What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, May 30, 2026 ???

Saturday, May 30

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Final Franklin Open House (registration req'd) (Habitat For Humanity, 762 Washington St)

1:00pm Hairstyling Workshop for Grown-Ups & Kiddos! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Petite Prom! (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Suede Pumas (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

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

Franklin Fathers meeting Thursday (5/21) & 2 events on Saturday (5/23)

Via Franklin Fathers:

"While we continue to gear up for the Eddie Grant Kickball Tourney on 6/14, we did want to take a minute to shout out a few events coming up in May!

This THURSDAY, 5/21, we’ll be back at The Tavern on Central at 7:30 PM for our May Member Meetup. Come grab some grub or a beverage, catch up, and have a few laughs.

On Saturday, 5/30, we’re thrilled to be joining our friends at Franklin Public Library Official Site for a very dapper double feature: Hairstyling Workshop for Grownups + Kiddos at 1 PM, and then, starting at 2 PM, the library’s very first Petite Prom!

If you’re interested in the hairstyling session, please make sure you register on the library event calendar (link in the comments of the Facebook post )."

Shared from : https://www.facebook.com/share/14cNXETxUwx/

“Daddy Daughter Hair School” scheduled for Friday, Jan 16 at the Franklin Public Library

The Franklin Public Library will host a hands-on, family-friendly event titled “Daddy Daughter Hair School” on Friday, January 16, at 3:30 p.m. at the Franklin Public Library. The event, presented in partnership with Franklin Fathers is open to grown-ups and kiddos and is designed as a fun, practical hairstyling workshop to kick off the new year.

“Daddy Daughter Hair School” scheduled for
Friday, Jan 16 at the Franklin Public Library

Participants will learn several simple, kid-friendly hairstyles and leave with a take-home kit to continue building skills at home. The workshop is intentionally welcoming to caregivers of all experience levels and emphasizes learning through doing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own brush (BYOB).

“Events like this remind us that fatherhood is learned in small, everyday moments,” said Andy Majcher, a founding member of Franklin Fathers. “Whether it’s mastering a ponytail or spending an hour focused on your child, those moments add up—to stronger families and a stronger Franklin.”

“Daddy Daughter Hair School” is part of a growing series of community events organized by Franklin Fathers. Franklin Fathers is a community-based organization dedicated to uniting men and caregivers in Franklin around the shared goals of building family and neighborhood connections, promoting mutual support, and advocating for local families. Recent and ongoing programs include holiday Stories & Songs events, Dads & Donuts at Downtown Sports, casual social meetups for dads and caregivers, and additional offerings planned throughout the year.

“Part of our mission is helping men get better at being dads and better at being members of the community,” said Matt Hickey, a founding member of Franklin Fathers. “Sometimes that means learning practical skills, sometimes it means showing up and building relationships—but it always means being present and engaged with our kids and our town.”

The event is free and open to the public. Space may be limited, and early arrival is encouraged.

Event Details:
What: Daddy Daughter Hair School
When: Friday, January 16, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Franklin Public Library
Who: Grown-ups and kiddos
Bring: Your own hair brush

For more information about Franklin Fathers and upcoming events, community members are encouraged to follow Franklin Fathers on Facebook/Instagram or email franklinfathersma@gmail.com 

Check out Heather’s interview on NBC 10 (video)

NBC 10 Link

"Thank you @nbc10boston and @priscillacasper for featuring @b.luxewigsandtoppers during last night’s broadcast!

We’re so excited! Check out Heather’s interview! Link in bio!" -> NBC 10 link

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

You can find our longer discussion ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/heather-talks-about-her-journey.html 

Free haircuts for Veterans; every Wednesday in November

Free haircuts for Veterans; every Wednesday in November

"Every Wednesday in November, Veterans can get a FREE HAIRCUT at the Franklin Senior Center!


Please call us to book an appointment.

Thank you all who have served our country."

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

Heather talks about her journey developing b.Luxe and hair loss solutions (audio)

FM #1511 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1511 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Heather Cohen, owner of the b.Luxe Hair & Makeup Studio in Medway. We had our conversation at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Thursday, August 28, 2025. 

Heather Cohen, owner of the b.Luxe Hair & Makeup Studio

Heather lives in Franklin and is now personally specializing in solutions for hair loss as part of the studio services. Our conversation covered Heather’s road to the present time, hair stylist, opening her own studio in Medway in 2011, growing the studio, facing hair loss and researching, experimenting to find appropriate solutions. 

It was a fun and fascinating conversation.

The recording runs about 42 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1511-heather-cohen-her-bluxe-story-08-28-25/

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b.Luxe web page -> https://bluxe.com/ 

Hair loss solutions -> https://bluxe.com/hair-loss-solutions 

Studio Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/bluxehairandmakeup/ 

Heather’s Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/b.luxewigsandtoppers/

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