Children's Museum Spark Labs schedules two K&1 workshop on magnets

Children's Museum Spark Labs schedules
two K&1 workshop on magnets

"Get ready to pull, push, and experiment! In this hands-on, teamwork-powered class, kids will dive into the fascinating world of magnets. They’ll test which objects snap together, discover whether some magnets are mightier than others, and even see if magnetic forces can work through different materials. Through playful experiments and collaborative challenges, young scientists will explore, predict, and uncover magnetic magic together. Program is a two-week program for students in Grades K & 1 Dates: Thursdays, January 15 & January 22, 4:00-5:30 PM"

Learn more and register at childrensmuseumfranklin.org/magnets

Holiday Cheer (and Hours) from the Children’s Museum of Franklin!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Friends, Wishing you a season filled with joy, wonder, and time together. The Museum will be closed December 23–December 25 and January 1, and open with holiday hours on all other days over Winter Break. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, as holiday visits often sell out. Holiday Hours are as follows: Friday, 12/26: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Saturday, 12/27: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Sunday, 12/28: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Monday, 12/29: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Tuesday, 12/30: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Wednesday, 12/31: 9:00 am–1:30 pm Friday, 1/2: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Saturday, 1/3: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Sunday, 1/4: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Need a last-minute gift idea? A membership to Children's Museum of Franklin supports this local non-profit and is the gift that keeps on giving all year long – unlimited play, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of joy. You can learn more about gifting passes or memberships here. With cheer, Children's Museum of Franklin Pre-Register

Chronicle features Children's Museum (video)

Did you catch the Chronicle coverage of the Children's Museum of Franklin?

Watch it here ->  https://www.wcvb.com/article/new-childrens-museum-in-franklin-mass-combines-stem-community-and-creativity/69489239

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Chronicle features Children's Museum (video)

Children's Museum of Franklin: Thanksgiving holiday weekend pre-registration requested

via the Children's Museum of Franklin

Registration is open for Thanksgiving weekend - 11/28-30. Visit: childrensmuseumfranklin.org/register

Children's Museum of Franklin: Thanksgiving holiday weekend pre-registration requested

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Chronicle to feature segment on the Children's Museum of Franklin

Friends,

We’re excited to share big news: Children’s Museum of Franklin will be featured on WCVB’s award-winning show, Chronicle, this Wednesday (11/19/25) at 7:30 PM! 

Chronicle to feature segment on
the Children's Museum of Franklin

In our first two months, we’ve welcomed more than 13,000 visitors from nearly 250 towns across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and beyond. The community being built here is filled with joy, and we see the power of that come to life through the simple, meaningful act of learning through play.

The Chronicle segment will give viewers a look at the museum and our journey, as well as highlight a special exhibit on financial literacy, created through an incredible collaboration with our partner, Rockland Trust. This exhibit is a perfect example of how hands-on play can spark important life skills in a way that feels fun, empowering, and accessible to all.

We hope you’ll tune in with us!

When: Wednesday, November 19, 7:30 PM

Where: WCVB Channel 5’s Chronicle – – or watch the episode after it airs on Chronicle’s website or its YouTube channel.

With excitement,

Children’s Museum of Franklin

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, October 19, 2025 ??

Sunday, October 19

7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

8:00am Scary Scurry 5K and Fun Run (Children's Museum of Franklin 157 Cottage St)

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

12:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm Greenwich Bay Brass (free concert) (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:00pm Annie (THE BLACK BOX)

2:00pm The Wolves (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

What's happening in Franklin, MA

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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-calendar

Children's Museum road race course map

Children's Museum road race course map

The road race course is set for the Scary Scurry fund raising event for the Children's Museum of Franklin

Info and registration -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/scary-scurry

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We’re Open Monday (10/13/25) BUT Pre-Registration Required for Children's Museum of Franklin

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. A rainy no-school day calls for pre-registration! Snag your spot ahead to guarantee entry on Monday, October 13.  Guests and members add a "ticket" for every person in your party to ensure we have space for your group upon arrival. See you Monday!   Details & Register

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, September 25, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM

Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment features the ribbon cutting held at the Children's Museum of Franklin ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/childrens-museum-of-franklin-ribbon.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

• "The Turntable Show Album Hour" features Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's "The Nashville Sound" record released June 16, 2017.   
• "The Vibe Playlist Hour" includes an amazing mix of new studio and live hits from this award winning band.  

The Album won Grammy Awards for the Best Americana Album and “If We Were Vampires” won Best American Roots Song.  The Nashville Sound was nominated for a CMA Award for Album of the Year and won Album of the Year at the Americana Music Awards. 

Jason Isbell is a super talented American songwriter, musician, and performer and is leading the emergence of Americana songwriting and music industry.  Jason and the 400 unit have a cool blend of country, folk, and rock n roll compositions that are truly authentic and memorable.  Enjoy the Vibe and Pauly G discussing this artist, the band, and Americana music.

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin TV: Children’s Museum

“Play is the Work of Children”

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 09/21/2025

After years of planning and prepping, it’s real. On Wednesday the Children’s Museum cut the ribbon and opened its doors for all to see – and play. It began as an idea and the shared dream of Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher. In two years it moved (literally) from idea to a mobile museum to today’s grand opening.

Then, (and waiting quite patiently), after several comments and well-wishes by a series of speakers , all the kids enjoyed a ‘ribbon cutting ceremony’ of their own.

Three! –  Two! –  One!

They literally ‘stormed the ramparts’, running the access ramp at top kid speed.

Play is indeed the work of children. Every child is a curious researcher, an intrepid explorer, a self-propelled scientist. Some say that our powers of imagination peak at the tender age of five. They brought their imagination and curiosity, and the museum with its many inspiring, interactive exhibits, provided the tools and toys.

The kids got right down to work.

And – as always –

Thank you for watching

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm

And staying informed at Franklin●news

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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Children's Museum of Franklin ribbon cutting ceremony a grand thing !!! (audio)

FM #1513 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1513 in the series. 

This episode shares the audio recording of the ribbon cutting ceremony held by the Children's Museum of Franklin on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. 

Town Councilor Melanie Hamblen opens the ceremony, then introduces Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher, founders/co-owners, who then introduce the remaining speakers until the ribbon is cut. The kids led the countdown.

The recording runs about 15 minutes, , let’s listen in

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1513-childrens-museum-of-franklin-09-17-25/

Erin Gallagher, Meg Hagen 

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Children’s Museum of Franklin -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/ 

Franklin Matters Photos of the event -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/LZdvjA3EWGXevxVT6 

Franklin TV Photos of the event ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/BMNNo6fgrVSDV9J3A

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 ??

Wednesday, September 17

Library & Senior Center events

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & Remote)

1:00pm Where's the Toast? Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

4:00pm Ribbon Cutting (Children's Museum of Franklin)

6:30pm Queer Book Club (Franklin TV and Radio studio)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

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

** Town Meetings today   **

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 17  Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09172025-1911 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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-calendar