What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, December 6, 2025 ???

Saturday, December 6

8:30am Girl Scout Cookie Sale (United States Postal Service)

9:00am Christmas Fair & more (St John's Episcopal Church)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Fallen Hero: Harry R. Bean (Veteran Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

9:30am Wreath and Holiday Arrangement Sale (Daddario’s Hardware Store) 

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Train Town Franklin #3 - opens (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:30am Mike Bent's Ho Ho Hocus Pocus Magic Show! (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm Maker Moment Silk Scarf Painting (Franklin Public Library)

7:30pm Ellis Paul, Alice Peacock opening (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

7:30pm Faculty Dance Works  (ticketed event) (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm The Nutcracker (ticketed event)(FPAC, Franklin High School)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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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

Reminder on "Top 4 Reasons to Visit St John’s Christmas Fair on December 6"

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 6, from 9 am to 2 pm at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 

Here are the 4 top reasons to visit St. John’s holiday fair:

1. Visit and photo op with Santa Claus from 10 am to 12 noon. 
2. Lots of shopping: Buy gift cards from popular restaurants and stores; silent auction and raffle items. Check out gift baskets with themes like sports; spa, health and wellness, and pet items. Give the gift of food, wine, coffees, teas.  Fresh, beautiful wreaths and greens; plus cozy hand-made scarves, mittens, and hats.  
3. Delicious hand-made treats like cookies, fudge, and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair. 
4. St John’s will host a live nativity scene. What is a live nativity scene? Jesus was born in a barn and lay in a manger, surrounded by animals. We will enact this scene with Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and real farm animals (sheep, goats, donkey) during the fair. 

Top 4 Reasons to Visit St John’s Christmas Fair on December 6 

Come and see on Saturday, December 6 from Noon to 2 PM. 

This event is FREE and open to all. 

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387     Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Like us on Facebook See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org    

You can use the four way test too!

"Did you know the story of 4 way test?

You can use the 4 way test too!

In 1932, Herbert Taylor, from the Rotary Club of Chicago (and Past President of Rotary International, 1954-55), saved a failing aluminum company from the brink of bankruptcy by distinguishing itself from its competition by developing his Four-Way Test.

It is a test of fairness, honesty, and integrity in the industry.

Since then, his Four-Way Test has been adopted by Rotary in 1943 to underscore the value of business ethics. The Four-Way Test has served as a moral compass for members and their friends to live by their professional and personal relationships."

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DRC0CyYDaus/

Top 4 Reasons to Visit St John’s Christmas Fair on December 6

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 6, from 9 am to 2 pm at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 

Here are the 4 top reasons to visit St. John’s holiday fair:

1. Visit and photo op with Santa Claus from 10 am to 12 noon. 
2. Lots of shopping: Buy gift cards from popular restaurants and stores; silent auction and raffle items. Check out gift baskets with themes like sports; spa, health and wellness, and pet items. Give the gift of food, wine, coffees, teas.  Fresh, beautiful wreaths and greens; plus cozy hand-made scarves, mittens, and hats.  
3. Delicious hand-made treats like cookies, fudge, and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair. 
4. St John’s will host a live nativity scene. What is a live nativity scene? Jesus was born in a barn and lay in a manger, surrounded by animals. We will enact this scene with Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and real farm animals (sheep, goats, donkey) during the fair. 

Top 4 Reasons to Visit St John’s Christmas Fair on December 6 

Come and see on Saturday, December 6 from Noon to 2 PM. 

This event is FREE and open to all. 

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387     Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Like us on Facebook See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org    

Annual Health Fair scheduled for October, 1 2025 at the Franklin Public Library

Annual Health Fair scheduled for October, 1 2025
at the Franklin Public Library

Local Vendors, Prizes, Giveaways, Activities for Kids, Face Painting, Health Screenings, Refreshments, And Much More!!

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Franklin Public Library 118 Main Street, Franklin, MA

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lyEnEWRzbIgFesvoY8rpm6krdKI3Ecp4/view?usp=drive_link

BFCCPS annual High School Fair scheduled for September 18 from 5 to 6:30 PM

BFCCPS annual High School Fair 

The BFCCPS annual High School Fair takes place September 18 from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM in the Learning Commons for families interested in learning about local high school options for the 2026-2027 school year. The school is located at 500 Financial Park in Franklin MA.

The event is open to 8th grade students both at BFCCPS and from local schools as well. Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany all students for the duration of the event.

Students are invited to pick up brochures and applications, ask about fall open house dates and speak directly with representatives and current students of the schools that will be in attendance.

Please contact Lauren Callaghan our School Counselor with any questions at lcallaghan@bfccps.org.

You can see the schools who have already signed up to attend here

Spring Health Fair at Franklin Public Library - Weds, Apr 9

Spring Health Fair at Franklin Public Library - Weds, Apr 9

Join us on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, for the Franklin Health Department's Spring Fair!

