What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, May 3, 2026 ???

Sunday, May 3

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Sunday Speaker: Horace Mann (Franklin Historical Museum)

***  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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, May 2, 2026 ???

Saturday, May 2

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Horace Mann Birthday Party - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am    Windphone Pebble Paint (Franklin Public Library)

10:30am    Weekend Wiggles!    (Franklin Public Library)

10:30am Jane Jacobs Walk (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

12:00pm Post Walk Gathering (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

7:00pm Rob Bellamy (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm Electric Youth & The Bost Show Band (THE BLACK BOX)

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

Second Sunday Speaker Series: Phillip Balkus on Horace Mann - Sunday, May 3 at 1:15 PM

Educator and Franklin resident, Phillip Balkus, who recently completed an academic thesis on Horace, will be exploring the less famous role of Horace Mann as a citizen of Franklin, where he returned to rescue the fortunes of his brother and manage other investments -- in the process also helping the town of his birth. 

Doors open at 1 and the program begins at approximately 1:15. 

The event is free but donations are always greatly appreciated.

Where: Franklin Historical Museum

Franklin's Cultural highlights feature Horace Mann's birthday at the Historical Museum

"Join @franklinhistoricalmuseum this weekend as we kick off #HoraceMann’s birthday month!"

• Horace Mann's birthday weekend
• Fakes & Forgeries
• LiveArts String Quartet

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LiveARTS String Quartet Concert: Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 -- Haydn, Mendelssohn, Schumann

Tickets limited - get your guaranteed seat!

Hello music lovers! The LiveARTS String Quartet performs on Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m. at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin, MA. PROGRAM: Masterworks by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Schumann Tickets are limited to 70 seats. If you would like a guaranteed seat, please click here to reserve in advance. Thank you for supporting live music, and we look forward to seeing you on May 17! liveartsstringquartet.org Copyright © 2026 by LiveARTS String Quartet, Franklin, MA. All rights reserved. Our web address is: liveartsstringquartet.org

You can listen to Donald Krishnaswami talk about this upcoming performance https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/donald-krishnaswami-talks-about.html

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, April 26, 2026 ???

Sunday, April 26

The Little Shop | Lady Bug Walk (Day 2/2)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/the-little-shop-of-olive-oils-family.html

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm Dance Company (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

3:00pm Music at the Museum: Jazz (Franklin Historical Museum)

***  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

Celebrate Happy Birthday for Horace Mann! Saturday, May 2

Horace's birthday is really May 4

The Historical Museum will show some short videos about Horace, for older kids and adults. And for elementary school age kids, we will have participatory diorama and discussion with our volunteer educator and buildings and figures representing the Franklin of Horace Mann's Childhood. 

Come share the adventure of young Horace (and some birthday cake!). 

Programs are free but donations are always appreciated! 10 AM to 1 PM

*Note: Horace's birthday is really May 4 but the Museum isn't open that day. They do have a speaker on Sunday, May 3 talking about Horace coming back to Franklin to help his family.

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, April 25, 2026 ???

Saturday, April 25

The Little Shop | Lady Bug Walk (Day 1/2)

9:00am Annual Ladybug Trail Walk Multiple points in Downtown Franklin

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Charles River Earth Day Cleanup (Sites across the watershed, from Boston to Hopkinton!)

10:30am Rainforest Reptiles! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Painting for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Boston Typewriter Orchestra Concert (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Dance Company (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

5:30pm dayTREAT featuring "SLOW BURN" (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)

7:30pm Dance Company (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

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: Antiques Appraisal Benefit Event Scheduled for May 9 in Franklin

Residents of Franklin and surrounding communities are invited to discover the history and value of their antiques at a special Antiques Appraisal Event to benefit the museum, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, in Franklin.

The event will offer local residents an opportunity to bring antiques, collectibles, heirlooms, and unusual items to be evaluated by a highly experienced appraiser, James C. Johnston. Items may include artwork, coins, jewelry, books, documents, military items (but no guns, please!), toys, advertising items, and historical memorabilia. Verbal appraisals will be provided, along with general information about the item’s age, origin, and current market interest.

This ever-popular event is designed for anyone who has ever wondered about items found in attics, basements, or inherited from family members. Organizers say many people are often surprised to learn what ordinary-looking items can be worth, while other items turn out to have fascinating historical stories even if they are not highly valuable.

Event Details:

• Saturday, May 9 - 1-5 PM
• Franklin Historical Museum
• 80 West Central St., Franklin, MA

Cost: $10 for 1 item, or 3 for $25 

Senior Citizen Discount (65+, $5 for 1 item and $10.00 for 3 items  

No appointment is necessary. For more information, contact alan.r.earls@gmail.com.

This event is open to the public.

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, April 19, 2026 ???

Sunday, April 19

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

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

*** 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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, April 18, 2026 ???

Saturday, April 18

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

9:00am      Earth Day Recreation Dept (Beaver Pond)

9:30am      Pack 92 Earth Day cleanup

10:00am    Franklin Agriculture & Franklin Conservation Commission at Fairmount Fruit Farm

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:30am Music at the Blissful! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Library Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Diamond Art De-stress (registration req'd) (Franklin Public Library)

1:30pm Favorite Poem Reading (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm      Laura May Band (live music) La Cantina Winery)

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

For Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

*** 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

Antique Appraisals scheduled at Franklin Historical Museum, Saturday, May 9

Do you have antiques or family heirlooms gathering dust in your storage spaces? Curious what they might be worth?

Find out on Saturday, May 9 at Franklin Historical Museum!

On the spot appraisals by antique dealer Jim Johnston, $10 per item or $25 for 3 items.

Check out new and upcoming events at www.franklinmuseum1778.org.

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Franklin Art Association's 2nd Annual "FAKES & FORGERIES EXHIBITION", June 6th Reception

2nd Annual "FAKES & FORGERIES
EXHIBITION"

The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public to enter their work into The Second Annual “Fakes and Forgeries Art Exhibit” !

Artwork Requirements: 

• Artwork must be framed, mounted on mat/foam board or gallery wrapped canvas
• Artwork and Frame maximum 20" x 20" and Ready to hang with proper wiring
• Must be a reproduction of the original Master artwork or a creative interpretation of the original, Master artwork.

The deadline for entries is May 2. This is a free public display featuring artistic reproductions and creative interpretations of masters’ artworks by local artists.

The exhibit will run from May 16 to June 6 during Museum hours at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin downtown.

Rules for entries are; One entry per person. First come/ first served. Fifty entrants maximum due to space limitations. 

To register, complete this form at: https://forms.gle/nSjk4b3Smo8g9TcB7. Enter quickly!!

Drop off for artwork will be on May 15, 10:00 - 11 AM at the Franklin Historical Museum. (And pick-up will be on June 7th, 4-6 PM at the Museum.) 

This returning show is again a collaboration between the Franklin Historical Museum and The Franklin Art Association. It was so successful last year, we are joining to put it on again! 

Opening Reception to the public on June 6th (same day as PorchFest in Franklin), 12-6 PM at The Franklin Historical Museum. 

Participants are asked to volunteer to help make this event possible. Sign up here:

volunteersignup.org/79KT8

The Franklin Art Association takes pride in offering a student scholarship yearly to a local art student wishing to pursue art instruction after high school graduation.

Donations are Welcome.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Christine L. Toubeau blueart13@hotmail.com