Christmas on the Common comes around again, Sunday, November 30 at 4 PM

For the young and young at heart, Santa arrives on the Town Common, Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 at 4 PM. He is reported to be arriving via a special Franklin fire truck. Will Mrs. Claus be with him too?

Sponsored by Concerts on the Common. Donations to help with this and the Town Common decorations are appreciated. Checks can be mailed to 

"Concerts on the Common"
PO Box 92
Franklin, MA 02038

Download the flyer as a reminder of this special event

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n0d8kOZtEIYHZoVfVxU09bXP8YuVWYaS/view?usp=drive_link

Christmas on the Town Common - Nov 30 at 4 PM

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Franklin Police Station - Dec 8

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Franklin Police Station - Dec 8 

Looks like Santa and Mrs. Claus are trading in the sleigh for a squad car this year! Watch out, naughty list - the Franklin Police Department just got a festive upgrade!

This Sunday, December 8 from 9 AM to 12 PM, Santa and Mrs. Claus will take over the Chief's Office.

This event is free, however we do ask for a toy donation (new and unwrapped). 

Toys collected through our toy drive go back to the children in our community who need a little extra Christmas cheer.

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14TEZdRLX6/

Introducing "Stocking Stuffer Sunday" with a gift shop sale, music, and MRS. CLAUS! - Dec 1

Everyone knows about Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday ... but in Franklin we also now have STOCKING-STUFFER SUNDAY. 

The Gift Shop at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, is holding a special sale (half price on ALL books) -- and special hours -- on Sunday, Dec. 1, with something for anyone who lives (or has ever lived) in Franklin-- Stocking Stuffers and beyond!

We have little things for little kids, and things to please any adult...The Special Stocking Stuffer Sunday hours are from noon to 5 pm. Plus, with every $10 purchase you are eligible for a free drawing on Dec 8 to win a teddy bear! 

Bring the kids for a free photo-op with Mrs. Claus from 1-3 PM.

There will be seasonal music and, of course, the historic displays at the museum...

Can't make it? The Gift Shop at the Museum is also open during regular museum hours, 10-1 on Saturdays and 1 to 4 on other Sundays AND extended hours on Dec. 7...

Check out a preview at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.com (just click on the Gift Shop tab)* The shop is operated by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum, a 501(c)3.

Introducing "Stocking Stuffer Sunday" with a gift shop sale, music, and MRS. CLAUS! - Dec 1

Concerts on the Common presents Santa & Mrs. Claus Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 at 4 PM

 Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 at 4 PM

It’s that time of year to mark your calendars again!  

Santa on the Common is Dec 1, 2024 this is the Sunday after Thanksgiving.  

Santa and Mrs. Clause will arrive by fire truck, Jingles the Elf and DJ Mike will entertain while you wait.  

We have also added Venmo for donations this year! Don’t forget to bring your letters to Santa with your address so you can get return letter. Can’t wait to see you all…..

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Mary O'Neill talks about the forthcoming Disability Expo scheduled for May 4th at the Franklin Senior Center (audio)

FM #1177 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1177 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Mary O’Neill, Franklin Commission on Persons with Disabilities. We met to record in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Friday, April 19, 2024.  

We talk about the Disability Expo scheduled for the Franklin Senior Center on May 4, 2024 (yes, may the fourth be with you!). It will begin at 11 AM and run until 2 PM.

Free admission, free tickets to a couple of gift baskets, and plenty of resources to talk with about various aspects of disability.

If you have a question for Mary, you can reach her at 508-440-1265.

If you would like a “Kindness Matters” sign, text Mary at the same # and she’ll arrange for you to get one.  

The conversation runs about 12 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Mary. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1177-disability-expo-mary-oneill-04-19-24

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The Franklin Commission on Persons with Disabilities -> https://www.franklinma.gov/commission-persons-disabilities 

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Mary & I talk about the forthcoming Disability Expo scheduled for May 4th at the Franklin Senior Center (audio)

You're going to Winter Wonderland 2023 aren't you? Dec 14, from 4:30 to 7 PM

The Friends Of Franklin Elders and the Franklin Senior Center presents Winter Wonderland 2023.