Entry is free at the Franklin Public Library from 3:30PM to 5:30PM. Enjoy refreshments, local vendors, painting, and much more!

Shared from -> https://franklinma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/health-fair/

Reminder: St. John’s Christmas Fair Set for December 7

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 7, from 9 AM to 2 PM at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 

Christmas Fair Set for December 7

 

Do your holiday shopping in one stop: Buy gift cards from popular restaurants and stores; silent auction and raffle items. Check out gift baskets with themes like sports; spa, health and wellness, and pet items. Give the gift of food, wine, coffees, or teas.  Appreciate unique, hand-made crafts? You’ll love the beautiful fresh wreaths and greens, as well as cozy scarves, mittens, and hats.  

Choose delicious treats like cookies, fudge and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair. 

 

For more information: 

Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church 

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Call 508-528-2387

 

St. John’s Christmas Fair Set for December 7

St. John’s Christmas Fair Set for December 7

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 7, from 9 AM to 2 PM at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 

 

Do your holiday shopping in one stop: Buy gift cards from popular restaurants and stores; silent auction and raffle items. Check out gift baskets with themes like sports; spa, health and wellness, and pet items. Give the gift of food, wine, coffees, or teas.  Appreciate unique, hand-made crafts? You’ll love the beautiful fresh wreaths and greens, as well as cozy scarves, mittens, and hats.  

Choose delicious treats like cookies, fudge and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair. 

 

For more information: 

Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church 

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Call 508-528-2387 

Franklin Area Childcare Fair - Weds, Nov 6

Franklin Area Childcare Fair - Weds, Nov 6

 

"Reminder that this event is happening next week at the Franklin Public Library. We have 16+ childcare providers in the Franklin area that will be there to chat with you!  

If you need daycare, preschool, afterschool care, or summer camp in the Franklin area, this is the event for you!"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/126zF2sgLHZ/

Fall Health Fair scheduled for Sep 25 at Franklin Public Library from 3 to 6 PM

Fall Health Fair

The Franklin Public Library is hosting the Fall Health Fair!

The Fair will take place on September 25, 2024 from 3:00PM - 6:00PM at the Franklin Public Library.

Stop by for local vendors, face painting, refreshments, activities, giveaways, health services, and more!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/fall-health-fair-0

Fall 2024 High School Fair scheduled for Sep 19 at 5 PM (for 8th graders)

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is pleased to announce the date for our Fall 2024 High School Fair which will be held on September 19th from 5:00pm to 6:00 pm in the BFCCPS Learning Commons located at 500 Financial Park.  

Sep 19 at 5 PM

The event is open to 8th grade students both at BFCCPS and from local schools as well. Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany all students for the duration of the event.

Students are invited to pick up brochures and applications, ask about fall open house dates and speak directly with representatives and current students of the schools that will be in attendance.

Parking for the event is available in the school parking lot. Please note driving directions to the facility here on our website. (https://www.bfccps.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=529636&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=1013734)

You can view this sheet to see what schools have RSVP'd to attend ​​​​​​​(please note that this list will update as additional schools RSVP between now and the event.)

Shared from -> https://www.bfccps.org/apps/events/event.jsp?eREC_ID=4358672&d=2024-09-19&id=0

Save the dates for the 2024 Cracker-Barrel Fair - Sept 13-15, 2024

We are back! The 2024 Cracker-Barrel Fair is in the works! September 13-15, 2024

• Friday, September 13, 5-10 PM
• Saturday, September 14, 12-10 PM
• Sunday, September 15, 12-7 PM

FREE ADMISSION!! $3 parking donation to support Wrentham Lions' Club charities!

Please join us for our 42nd Annual Cracker-Barrel Fair, for another year of family entertainment! Rides, food trucks, animals, games, hayrides, vendors, live music, entertainment, animals and much more! All brought to you by the Friends of Wrentham to benefit the amazing residents of Wrentham Developmental Center!

Cracker-Barrel Fairgrounds

131 Emerald Street

Wrentham, MA 02093 

Shared from -> https://facebook.com/events/s/42nd-annual-cracker-barrel-fai/372099235596658/

Save the dates for the 2024 Cracker-Barrel Fair - Sept 13-15, 2024

Franklin Health Department's Spring Fair scheduled for June 5 from 2 to 5 PM

Join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, for the Franklin Health Department's Spring Fair!

Entry is free at the Franklin Public Library from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. 

Enjoy refreshments, local vendors, a petting zoo, painting, and much more! https://t.co/zFprMISgHg

Download this flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R95dUGJsXCeObuwXN1lzYo2pELz5FPhA/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin Health Department's Spring Fair scheduled for June 5 from 2 to 5 PM

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1791104009832390982

Reminder: Town of Franklin Fall Health Fair at the Franklin Public Library - Nov 8 from 3 to 6 PM

Franklin Health Department's

Fall Health Fair

An event for the whole family to enjoy!

