4

Comment RSVP to snag your free tickets to join us along with @franklinareamoms, in support of the incredible @childrensmuseumfranklin, the vision of two local moms coming to life to benefit all local communities!

✨ All proceeds go directly to benefit this nonprofit museum dedicated to creating a space for kids to Discover, Imagine, and Grow!

What to Expect:
🔵45min group training session for all levels and abilities
🔵local vendors and raffles featuring prizes from area businesses
🔵1 Complimentary Raffle ticket per participant
🔵Meet and greet with founders of the Museum, @meghannajones and @efgallagher

👟 Come move with us @downtownsportsfranklin, connect with others in the community, and make a difference—because we are stronger together 💥

🎟 FREE Admission —Donations appreciated at the door!
Can’t make it? Send us a DM for details on how to donate now!

💥Comment RSVP or click link in bio to reserve your spot! Space is limited so grab your tickets NOW! 

 

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Get your meal at Panera today and help the Children's Museum

Get your meal at Panera today

Show this flyer at Panera in Franklin Village or order online Sunday tomorrow and a portion of sales goes to Children’s Museum of Franklin!

Online orders use the code "FUND4U"

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For more about the Children's Msueum or to donate directly to their mission ->  https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, March 23, 2025 ???

Sunday, March 23

** "Look Up" Gallery (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm Children's Museum Fundraiser (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

2:00pm (sold out) FPAC: Mel Brooks "The Producers" (THE BLACK BOX)

2:00pm An Evening of Short Plays (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:00pm Rehearsal for Distinguished Young Women (Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

🚧 Building Progress: See What’s Happening Behind the Scenes!

Note: There is a fund raising event today at Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub from 2 to 5 PM

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Friends, We are thrilled to share some sneak peek photos into 157 Cottage Street. Construction is progressing smoothly and our walls are now fully up! A passerby will notice that our old garage door has been replaced by large windows, bringing so much natural light into the space. Over the next couple of weeks, painting will be complete and flooring installation will begin, bringing us another step closer to opening. Exhibits will begin to arrive at the start of April – stay tuned for more photos as the space truly comes to life! Fundraising remains our biggest hurdle before we can open our doors. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Museum is truly made possible by this incredible community of individuals, families and organizations. Your contribution of any amount has the ability to spark joy, create connections, encourage discovery and complete this hub for community. Join us tomorrow for a fundraiser at Teddy Gallagher's between 2:00 and 5:00 pm! (View details.) or  visit our website to support the Museum today. With joy and gratitude, Erin & Meg What you see here:  Left: Erin shows her four-year-old (and chief exhibit tester) where the climbing structure will be. Bottom Left: Hall & office wall – with drywall up! Bottom Right: View from the water area into the exhibit space. What you see here: Right: Meg unboxes the giant pumping heart exhibit that just arrived from Germany! Bottom Left: Testing out the incredible human bodies mirror from BPI. Bottom Right: WBA finishes up sanding the gazebo for our baby/crawler zone.

Become a Founding Family for the Children's Museum by April

Your contribution today helps open the doors.

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Exciting things are happening! Our community is coming together to bring Children's Museum of Franklin to life, but we need your help to make it a reality. You're invited to become a Founding Family, playing a vital role in opening the doors to a place where children can learn, explore, and create unforgettable memories.  Our Founding Families, now 60 and counting, have committed to a tax-deductible donation of $1,000 or more via one-time, monthly, or quarterly payments, providing truly essential funding that helps to open the doors of the Museum.  All Founding Families will be listed in our lobby and on our website, establishing legacy for their family within an organization that will impact children for generations to come.  Learn more and become a Founding Family today – visit www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/founding-families or email Erin at erin@childrensmuseumfranklin.org This program will close in April, ahead of our opening. Reach out today! Thank you for being part of this journey! Erin & Meg

Hear about the Children’s Museum of Franklin! at Teddy Gallagher's Sunday, Mar 23 from 2 to 5 PM

Hear about the Children’s Museum of Franklin!
 at Teddy Gallagher's Sunday, Mar 23 from 2 to 5 PM

 

"Teddy’s honored and proud to support the new Children’s Museum of Franklin!  

Please come by and show your support for this incredible endeavor. Sunday 3/23 2:00-5:00PM.  

See you all then!! "

 

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For additional info on the Children's Museum ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/03/childrens-museum-update-you-can-help.html

Children's Museum Update: You can help them open their doors this spring

We just left the @franklindowntownpartnership meeting and, feeling energized and excited, headed straight to the building to check in. Over the next week, this background is going to transform - sheetrock will go up and the old garage bay will be replaced with massive windows. Erin wants to go into construction; Meg says no. 😂😂

Shortly after that, exhibits will begin to arrive. Can you believe it?! 

This is where it gets exciting, vibrant, and the momentum will build. This is where YOU come in. We can’t open until we meet our funding needs. 

Please consider a donation and share onwards with your network or your organization. 

Children's Museum Update Erin & Meg

YOU have the potential to create powerful impact in your community, to create opportunities for generations of kids and families, to establish legacy for YOUR family.

Learn more at childrensmuseumfranklin.org/open and join us to OPEN THE DOORS!

With gratitude,
Erin and Meg

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The presentation document shared at the Downtown Partnerhsip meeting Thursday  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BQ_rjKfA1bMD54-YdW5LlKtRJdQnW2hk/view?usp=drive_link

If you missed the conversation with Erin & Meg in February, you can listen to it here ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/erin-meg-share-their-excitement-as.html

Enjoy the FREE Children's Museum mobile exhibits at Patriot Place on Sunday, Feb 23

Patriot Place Sunday, Feb 23

 "We’re back! Join us Feb 23 at Patriot Place (indoors!) for a FREE Mobile Museum featuring ALL of our themed areas, including (sock)

skating! 

There are no time blocks for this event - come anytime between 10 AM and 5 PM!  

Register at: childrensmuseumfranklin.org/register"

Did you listen to the excitement in Erin & Meg's voices as we talked of the opening of their facility on Cottage St here in Franklin?

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/erin-meg-share-their-excitement-as.html

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