Come out for an evening of holiday cheer to see a display of beautifully decorated Holiday Trees and decor while enjoying 

Live Entertainment, 

Hot Cocoa & Cookies,

a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus!

Fun for the whole family!

Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 4:30 to 7 PM at the Franklin Senior Center

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ip5Mj6txpTWrgH2WSjriHYS2-VavFbEQ/view?usp=drive_link

You're going to Winter Wonderland 2023 aren't you? 

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Franklin Police Station - Sunday, Dec 3 from 9 AM to noon

Via Franklin Police Dept: 

"Looks like Santa and Mrs. Claus are trading in the sleigh for a squad car this year! Watch out, naughty list - the Franklin Police Department just got a festive upgrade! 

This Sunday, December 3 from 9 AM to 12 PM, Santa and Mrs. Claus will take over the Chief’s Office. 

This event is free, however we do ask for a toy donation (new and unwrapped). Toys collected through our toy drive go back to the children in our community who need a little extra Christmas cheer."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0PCGJGMuZl/

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Franklin Police Station - Sunday, Dec 3 from 9 AM to noon

Mrs. Claus scheduled to read at Franklin Historical Museum Saturday, November 25, 2023

Bring the kids and enjoy the fun! Mrs. Claus will make her annual appearance at the Franklin Historical Museum Thanksgiving weekend. 

Join us Saturday, November 25th from 10AM to 12Noon. Mrs. Claus will be reading The Night Before Christmas to enchanted children and of course will be available for a special holiday photo. Each child will also receive a holiday sticker craft. 

Start your season bright with this annual holiday tradition at the museum.  

Ho Ho hope to see you there!

 

Franklin Historical Museum

80 West Central Street

Franklin, MA  02038

Franklin Historical Museum: Holiday program features NoteAble Blend (1:15 PM) & Mrs Claus (2 to 4 PM) Dec 11

There is a special holiday program at the Franklin Historical Museum scheduled for Sunday, December 11, 2022.

The Museum will host the return of the women’s barbershop chorus, NoteAble Blend, for a festive holiday musical presentation. The chorus regularly performs in a variety of venues in the southeastern Massachusetts area and is scheduled to begin at 1:15 PM. 

 

Get yourself in the spirit with this live holiday performance that will please audiences of all ages.

Then at 2:00 PM we are excited to once again welcome Mrs. Claus for story time and photo ops for young and old. Mrs. Claus will be available to read Christmas stories and have the children pose for a photo with their favorite lady of the North Pole.

Time is running out! 

 

Don’t miss your chance to purchase this year’s Ladybug ornament from the museum gift shop. Many additional items, mugs, pillows, maps, etc. Are available for that hard to buy for person on your list who just loves Franklin.

• NoteAble Blend at 1:15 PM
• Mrs. Claus 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  

Mrs. Claus to Visit the Franklin Historical Museum

Yes, Mrs. Claus is scheduled to Visit the Franklin Historical Museum - Dec 19

Mrs. Claus to Visit the Franklin Historical Museum

Come to the Historical Museum Sunday, December 19 from 1:00-3:00 PM for a visit with Mrs. Claus. She’s making another special visit from the North Pole just before Christmas.  

Children can listen to her read a story, pose with her for a picture and enjoy making a holiday craft. Certainly, if you have a message for Santa, Mrs. Claus will be happy to help relay it. Enjoy this annual tradition with your family. 

Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Franklin Food Pantry. 

Mrs. Claus to Visit the Franklin Historical Museum - Dec 19

Mrs. Claus to Visit the Franklin Historical Museum

Come to the Historical Museum Sunday, December 19 from 1:00-3:00 PM for a visit with Mrs. Claus. She’s making another special visit from the North Pole just before Christmas.  

Children can listen to her read a story, pose with her for a picture and enjoy making a holiday craft. Certainly, if you have a message for Santa, Mrs. Claus will be happy to help relay it. Enjoy this annual tradition with your family. 

Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Franklin Food Pantry.