•  Local Vendors • Health Services •

•  Refreshments • Free Health Screenings •

•  Face Painting • Activities • Raffles & Giveaways • Kids Zone 

• And Much More!

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 3 PM - 6 PM

Franklin Public Library

118 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Download the flyer as (1) a reminder and (2) to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jxYLaTjDxmZnCX-UWseXKqpxrFObSSa6/view?usp=drive_link

Reminder: Town of Franklin Fall Health Fair at the Franklin Public Library - Nov 8 from 3 to 6 PM

Get ready for the Fall Health Fair at the Franklin Public Library - Nov 8 from 3 to 6 PM

Franklin Health Department's

Fall Health Fair

An event for the whole family to enjoy!

•  Local Vendors • Health Services •

•  Refreshments • Free Health Screenings •

•  Face Painting • Activities • Raffles & Giveaways • Kids Zone 

• And Much More!

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 3 PM - 6 PM

Franklin Public Library

118 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Download the flyer as (1) a reminder and (2) to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jxYLaTjDxmZnCX-UWseXKqpxrFObSSa6/view?usp=drive_link

Get ready for the Fall Health Fair at the Franklin Public Library - Nov 8 from 3 to 6 PM

Senator Spilka's 55+ Health and Wellness Fair - Oct 14, 2023

Please save the date for the 2023 Fair, taking place Saturday, October 14, again at Keefe Tech School in Framingham.   

 

We look forward to seeing you on October 14, 2023.

RSVP online at -> https://karenspilka.com/fair2023

Senator Spilka's 55+ Health and Wellness Fair - Oct 14, 2023

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School schedules High School Fair - Sep 20

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is pleased to announce the return of our High School Fair which will be held on September 20 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the BFCCPS Learning Commons located at 500 Financial Park. 

The event is open to 8th grade students both at BFCCPS and from local schools as well. Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany all students for the duration of the event.

Students are invited to pick up brochures and applications, ask about fall open house dates and speak directly with representatives and current students of the schools that will be in attendance.

Families, please submit this form to let us know if you will be attending.  https://forms.gle/C6vXp6XfnQCHAj9R7

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School schedules High School Fair - Sep 20

Shared from the Charter School page -> 

https://www.bfccps.org/apps/events/event.jsp?eREC_ID=3947494&d=2023-09-20&id=0

Board of Health hears of Shaw's/AFC sushi issue, completes review of tobacco regulations - 06/-7/23 (audio)

FM #1006 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1006 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. All three board members participated; Harris & Cochrane (in person), Chair Sweet (remote). Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor training room. 

Quick Recap:

• Vice Chair Tim Cochrane opens meeting with roll call of participants all in person; motion to approve minutes of May, second, passes 3-0

• Shaw’s/ AFC sushi issue addressed first; during regular inspection on Monday, it was revealed that testing of the rice was not being done, the individual couldn’t find the meter to perform the testing; operations were shut down. One Shaw’s rep, and one AFC rep participated in meeting; discussed steps taken to address issue, meter was on site apparently individual in question wasn’t aware of the location; 2 individuals to be staffed going forward, more oversight from Shaw’s to ensure AFC compliance with testing; assuming this is in place, the Board ok’s approval to re-open Thursday

• Picked up on remaining tobacco sales regulations discussions with Sarah from the State on the bridge to help work through the remaining items for discussion. Summary of regulation items to be prepared, public hearings to be scheduled, discussion offline on when those meetings would be given the summer months approaching

• Recap of the successful Spring Health Fair, over 680 participated at the library, visiting with 20 vendors, etc. Giveaways from Big Y and others made for lots of happy faces in the crowd. Work underway already to plan for the next one in the fall to keep this twice a year event happening

The meeting runs about 50 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting June 7, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1007-tof-board-of-health-mtg-06-07-23

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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/boh_meeting_agenda_06.07.23.pdf 

Meeting packet (including individual reports) -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/boh_meeting_060723_agenda_and_packet.pdf 

My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ikpMfi58S1iZTMm7eGEuEYuJvYeNuODH/view?usp=drive_link 

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Town of Franklin - Board of Health - agenda for June 7, 2023 meeting at 5 PM

Spring Health Fair at Library - May 24, from 3 PM to 6 PM

Spring Health Fair, May 24, 3:00 PM 

Join us for Local Vendors • Petting Zoo • Farm Stand • Refreshments • Health Services • Face Painting • Raffles & Give-a-ways • Kids Zone • Activities • Education for all ages • and More!

The Petting Zoo is by registration.  RSVP HERE: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=FRANKLIN&curName=2023/05/24_Spring_Health_Fair

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share with friends and neighbors

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dEKt7sJjUDdK76sTeJYipGXLDqnkyOE5/view?usp=share_link

Spring Health Fair at Library - May 24, from 3 PM to 6 PM

Spring Health Fair at the Franklin Public Library - May 24 from 3 to 6 PM